Sunday, May 15: Things to do around Carson City

If you were looking for a lazy day, today might not be it. Carson City BMX welcomes moms to the track today; their Mother’s Day race was postponed due to the wet weather. Virginia City still has plenty of chili on the menu, in addition to their annual Fun with the Runs 5K. Gardeners will want to head to Douglas High School for the Future Farmers of America plant sale. Read on for even more options.

SUNDAY:

• Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt begins: go HERE for packet and info
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Special Olympics Northern Nevada Aquatics Regional Meet at the Carson Aquatic Center (Opening Ceremonies 8:45am, 9am start; Athletes, coaches, and volunteers need to check-in at 7:30am)
• >"Something in the Wind," celebration of the Washoe Zephyr: expert kite flyers, kite making, crafts for children, wind artists, and more at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (9am-6pm, weather permitting; FREE; bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and your kites; no pets)
• CC BMX Racing AND Mothers’ Day Race at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Annual Clean-up of the Pine Nuts Mountains Volunteer Event – Meet on Pine Nut Rd 2, at the first pit on the left, Gardnerville (9am-2pm; bring gloves, trucks, trailers, and plenty of help)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Basic Birdwatching at Washoe Lake State Park- Meet in Day Use area (9am-10am, please arrive 10 minutes early; Binoculars and bird guides will be provided; park admission $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• Virginia City’s 33rd Annual Chili on the Comstock (10am-4pm; various tasting packages available) and Fun with the Runs 5K (begins at 10am; costumes encouraged)
• DHS Ag Dept presents the FFA Plant Sale at Douglas High School, Minden (10am-2pm)
• 9th Annual Friendship Day at the Ramsden Ranch: 2838 Heybourne Rd, Minden –north off Stephanie Way (10am-4pm; $15 per car, regardless of how many people are in the car; Please bring you favorite potluck dish to share (salad, side or dessert); Hot Dogs, Soda and Water will be available at no charge; Everyone who likes old cars is invited, with new or Old Cars; Stationary Engine Demos, Autos and Antique Collection on Display, Museum Open)
• PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend
• All Ages Family Day: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (11am-2:30pm; $18 per painter)

‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.’ Don’t miss Ferris Bueller on the big screen at Galaxy Theater today. Capital City Community Band performs a free spring concert at Western Nevada College.

• Homebrew Demo Day at Just Brew It: 1214 N. Carson St. (12pm-5pm; Free)
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Nerdvana: NEW LOCATION 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35; ; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents “42nd Street” at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)
• Big Screen Classics: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Serenade to Spring with the Hosanna Handbell Choir at the First United Methodist Church: 412 W Musser St. (2pm; free)
• Voter Registration Event at the Silver City School House: 385 High Street, Silver City (2pm-4pm; Computers available to register to vote, or re-register with another party affiliation, using the on-line application; light refreshments available)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Capital City Community Band’s Annual Spring Concert at Western Nevada College, Carson Nugget Hall in the Aspen Building (3pm, free)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Live Music with Bill Wharton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Big Screen Classics: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Nerdvana After Hours at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (9pm; must be 18+)

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. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go here to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.