Sunday, Sept. 25: Things to do around Carson City

So long, summer. Cozy sweaters, soft scarves, scarecrows, crunchy leaves underfoot, and pumpkin spice will soon take over. Sunday means football for the next few months, but for those looking for something else to do, read on.

SUNDAY:

• Street Vibrations Fall Rally at Battle Born Harley-Davidson (8am-5pm; Beer Garden, Large Vendor Area, 2017 Harley-Davidson Model Open House)
• Revolution Dog Sports’ Fall Fury Flyball Tournament at Fuji Park (8am-5pm)
• 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)

Luke Bowler is collecting bicycles and bike parts for his Eagle Scout Project. Free up some space in your garage and earn a charitable tax-deduction while helping him accomplish something good.

• Bikes for Africa Eagle Scout Project: Bicycle and bike parts collection at N. Carson Walmart (8am-1pm; Tax deductible donation credit; Eagle Scout project for Luke Bowler: Boy Scout Venturer, Venture Crew 64; call or text 775-291-2286 with any questions)
• Annual Genoa Candy Dance: Art and Crafts Fair in Downtown Genoa (9am-5pm)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon 13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• CC BMX Racing – Earned Double at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $20, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Voices From the Past: Guided Cemetery Walking Tour at the Silver Terrace Cemetery: 381 Cemetery Road, Virginia City (10am-12pm; $15)
• Sunday Morning Authors: Frank Tortorich, “John A. ‘Snowshoe’ Thompson” at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets)

Snowshoe Thompson is a local legend. He took the postal service’s credo ‘Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds’ to new heights as he carried mail over the Sierras. Author Frank Tortorich will share his insight on the man at Dangberg Home Ranch.

• 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 )
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs Tennessee Titans; 10am; food/drink specials; supervised kids under 21 welcome)
• Miss Carson City/ Miss Douglas County /Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program Informational Meeting at the Round Table Pizza on Topsy Ln. (11am; open to ages 13-24; competition is preliminary for Miss Nevada)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Banned Book Week Kick-off: Movie Matinee- Bridge to Tarabithia at the Carson City Library (12pm-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 )

Dogs can do some amazing things. Catch some incredible canines at the Fall Fury Flyball Competition at Fuji Park.

• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Voices From the Past: Guided Cemetery Walking Tour at the Silver Terrace Cemetery: 381 Cemetery Road, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; $15)
• 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)
• All Ages Family Day: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1:30pm-4:30pm; $18 per painter)
• 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)
• Carson Valley Community Theater presents ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ at the C.V.I.C. Hall 1606 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (2pm; $15)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)

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. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.