Sunday, Sept. 17: Things to do around Carson City and Beyond

Sundays can be a lazy day if you prefer, but there’s plenty to do if you’d rather seize the day. There's a Health Energy Fair today from 11 to 4 in Carson City. The pet parade at Dayton Valley Days is free for all participants, so dress up Fido in his best costume and strut your stuff. Head over to the Shoe Tree Brewing Company for an afternoon of good feels. A fundraiser to benefit the family of Iliana Avila, a local girl with an inoperable brain tumor, features great beer, a silent auction, live music, and more. Keep reading for all your Sunday options.

SUNDAY:

• -- The Edible Pedal Bike Ride – begins and ends at Bowers Mansion, North Washoe Valley (check-in opens at 5:30am -All Riders MUST check-in live and in person to sign the release form; 150K $85 begins 6:30am-7:30am, 74 Miles $80 begins 7:30am-8:30am, 54 miles $75 begins 8:30am-9:30am, 32 miles $60 begins 8:30am-10:30am, 10 miles $4/ kids 5-10 $35, under 5 free begins 10am-11am; Helmets are Mandatory; includes food tables at ride stops and post ride BBQ lunch served between 12pm-4:30pm, Appetizers and beer available at 11:30am; Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise to benefit community youth programs)
• -- Dayton Valley Days in Historic Downtown Dayton 7:30am-3pm: Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center - 7:30am-10am; Street Festival with craft and food booths, gold panning, Kids Zone - 9am-3pm, Museum open 9am-4pm; Silent Auction - 9am-2pm, winners announced at 2pm; Seventh annual Chili Cook-off and Tasting at Pike Street/Logan Alley 11am until out, winners announced at 3pm; Pet Parade 12pm, sign-in 11am-11:30am at Community Center, free to join
• -- National Championship Air Races at Stead Air Field: 4895 Texas Ave, Reno (8am-4:30pm; $35 General Admission/$19 kids 6-12, plus $34 for a Pit Pass/$18 kids 6-12)
• -- 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)
• -- Virginia City Hill Climb along Highway 341, AKA ‘the Truck Route,’ to Virginia City (timed runs 9am-5pm; hosted by the Ferrari Club of America)
• -- 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)
• -- 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)
• -- Car Wash Fundraiser at the S&S Gas Station, Dayton (9am-4pm; benefit for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps)

The Edible Pedal has returned. This 10-100 mile bike ride pairs yummy food with delicious views, all while helping support community youth programs. You’ll need to get up early, though, check-in and same-day registration begins at 5:30am.

• -- 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)
• -- 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)
• -- Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada Open House at Washoe Lake State Park at the Group Use Pavilion (10am-5pm; They will bring examples of the wild animals they treat and release back into the wild. They will also have staff available to answer questions and talk to the public; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• -- The U.S. Naval Seal Cadets Corp will hold a fundraiser Car Wash and 50/50 Raffle from 9 to 4 p.m. at S&S Gas Station, 100 Douglas Street in Dayton. See flier.
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Healthy Energy Center Intuitive Fair at 515 W. Fourth St. (11am-4pm)
• -- Helping Handles: Fundraiser for Iliana Avila at Shoe Tree Brewing Company: 1496 Old Hot Springs Road (12pm-8pm; live music by Leroy Virgil, home brew demos, raffle, silent auction, face painting and a photo booth; Iliana is a local 8 year old girl with inoperable brain tumor, 100% of the day’s proceeds will benefit her family). Go here for more information about donating online.
• -- 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: Doctor Zhivago 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)
• -- Sunday Porch Party with Dougie L and the Lost Reverends of the High Sierra at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (2pm-6pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• -- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• -- Piano Bar Karaoke hosted by John Shipley in the Crown Point Restaurant Main Dining Room at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (6:30pm-9:30pm; dinner and drink specials)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Doctor Zhivago 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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