Sunday, Nov. 8: Things to do around Carson City

Model train lovers are in for a special treat. It’s National Model Train Month and local aficionados are opening their doors and showing off their sets. Grab a tour guide from Hobbytown by the Denny’s Restaurant, and all aboard for a fun day. The Classic Cinema Series returns to Galaxy Theater with a showing of Die Hard. Yippy-ki-yay.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Anna Louise Darden and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Sign ups 9am-10am; $10; weather permitting)
• Carson Valley Art Association Annual Scholarship Benefit Art Show at the CVIC Hall, Minden (9am-3pm)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs the Pittsburg Steelers; 10am; for more info contact Rick Good at 775-267-4271)
• Northern Nevada 2015 Model Railroad Layout Tours throughout Carson City (10am-5pm; get a tour guide at Hobbytown USA: 2303 N. Carson St or online here)
• CCAI's Industrial Art exhibition at the Carson City Library (10am-5pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Tour maker of track cleaning cars and mills frames for N-scale locos at Aztec Manufacturing Co: 2701 Conestoga Dr. #113 (10am-3pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Paul Martinovich’s N-scale of Eastern California railroading in the 1950s at 5660 Gentry Ln., off Snyder (10am-4pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Jim Reinhardt’s freelance representation of Western Nevada at 3590 Shawnee Dr., off Jacks Valley Rd. (10am-4pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Patrick Mobley’s Great Basin and Sierra N-scale railroad at 3104 Pine Lane – take Northgate to E. Hampton, turn right (10am-2pm)
• Tour of model railroads: Carson City Railroad Association at the Train Clubhouse in Mills Park (11am-5pm; if weather permits, the outdoor railroad may be running.)
• Tour of model railroads: Richard and Anne Zawodniak’s 3-rail layout at 2822 Tenaya Dr., off E. Nye (11am-4pm)

If you didn’t make the Gospel Brunch at Sassafras in August, you really missed out. Vocalist Pat Esters returns for the Motown Soul Food Brunch today: your heart, stomach, and soul will thank you. Tickets are limited, though. Grab your friends and head to the Brewery Arts Center for a performance of Friends with Amazing Voices.

• Motown Soul Food Brunch: Performance by Velvet featuring Pat Esters at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd (11am; space limited; $25, brunch buffet with bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
• Tour of model railroads: Frank Zila’s western themed railroad at 278 Well Way, off East Fifth (12pm-4pm; Go around to the right of the garage, through the fence, and enter the rear building)
• Pints, Paws, and Pics: Pet Christmas Photo Shoot with Raquel Espinoza Photography at the Tap Shack: 112 Rice St. (12pm-2pm; $5-$11; please have your pet crated, leashed, and/or muzzled as neccesary)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Deadman’s Creek Hike at Washoe Lake State Park- meet at the Maze parking lot. Turn left past the fee booth and it is the first parking area on the right (1pm-2pm; moderate, one mile, round-trip hike; leashed dogs permitted; bring sturdy hiking boots, water, and dress for the weather; entrance fee $7 per vehicle, Nevada residents $5)
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)

Tap Shack is hosting Pints, Paws, and Pics photo shoot that will send you home with a Christmas Ornament with your dog’s picture. A guided hike to Deadman’s Creek in Washoe Valley is pet-friendly as well, so grab your hiking boots and your best friend for some beautiful autumn views.

• Motown Soul Food Brunch: Performance by Velvet featuring Pat Esters at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd (1pm; space limited; $25, brunch buffet with bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys)
• Tour of model railroads: Gene Bails’ “Wabuska Model Railroad” at 1216 Fremont St., off Sonoma (1pm-3pm)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-$28; tickets 866-977-6849 or online at http://protixonline.com/events/details/?event_id=197 )
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Special Olympics Bowling practice at Gold Dust West (2:30pm to 4:30pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Friends With Amazing Voices in the Performance Hall at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-9pm; general admission $18)
• Wine Glass Candle Holder Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter; wait list)
• Classic Movie Series: Die Hard at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $7 or $15 for two admissions and a large popcorn)

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 Monday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.