Sunday, Oct. 22: Things to do around Carson City and Beyond

Nevada Day is just around the corner, but don’t jump the gun. This weekend offers fun for the young and young-at-heart. If you’ve got more apples than you know what to do with, the Greenhouse Garden Center has a cider press available today. Play BINGO for a good cause at the Carson City Senior Center, and don’t forget your costume. Carson City Symphony Association begins their 34th Season today with a concert at the Bob Boldrick Theater; as always, those under 18 get free admission.

SUNDAY:

• — Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Kids play free with each paid adult green fee, one for one)
• — Clear Creek Bowmen Annual Turkey ‘Fun’ Shoot at the Centennial Park Archery Range (registration 7:30am-8:45am, Shooting will begin at 9am; Adult $20, Couple $25, Family $30, Young Adults (15-17) $10, Youth (12-14): $5, Cubs and Pewees 11-under Free; Hamburger Lunch $6; shooting at 3D targets - not shooting at live turkeys)
• — 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)
• — 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)
• — Final Day: 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)
• — Community Apple Cider Press at Greenhouse Garden Center (10am-3pm; bring clean, quartered apples – core is okay, but no worms - and a drink container with lid; 14 – 16 pounds of apples will make one gallon of cider; for more info call 775-882-8600)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Heart-full Gong Meditation led by Sound Master, Avilone Starre in Comma Coffee (10:30am-11:30am; suggested donation $20 at the door)
• — Breast Cancer Awareness “Party in Pink” Zumbathon at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike Street, Dayton (doors 9am, zumba 10am-11:30am; $10 donation; all ages welcome; hosted by Curves in Dayton; All proceeds go to the Zumba Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer Prevention and our local Carson Tahoe Hospital Cancer Research Center)

It’s wedding fever at Genoa Lakes Golf Resort. The annual Fall in Love Bridal Festival features everything you’ll need to make your special day picture perfect. Meet local vendors, sample yummy treats, and enjoy the strolling fashion show.

• — Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine at the V and T Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (rides depart hourly 10am-3pm, advance ticket purchase recommended; $19 service charges, taxes, and fee may apply - Ages 2 and up require a ticket. Anyone under 2 without a ticket must sit on a lap; arrive one hour prior to departure time; Tickets can be purchased in person at the Virginia City Depot or online HERE)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Donovan Mill Plaque Dedication at 1150 Main St, Silver City (11am; Come join the Snowshoe Thompson Chapter of E Clampus Vitus as we dedicate a monument for the historic Donovan Mill in collaboration with the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture)
• — 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)
• — Haunted Hollywood Halloween Spooktacular at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-5pm; Vintage Halloween-inspired sale)
• -- Halloween 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; Wear a costume; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; We have a 50/50 game and a Can Food Game all year round. 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+)
• — Sixth annual Fall in Love Festival Bridal Show at Genoa Lakes Golf Club and Resort (11am-4pm; $10 at the door or at http://www.fallinlovefestival.com/ ; Raffles, giveaways, goody bags, strolling fashion show, samples, decor ideas, and other surprises)
• — 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)
• — Live Music with Sarah Summer and Sam Smetana at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm)

‘Who you gonna call?’ You’ll find the original Ghostbusters on the big screen at Galaxy Theater. Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ on the CVIC stage in Minden.

• — Big Screen Classics: Ghostbusters 1984 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)
• — Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (2pm; General Admission $15)
• — Carson City Symphony Association presents their 34th Season Opening Concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center (Concert begins 4pm; 3pm pre-concert entertainment with Symphony Flute duo, Edith Isidoro-Mills and Carol Grenier; 3:15pm meet-the-soloist preview with violinist, Carla Trynchukin the Sierra Room; Tickets $15, free for those 18 and younger)
• — Oktoberfest at Dayton Valley Golf Course (3pm-6pm; $25 per person includes unlimited food and beer; RSVP at clubhouse or by calling 775.246.7888 Ext. 1)
• — The Vape Tour comes to Nevada Vapor Supply: 206 N Carson St (4pm; DJ, food, booze, and giveaways; 18+, bring ID)
• — 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: Ghostbusters 1984 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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