I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 9 – 10

I’m going to suggest that you keep this weekend’s plans flexible. There’s only a chance of rain, but the chance of it showing up at the wrong time is always high. The very early morning is best spent watching the hot air balloons against the Reno skyline, but you’ll probably want a sweater for the pre-dawn chill. Head up the hill to Virginia City this weekend. If you’ve never been to the annual International Camel Races, you’ve been missing out. Keep reading, there’s something for everyone on this list. Find your fun.

SATURDAY:

• -- Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno (Free admission; 3:30am Gates Open, 5am Super Glow Show, 5:30am Dawn Patrol, 6:45am National Anthem, 7am Mass Ascension Launch, 7am-7:30am Biggest Little Pajama Party and Bed Head Competition, 8am-8:30am Bed-Head Competition Judging; 4:30am-11am Shopping along Balloon Boulevard)
• -- Youth Theatre Carson City's Annual Yard Sale at 200 SW Ormsby Blvd. (7am-2pm)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• -- Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• -- Progressive Agriculture Safety Day at Mills Park (Registration is 8am-8:30am, event 8:30am-12pm; free, community event geared towards children 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver; participants are divided into small groups that rotate between stations where local organizations will teach lessons facilitate learning, educational, age-appropriate and fun hands-on activities - learn how to be safer in a variety of situations; The first 300 children registered will receive a t-shirt and bag full of safety swag, go here to pre-register: http://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/3455842 )
• -- Douglas County’s 11th Annual ‘Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope’ and Andy’s Ride ‘Ride in Memory, Ride in Hope’ community suicide prevention awareness walk/ride – meet at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (8am registration, 9am Opening Ceremony, BBQ at 11am, $7; $20 donation includes breakfast and t-shirt; all walkers/riders welcome; 3 mile walk 9:30am-10:45am or 15 mile bike ride – helmets required)
• -- Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1:30pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, yoga, live music, blood drive, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)

Let the members of the Nevada Department of Corrections handle lunch today. The inaugural Cops and Burgers event at the Max Casino features a car show and is raising funds for the Special Olympics program.

• -- Cops and Burgers at the Max Casino (9am-2pm; classic car show – open to all makes/years, $15; blood drive and police exhibits; $5 Hamburger Lunch includes chips and drink; Fundraiser for the Special Olympics)
• -- Traffic Skills 101: Bike Safety Class in the Community Center’s Bonanza Room (9am-3pm; both classroom learning as well as an on-street bike portion to practice skills; bring a own bike in good working condition, or a bike will be provided; Helmets are required for all participants. Those who do not already have a helmet will be given one; All participants must be over 18; attendees MUST pre-register by emailing Albert Jacquez at ajacquez@dot.state.nv.gov Registration will be limited to 15 participants)
• -- Homes for Dogs and Cats National Pet Adoption Event at Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate: 123 W 2nd St (9am-1pm; co-sponsored by the Nevada Humane Society)
• -- Trunk Sale at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (9am-4pm; sponsored by the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Club)
• -- Parking Lot Sale at the Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary: 555 Hwy 395 N, Washoe Valley – the old Cattleman’s Restaurant (9am-2pm; deep discounts on brand new pet products, generously donated by Sean Rowe and Pet Buddies)
• -- Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; train rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)
• -- 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)
• -- Grand Opening Celebration at Paws to Pur-fection: 266 W Winnie Ln (10am-4pm; free nail trims, treats, toys and more all-day long. All people and pets are invited)
• -- Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)

The annual ‘Walk in Memory, Walk in Hope’ suicide prevention awareness event takes place today in several towns across our state, and you’ll find information on the ones in Carson City, Carson Valley, and Dayton in this weekend’s list.

• -- Carson City’s 11th Annual ‘Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope’ community suicide prevention awareness walk – meet in Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry St. (Registration begins at 9am, 5K walk at 10am; $20 suggested donation per walker)
• -- Dayton’s 11th Annual ‘Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope’ community suicide prevention awareness walk through walk through Dayton near the schools – meet at the Healthy Communities Coalition’s headquarters: 209 Dayton Valley Road (registration and keynote speaker at 10am, walk to follow; $20 suggested donation per walker; Walkers will receive t-shirts, resource bags, and more)
• -- Homes for Dogs and Cats National Pet Adoption and Donation Event at Coldwell Banker Select: 175 Highway 50 East, Dayton (10am-4pm; Donation Zone will be open for donations of totes with secured lids, bleach, sanitized wipes, blankets, beds, toys, canned cat food, kitty litter and dog food.)
• -- Depot Work Day at Dayton's 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot: Hwy 50 East at Main Street, at the light (10am-1pm; Drop in, help as you can - There is something for everyone; for more info call 775-246-0505 or 775-720-4104)
• -- Kids Bingo: Frozen at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (10am-11am; A fun and exciting game for little children to play and learn)
• -- 58th Annual International Camel and Ostrich Races at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F Street, Virginia City (races 10am-12pm; general admission $15, Kids 3-12 and Seniors General Admission $10)
• -- Car Wash Fundraiser at AJ’s Stoves: 1267 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville – next to Hamdogs (10am-2pm; $10 suggested donation; benefit for Kody Stone; volunteers welcome)
• -- Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (10:30am; Autism support group meeting - discuss your concerns, get advice - if wanted- and find camaraderie amongst others who "get it"; open to anyone who loves someone with autism)
• -- Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped; go to www.dogtownrescue.com for adoption information)
• -- Seniors (55+), Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required; no open swim during classes)
• -- ‘Virginia City’s Great Fire of 1875’ presented by Comstock historian, Joe Curtis at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; $25)
• -- Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)

Do you have room in your heart and your home for a four-legged friend? Coldwell Banker has teamed up with the Nevada Humane Society for a special adoption weekend. Dog Town Canine Rescue will be at PetSmart with some pooches looking for their 'furever' families.

• -- 58th Annual International Camel and Ostrich Races at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F Street, Virginia City (races 2pm-4pm; general admission $15, Kids 3-12 and Seniors General Admission $10)
• -- 24th Annual Luau, Auction and BBQ: Benefit for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (UNR-Themed Tailgate Party in the Teen Center starting at 3:30pm; Luau 5pm-10pm; $125 per person- includes all you can eat BBQ and drinks, auction; If you can't attend, you can still register to bid online for the Silent Auction here: https://bgcwn.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/Luau2017/EventPreRegistration/tabid/8... )
• -- Burgers 4 Badges Community BBQ at Minden Park, Minden (4pm-7pm; Free; support our local law enforcement and search and rescue teams. Live music by No Clue and food while it lasts; hosted by RE/MAX and Sierra Pacific Mortgage)
• -- Dinner and Melodrama "She Wouldn't Hurt a Fly" on the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 6pm (please arrive by 5:30pm; $75 includes drink ticket, melodrama train ride, and dinner at the Depot; tickets limited, get them online at: http://www.vtrailway.com/special.php )
• -- Auditions for PPI’s production of ‘Love Sick’ by John Cariani in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (6pm-8pm; auditions will be a cold reading from the script, bring a theater resume if you have one; All actors selected are required to join Proscenium Players, Inc. as members; Casting for this show is a minimum of 2 Men and 2 Women between the ages of 20-65, with a maximum cast of nine men and nine women)
• -- Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (6pm-10pm)
• -- BINGO with the Soroptimists of the Comstock at the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (doors 6pm, 6:30pm start; $20, 14 games; snacks, coffee, and water provided, no-host bar; family friendly)
• -- Lecture: "Nuclear Physics for Everyone" by Dr. Tom Herring and Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free, star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)

If you want to dip your toe in community theater, but don’t know where to begin, I suggest you attend the open casting call for the next Proscenium Players production. If you’d rather work behind the scenes, they’ll be glad for the help.

• -- Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Live Music with Hindsight at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Live Music: Keith Alan Barnett with special guest Earl Dutton in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• -- Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• -- Immersion CGK Birthday Bash: featuring FM Marc, Adam Glass, SteveInRealLife, The Mener, Steven King, and Nukeillah Ft. MC Blaze hosted by resident DJ Chi-Gu Kom at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm; no cover; 18+; the monthly night of DJ madness)
• -- Live Music with Atomika at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Deep House Lounge with DJ Wess Neal at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• -- 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)
• -- Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• -- Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; no cover, 21+)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

Sunday gives you once last chance to catch some races, whether it be hot air balloons, or camels and emus. BINGO is always a silly fun time, and this week’s game at the Senior Citizen’s Center raises funds for the Carson Animal Shelter Initiative. Audrey Hepburn is an absolute favorite of mine, so with great pleasure I get to tell you that she’ll be on the big screen at Galaxy Theaters in the classic ‘Roman Holiday.’ Keep reading and enjoy your day.

SUNDAY:

• -- Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno (Free Admission; 3:30am Gates Open, 5am Super Glow Show, 5:30am Dawn Patrol, 7am Mass Ascension Launch; 6am-8am Sign up to be Girl Scout/Girl Scout Scavenger Hunt; 4:30am-11am Shopping along Balloon Boulevard)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• -- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (9am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• -- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• -- Homes for Dogs and Cats National Pet Adoption Event at Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate: 123 W 2nd St (9am-1pm; co-sponsored by the Nevada Humane Society)
• -- CCBMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; train rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)
• -- 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)
• -- ‘Beer and Yoga’ in the Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and Carson (10am-11am, sign-up at 9:30am; $25 day of class includes instructor and a beer; bring a mat, towel, and water; co-sponsored by KAIA Fit and Fox Brewpub)
• -- Autumn Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Back Wall Show: ‘The Power of Light’ by artists Deborah Stevenson and Deborah Foster in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Homes for Dogs and Cats National Pet Adoption and Donation Event at Coldwell Banker Select: 175 Highway 50 East, Dayton (10am-4pm; Donation Zone will be open for donations of totes with secured lids, bleach, sanitized wipes, blankets, beds, toys, canned cat food, kitty litter and dog food.)
• -- Liberty Quartet in Concert at the Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church: 1505 Railroad Dr (10:30am)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Dutch oven cooking demonstration at Mormon Station State Park: on the lawn in front of the museum in Genoa (11am-12:30pm; Rangers will be explaining the basics of Dutch oven cooking - samples will be served as long as the food lasts)

You may not think ‘beer’ when you hear ‘yoga,’ but when KAIA Fit and the Fox Brewpub team up, you get Beer and Yoga on the Plaza. Bring a mat and you’ll be treated to a sudsy brew after you’ve stretched out the week’s stress.

• -- 58th Annual International Camel and Ostrich Races at the Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: 458 F Street, Virginia City (races 12pm-2pm; general admission $15, Kids 3-12 and Seniors General Admission $10)
• -- 26th Annual Carson Valley Sertoma Oktoberfest at Heritage Park, Gardnerville (12pm-4:30pm; Live Music by the Gruber Family Band, German food and beer, dancing, kids activities and more; free entry and entertainment)
• -- Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; 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; must be 21+)
• -- 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)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Roman Holiday at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- 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)
• -- Back to School Bruiser: Roller Derby Scrimmage with the Carson Victory Rollers at the Community Center (doors 4:30pm, Jrs Scrimmage at 5pm, Adults at 6:30pm; $5 admission or a donation of school supplies; proceeds to benefit the Parks and Rec after-school program)
• -- Relay For Life of Carson City/Douglas County Round Up at Red’s Old 395 in the Assembly Room (5pm-7pm; Light refreshments will be provided)
• -- Concerts on the Green: The California Sons at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free concert; bring picnic and chairs/blanket)
• -- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• -- Auditions for PPI’s production of ‘Love Sick’ by John Cariani in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (6pm-8pm; auditions will be a cold reading from the script, bring a theater resume if you have one; All actors selected are required to join Proscenium Players, Inc. as members; Casting for this show is a minimum of 2 Men and 2 Women between the ages of 20-65, with a maximum cast of nine men and nine women)

-- 911 Memorial service by Carson City Christian Ministerial Fellowship, (6 p.m. in Mills Park at the 911 Memorial site) near entrance of the Marv Teixeira Pavilion.

• -- Big Screen Classics: Roman Holiday at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 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’ right here on CarsonNow.org. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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