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I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: October 10-12

Happy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.

Every week, as I have for the last two years, I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Sunday. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

FRIDAY:

  • *Kids Ride Free Friday at V and T Railroad, Eastgate Depot (code KIDSFREE online ONLY at www.vtrailway.com w/purchase of adult ticket)
  • *’Pets of the Homeless’ Food Drive at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (10am-5pm)
  • *Monthly Walkabout with Supervisor Karen Abowd: meet at Community Center Steps (12pm)
  • *Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee –Carson Lanes (5-9pm; $5 for 5 tastes)
  • *Women’s Golf Social at Silver Oak Golf Course (5:30pm; $25 includes 9 holes, glass of wine)
  • *Live Music at San Marcos Grill
  • *Scotch Tasting at Battle Born Wines, Minden (6-7pm)
  • *John Barton; Rebekah Chase at Carson Nugget (6pm-12am)
  • *Mike Thomas Lecture “Rails West” at Plaza Event Center and Hotel (doors open 6:30pm, 7pm start)
  • *Capital Cut-ups Square Dancing at Carson City Senior Center (6:30-9pm)
  • *Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines
  • *Stinson Charity Haunted House at 3227 Gordonia (sunset – 11pm; admission 1 can of food per person)
  • *The Misfits Present “Eagles Boarding House” at Odeon Hall: 65 Pike St., Dayton (7pm; $10)
  • *CHS Drama Presents “The House of Bernarda Alba” at Bob Boldrick Theater, Community Center (7pm; $10/ $5 students)
  • *Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
  • *Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • *Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm)
  • *Karaoke at Ponderosa Saloon – Virginia City (7pm)
  • *Swing Night at Yaple’s Ballroom (Jitterbug Lesson 7pm; Dance 8-11pm; $10)
  • *Country Dance with DJ Cowboy Bobby at 11th Frame Lounge, Carson Lanes (7-11pm)
  • *Live Music at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30-9:30pm)
  • *Trippin King Snakes at The Carson Station
  • *Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long (8pm)
  • *Doubletap at Westside Pour House – formerly Mo and Sluggos (8pm)
  • *DJ Brunch Dizzle at Remedy’s
  • *Karaoke at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • *DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SATURDAY:

  • *Young Eagles Flights with EAA 403 at 2500 College Parkway Ste. 403 (8am; weather permitting; go here for more info; ages 8-17)
  • *’Carson Rocks’ Earth Science Week Field Trip: meet at Nevada Division of Minerals: 400 W. King (8am; sign up and print out waiver at http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/ )
  • *Kiwanis’s Annual Carson River Clean Up: meet at BLM office- 5665 Morgan Mill Road (8am)
  • *Seniors Swim Free @ Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe Way (9am-3pm)
  • *Ski Resort Job Fair at Red Cliffs Lodge, Kirkwood (9am-2pm)
  • *Nevada Land Trust’s ‘Brews with Views’ Hike to Marlette Lake: start at Spooner Lake State Park (9am-2pm)
  • *Annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School (9am-3pm)
  • *Metropolitan Opera “Macbeth” at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (9:55am)
  • *Family Fun Day “Bats- Night Flyers of the Skies” at Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm; ages 5+)
  • *HOSA and FFA Color Run 5K at Carson High School (packet pick-up 8-9am; 10am start; register here or same day registration available; $40)
  • *Minden Tahoe Airport’s Pumpkin Drop at Minden Tahoe Airport (10am; $10 per car)
  • *’Steam Up’ Steam Train Rides at Railroad Museum (10am-4pm; $8/$4 kids)
  • *"Voices of the Past" Cemetery Tour at Silver Terrace Cemetery: North end of E St., Virginia City (10am AND 1pm; $20)
  • *WNC Softball vs. Butte College at Edmonds Sports Complex (10am AND 12pm)
  • *Daughters of Norway Scandinavian Festival at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: 1201 Saliman (10am-2pm)
  • *Patty Cafferata, Author “Christmas in Nevada” at Dangberg Home Historical Ranch: 1450 Hwy 88 (10am; free)
  • *Great Italian Festival: Downtown Reno (10am-6pm)
  • *STEM Lab and Science Room at Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm: included with admission)
  • *DogTown Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart (11am-3pm)
  • *WARF Cat and Kitten Adoptions AND DAWG Adoptions at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm)
  • *Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
  • *Pumpkin Patch and More at Corley Ranch: 859 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (11am-5pm; $6)
  • *Fine Art and Photography Exhibit at Silver City Schoolhouse: 385 High St., Silver City (12-4pm)
  • *Lady Jill’s Annual Open Studio at 1320 Brenda, Washoe Valley (12-5pm)
  • *Ménage A Trois Wine Tasting at Raley’s (1-3pm; must be 21+)
  • *Redrun 2: A Zombie Sequel, Virginia City (1-9pm)
  • *High Tea at Foodies Bystro at the Brewery Arts Center (2-4pm; must RSVP 775-720-8011)
  • *Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Carson Middle School Band at 1673 Wellington West- off Ash Canyon (3-6pm; $20)
  • *Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee –Carson Lanes (5-9pm; $5 for 5 tastes)
  • *Vape Meet at Nevada Vapor Supply (5-9pm; music, food, and more)
  • *”The Moon” Lecture and Star Party at WNC Observatory (doors 6pm; 6:30 start)
  • * John Barton; Rebekah Chase at Carson Nugget (6pm-12am)
  • *Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines
  • *Stinson Charity Haunted House at 3227 Gordonia (sunset – 11pm; admission 1 can of food per person)
  • *CHS Drama Presents “The House of Bernarda Alba” at Bob Boldrick Theater, Community Center (7pm; $10/ $5 students)
  • *The Misfits Present “Eagles Boarding House” at Odeon Hall: 65 Pike St., Dayton (7pm; $10)
  • *Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
  • *Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm)
  • *Celtic Series: Ciena at Brewery Arts Center's Mazie Jesse Harris Theater (7pm; $15 at door)
  • *History Talks: Kim Copel of Western History ALIVE as Stagecoach Driver Charley Parkhurst at Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $12)
  • *Jason King at The Carson Station
  • *Live DJ at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30-9:30pm)
  • *Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson
  • *Karaoke at Westside Pour House – formerly Mo and Sluggos
  • *Jake Houston and The Tin Can String Band at The Spoke Bar and Grill
  • *Karaoke at Tommy’s Neighborhood Bar (9pm)
  • *Karaoke (10pm) Beer Pong (midnight) at Remedy’s
  • *DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SUNDAY:

  • *Carson City Sheriff’s Office Saturation Patrols
  • *’Carson Rocks’ Earth Science Week Field Trip: meet at Nevada Division of Minerals: 400 W. King (8am; sign up and print out waiver at http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/ )
  • *Carson City BMX Racing- Double Points at Edmonds Sports Complex (sign-up 9-10am; $20)
  • *”Voices of the Past” Cemetery Tour at Silver Terrace Cemetery: North end E St, Virginia City (10am AND 1pm; $20)
  • *’Steam Up’ Steam Train Rides at Railroad Museum (10am-4pm; $8/$4 kids)
  • *Great Italian Festival: Downtown Reno (10am-5pm)
  • *STEM Lab and Science Room at Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
  • *Pumpkin Patch and More at Corley Ranch: 859 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (11am-5pm; $6)
  • *Thin Veil Investigator’s Paranormal Paraphernalia Holiday Shopping at 1667 Spooner Drive (11am- 3pm)
  • *Bingo at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
  • *Lady Jill’s Annual Open Studio at 1320 Brenda, Washoe Valley (12-5pm)
  • *Sierra Inline Hockey Gear Swap at Pony Express Pavilion, Mills Park (12-3pm)
  • *Golden Tee Tournament at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (1pm)
  • *Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
  • *Special Olympics Bowling Practice at Gold Dust West (2:30-4:30pm)
  • *’Sing for your discount’ All Ages Karaoke @ A to Zen (3-6pm)
  • *Douglas County Empty Bowls at United Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville, Minden (4-8pm; $15)
  • *Super Sunday: drink specials and yummy food at Carson Cigar Company (5pm)
  • *Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee –Carson Lanes (5-9pm; $5 for 5 tastes)
  • *Stinson Charity Haunted House at 3227 Gordonia (sunset – 11pm; admission 1 can of food per person)

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