Plant sales, charity, trains, and more! Events and happenings for Sat. May 11

Good morning Carson City! It's going to be another beautiful day in the capital city, with highs of 78 and lows of 44. On the docket today we've got a canned food drive to help the Ron Wood Center, a volunteer day to restore the Mills Park train, a Mother's Day Plant Sale, and more! Check out the full calendar before.

Here's what we've got going on for Saturday:

— U.S. Post Office Food Collection Saturday. Leave you non-perishable food by your post office box for collection on Saturday for the annual Postal Food Drive. Also, Ron Wood Familly Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help with the food drive. Each year the Ron Wood Center receives several pounds of non-perishable food from the postal service collection to assist our community with emergency food. Volunteers are need on Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. and especially from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Ron Wood Family Resource Center is located at 2621 Northgate Lane No. 49, Carson City. If you can help, Call Wendy Sauvage at Ron Wood Family Resource Center to sign up. (775) 884-2269.

— Volunteer to help restore Carson City and Mills Park Railroad. 8 a.m. With the goal of returning the railroad to operation this summer, the Carson City Railroad Association will be hosting Saturday track repair work sessions in Mills Park. CCRA would like to extend an invitation to any able-bodied volunteer willing to be a Gandy Dancer for a few hours on the Carson City and Mills Park Railroad. The Carson and Mills Park Railroad, located in Mills Park, has delighted passengers in Carson City since 1982. Operated by CCRA volunteers, the two-foot gauge amusement railroad typically carries passengers during summer weekends. Over the past several years, deterioration resulting from severe weather, deferred maintenance, and a limited pool of volunteers have at times limited the operations of the railroad. It was closed for repairs in summer 2018. The first repair session is this Saturday, May 11. Work will occur on the worst 400 feet of track in the middle of Mills Park. Tasks generally include raising the rail, digging out the rotten ties, placing ballast (rock), driving bolts, and setting the rail back into gauge. Work generally occurs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will receive tickets for free train rides for the remainder of the summer. This work session is open to interested participants and you do not need to sign-up, but you may be asked to sign a waiver of liability as requested by Carson City. We do ask participants to wear longs pants, long sleeves, closed toed shoes and to bring gloves, a hat, and sunscreen. There is a limited supply of shovels and other tools, so bringing your own is also encouraged. Water and will be on hand, but participants are also encouraged to bring their own food and water. Meet at Mills Park near train area. If you are interested or have questions, please email CCRA at carsoncityrailroadassoc@gmail.com.

— Greenhouse Project Carson City Mother's Day plant sale. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grab mom and the family and come on out to the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale hosted by The Greenhouse Project, located on the campus of Carson High School. The plant sale is a perfect family and educational outing with Full Circle Compost, Monarch Society and others on site offering extensive gardening knowledge and a one-stop experience. The plants offered for sale range from fruits and vegetables to flowers, both perennial and annual varieties ideal for Summer growing. The sale takes place at Green Central, the name for TGP’s original site on Carson High School’s campus. This designation distinguishes between that site and The Foothill Garden, located on Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center’s campus. All sales continue TGP’s work dedicated to provide agriculture education to students, while providing fresh produce to the community’s food insecure. To learn how you can help, become a volunteer or about TGP’s ongoing educational gardening series, the annual benefit Concert Under the Stars taking place July 10 and more, visit www.carsoncitygreenhouse.org or call 775-600-9530 for TGP and 775-232-8626 for information regarding the concert. Green Central is located at 1111 N. Saliman Road, off East Robinson Street, behind Carson High School.

— Kid’s Fishing Day at Baily Pond, Fuji Park. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shake a stick and get a fish on. Kids must be 12 years and under, may catch up to 3 trouts, fishing rods will be provided for kids who do not have one (as well as bait, hooks and sinkers.) For more information visit the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Facebook page here. Baily Fishing Pond, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd., Carson City.

— Muscle Powered's Saturday Hike to Brunswick Canyon Road along Carson River. 9 a.m. Meet at Brunswick Canyon Road and Deer Run road, 1 mile south of Highway 50 East, Carson City. Join Muscle Powered as we walk along the very actively-flowing river. Kingfishers, hawks, and waterfowl are often seen along this stretch of the river. Hike distance will range between 2-4 miles, depending on trail condition. Water and closed-toes shoes are REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended. This road is very sunny so hikers should bring two quarts of water. Although it is sunny, light-colored long-sleeved shirts are also recommended. Dog are not allowed on this hike.

Have you got your tickets yet? V&T Railway 2019 season begins with Mother’s Day train Saturday and Sunday. Kicking off its 2019 season, V&T Railway will hold a special Mother’s Day train on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. Guests will experience a 24-mile round-trip ride through the historic Comstock, departing Carson City (Eastgate Depot) at 10 a.m. and will arrive in Virginia City at approximately 11:30 a.m., before returning to Carson at 4:15 p.m. Featuring 100-year-old Pullman coaches pulled by a heritage diesel locomotive, the ride will be fully narrated, allowing guests to experience the Old West during this pre-season, round-trip ride. Prior to departing the depot, guests will enjoy free mimosas, extravagant pastries and moms on board will receive a long-stemmed rose on their return to Carson. During the ride, guests will see several historic sites including abandoned mine shafts and a possible glimpse of the regions wild mustangs while passing through two tunnels during the trip. Once in Virginia City, families can enjoy sightseeing, historic tours, dining, shopping and much more before returning to Carson City. Tickets can be purchased online at www.vtrailway.com or (877) 724-5007.

— Family Fun Saturday: Nevada Wildflowers at the Nevada State Museum. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how to identify wildflowers. Discover the parts of all flowers. Explore the unique features of local wildflowers in a lab setting. Create a unique fabric wall hanging by pounding flowers into fabric. Everyone is welcome, advanced registration is not necessary. $8. 600 North Carson Street, Carson City.

— State Capitol Guided Tour. 10:30 a.m. Guided tours by docents from the Nevada State Museum will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Saturday. Tours typically take an hour and include both the exterior of the building, nearby memorials as well as the interior of the building. Tours are available for up to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The building includes numerous historic artifacts that range from portraits of past Nevada governors to sculptures to historical items showcased during Nevada’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The Capitol remains open to the public Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours of up to 20 people can be arranged in advance by calling the Nevada State Museum’s Education Program at 775-687-4810, ext. 237. 101 North Carson Street, Carson City.

— FISH to Hold Thrift Store Upcycling Event at Due Sorella’s Early Farmers’ Market. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upcycling means to reuse discarded objects or material in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original. FISH thrift store sales are a major source of revenue for this local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of northern Nevadans. Its stores are also a great source of many items useful to those who create interesting and valuable household furnishings, clothing and art objects through the process of “upcycling.” We invite the community to visit the FISH booth at the Early Farmers’ Market event at Due Sorella (Two Sisters) on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about FISH and its mission, said Jim Peckham, FISH Executive Director. The “upcycling” sale will be held in the parking lot behind the store located at 202 N. Curry St.

— Trail Yoga Hike offered by Carson City Parks and Recreation. 9 to 11 a.m. Join Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space on Saturday, May 11 for a moderately difficult one-mile guided hike up Prison Hill to learn about local history and ecology. At the top, enjoy the view while Community Yogi leads beginner yoga! Please wear sturdy shoes for the hike, bring water, and bring a mat if possible. Meet us at the Dead Truck Canyon Trail head at Silver Saddle Ranch (2648 Carson River Road).

— Carson City Public Works to host May open house. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carson City Public Works will host an open house Saturday, May 11 with the department pulling all the stops to make sure there's plenty of activities and fun things to do for families. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the public works main facility, 3505 Butti Way off of Fairview. The open house will feature equipment tours, informational displays, raffle prizes, games, bounce houses, duck races and more. What's more, the open house will provide a great opportunity to learn about those services that keep Carson City streets and various services including water, sewer, landfill, wastewater, flood mitigation, storm drain services and the JAC bus, operating as they do to meet the needs of residents. Food will be provided by The Bus Boy mobile cuisine. Call 775-887-2355 for more information.

— Carson Mall Wine Walk. 2 to 6 p.m. Come sip and shop at the Carson Mall! New walkers $10, returning walkers $5. You will receive a wine glass which is yours to keep! Eleven stores will have wine for you to taste while you browse the mall. There's even a Poker Walk. 21 and over, ID’s will be checked. For more information call 775-671-8150. 1227 S Carson Street, Carson City.

— Blu Jaz to perform at Carson City's Bella Fiore Wines. 7:30 p.m. Blu Jaz will perform Saturday, May 11, at Bella Fiore Wines in Carson City. The four-piece band has quite a following. Blu Jaz performa a steady diet of blues and jazz coupled with a few dance upbeat songs. They're becoming somewhat a fixture at Bella Fiore Wines, located at 224 S. Carson Street in the McFadden Plaza. The band consists of Myke Smith, on saxes, Bradley Harris, guitarist and harmonica, Paul Bonaldi, on drums and Tim Goldsmith on bass. The band kicks off at 7:30 p.m. both nights and finishes up around 9:30 p.m. If you miss them this weekend, you will have another opportunity to hear them on Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25. See Bella Fiore's Facebook page here.

— Western Nevada Theatre's 'Crazy for You" at Carson City Community Center. 7:30 p.m. The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Gershwin's Tony-winning Broadway hit, “Crazy for You” at the Carson City Community Center. Glamorous New York showgirls help Bobby win over his Nevada sweetheart in WNMTC's spectacular show playing weekends at the newly-renovated Carson City Community Center. The rapturous music of George Gershwin brings to life this hilarious romantic comedy, featuring golden hits like I Got Rhythm, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Someone to Watch Over Me and more. You'll love every minute of this family friendly Broadway jewel, packed with playful humor and show-stopping numbers, lavishly accompanied by a 17-piece professional orchestra. Get your tickets now for this hilariously heartwarming, tap-happy, family friendly gorgeous show, playing on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., May 10-19. There also is a matinee on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Some performances are nearly sold out. For best pick of seats, check the evening shows. Tickets are $25 and $28, available at WNMTC.com or by calling 775-445-4249.

— Saturday Night Star Party. 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Jack C Davis Observatory hosts free star parties on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month year round, starting at 7:30 p.m. (except when there is snow on the roads). The evening starts with a lecture on one of numerous topics and concludes with guided star viewing by one of our astronomers. Mike Thomas lectures 2nd Saturdays and Dr. Tom Herring lectures on 4th Saturdays. 2699 Vanpatten Avenue, Carson City.

— The Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget Presents Comedian Travis Nelson. 8 p.m. Travis has made a name for himself touring across the United States and Canada bouncing between comedy clubs, theaters, colleges, cruise ships, and a million different bar gigs. As well as being a host of the popular "Docu-Commentary podcast, he regularly performs on military bases with the Laugh Catchers Comedy Tour, Boob Tour for Breast Cancer, Raise the Woof for the SPCA. Travis has performed in the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, the Westside Comedy Showdown in Santa Monica, won "Best of the Fest" at the Burbank Comedy Festival, and recently made it into the semi-finals round of the World Series of Comedy as one of the top 8 comics out of 101 selected for the Main Event. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 p.m. 507 North Carson Street, Carson City.

— One Way Street at Living the Good Life Nightclub, Bistro and Lounge. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. One Way Street will be giving Carson City its live music jump start to summer. 1480 North Carson Street, Carson City.

ONGOING

— Nevada Artists Association Presents: Landscape Show. Daily. Stop in and enjoy the diverse artwork on display from Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Members with featured artist Walter Daniels. With a current membership of 120-plus, boasting over thirty new members in the past few months alone, this show promises to be one for the books. Please join us for Walter Daniels’ featured artist reception on May 11 from noon to 3:00 p.m. For more information visit the NAA website, call 775-882-6411 or email naaCarsonCity@gmail.com. 449 W King St., Carson City.

— Dance Workshop for Couples at Yaple's Ballroom. In this beginner level workshop you must have a partner in this class, we will not be rotating. It can be a friend, husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, you just have to have a buddy with you to be your partner. We are going to learn the style of dance of Night Club Two Step and some other exercises that will help you with your connection to your partner. $20. Yaple’s Ballroom is located at 315 N Carson St., Carson City. Go here for the website to learn more including dates and times.

— Nevada Arts Council Presents: Facts and Figures. Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Las Vegas artist Lolita Develay’s works consists mostly of oil paintings and watercolors executed in a trompe l’oeil (deceives the eye) intertwined with abstract features. She is currently exploring prevailing social values in American mainstream culture. These paintings embody her ultimate desire for lush surfaces and the luxury of time that allowed them to be created. For more information visit the Nevada Arts Council website. 401 South Carson Street, Carson City.

— Student art show open at WNC’s Main Gallery at Carson City campus. Daily. The artistic talents of Western Nevada College students will be on display in the college art gallery for the next month. The 2019 Student Art Show will be shown through Wednesday, May 15 in the Bristlecone Building on WNC’s Carson City campus.The exhibit features juried artwork from WNC students who were enrolled in classes during the fall or are currently enrolled during the spring semester. Students will compete for first, second and third places in drawing, painting, collage, photography, graphic art, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media. Students will also have the opportunity to price and sell their artwork. WNC’s Main Gallery is located in the Bristlecone Building and is open to the public six days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Carson City art exhibition 'Creative Spark' features 32 area high school artists. The Capital City Arts Initiative hosts its exhibition, Creative Spark, at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Thirty-two students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now through May 29, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Creative Spark includes a wide variety of art media including ceramics, collage, drawing, painting, and photography that show the diversity of the students’ creativity.

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'The Lay of the Land' at Carson City showing. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition, "The Lay of the Land," by artist Fred Howland in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition runs now through June 30, 2019. Howland’s passion is to create a sense of time and place through his photographs. He returns to favorite sites to work, like Hope Valley and Genoa, returning to take repeat images in different seasons and lighting. His interest in landscapes go back to his New England roots where he was more comfortable in the outdoors than in school classrooms. The Sierra Room is open to the public during Carson City official meetings including the first and third Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and many afternoons, Monday through Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.

— "Home Means Nevada" photo exhibit debut at the Nevada Legislature. The Nevada Arts Council is unveiling a new traveling photo exhibition, “Home Means Nevada” that will start its journey in the hallways of the Nevada Legislature during the 2019 session. The exhibition features the works of 15 contemporary photographers, but which echoes famous photographs and artwork from the late 1800s and early 1900s that helped spur protections for many of our nation’s national parks. The exhibit highlights some of the unique treasures found on federally managed lands across the state, from bighorns to Burning Man, to the ancient rock art and petroglyphs in the Gold Butte area. The exhibition will be displayed in the Senate hallway of the Nevada Legislature, 401 S. Carson St. in Carson City.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is hiring for seasonal positions. With summer around the corner, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is hiring for many seasonal positions! If you love being outdoors, our park or open space maintenance position is for you. If you love being around water, join our aquatic team. If you love sports, join our recreation side. Be a part of a great team this summer! Scroll and click through fliers for more. Go here if you're interested and wish to apply.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.