Sundays can be lazy, but with this list of things to do, they needn’t be. BMX Racing has returned for the season and can be found at the Livermore Sports Complex off Edmonds. Fall down the rabbit hole and find yourself at the Community Center for the matinee of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Check out Children’s Day on the Comstock in Virginia City for food and family fun.
SUNDAY:
- National Library Week
- Final day to enter the ‘Focus on Carson’ Photography Contest (Photos can be submitted by email to heart_of_a_gypsy@icloud.com, or posted on the Facebook group "Focus on Carson Photography Contest”; for rules and info go to: http://artscarsoncity.com/news/ )
- Children's Day on the Comstock at Miner’s Park, Virginia City (8am-3pm; Enjoy kids games, pancake breakfast, entertaining booths, music and BBQ)
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- CCBMX Racing begins at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available; weather permitting, track will be closed if muddy)
- Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
- Dayton Vendor Event on Silver Street in Downtown Dayton (9am-2pm)
- Silver Cats Cat Club presents the Comstock Lode of Cats Show at Fuji Park (10am-3pm; $5 or $10 for family of three)
- Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows Adoption Event at Petsmart on Fairview (11am-2pm)
- 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+)
It’s hard not to have a few good photographs of Carson City. Our historic buildings, beautiful views, and amazing sunsets just beg to be caught on camera. Pick your best two and submit them to the Focus On Carson Photography Contest: today is the last day to enter.
- Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $40; includes free Cocktail/Beer/Wine/Soft Drink with each signup)
- Special Olympics Track and Field practice at Carson Middle School (1pm-3pm)
- Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Alice in Wonderland' at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; General Admission $12)
- Douglas High School performs "And a Child Shall Lead" in the Douglas High Drama Room: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (2pm; $10 at the door)
- Sourdough Slim Performance “Last of the Vaudeville Cowboys” at Sierra Place Senior Living: 1111 W. College Pkwy (2pm-3pm, free and open to the public)
- Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
- 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)
- 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)
- Live Music with George Pickard at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
- 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.