I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 11 - 12

Although Veterans Day was observed yesterday, there are several things today that honor our former members of the military. Battle Born Harley Davidson is throwing an appreciation party complete with food trucks. Virginia City’s annual Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. and the City of Reno will commence their parade after a short ceremony beginning at 11:11 a.m. You’ll find an abundance of craft fairs in Carson City, Carson Valley, and Dayton. Western Nevada Musical Theater Co. is in the middle of their three-week run of Beauty and the Beast; you won’t want to miss out on this spectacular performance.

SATURDAY: Veterans Day
For a list of Veterans Day discounts and freebies for Veterans and Active Duty Military, check out my list HERE.

• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — Co-ed Soccer Tournament Fundraiser at Talents Athletic Center: 2749B North Carson Street (8am; $50 for a team of six; benefit for the Carson High Students injured in Thursday night’s rollover accident)
• — Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• — Annual Holiday Bazaar at St. Peter's Episcopal Church: 314 N Division St (8:30am-3:30pm; food room, ornaments, jewelry and more)
• — United Methodist Women Holiday Craft Faire at the First Methodist Church: 412 W. Musser St (9am-2pm; lunch available 11am-1pm; gifts, baked goods, vintage treasures)
• — Winter Extravaganza Stop and Shop in the Plaza Hotel Conference Center, Rosewood Room: 211 E 9th St (9am-3pm; Free admission; Fundraiser for the Northern Nevada Dream Center; please bring new men's socks, hats, gloves and men's toiletries to donate for veterans)

See what some of our local shops are doing to get ready for winter. Holiday Open Houses at Purple Avocado and the Greenhouse Garden Center showcase fun stuff for the season. Classy Seconds Thrift Store opens the doors to its brand-new building at 9 a.m. and welcomes the public to come visit.

• — Grand Opening at the new Classy Seconds Thrift Store: 3590 Gordon Street, just off Hwy 50 East (9am)
• — Holiday Open House at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (9am-5pm; light refreshments will be served)
• — 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)
• — Veteran's Day Appreciation Event at Battle Born Harley Davidson (9am-6pm; Food trucks on site, Drinks, good times, and a special thanks to those who have protected our freedom)
• — Fall Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-5pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Fall Craft and Bake Sale at Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley: 28 Enterprise, Dayton (9:30am-2pm)
• — Free Admission Day at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada: 813 N. Carson St. (10am-4:30pm; come and check out the Museum’s newest exhibits; sponsored by Carson City Toyota)

It’s free admission day at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, which makes it a great stop for families. As the holidays approach, a family membership always makes a great gift.

• — Free Admission for Veterans Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-2pm, complimentary refreshments and cake cutting at 12pm; sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society)
• — 17th annual Holiday Open House at the Purple Avocado: 904 N. Curry (10am-4:30pm; daily in-store specials, hot cider and cookies, free gift for everyone)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Turkey Dinner Drop for Friends in Service Helping: Donation Drive at the Carson Mall, on the east side (10am-12pm; Bring any items - especially needed are: frozen turkeys, canned mixed fruit, canned green beans, canned corn, canned yams, chicken or turkey gravy envelopes, and chicken broth)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — Free Photography Workshop with Dwayne Hicks at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am-2pm, weather permitting; I'll go over basic manual camera settings and show you some of the techniques I use to properly frame up subjects for the best possible shot; bring your questions, your own equipment, something to take notes with, your own chair, water and snacks; Point and Shoot or DSLR cameras preferred; email ContactMe@DwaynesWorld.com if any questions)
• — Holiday Sip and Shop and Toy Drive in the Douglas County Community Center North Room: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (10am-4pm; snacks, music, and shop local vendors, crafters, and artists; bring a new unwrapped toy for a raffle ticket)

Holy moly, the craft faires are everywhere! In Carson City, check out St. Peters Episcopal Church or the First Methodist Church just down the street. Gardnerville offers a sip-and-shop at the Community Center. Join the Lions Club for Quartermania and a Craft Fair at the Dayton Community Center or head to the Calvary Chapel for their sale.

• — 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)
• — Craft Fair and Quartermania at the Dayton Valley Community Center: Pike St at Logan in Dayton (Craft fair 11am-3pm; Quartermania 12pm-3pm, $10 includes admission, game paddle, hot dog, chips, drink; Quartermania is a cross between BINGO and an auction, bring lots of quarters; hosted by the Dayton Valley Lions Club)
• — Virginia City’s Annual Veterans’ Day Parade down ‘C’ Street (11am)
• — “Reno 150 - Celebrating Reno's Sesquicentennial" City of Reno Veterans’ Day Parade in Downtown Reno (opening ceremony at 11:11am at the Virginia Street Bridge, parade to follow; The parade goes north on Virginia Street from Liberty Street to 5th Street)
• — 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)
• — Volunteers Needed: Willow Bill’s 20th Annual Willow Reindeer Art Project - Meet at the Carson Mall to help wrap the reindeer in lights (12pm-3pm; Call 775-842-3594 if you would like to help; Red, White, and Blue lights are needed, as well)
• — Retro Radio Dolls Veterans Day Show at the Delta Saloon, Virginia City (12:30pm-3pm)
• — "Surviving the Holidays" GriefShare Seminar at the High Sierra Fellowship: 1701 Lucerne St., Minden (1pm-3pm; $5 for resource book)

Learn how far astronomy has come at Mike Thomas’ lecture tonight. The Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College offers weekly telescope viewing and occasional lectures covering all sorts of scientific topics.

• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center (2pm; $25-$28; Tickets ONLY available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849, with limited tickets possibly available at the door)
• — Capital City Circles Initiative's Sixth Annual "Gem of an Evening" Fundraiser and Auction in the Genoa Lakes Golf Club and Ranch’s Supper Club, Genoa (3pm-6pm; $25; Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and good company as you browse through a treasure trove of live and silent auction items. Musical performances by classical guitarist Jack Di Carlo.)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing and Lecture: "History of Astronomy" by Mike Thomas at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (6:30pm-10:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Sierra Lutheran Theatre Program presents ‘Foibles and Folly’ at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (doors 6pm, show 6:30pm; $5, $3 for children under 12 and seniors over 55)
• — Celtic Music Series: Wheatstone Bridge in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $20 at the door; a perennial Reno favorite, Wheatstone Bridge brings Celtic, Irish, and all-around excellent acoustic music, featuring stellar vocals from Jill Marlene)
• — Michael Martin Murphy in Concert in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (7pm; $20 General Admission, $40 VIP, includes meet and greet with the band)
• — Live Music: Krista Jenkins with special guest Mark Kuniya in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)

Shine up your dance shoes, live music can be found at several venues. The Carson Nugget proudly presents country singer, Michael Martin Murphy in a special concert. Performances are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., with free tickets for veterans available for the later showing. Check with guest services, and be prepared to show military I.D.

• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center (7:30pm; $25-$28; Tickets ONLY available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849, with limited tickets possibly available at the door)
• — 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)
• — DJ Wess Neal at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm)
• — Immersion hosted by resident DJ Chi-Gu Kom: featuring FM Mark, YON, La Flama Blanca, Iron E, and DV3NT, at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm; no cover; 18+; the monthly night of DJ madness)
• — Live Music with Reckless Envy at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Soul Persuaders at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am)
• — Michael Martin Murphy in Concert in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (9pm; $20 General Admission, $40 VIP, includes meet and greet with the band; Veterans and active duty military can get a free ticket - Call or stop by the Guest Service Center for details)
• — Live Music with Adrenaline 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+)

The long weekend continues. Join up with Muscle Powered for their weekly bike ride. They meet at Fremont Elementary School at 9 a.m. and let you choose whether you want to take one or two loops around the route. Get ready for some winter reading by the fire with the Fall Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Library. BINGO at the Carson Senior Center is open to everyone over the age of 21. In addition to raising money for the Meals on Wheels program, they are asking for donations of canned food and hygiene items for less fortunate seniors in our area. Read on and have a great weekend.

SUNDAY:

• — Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Kids play free with each paid adult green fee, one for one)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — Stacks for Stack, a pancake breakfast fundraiser at St. Gall’s Catholic Church: 1343 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville (8am-1pm; $5 per plate and a raffle; benefit to help with the medical bills of Douglas High School teacher Kerry Stack-Mora)
• — 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)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (9am-4pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• — 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)
• — Fall Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-2pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Holiday Open House at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (10am-4pm; light refreshments will be served)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Holiday Craft Fair at the Mark Twain Community Center: 500 Sam Clemens Ave, Dayton - the old fire station off of Six Mike Canyon Road (10am-3pm; free admission)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — 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 hygiene item, 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+)
• — 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)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center (2pm; $25-$28; Tickets ONLY available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849, with limited tickets possibly available at the door)
• — 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)
• — Big Screen Classics: Back To The Future Part 2 at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Candlelight Vigil for the rollover accident victims in McFadden Plaza (6:30pm-8:30pm; Those attending are encouraged to bring candles)
• — 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: Back To The Future Part 2 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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