I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 14 – 15

Leaves turning, wind blowing, and all things pumpkin sprouting up everywhere. It is absolutely autumn in Northern Nevada. Get ready for Halloween with your choice of pumpkin patches. Seeliger Elementary School is hosting theirs for the twenty-fifth year in a row. Take a trip on the V and T Steam Train at the Nevada Railroad Museum, actually take several trips. The annual Harvest Train event offers an all-day wristband that allows for as many rides as you’d like, in addition to museum admission. So many more fun activities are available to you, you’ll have to read on to see them all.
SATURDAY:

• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — Wild Horse Children's Theater Costume Warehouse Sale: 411 Hot Springs Road #5, by Classy Seconds Thrift Store (8am-3pm; adult and kid-sized costumes, wigs, hats, props and more; A Benefit for Wild Horse Children's Theater Junior Theater Performance Troupe)
• — Yard Sale at the Stewart Indian School: 5500 Snyder Way (8am-2pm; furniture, household items, girls and boys clothing, adult clothing, accessories, toys, books and more; benefit for the Stewart Indian School Living Legacy)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• — Young Eagle Flights with EAA Sierra Chapter #403 at the Carson City Airport (Weather Permitting; Registration 8am at the Airport Terminal Building, orientation 8:30am – DO NOT BE LATE; open to ages 8-17; First-time Registration Forms are available at the event; The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 – 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge)
• — Muscle Powered Monthly Day Hike: Ash to Kings Canyon Trail Fall Colors - Meet at the end of Ash Canyon Road, just where the access road starts to the water tanks (8:30am-1:30pm; Sharon Coates will lead the group from the Ash Canyon side of the trail to the Kings Canyon Road parking lot, about a 9-mile hike; We will provide post-hike shuttles and/or car staging as needed back to Ash Canyon Rd. after the hike; bring plenty of water, a lunch/snack, and hiking poles are recommended; Contact Debbie Lane at Debbie.Lane102@yahoo.com with any questions)
• — 25th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School: 2800 S. Saliman Rd. (9am-3pm; crafters, bounce houses, deluxe locally-grown pumpkins, music, food, gift baskets, raffles, a cake walk and lots of games)
• — Nevada Women's Fall Expo Harvest Festival and Farmer's Market at the Carson Mall (Dayton Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 7:30am-10am, $6; Expo 9am-5pm with shopping, exhibits, live music, local produce and more; Classic Car Show: 8am-9am registration, show 9am-1pm, judging 11am)

Search for treasures at the Stewart Indian School Yard Sale. Wild Horse Children’s Theater needs more room in their warehouse and are selling off costumes from previous productions. Don’t miss the Nevada Women’s Expo at the Carson Mall: booths, vendors, a pancake breakfast and a classic car show await.

• — Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
• — Free Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day at the Third and Curry parking lot (9am-12pm; coffee, donuts, bbq hamburgers/hotdogs available by donation; Suggested donation of $5 per standard file storage box (or equivalent) or electronic device; drop off up to 50 boxes or bags per person of personal paper documentation to safely destroy and recycle; You can also bring in your old electronics to have them recycled.Such as: computers, LCD monitors, fax machines, copiers, cell phones tablets, cameras, flat-screen TVs, etc. Sorry – no tube TVs or CRT monitors; fundraiser to support the Special Olympics of Nevada)
• — In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic at Hilltop Community Church: 3588 Romans Rd, Carson City (Must check-in 9am-12pm; first come first seen; Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedists and multiple specialty doctors available; NO narcotics, NO disability or legal evaluations)
• — BLM Saddle-Trained Horse Adoptions at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center Stewart Conservation Camp: 1721 Snyder Ave. - look for directional signs at the far south end of the facility (Viewing 9am-10am; Auction of 18 horses begins at 10am; bidding starts at $150, Adopters must meet qualifications to bid; NO blue denim clothing, tank tops, or shorts allowed; no tobacco, cell phones, or photography allowed)
• — Redrun 5: The Hunt – zombie obstacle run in Virginia City (sign-in 9am-12pm – no same-day registration, SOLD OUT; Zombie Gathering 11:30am, Zombie Procession down ‘C’ Street 12pm; Redrun 12:30-4pm; Costume Contests 4:15pm-5pm; Celebration of the Survivors After-party at the Red Dog 5pm-7pm)
• — Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Douglas Senior Center: Dining Room: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (9am-12pm; Can bill Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances – bring your insurance card; $20 for the uninsured)

Today we honor our fallen firefighters. A Memorial Ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. with two new names added to the Memorial Wall in Mills Park.

• — Third Annual Harvest Train and Festival with Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; unlimited train rides and museum admission $15 adults, $5 kids 4-17 old-fashioned pumpkin patch, artists, crafters, food trucks and more)
• — Firefighters’ Memorial Ceremony at the Firefighters’ Memorial in Mills Park (10am; those honored at this year’s ceremony include Capt. Yaphet K. Miller of the North Las Vegas Fire Department and Anthony C. Stephens, of Las Vegas Fire and Rescue)
• — Final Weekend: 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)
• — Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly (10am-12pm; Open to the public; Can bill Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances – bring your insurance card; $20 for the uninsured/underinsured – no one will be turned away)
• — Tenth annual Howl-o-Ween Fall Festival at Projections Photography: 251 Jeanell Dr. (9am-4pm, weather permitting; a craft fair, live music, local food trucks, pony rides, costume contests for adults, children, and pets, treats for kids and animals, portraits, raffle prizes, and holiday shopping.; Fundraiser for the Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program)
• — 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)
• — Third annual Slaughterhouse Lane Coffin Races and Zombie Stretcher Races at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse Alley, Gardnerville (10am until there is a winner, team check-in 9am – same-day registration possible; The coffin races are similar to Virginia City's Outhouse Races and is an event in which teams of four runners push a homemade coffin down the street with a rider inside the coffin; the zombie stretcher race is for ages 15 and under and will be the two-person teams of homemade stretchers with a fake Zombie rider; Bring a picnic lunch and a chair or blanket, food vendors on site)

Virginia City has their share of silly races, but this weekend the fun hits Gardnerville. Coffin Races and Zombie Stretcher races begin at 10 a.m.

• — Tenth Annual Daughters of Norway Scandinavian Festival at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: 1201 Saliman Road (10am-2pm; cultural displays, Scandinavian-style lunch, baked goods, demonstrations, crafts, music, raffles, and more; hosted by Queen Maud Lodge #42)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — 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)
• — Depot Work Day at Dayton's 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot: Hwy 50 East at Main Street, at the light (10am-1pm; Drop in, help as you can - There is something for everyone; for more info call 775-246-0505 or 775-720-4104)
• — Family Story time and Craft at the Carson City Library (10:15am-11:45am; supplies limited MUST register online HERE; Each family will receive a free library bag and free book. Each child that is registered will get to participate in an art or science activity; those 9 and younger must be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Painting Demonstration by Carrie White at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry St (11am)
• — Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped; go to www.dogtownrescue.com for adoption information)
• — Virginia City’s Redrum Saloon Crawl: (11am-5pm; $25 includes commemorative Redrun cup, first beer free, 13 specialty drink samples redeemable at each participating Virginia City saloons, $3 Coors Lights, and discounts on all specialty drinks. Collect raffles tickets along the way for a chance to win a grand prize at the Celebration of Survival Party)

It’s Zombie-mania in Virginia City. The annual Redrun obstacle course is already sold out, but the Saloon Crawl has room for everyone. Stick around for the Celebration of Survivors after-party for more spooky good times.

• — Seniors (55+), Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required; no open swim during classes)
• — 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)
• — Oktoberfest at Cottonwood Cottage: 202 Genoa Ln, Genoa (12pm-7pm; free to attend; backyard games include corn hole, horse shoes, Bocce ball, and yard pong. Food and drink for purchase include popular German fare: brats with sauerkraut, pretzels, potato salad, and German beers)
• — PINGO - Douglas County 4-H Pingo: Pumpkin + Bingo at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (two sessions: 1pm-3pm, doors open at 12pm AND 4pm-6pm, doors open 3pm; $1 for two game boards, play as many as you want; open to all ages; prizes include pumpkins of all sizes and gift cards; benefits Douglas County 4-H Youth Development Programs)
• — 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)
• — Fall Art Reception at St. Mary's Art Center: 55 North R Street, Virginia City (1pm-4pm; free admission; featuring Carol Brown, Chris England, Will Barber, Sophie Scott, Mimi Patrick, Casey Clark, Anna Smith, Grey Wolf Leather Works, Cosmic Copper, Bonnie Kennedy, Pinyon Pottery, JoAnn Pinnock and Pura Vida Sierras Art)
• — Spellbinders: International Festival of Magic at the Carson City Library (1pm; Register HERE; unbelievable, mind-boggling feats of magic taking place all over town, from the very biggest stage illusions to intimate close-up miracles, and everything in between; those 9 and younger must be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)

Two of our local high schools are debuting their theater productions this weekend. Catch Carson High at the Carson City Community Center for their updated take on the Greek classic, Eurydice. Student-directed one act plays can be found in the Douglas High Drama Room in Minden.

• — Douglas High Drama Club presents the ‘One Act Play Festival’ in the Douglas High School Drama Room: 1670 Hwy 88, Minden (2pm; donations only; "Limbo", "Sigourney" and "Have You Heard?" to be performed)
• — Saturday Family Movie: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Spellbinders: International Festival of Magic at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (3pm; unbelievable, mind-boggling feats of magic taking place all over town, from the very biggest stage illusions to intimate close-up miracles, and everything in between)
• — Douglas County Sheriff's Haunted House at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Pinenut Dr, Gardnerville (3pm-6pm less scary for the little ones, 6pm-10pm main event; $10 adults, $5 for 18 and younger; No Costumes Allowed; All proceeds will go to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard)
• — Toast of the Canyon Wine Tasting Train Ride on the Virginia and Truckee: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Arrive at Depot 4:30pm, Steam train leaves at 5pm and returns around 6pm; $25, includes snacks with a glass of white wine; call 775-291-0208 or 877-724-5007 for tickets)
• — First Annual Senators Oktoberfest Takedown Dinner in Bob McFadden Plaza (5pm-9pm; $25 includes dinner catered by Q’s Bar-be-que and all-you-can drink beer; Enjoy live DJ music, a silent auction, raffle, door prizes and more; Fundraiser for the CHS Wrestling Team)

October isn’t just for Halloween. It’s also for German beer and brats. Join the Carson High Wrestling team for their Oktoberfest Takedown Dinner in Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry Streets.

• — Live Music at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Celebration of the Survivors: Redrun After-party and Awards Ceremony at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5pm-7pm+; food, beer, tailgate-style games, music, a ton of prizes and giveaways, and much, much more)
• — Carson Valley Pops Orchestra Autumn Concert at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (doors 6:30pm, concert 7pm-9pm; free admission, but donations always appreciated)
• — Weekly Star Party and with Telescope Viewing and Lecture: "Are We Alone, the Search for Life" by Mike Thomas at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6:30pm-10:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• — Carson High Theatre Arts presents ‘Eurydice’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $10, $5 with valid student body card; a modern adaptation of the classic Orpheus in the Underworld myth)
• — Douglas High Drama Club presents the ‘One Act Play Festival’ in the Douglas High School Drama Room: 1670 Hwy 88, Minden (7pm; $10; "Limbo" and "Sigourney" to be performed)
• — Celtic Music Series Season Opener: Gerry O'Conner and Richard Mandel in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $20)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Hindsight at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)

Irish eyes are smiling, and Celtic music is playing at the Brewery Arts Center. Enjoy the season opener of their Celtic Music Series with Gerry O’Conner and Richard Mandel on the Black Box Theater Stage.

• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Immersion and Scottie’s Birthday Bash: featuring DJ Scottie, Nit3Vision, Sparkplug, Iron E, and DV3NT, hosted by resident DJ Chi-Gu Kom at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm; no cover; 18+; the monthly night of DJ madness)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Allstar Bar and Grill: 924 Mica Dr (8pm; all ages, no cover)
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — DJ Wess Neal at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm)
• — Live Music with the Locals at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Mardi Gras Karaoke Party with DJ Kenneth Miller followed by Reggae Ambassador Sound at Buckaroo’s: 1435 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (8pm-12am, DJ 12am-3:30am; drink specials; 21+, no cover)
• — Live Music with the After Dark Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

It’s a roller derby kind of day. Catch the Carson Victory Rollers at the Carson City Community Center as they scrimmage to raise funds for Moms on the Run. You’ve still got plenty of pumpkin opportunities with the Nevada Railroad Museum’s Harvest Train or the Corley Ranch Harvest Festival in Gardnerville. It’s a classic whodunnit on the big screen. Clue can be found at Galaxy Theaters twice today and on Wednesday. Read on for more Sunday fun.

SUNDAY:

• — 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 (NEW TIME: meet at 9am; 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)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (9am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• — 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 (No Races today)
• — Third Annual Harvest Train and Festival with Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; unlimited train rides and museum admission $15 adults, $5 kids 4-17 old-fashioned pumpkin patch, artists, crafters, food trucks and more)
• — Final Weekend: 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)
• — ‘Beer and Yoga on the Plaza’ in the Bob McFadden Plaza at Third and Carson (10am-11am, sign-up at 9:30am; $25 day of class includes instructor and a beer; bring a mat; co-sponsored by KAIA Fit and Fox Brewpub)
• — 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)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)

You’ve got two community yoga opportunities this morning. Join Allison Reitz of Community Yogi at Comma Coffee for some gentle stretching and deep breaths. KAIA Fit has teamed up with Fox Brewpub for ‘Yoga and Beer in the Plaza.’ Bring a mat and enjoy a frosty beer after you find your inner peace.

• — 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)
• — Oktoberfest at Cottonwood Cottage: 202 Genoa Ln, Genoa (12pm-7pm; free to attend; backyard games include corn hole, horse shoes, Bocce ball, and yard pong. Food and drink for purchase include popular German fare: brats with sauerkraut, pretzels, potato salad, and German beers)
• — 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)
• — Carson High Theatre Arts presents ‘Eurydice’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $10, $5 with valid student body card; a modern adaptation of the classic Orpheus in the Underworld myth)
• — Big Screen Classics: Clue 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 Live Music by the Wesley Orsolic Band at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (1pm-5pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• — Carson Victory Rollers’ Moms on the Run Scrimmage in the Community Center Gym (doors open 4:30pm: Junior Victory Rollers 5pm, adults scrimmage 6:30pm; $5 donation: proceeds will be going to Moms on the Run)
• — Concerts on the Green: Blues Monster at Dayton Valley Golf Course (5pm-8pm; $15.95 concert and buffet, $29.95 concert and buffet for two, $10 concert only; Tickets/reservations available in clubhouse or by calling 775.246.7888 Ext. 2)
• — 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: Clue 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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