I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 25 - 26

The last weekend of August holds tight to summertime tradition. Get something fresh from the field at Farmers Markets in Carson City, Genoa, and Dayton. Celebrate the end of summer with La Chamba on the Brewery Arts Center outdoor stage – one more season of Levitt Amp Community Concerts successfully behind us. Whether you want something fun to do with your ‘grown-up’ friends or something for the whole family to enjoy, take a look! There’s a little bit for everyone.

SATURDAY:

• — Early Morning Birdwatching at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet at the Wetlands parking area on the south end of the lake (7am; please arrive 10 minutes early; Meet park staff for a birdwatching walk - We will walk approximately 1.5 miles; Bring binoculars and bird guides if possible, as limited supplies are available to borrow during the program. participants should bring water, a hat, insect repellant, and sun protection; This program is free, but donations are appreciated)
• — Muscle Powered Day Hike: Tahoe Rim Trail Spooner Summit South to South Camp Peak - Meet at the Hwy 50 Park-and-ride, west of Hwy 395, at 7:15am to carpool (Heavy smoke/unhealthy air quality will cancel this hike; For fit, experienced hikers only - hike is 10.4 miles round-trip; bring at least 2 quarts of water, sturdy hiking shoes, and snacks; Hats, hiking poles, and sunscreen recommended; Dogs will not be permitted; For more info, contact hike leaders Connie Cummings at 415-697-7221 or Alyce Cloutier at 775-250-0282)
• — Carson City BMX Beginner and New Intermediate Rider Clinics at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Beginners sign up at 7:30am, 8am learn about different parts of the track and how to ride them, how staging and moto sheets work, and basic bike info/control; Beginners/New Intermediate sign up at 9:15am, 9:30am work on successful gate techniques and confident rhythm section riding; $5 per clinic; You do not need to be a member of USABMX member)
• — Dayton Pigs Volunteer Desert Cleanup – (NO MEET-UP THIS WEEK, see you Sept. 1; Dayton Pigs is a community effort to rid our beautiful wild spaces of trash left behind from out-of-control illegal dumping - We are always welcoming new members, we have something for everybody to do)
• — Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)
• — Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots and Shoots: 60 Second Ave - across from Pizza Factory, Dayton (9am-12pm; they accept WIC, SNAP, USDA Senior Citizen Coupons, and cash, etc)
• — Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm and last approximately 35 minutes – Fares are $4 for ages 12 and over; $2 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under - Motor car No. 401 was built by the Edwards Motor Car Co. of Sanford, NC and put into service October 1926 by the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad of Ajo, AZ. The motor car operated regularly until December 31, 1947)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Live Music with Gail and Donna at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (9am-11am; Cello and acoustic guitar)
• — Flash Sale at Browsers Corner Book Store: 711 E Washington St. (9:30am-6pm; 50% off all books in Room 2)
• — Park Ranger Speaks: Wildlife: Bear Aware at the Silver Saddle Ranch: 2648 Carson River Rd (10am-11am; free to attend; join a Carson City Park Ranger to learn about a variety of nature topics; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)

The Carson Parks and Recreation Department is doing all it can to reach out to the community. Photo contests, guided hikes, and kids activities are just some of the ways they are trying to engage the community. Follow them on Facebook to stay informed.

• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm AND during the Levitt Amp Concerts 6pm-10pm)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture, excludes books; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program; donations always appreciated, call 447-301-6676 for information or donation pick-up)
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Good Elephant at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)
• — Party Animals: DAWG Dog Adoption Event, Live Music and more at Millennium Medical and Spa Suites: 1520 Hwy 395 North, Gardnerville (1pm-9pm, pet adoptions 1pm-4pm; Live music, classic cars, face painting, food/drink, dog wash and more; meet adoptable pets from the Douglas Animal Welfare Group)
• — Inaugural Music Festival for Heroes featuring Ty Herndon at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (2pm-11pm; Enjoy music by Grammy nominee Ty Herndon, Elvis Tribute Artist Clint Ingbretson, Canyon White, Wabuska Yachting Club, and Fate Awaits with Master of Ceremonies, KBUL 98.1's JJ Christy; This is a free concert, but we will be accepting donations - money raised will go to the Last Response Memorial Fund)
• — Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at NEW LOCATION: Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)
• — Buffalo Bill's Third annual Wild West Show and Midway Plaisance at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (gate opens 1:30pm, 2pm-8pm 1893 World’s Fair-style Midway and more, 4pm-5:30pm Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show featuring Wild Bill Hickok, The Pony Express, Annie Oakley, Calamity Jane, the ‘Foothill Vigilantes’ and others; $15 General Admission for Midway and Show - Children 16 and younger admitted free, Dinner tickets were available for pre-sale only; 2pm-4pm Midway Treats and Games – various prices, Crafts and Arts Market, Snow Cones and Lemonade – virgin and adult versions, no host bar; 4pm-5:30pm Wild West Show; 5:30pm-7pm Midway Continues, no food sales, Dinner for ticket holders ONLY is available 6pm-8pm; 7pm-8pm Twilight Concert with Krista Jenkins and friends playing original and favorite Western tunes; Visitors should bring their own seating; no pets permitted, legitimate service animals only; please, no outside food or beverage at this special fundraiser for the Friends of the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park to support the operation and future of the park)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)

“Deep in the heart of the golden west, home means Nevada to me.” When was the last time you visited one of our museums or state parks? Let your curiosity get the best of you and go discover what is beyond the horizon.

• — Silver City Arts Group Monthly Acoustic Jam at the Silver City School House/Community Center: 385 High St., Silver City (3pm-5pm, will be on the outdoor stage in the park if the weather is good; Bring your instruments and/or your singing voice)
• — Live Music featuring Bill Wharton at Bella Vita Bistro on the east side of the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (4pm)
• — Toast of the Canyon Wine Tasting Train with special guests the Nevada Civil War Volunteers and John Tyson: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Arrive at 4:30pm, Steam train leaves the Depot at 5pm and returns around 6pm; $25, includes snacks with a glass of white wine; call 775-291-0208 or 877-724-5007 for tickets)
• — Artist's Reception featuring the photography of Carol Heinricy and the clay art of Robin Clark at GadZooks!: 1492 Hwy 395 #104, Gardnerville (5pm-7pm; refreshments served)
• — Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Heritage Lecture Series: Lampe Barn Lecture and Tour with Author Paul Oatman of the California Nevada Barn Alliance at the Jacob Family Berry Farm: 1335 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville (5pm self-guided tour of the Berry Farm, Lecture at 6:30pm; $15 General, $10 DCHS Members; All proceeds support the Edwin L Wiegand Ranching and Agricultural Exhibit at the Carson Valley Museum And Cultural Center)
• — Last of the Season - Free Outdoor Community Concert: La Chamba, with the Giants of Zen opening on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (6pm vendors/food trucks, 6pm-10pm NAA Art Gallery open, 7pm concert begins; Free; Bring your own chair or use one of ours; Food trucks and bars will be available; kids activities and a bounce house - parents must stay with their children at all times; Friendly pets on leashes are welcomed; part of the Levitt AMP Music Series; Fusing ‘60s surf-rock guitar riffs with Afro-Latin rhythms, La Chamba pays homage to Peruvian chicha music, a distinctive style of cumbia with traces of Andean huayano and American psychedelic rock that you can’t help but dance to)
• — The Deuces Wild Pro/Am Invitational Flat Trac Motorcycle Races at Fuji Park (Gates 6pm, Opening Ceremonies 7pm, Racing 7:30pm-10pm; $25 General Admission, $10 Kids, $50 VIP Ticket includes free food/drink in the ‘Party Zone’)
• — Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry – Meet in McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (7pm, please arrive 15 minutes early; $20 day of tour; This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district's west side historic homes and businesses; discounted advance tickets can be bought at www.carsoncityghostwalk.com)
• — Live Music with Escalade at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)

You don’t have to believe in ghosts, but that won’t stop them from believing in you! Get a dose of haunted history and a gander at some beautiful Victorian-era architecture on the downtown Ghost Walk. Please note: I am not promising that you will see ghosts. I am also not promising that the ghosts won’t see you.

• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music featuring Greg Austin on the Washoe Camp Saloon outdoor stage: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; drink specials, food truck; 21+ only in the bar and/or the beer garden)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (sundown-11pm; free to participate; guided star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Comedian Sandy Stec headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Just Us at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring Cliff Porter’s Full Blast in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with the Silver Wing Band at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Live Music with Deception at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Guided Full Moon Hike at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet at the Wetlands parking area on the south end of the lake (8pm; please arrive 10 minutes early; Space limited, Reservations are required (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net ; easy one mile round trip walk around the Wetlands Loop. Participants should bring water, good walking shoes, and a flashlight; This program is free, but donations are appreciated)
• — Live Music with Whiskey Train at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

You don’t really want to make breakfast, do you? Let the local Rainbow Girls take care of the pancakes, and you’ll be helping them raise funds for the Veterans Guest House. Get your pooch dressed in their Sunday best for the Doggie Fashion Show at BooBoo’s Buddies on Hot Springs Road. The Carson Victory Rollers hit the track for another fundraising scrimmage. Our local Roller Derby girls are raising funds for a local family recovering from a devastating car accident. Scroll down for the rest of your Sunday options.

SUNDAY:

• — IORG Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser in the dining hall of the Masonic Lodge Building: 113 E. Washington St, at the corner of Carson and Washington (8am-11am; $5 per person, 3 and younger free; hosted by Carson Lodge #7 of the Rainbow Girls, proceeds to benefit the Veterans Guest House)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am ready to ride; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles - Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and do 10-15 mile loops; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm and last approximately 35 minutes – Fares are $4 for ages 12 and over; $2 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under - Motor car No. 401 was built by the Edwards Motor Car Co. of Sanford, NC and put into service October 1926 by the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad of Ajo, AZ. The motor car operated regularly until December 31, 1947)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (sign-ups 9am-10am, racing to follow - Air, Weather, and Track Conditions Permitting; $10 per rider, striders welcomed; call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — Live Music with Gail and Don,/na at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (9am-11am; Cello and acoustic guitar)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Doggie Fashion Show and more at Booboo's Buddies Pet Hotel: 1749 Old Hot Springs Road (10am-2pm; enter your dog into the fashion competition and/or the obedience competition: Entry fees $5 per competition; hot dogs and hamburgers available, meet and greet the Carson City Sheriff's K-9 units; hosted by Moose Lodge No. 2709 and the Women of the Moose)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — BINGO Reboot! at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (doors open at 12pm, games begin at 1pm; Must be 21 or older to play; $3 Early Bird Pack with $50 payouts, $5 Regular Game Pack with $100 payouts; other games, bonuses, daubers, and refreshments available for purchase; Can Foo.d Game all year round. Bring a can of food or a non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available; proceeds benefit the Carson City Meals on Wheels program)
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• — Live Music featuring the Joseph Hein Band at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; Joseph Hein hails from the Palouse in eastern Washington State. With lush arrangements and warm distortion, he creates dreamy harmonious sounds)
• — Fundraiser for the Smithwick/Francone Family at Westside Pour House (2pm; $10 includes food and raffle ticket, additional raffle tickets $1)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Sandlot (1993) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $8 kids 2 - 11)
• — Open House for the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; Free; hosted by the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation: FCCPR)
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• — Carson Victory Rollers ‘Skate to Support’ Fundraising Scrimmage in the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium (Doors open 4pm, first whistle 4:30pm; admission $5, additional donations are always welcome; benefit for the Smithwick/Francone family: All level skaters, adults and juniors that have passed minimum skills, are welcome to play- bring black and white jerseys)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Virginia and Truckee ONE-WAY Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 4:30pm, arrive in Virginia City 6pm; $37, seniors and veterans $35, kids 3-16 $25; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5pm-8pm)
• — Live Music featuring Jamie Rollins in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — The Rise and Shine Tour featuring Vanessa Silberman and Carissa Johnson at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm; no cover)
• — Concerts on the Green: The John Dawson Band at Dayton Valley Golf Course (6pm-9pm; $15.95 concert and dinner, $29.95 concert and dinner for two, $10 concert only; Call DV Grill to RSVP: 775-246-7888 ext 2, reservations are required for dinner)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Sandlot (1993) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.50 adults, $8 kids)

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