Sunday, Oct. 8: Things to do around Carson City and beyond

It might be a blustery Sunday, but the snow isn’t falling yet so enjoy what’s left of our Indian Summer. Whatever you couldn’t cram into Saturday is probably still around: the Aviation Round-up, Italian Festival, and the Outhouse races are still going strong. The Carson City BMX season is coming to an end soon, go check out their races at Livermore Sports Complex. Find some inner peace in the newly renovated Comma Coffee with Community Yoga or a Heart-ful Gong Meditation session. See the full listing below.

SUNDAY:

• — Airstreams on the Main: Western Airstream Convention in Downtown Carson City (camper open houses and events all weekend; Carson Street will NOT be closed)
• — 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)
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested; 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)
• — 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)
• — Voices From the Past: Guided Cemetery Walking Tour at the Silver Terrace Cemetery: 381 Cemetery Road, Virginia City (10am-12pm; $15; a ghostly walking tour performed by Funtime Theater to raise funds for the cemetery's restoration)
• — Aviation Roundup Air Show at the Minden-Tahoe Airport: 1146 Airport Road, Minden (gates open 10am; Airshow 12pm-5pm; $15 at gate, $50 family pass – 2 adults and up to 8 kids; featuring the USAF Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, Royal Canadian Air Force, US Navy Super Hornet, Rob Holland, The Alabama Boys, Smoke and Thunder and Bob Carlton; coolers and pets prohibited, bring a folding chair;; parking allowed in designated lot only)
• — Eldorado’s annual Great Italian Festival: Downtown Reno (10am-5pm)
• — Heart-full Gong Meditation led by Sound Master, Avilone Starre in Comma Coffee (10:30am-11:30am; suggested donation $20 at the door;
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival at Corley Ranch: 859 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville (11am-5pm; admission $7, Seniors $5, under 2 free; Hay Slide, Kiddie Land Straw Maze, Farm Animals, Miniature Golf, Pig Races, Hay Wagon Rides, and the Corn Maze included in admission; additional cost for some activities, pumpkins –price varies; Food, crafters and other vendors will be on site)
• — 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+)
• — 28th Annual World Championship Outhouse Races in Virginia City (parade of outhouses at 12pm, races to follow)
• — 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)
• — Voices From the Past: Guided Cemetery Walking Tour at the Silver Terrace Cemetery: 381 Cemetery Road, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; $15; a ghostly walking tour performed by Funtime Theater to raise funds for the cemetery's restoration)

“Multi-pass.” Probably the most recognized line from the 1997 favorite, The Fifth Element. Catch Bruce Willis on the big screen today or Wednesday at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

• — Big Screen Classics: The Fifth Element 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)
• — Third Annual Oktoberfest at Shepherd of Sierra Lutheran Church: 3680 Highway 395 S, past Best Buy (4pm-8pm; Come join us as and enjoy Authentic German Food, Music, and Home Brewed Beer. Children's activities will be provided this year by Bethlehem Lutheran's Evangelism Team)
• — Concerts on the Green: Sagebrush Rebels at Genoa Park in Genoa (4pm-6pm; free concert; bring picnic and chairs/blanket; The performance venue may change to the Genoa Town Hall if there is inclement weather)
• — 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: The Fifth Element 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’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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