Sunday, Aug. 28: What's happening around Carson City

Grab your cape, mask, and special side-kick and head to Tumbleweeds Gymnastics in Minden for their Superhero 5/10K. Hunt for underwater treasure at Sand Harbor with the High Desert Divers, all divers and snorkelers are invited. The Ferrari Hill Climb continues today in Virginia City if you feel the need for speed. Galaxy Theater brings another movie classic to the big screen today. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘The King and I’ 60th Anniversary Event plays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

SUNDAY:

• Flip for Fun, Superhero 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run at Tumbleweeds Gymnastics: 2231 Meridian Blvd Ste 2, Minden (same day registration 7am; race 8am; $30, kids under 12 free; prizes for runners and best costumes; Fullout Gymnastics Booster Club fundraiser)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Vilma Weneck and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Virginia City Ferrari Hill Climb (9am-5pm)
• 19th Annual Underwater Treasure Hunt at Sand Harbor State Park (9am; day of registration $50 with a T-shirt, $35 without – includes bbq lunch; open to divers and snorkelers, hosted by the High Desert Divers)
• Car Wash Fundraiser at Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Church: 3000 N Lompa Ln (9am-4pm)
• Rummage Sale at the Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary: 555 Hwy 395 N, Washoe Valley – the old Cattleman’s Restaurant (9am-2pm; Housewares, appliances, books, collectables, dog items, art decor and more)
• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School Annual Church Picnic at Bower’s Mansion, Washoe Valley (10am-4pm; church service at 10:30am followed by a picnic with food and fun for the whole family)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; NV locals get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALS at www.vtrailway.com )
• Sunday Morning Authors: Kat Simmons ‘Kat's Daily Cups’ at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets)

Enjoy the morning with author Kat Simmons at the beautiful Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. Come back in the evening for a fun concert on the lawn with Ten Dollar Pony.

• Church, BBQ and Concert at Mills Park (10:45am-1pm; sponsored by the Salvation Army; music by Blessed Love Gospel Reggae Band; free)
• Dutch Oven Dessert Cooking Demonstration at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (11am-1pm; free, all ages welcome)
• One-day Overflow Art Sale at East Fork Gallery: 1503 Hwy 395 N, Ste K, Gardnerville (11am-4pm)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10 buy-in, must be 21+)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-3pm; $35 Includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1pm-3:30pm; August Special: $18 per painter)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Big Screen Classics: The King and I at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Live Music with Justin Lee at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Twilight Concert Series: Ten Dollar Pony at the at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (5:30pm gate opens, 6:30pm start; $5, under 16 free)
• Big Screen Classics: The King and I at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go HERE for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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