I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 16 – 17

Enjoy these September days, it will be blustery and cold before we know it. Celebrate our neighbor to the east during their annual Dayton Valley Days street festival. Tour their museums, pan for gold, and enjoy samples at their Chili cook-off. Downtown Carson is a hotbed of fun tonight with two pub crawls and the Ghost Walk Haunted History Tour. Keep reading for all of the happenings.

SATURDAY:

• -- Fourth Annual Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at Silver Oak Golf Course (7am-2pm; men and women’s bench press competition 7am-9am, $10 for three lifts; 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run $30, $10 under 12 - races begin 8am; Four-Person Scramble Golf Tournament, 9am, $90 per person, 6 divisions)
• -- Dayton Valley Days in Historic Downtown Dayton 7:30am-5pm: Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center - 7:30am-10am; 15th Annual Gold Creek Show-N-Shine at Our Park, Sign-In and Staging - 8:30am-9:30am, car show - 10:30am-4:30pm; Parade - 10am, staging north side of Courthouse - 8:30am-9:30am; Street Festival with craft and food booths, Gold Panning, Kids Zone, Silent Auction, and Museum - 9am-5pm; Seventh annual Chili Cook-off and Tasting at Pike Street/Logan Alley - 11am until out; Pinewood Derby Car Building - 9am-12pm, Racing - 1pm-3pm
• -- National Championship Air Races at Stead Air Field: 4895 Texas Ave, Reno (8am-4:30pm; $35 General Admission/$19 kids 6-12, plus $34 for a Pit Pass/$18 kids 6-12)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5 per person; Everyone Welcome; Proceeds benefit the Experimental Aircraft Association’s activities)
• -- Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1:30pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, yoga, live music, blood drive, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)

How fast does your excitement need to be? The National Air Races take to the sky in northern Reno for high-flying action. You’ll see fast cars make tight turns during this weekend’s Virginia City Hill Climb.

• -- Muscle Powered Weekend Day Hike: Fay-Luther Trail in Gardnerville - Meet in the Target parking lot at the north end along Jacks Valley Road, to carpool or caravan to the Fay-Luther trailhead which is on Foothill Road, south of Genoa (8:30am; Dirt trail with some elevation rise, about 4 miles roundtrip; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All hikes require closed-toed shoes, water and lunch. Hats, sunscreen, walking sticks, and snacks are recommended)
• -- Flea Market/Yard Sale at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (9am-4pm; antiques, collectibles, crafts and jewelry; hosted by the Carson City Historical Society)
• -- 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)
• -- Pet Adoption Event at Tractor Supply Co: 1645 Hwy 88, Minden (9am-2pm; several rescue groups participating)
• -- Virginia City Hill Climb along Highway 341, AKA ‘the Truck Route,’ to Virginia City (9am ‘Sermon on the Mount’ Driver safety meeting; timed runs 12pm-5pm; hosted by the Ferrari Club of America)
• -- Second Annual Swing in Harmony Golf Tournament at Genoa Lakes Golf Course (registration 9:30am, four-person scramble shotgun start 10:40am, awards banquet 3pm; $175 per golfer and includes the awards banquet; benefit for the Douglas High School Music Program)
• -- Tenth annual Northern Nevada Unity Ride and Toy Run – begin at Battle Born Harley Davidson: 2900 Research Way (Registration 9:30am-10:30am; 10:30am group photo and bike blessing, kickstands up 11am; $25 single, $35 double AND a new unwrapped toy - includes meal ticket; Raffle Prizes, Food, Bike Games, Live Music; group ride along old 395, up to Virginia City, down Hwy 50 back to Battle Born Harley)
• -- Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; train rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Science Fiction Book Sale at Browser’s Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm; Buy one get two free – hardcovers or paperbacks; sponsored by the Friends of the Carson City Library)

Get outdoors and enjoy the crisp air during a hike with Muscle Powered. You’ll head up the Fay-Luther Trail just south of Genoa. Don’t forget your water and a camera for the breath-taking views.

• -- Autumn Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Back Wall Show: ‘The Power of Light’ by artists Deborah Stevenson and Deborah Foster in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Fabulous Fall/End of Summer Sale at Due Sorella (fondly know as Two Sisters) at 202 N. Curry (10am-5pm; Everything in the store is 50% off)
• -- Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• -- Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library (11am-11:45am; Registration required HERE; Learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Each month will focus on a new skill; intended for middle school students; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• -- Pirate Invasion of the Carson Mall (11am-6pm; Step back into the Golden Age of Piracy (1650 - 1730) with living history enthusiasts who recreate it just for you; Meet Capt. Dogfish Briggins and his crew, visit the Pirate's on-shore camp, stop by the tavern to chat with pirates and privateers, take a turn in the stocks, learn about the firearms, clothes and lifestyles of the era, watch black powder demonstrations, and more)

Ahoy, Matey! International Talk Like a Pirate Day isn’t until Tuesday, but the scallywags of the sea are taking over the Carson Mall today.

• -- Gong Immersion for Health and Wellness in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (11am-12pm; suggested donation $25; Bring your mat and a blanket, and settle in for an immersive experience of the power of the gong)
• -- Low Cost Vaccine Clinic at Lyon County Animal Services: 3705 Highway 50 E, Silver Springs (11am-4pm, No appointment necessary; shots and microchips $15 each, additional fees may apply; cash, check, credit cards accepted; you do NOT need to be a Lyon County resident)
• -- Bingo fundraiser 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; lunch available; must be 21+; special fundraiser for the purchase of a new BINGO machine)
• -- The Edible Pedal registration and pre-ride check-in at Sports West Athletic Club: 1575 S. Virginia St., Reno (1pm-5pm; 150K $85, 74 Miles $80, 54 miles $75, 32 miles $60, 10 miles $4/ kids 5-10 $35, under 5 free; fee includes participation in one of three challenging courses, fully equipped ride stops, commemorative water bottle, swag bag and post ride barbecue/beverage ticket)
• -- Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)
• -- Carson City Beer Crawl – Registration in Laxalt Plaza, by the Carson Nugget (3pm-7pm; $15, includes mug and first beer, $1 additional pours at participating locations; raffle prizes; Bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Drive, and a donation will be made to FISH from crawl proceeds)
• -- Family Game Night at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (4pm-5pm; Come join us after hours and play games to reconnect with your family. Many games to choose from)
• -- Canelo vs. GGG Supremacy LIVE at the Galaxy Theater – Fandango (5pm; $20, no passes accepted)
• -- Live Music with John Underwood at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (5pm-7pm)
• -- Tenth Anniversary Bash at Battle Born Wines: 1448 Highway 395 N, Gardnerville (5:30pm-7:30pm; raffle, beer garden, and more)
• -- Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (6pm-10pm)

The sun is setting earlier, but the nightlife stays hot. Join the lovely ladies of roller derby during their annual fundraising Bar Crawl. Make sure to be at the Westside Pour House at 11pm to get in on the many raffle prizes.

• -- Ghost Walk: Haunted History Tour of Downtown Carson City led by Madame Curry – Meet in McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (6:30pm-8pm; $20 day of tour; please arrive 15 minutes early)
• -- Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting)
• -- Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Live Music with Reckless Envy at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• -- Carson Victory Roller's Annual Bar Crawl in Downtown Carson City – purchase crawl cup at Westside Pour House (crawl 8pm-11pm, raffle at 11pm;
• -- Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- 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)
• -- Live Music with Deception at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• -- Live Music with Mentally Spent at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• -- Live Music with Arizona Jones in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Live Music with Adrenaline in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• -- Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• -- Dance Party with DJ Eydol at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; no cover, 21+)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

Sundays can be a lazy day if you prefer, but there’s plenty to do if you’d rather seize the day. The pet parade at Dayton Valley Days is free for all participants, so dress up Fido in his best costume and strut your stuff. Head over to the Shoe Tree Brewing Company for an afternoon of good feels. A fundraiser to benefit the family of Iliana Avila, a local girl with an inoperable brain tumor, features great beer, a silent auction, live music, and more. Keep reading for all your Sunday options.

SUNDAY:

• -- The Edible Pedal Bike Ride – begins and ends at Bowers Mansion, North Washoe Valley (check-in opens at 5:30am -All Riders MUST check-in live and in person to sign the release form; 150K $85 begins 6:30am-7:30am, 74 Miles $80 begins 7:30am-8:30am, 54 miles $75 begins 8:30am-9:30am, 32 miles $60 begins 8:30am-10:30am, 10 miles $4/ kids 5-10 $35, under 5 free begins 10am-11am; Helmets are Mandatory; includes food tables at ride stops and post ride BBQ lunch served between 12pm-4:30pm, Appetizers and beer available at 11:30am; Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise to benefit community youth programs)
• -- Dayton Valley Days in Historic Downtown Dayton 7:30am-3pm: Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center - 7:30am-10am; Street Festival with craft and food booths, gold panning, Kids Zone - 9am-3pm, Museum open 9am-4pm; Silent Auction - 9am-2pm, winners announced at 2pm; Seventh annual Chili Cook-off and Tasting at Pike Street/Logan Alley 11am until out, winners announced at 3pm; Pet Parade 12pm, sign-in 11am-11:30am at Community Center, free to join
• -- National Championship Air Races at Stead Air Field: 4895 Texas Ave, Reno (8am-4:30pm; $35 General Admission/$19 kids 6-12, plus $34 for a Pit Pass/$18 kids 6-12)
• -- 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 (meet at 8am; 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)
• -- Virginia City Hill Climb along Highway 341, AKA ‘the Truck Route,’ to Virginia City (timed runs 9am-5pm; hosted by the Ferrari Club of America)
• -- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; 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)
• -- Car Wash Fundraiser at the S&S Gas Station, Dayton (9am-4pm; benefit for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps)

The Edible Pedal has returned. This 10-100 mile bike ride pairs yummy food with delicious views, all while helping support community youth programs. You’ll need to get up early, though, check-in and same-day registration begins at 5:30am.

• -- Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; train rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Autumn Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Back Wall Show: ‘The Power of Light’ by artists Deborah Stevenson and Deborah Foster in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada Open House at Washoe Lake State Park at the Group Use Pavilion (10am-5pm; They will bring examples of the wild animals they treat and release back into the wild. They will also have staff available to answer questions and talk to the public; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Healthy Energy Center Intuitive Fair at 515 W. Fourth St. (11am-4pm)
• -- Helping Handles: Fundraiser for Iliana Avila at Shoe Tree Brewing Company: 1496 Old Hot Springs Road (12pm-8pm; live music by Leroy Virgil, home brew demos, raffle, silent auction, face painting and a photo booth; Iliana is a local 8 year old girl with inoperable brain tumor, 100% of the day’s proceeds will benefit her family)
• -- 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)
• -- Big Screen Classics: Doctor Zhivago 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)
• -- Sunday Porch Party with Dougie L and the Lost Reverends of the High Sierra at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (2pm-6pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• -- 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: Doctor Zhivago 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’ right here on CarsonNow.org. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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