Sunday, Sept. 18: Things to do around Carson City

Historic Dayton is the place to be. The Annual Dayton Valley Days and Railroad Days features a chili cook-off, pet parade, pinewood derby race, and much more. Join CASI at Riverview Park for the annual 5K9 walk/run and don’t forget to bring your pooch. The Edible Pedal is one of the most delicious bike rides around with 100, 50, or 10 mile courses. It’s your last chance to catch the Reno Air Races or The Way it Was Rodeo in Virginia City. Keep reading, more Sunday fun awaits.

SUNDAY:

• The Edible Pedal 100/50/10 – begins and ends at Bowers Mansion, North Washoe Valley (check-in opens at 5:30am -All Riders MUST check-in in person to sign the release form; 150K $90, Start time 6:30am-7:30am; 50 miles $80, Start time 7:30am-9:30am; 10 miles $45, Start time 10am-11am; Helmets are Mandatory; includes food tables at ride stops and post ride BBQ; Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise to benefit community youth programs)
• Dayton Valley Days in Historic Downtown Dayton 9am-3pm: Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center 7:30am-10am; Street Festival, Kids Zone, Silent Auction, Museum open 9am-3pm; Railroad Days at the Dayton Depot 9am-3pm; Chili Cook-off on Logan Alley 11am-3pm; Pet Parade 12pm, sign-in 11am-11:30am at Community Center, free; Pinewood Derby Car Race 1pm; Silent Auction Winners 2pm; Chili Cook-off Winners 3pm
• National Championship Air Races at Stead Air Field: 4895 Texas Ave, Reno (8am-4:30pm; $35+, +$34 Pit Pass)
• Muscle Powered Monthly Day Hike: Carson River Canyon - Meet on Brunswick Canyon Road, just off of Deer Run Road (8am; more than 6 miles with elevation gain, occasionally over 1,000 ft and usually on single-track trail. Hikes will usually be 4 to 6 hours in duration; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All hikes require closed-toed shoes, water and lunch. Hats, sunscreen, walking sticks, and snacks are recommended.)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Anna Louise Dardin and Bob Hickox with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Fifth Annual CASI 5K9 Fun Run and 3K9 Walk at Riverview Park on East Fifth St. (Check-in time 8:15am-8:45am, 9am start; $20 Day of Race; dogs free, please leash them)
• St. Teresa Fall Festival Autumn Run 5K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at Fuji Park (8:30am-11:30am; $35, $15 for kids Fun Run)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Yard Sale Fundraiser for the Carson City Classic Cinema Club: 4200 E Nye Lane (10am-2pm)
• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids; museum admission $6, under 18 free)
• 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 )
• Autumn Show: Four Wheels of Now and Then at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Historic Clothing Exhibit at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (10am-4pm; $5, under 16 free)

Hit the theater for a showing of the Stanley Kubrick satire ‘Dr. Strangelove.’ Choose the 2 p.m. matinee or this evening at 7 p.m. You’ll have another chance to catch this cult classic on Wednesday.

• Carson City Pop Warner Fundraiser at Yogurt Beach Carson City (10:30am-9pm; mention fundraiser at check-out for 30% of sale to be donated)
• Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-2pm)
• Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Plus Combat Group at Mills Park, at the end of Oxoby Loop (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com )
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Sixth Annual Carson SYFL Golf Tournament at Eagle Valley Golf Course (1pm shotgun start, dinner and raffle to follow; $75, $280 team of four)
• The Way It Was Rodeo in Virginia City (1pm-3pm; $18+ day of show)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-3pm; September special $20 includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Big Screen Classics: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• All Ages Family Day: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-4:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Big Screen Classics: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) 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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