Events for April 2014
Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce
Apr 1    Breast Cancer Support Group
Breast Cancer support group meets every first Tuesday of the month at 11am
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Carson Valley Medical Center
Gardnerville
Contact: 782-1656
Date/Time Details: First Tues every month 11am
Apr 1    Leadership Steering Committee
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Apr 1    Guest Service Gold Seminar
The successful hospitality employee must have effective guest service skills in today's competitive market. This workshop leads to the Certified Guest Professional designation. Recognized worldwide, the CGSP is the highest acknowledgement of award winning guest services in the hospitality industry.Succesful candidates receive a certificate and CGSP Gold Lapel pin.
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.campusce.net/wnc/
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites
10 Hospitality Way, Carson City
Date/Time Details: Friday, March 21, 5:30-8:30
Fees/Admission: $39
Apr 1    Michael Martin Murphy and The Oak Ridge Boys
The Carson Valley Inn's new outdoor events center - previously and temporarily referred to as the Valley Sky Theater - has been renamed " TJ's Corral" in honor of Theodore James "T.J. was a prominent and successful Nevada businessman, community philanthropist, ranch operator, and locomotive and aviation enthusiast who passed away in January of 2014. Carson Valley Inn owner Mike Pegram was a long-time friend of T.J.'s and admired the positive affects he had on education and many worthy causes in norther Nevada. After the loss of his friend, Mike decided to rename the new outdoor venue as a small tribute to a very important Nevadan.
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.carsonvalleyinn.com
Location: Carson Valley Inn Casino
Date/Time Details: Thursday May 1. doors open at 6:15 pm and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: tickets start at $29 and they can be purchased at www.carsonvalleyinn.com
Apr 2    Chick Days at Tractor Supply
Chick Days at Tractor Supply Co.
Date: April 2, 2014
Website: http://www.tractorsupply.com
Location: Tractor Supply Co.
1645 Hwy 88
Minden NV
Contact: 775-783-8675
Date/Time Details: Chick days starts today April 2nd through April 6th
Apr 3    Sight Impaired Support Group
Sight impaired support group meets 10:30 am the first Thursday of the month
Date: April 3, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Senior Center
Contact: 783-6455
Apr 4 - Apr 6    DHS Student Play - '"Almost Maine"
Douglas High School student play "Almost Maine"
Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: DHS Drama Room
Date/Time Details: March 28-29 and April 4-5 shows at 7pm,
March 30 and April 6 shows at 2pm
Fees/Admission: Cost $10 general and $7 students and seniors
Apr 4    Carson Valley Job Opportunity Fair
Carson Valley Job Opportunity Fair
Where Connections Are Made

Employers & Staffers

 
  • Connect with the skilled and talented workforce of Carson Valley
  • Identify potential employees who can help your company grow and prosper
  • Recruit for current job openings and gear up for future staffing needs
Job Seekers
 
  • Explore employment options
  • Connect with local employers and staffing agencies
  • Achieve your training and career goals
  • Bring your resume for distribution, interview attire recommended

 
Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: CVIC Hall ~ 1602 Esmeralda Ave.
Minden, NV
Contact: Douglas County Workforce Development 775-782-9825
EMail: dcastle@co.douglas.nv.us
Date/Time Details: Friday April 4th 2014 ~ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Like to be an exhibitor?  Free registration, visit:
www.douglascountynv.gov/jobfairexhibitor 
Apr 4    Bridge Club
Carson Valley Bridge Club meets 1p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays.
Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1323 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: (775)783-6455
Date/Time Details: 01/13/2014 1 p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays
Apr 5    Carson Valley Sertoma Bingo

Date: April 5, 2014
Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact: Pat@ 265-5332
Apr 5    CV Pops Orchestra's Spring Scholarship Concert
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra is presenting their Spring Scholarship Concert on April 5, 2014 in the CVIC Hall, sponsored by the Town of Minden. All proceeds will go to fund the Scholarship program for young musicians.
Date: April 5, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://cvpops.org
Location: CVIC Hall, Minden, NV
Contact: Margaret Biggs 775-843-0830
EMail: majobi@aol.com
Date/Time Details: April 5, 2014. Doors open at 6:30 pm, music at 7:00 pm.
Fees/Admission: Free admission. No host bar and raffle table. Donations gratefully accepted
Apr 6    Spring Reception
East Fork Gallery spring reception.
Date: April 6, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1503 Highway 395, Suite K, Gardnerville
Date/Time Details: Sunday April 6th Noon - 6:00pm
Apr 6    Sinfonia Concert
Carson Valley Sinfonia Concert 4 PM.
Date: April 6, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: CVIC Hall,  Minden
Contact: information call 775-267-3495
Date/Time Details: Sunday April 6th at 4 pm
Fees/Admission: Free admission
Apr 7    Bridge Club
Carson Valley Bridge Club meets 1p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays.
Date: April 7, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1323 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: (775)783-6455
Date/Time Details: 01/13/2014 1 p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays
Apr 8    CVAA ART SHOW AT WNC MINDEN CAMPUS
CVAA Art Show at Western Nevada College Minden Campus
from April 8th through April 29th
 
Date: April 8, 2014
Contact: Mark Kyle. 781-2616
Date/Time Details: Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 8    Chamber Ambassadors
Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Cultural Center & Museum, 1477 Hwy 395
Contact: 782-8144
EMail: alicia@carsonvalleynv.org
Date/Time Details: Second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 pm
Apr 8    NNDA Douglas County Networking
Come to the FREE NNDA evening networking event in Minden for the opportunity to chat with your Douglas County Commissioners, local officials and area businesses. 
 
Tuesday, April 8th
5:00 to 7:00 PM
 
Tahoe Ridge Winery
1644 U.S. 395
Minden, NV 89423
  
There will be a no-host bar and plenty of opportunities  to network with business and community leaders.
 
Don't miss this valuable opportunity
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.nnda.org
Location: Tahoe Ridge Winery & Bistro
1644 Hwy 395
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 8th from 5 to 7P
Fees/Admission: No charge to attend
Apr 8    Fitness Night
Scarselli Elementry School Family Fitness Night. Food, Fun ,Fitness games.
Date: April 8, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Scarselli Elementary School
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV
Contact: 775-265-2222
Date/Time Details: Tuesday April 8th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Apr 9    Chamber Coffee - April
Chamber Coffee, Networking & Continental Breakfast 
Date: April 9, 2014
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Location: Hamdogs
Contact: Alicia Main 782-8144
EMail: alicia@carsonvalleynv.org
Date/Time Details: 2nd Wednesday of the month. Informal Networking at 7A, program runs from 7:30A to 8:30A
Fees/Admission: $5
Apr 10    General Partnership Meeting
The General Partnership Meeting meets the 2nd Thursday of each month except July. Community organizations and interested residents meet for coffee to address community health issues
Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.partnership-resource.org
Location: 1517 Church Street Gardnerville, NV 89410
Contact: Cheryl Bricker, Executive Director Partnership of Community Resources 775-782-8611
EMail: pcrbricker@partnership-resource.org
Date/Time Details: March 13, 2014 and every 2nd Thursday except July 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 10    Watercolor Classes
Douglas County Senior Center offers a watercolor class 9 a.m. - noon the second and fourth thursday for all levels. $20 per class includes materials and picture to take home.
Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Douglas County Senior Center
Contact: Lada Trimble (775)882-6061
Date/Time Details: 01/23/2014 9 a.m.-noon the second and fourth thursday for all levels.
Fees/Admission: $20 per class
Apr 10    DCHS Second Thursday Lecture Series
Sherry Rupert, Executive Director of the State of Nevada Indian Commission, will present a history of the Stewart Indian School and the current efforts to preserve the campus as the Stewart Indian Cultural Center. Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 7:00 p.m.
Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.historicnevada.net
Location: Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center 1477 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville
Contact: Douglas County Historical Society 775-782-2555
EMail: dchs@historicnevada.net
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 10 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: General Admission $3.00 at the door, DCHS Members Free.
Apr 11    New Member Orientation - April
Join us for a New Member Orientation. We’ll review all of the benefits that come along with your membership and ways to leverage your membership with additional opportunities. We even throw in coffee, tea and a continental breakfast item or three for you and there’s no charge to members…
And it
has benefits for long time members too!
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.carsonvalleynv.org
Location: Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce
1477 US HWY 395 North


Conference Room inside the Cultural Museum
Contact: Alicia Main, 775-782-8144
EMail: alicia@carsonvalleynv.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 11, 2013
7:30 AM -8:45 AM
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 11    Bridge Club
Carson Valley Bridge Club meets 1p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays.
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1323 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: (775)783-6455
Date/Time Details: 01/13/2014 1 p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays
Apr 11    Free gardening classes at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
MINDEN, Nev. - Beginning this Friday, the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park will be the location for a series of monthly gardening classes on a variety of topics, all taught by Heather Kahabka of Plant it Nursery in Gardererville. All of the classes begin at 2:00 pm, take place outdoors, and are free to the public. Anyone planning to attend is encouraged to RSVP by contacting Kahabka at 775-781-1918 or plantitnursery@charter.net.
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.dangberghomeranch.org
Location: Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
Contact: RSVP Kahabka - 775-781-1918
EMail: plantitnursery@charter.net
Date/Time Details: April 11,2014 2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free to the public
Apr 11    Mary Margaret at Buona Sera Ristorante
Mary Margaret is playing at Buona Sera Ristorante
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Buona Sera Ristorante
Minden NV
Date/Time Details: Friday April 11th at 6pm
Apr 11    Bingo - Knights of Columbus
Bingo Night on the 2nd and 4th Friday of Each Month.  Doors open at 6pm with a warm up game starting at 7pm.  The event is open to the public and cash prizes will be awarded.  Because of the cash awards, no one under the age of 21 can be admitted as required by the Nevada Gaming control Board.  The $21 Minimum package includes a 3-card warm-up, a 10-card play package, and a blackout/progressive card.  Additional cards may be purchased.  A progressive jackpot is available each night.  Complementary coffee and popcorn is available.  Nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, wine, bottled water, and soft drinks can be purchased. 

Each year the council selects up to 5 Bingo's to raise money for Carson Valley community service organizations.  See Below for the selected Organizations for the 2014:      
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Saint Gall Pastoral Center
1343 Centerville Lane
Gardnerville, NV 
Date/Time Details: Every 2nd and 4th Friday of each Month
6pm - ?
Fees/Admission: $21 minimum package
Apr 11    CVAC Presents Presidio Brass
Carson Valley Arts Council Presents ?Presidio Brass? The Presidio Brass quintet is a dynamic new force in American brass chamber music, performing jazz and classical music concerts in more than 30 states. The Presidio Brass will perform at the CVIC Hall in Minden on April 11, 2014.
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.cvartscouncil.com
Location: CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda, Minden
Contact: Sharon Schlegel 775-782-8207
EMail: cvartscouncil@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: April 11, 2014/6:00pm doors open
Fees/Admission: $25 in advance/$28 at the door/students with ID and children $5
Apr 11    Midnight Xpress & CVI
Midnight Xpress playing at the Carson Valley Inn
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Date/Time Details: Friday Aprill 11th
Saturday April 12th
 7pm
Apr 11    Metal Echo playing at Flight Restaurant
Metal Echo playing live at Flight Restaurant
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Flight Restaurant
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 11th 8-10pm
Apr 11    Buk Taco Open Mic at Genoa Bar
It's Open Mic Night with Buk Taco at the Genoa Bar
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Genoa Bar
Date/Time Details: Friday April 11th,
8 pm - ??
Apr 12 - Apr 13    Clear Creek Trail Grand Opening Event
Saturday Events: 10am-11am - Learn all about the Clear Creek Trail, project partners, trail construction and trail use. A light breakfast will be provided, Displays, maps and information present. 11am-4pm - Enjoy the trail on your own or join one of three hiker lead tours (5-14mi) open to hikers, equestrians and mtn. bikers. Turn back whenever you want. Bring lunch and water. Sunday Events: 10am-3pm - 14-mile equestrian led tour to Knob Point and back. Turn back whenever you want. 3pm-6pm - 14-mile mountain bike led tour to Knob Point and back. Turn back whenever you want.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.carsonvalleytrails.org
Location: All events will start at Jacks Valley Trailhead located on the west side of Jacks Valley Elementry school. This is 1.5 miles west of the Hwy 395/Jacks Valley Road intersection.
EMail: info@carsonvalleytrails.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 12th and Sunday April 13
Apr 12    Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley "Ham Bingo"
Save those quarters!
The Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley will be hosting its annual Ham Bingo on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the C.V.I.C. Hall in Minden. There will be two sessions, the first at 3 pm, the second at 6 pm.
Bingo cards are 25 cents each per game and there is no limit to the number of cards an individual may play. Games will last until all hams are given away and an exciting grand prize is awarded for each session. Tickets will be for sale at all sessions for raffle prizes. Free cookies, popcorn, and coffee will be available; hot dogs, ice cream and soft drinks may be purchased. During each sessions intermission children 6 and under will receive a gift while supplies last.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley provide the hams and the grand prizes. Raffle prizes are donated by community businesses. Proceeds from the event will be used to support organizations and scholarships in Carson Valley. For further information, including how to become a member of Kiwanis, call Sondra Condron 775-782-9534.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiwanis-Club-of-Carson-Valley/108644035832712
Location: C.V.I.C. Hall 1602 Esmeralda Ave. Minden, Nv
Contact: Sondra Condron (775) 782-9534
EMail: scondron@charter.net
Date/Time Details: Doors open at 2:30, sessions start at 3 and 6 pm
Fees/Admission: Entrance is free, 25 cents per bingo game card
Apr 12    Buk Taco Open Mic at Flight
Open Mic night with Buk Taco at Flight Restaurant
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Flight Restaurant
Date/Time Details: Saturday April 12th 8pm
Apr 14    Bridge Club
Carson Valley Bridge Club meets 1p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays.
Date: April 14, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1323 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: (775)783-6455
Date/Time Details: 01/13/2014 1 p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays
Apr 15    Leadership Douglas County
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Apr 15    Caregiver Support
Caregiver Support. Coping with cancer support group offers help for caregivers. 
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Carson Valley Medical Center
Gardnerville
Contact: 782-1512
Date/Time Details: Every third Tuesday
3:30pm
Apr 16    Toastmasters Meeting.
The Tail Dragger Cafe on 1150 Airport Road, is going to be holding a guest speaker for the the Carson Valley Toastmaster club. Guest speaker is going to be Sheriff Ron Pierini.
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Location: 1150 Airport Road, Tail Draggers Cafe.
Contact: Seena Drapala- (775) 781-5491
Date/Time Details: Listed above.
Fees/Admission: Not listed.
Apr 16    General Membership Luncheon - April
We will be joined by Dick Castner, the Western Regional Director of the US Chamber, for an update on legislative and political issues. It is an election year, and even in a non-presidential election year, the US Chamber is very active in representing the interests of American Small Business.
Join us for lunch and get informed!

 
Luncheon Menu
Buona Sera Salad - grapes, feta, romaine, minted balsamic dressing

Chicken Parmigiana
Beef Scallopini
Penne Pasta w/tomato basil sauce
Roasted Tri Color Potatoes
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Ice Tea
 
 
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: CVIC Hall, Esmeralda Ave, Minden
EMail: alicia@carsonvalleynv.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 16th
Fees/Admission: $20 Lunch
$ 5 for raffle tickets is optional
Apr 16    Suicide Prevention Speaker
"Out of the Ashes" author Benjamin Scott Allen speaks about grief.
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.theafterloss.com
Location: Carson Valley Inn
Date/Time Details: April 16th at 7 PM
Fees/Admission: 10$ donation for Suicide Prevention Network suggested.
Apr 17    Kiwanis Meeting.
Sharkey's is holding a guest speaker that will be speaking about 9/11 by the Douglas Communications/ 9/11 Manager Ron Sagen.
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Sharkey's Casino.
Contact: Sondra Condron- (775) 782-9534.
Apr 17    Business Showcase
Held in the spring, this annual event showcases Chamber member businesses to residents and business people from the region. Over 1,000 people attend each year to see local businesses and sample tastings from more than 10 restaurants and caterers, check out show specials, collect samples, win prizes in the free raffle and catch up with friends and neighbors.
 
Produced by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Business Showcase will feature more than 80 area businesses displaying products and services, providing giveaways and information about their business.
 
The event features free parking, free admission, raffle prizes from each merchant, free food from participating local restaurants and caterers and a chance to learn more about the business community of the Carson Valley.
 

 
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.carsonvalleynv.org/pages/BusinessShowcase/
Location: The Pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. At the South end of Gardnerville, go east on Pinenut Road and follow the signs...
EMail: alicia@carsonvalleynv.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 17th. Doors are open to the public from 3p to 7p.
Fees/Admission: No charge to attend!
Apr 18    Chamber Economic & Community Development
Chamber Economic & Community Development Committee
Date: April 18, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Cultural Center & Museum, 1477 Hwy 395
Contact: 782-8144
Date/Time Details: Third Friday of the Month at 8A
Apr 18    YAH Bake Sale
Young at heart bake sale at the local senior center.
Date: April 18, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Douglas County Senior Center
Contact: 783-6455
Apr 18    Bridge Club
Carson Valley Bridge Club meets 1p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays.
Date: April 18, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1323 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: (775)783-6455
Date/Time Details: 01/13/2014 1 p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays
Apr 18    Family Night
This Family Night is in support of child abuse prevention. It is sponsored by the Family Support Council.  Information Booths, & Activities
Date: April 18, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 1255 Waterloo Lane
Contact: 782-8692
Apr 19 - Apr 20    Rummage Sale

Our local Carson Valley Community Theater will host a rummage sale.

Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Carson Valley Community Theater
Apr 19    Basket Drive
Community brunch and Easter basket drive at Flight Restaurant. A complementary brunch is included.  Donations of Easter baskets distributed through Family Support Council and Boys and Girls Club of Carson Valley.
Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Flight Restaurant
Contact: contact Janice @ 721-1519
Date/Time Details: 10 am till Noon Saturday April, 19th
Apr 19    Shop Small Northern Nevada LLC
There are still spaces available for this Saturday's event any small-business is welcome, whether you are a small shop, home-based business, local crafter, artist, or a nonprofit/charity! Spaces are only $35! Contact us today by messaging us or call us at 291-4062!!! And if you're not a small-business please come and shop to help rebuild our local economy by bringing business back to Nevada! Here Is a list of who is participating with us already! A list of some of our vendor so far! Bounce n Play Payne and Ink Tattoo's (they will be tattooing live on the stage) NV Ugly Decorative Iron Plus Double J Auto Flash Jam Our Hearts Desire Ginger's Unique Boutique Plexus Night Glow Art Work Blacktree Photography The Smokestack Company Real Time Pain Relief Tahoe Bath and Candle Works Baubles, Trinkets, and Treasures Origami Owl It Works! My Rings and Things Rachel Photography Gifts from Gaia Brenny's Bees Margret's Kitchen Kaia Fit/Tumbleweeds Perfectly Posh Tupperware Pick-A-Dilly Arbonne Pepperdine Thrive Mount Construction AVM (Mini Melts) Wildtree Hot Spot Jewelry and Gifts Webb Center Reno Tahoe tonight Appoggio Cats wallets Franny creates for you Princess doll house Main Street Gardnerville Douglas county community and senior center
Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://Www.shopsmallnn@gmail.com
Location: Heritage park, Gardnerville Behind Nevada Ugly
Contact: Alycia Tanner 291-4062
EMail: Shopsmallnn@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: April 19, 2014 10am-3pm
Apr 20    Easter Egg Hunting at David Walley's
Easter Egg Hunting
At
1862 David Walley's
two age groups: 6 and under & 7-12 yr olds
two times: 9:30am and 11:30am

JOIN US on the grassy area by the restaurant
Meet the EASTER BUNNY!
Grand Prize Winner in each age group for finding the special egg!
Date: April 20, 2014
Location:
1862 David Walley's Hot Springs Resort
2001 Foothill Road
Genoa
on the grassy area by the restaurant
Contact: 775-782-6602
Date/Time Details:
Easter Sunday, April 20th
9:30am and 11:30am
Fees/Admission:
FREE
Apr 20    Easter Egg Hunt-Lampe Park

Every Easter Sunday the Carson Valley Active 20-30 club hosts the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lampe Park. The Easter Egg Hunt takes place at 1 pm with three different age groups. The age groups are broken down as 0-3 / 4-7 / 8-11. Each age group has prize eggs. The Easter Bunny is also on hand to meet and take photos with. This event is a free to attend so please bring your family and friends and join us on Easter Sunday.

Date: April 20, 2014
Location:
Lampe Park
Gardnerville NV
Date/Time Details:
Easter Sunday, April 20th 1pm
Apr 20    Easter Brunch Buffet
Morning Start & Omelet Station- Crisp Bacon, Link Sausages, Herb Roasted Breakfast Potatoes, French Toast Strata served with Warm Maple Syrup and Fresh Whipped Cream, Traditional Eggs Benedict, Biscuits and Gravy, Farmers Market Vegetable Fritatta with Jack and Cheddar Blend Omelets Made to Order using Farm Fresh Eggs and a Wide Variety of Ingredients. Chef's Starters- Traditional Ceaser Salad with Asiago Cheese Arugula, Baby Greens, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Strawberries and Feta Cheese tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Tossed Almonds Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Bagels and Traditional Garnishes Fresh fruit platter, Chilled Asparagus with Champagne Honey Vinaigrette. Carving Station- Honey Orange Glazed Ham, Roast Prime Rib with Au Jus and Creamed Horseradish Chef's Entrees & Seasonal Favorites- Lemon Oregano Roasted Chicken Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with Penne Pasta, Roasted Pork Loin with Roasted Apple and a Fresh Herb Port Wine Demi Glaze, Chicken with wild mushroom and spinach Crepes and a White Truffel Buerre Blanc, Carmelized Onion and Three Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables. Bakery Corner and Chef's Amazing Desserts- Freshly Baked Artisan Breads and Rolls with a Selection of Housemade Pastries and Delectable Desserts, Brunch includes Fresh Coffee and Orange Juice, Outside dining available (weather permitting)
Date: April 20, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.1862DavidWalleysresort.com
Location: David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon 2001 Foothill Road, Genoa, NV 89411
Contact: for reservations call: 775-782-6602
EMail: mstokes@summerwindsresorts.com
Date/Time Details: April 20, 2014 from 10 am to 3 pm
Fees/Admission: adults $34.00 CHildren (5-12) $17.00 Children 4 and under are complimentary
Apr 20    Grief and Loss Support Group
Support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Date: April 20, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Carson Valley Medical Center 1107 Hwy 395 N. Gardnerville , NV 89410
Contact: 775-782-1559
EMail: cvmcinfo@cvmchospital.org
Date/Time Details: 11/20/2013 4:00pm
Fees/Admission: free
Apr 21    Bridge Club
Carson Valley Bridge Club meets 1p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays.
Date: April 21, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1323 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: (775)783-6455
Date/Time Details: 01/13/2014 1 p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays
Apr 22    Locavore Dinner
Sustainable Living Renewable Energy's (Green Living Festival) Earth Day Locavore dinner. Dinner prepared, to the greatest extent possible, using local and sustainably produced organic ingredients. Green businesses from Carson,Douglas and Lyon counties recognized.
Date: April 22, 2014
Location: David Walley's Hot Springs Resort & Spa,
Contact: RSVP by april 18th to Katherine Winans 775-267-0539
EMail: jkw@gbis.com
Date/Time Details: April 22nd at 6 PM
Fees/Admission: cost is $40.
Apr 23    Computer Class
Basic computer skills classes are offered each Wednesday in April @ Douglas County Social Services.
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.douglascountynv.gov
Location: 1133 Spruce St Gardnerville, NV 89410
Contact: (775)782-9825
Date/Time Details: Each Wednesday in April 2014 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free to Douglas County Residents
Apr 23    Women's Support
Family Support Council hosts a women's support group for victims of domestic violence or abuse. No appointment necessary, sessions include free child care.
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Family Support Council 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV.
Contact: (775)782-8692
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Fees/Admission: Sessions include free child care
Apr 23    Ciana
Live Music
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Flight Restaurant 2244 Meridian Blvd Suite A Minden, NV 89423
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 @ 6:30 pm
Apr 23    George Pickard
Live Music
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Carson Valley Inn 1572 Hwy 395 Minden, NV
Contact: (775)782-9711
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 @ 7:00 pm
Apr 24    Watercolor Classes
Douglas County Senior Center offers a watercolor class 9 a.m. - noon the second and fourth thursday for all levels. $20 per class includes materials and picture to take home.
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Douglas County Senior Center
Contact: Lada Trimble (775)882-6061
Date/Time Details: 01/23/2014 9 a.m.-noon the second and fourth thursday for all levels.
Fees/Admission: $20 per class
Apr 24    Valley Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Trunk Show

Are you ready to Spring into a New Look?  Yes!  If you have never been to our annual Frame and Sunglass Trunk Show, come this year!  It is a great time!

  • Preview spring collections from Vera Wang, Lilly Pulitzer, Adrienne Vittadini & more
  • Win great door prizes
  • Enjoy food and wine
  • Save 40% on any frame purchased at the show

Seriously, DON'T MISS THIS AMAZING EVENT!  We'll see you there!

Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.somerjlyonsod.com/custom/14/Trunk_Show.html
Location: 1644 Hwy 395, Minden - Next to Tahoe Ridge Winery & Bistro
Contact: 783-1111
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 24
4 to 7
Fees/Admission: No Charge
Apr 24    Taco Night
Tahoe-Douglas Elks taco night at the lodge.Tacos, beans and dessert will be served.
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 1227 Kimmerling Road
Gardnerville Ranchos
Date/Time Details: Thursday April 24th 5-7pm
Fees/Admission: $2.50 (including beans and desert)
Apr 24    Energy Film
A short film called The Passive House of Revolution will be played at the Cooperative Extension office. This film is about how a house can be designed to reduce energy consumption by as much as 80 to 90 percent!
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Cooperative Extension office
1329 Waterloo Lane
Gardnerville
 
Contact: vrbates@charter.net (Vicki Bates) RSVP
EMail: vrbates@charter.net
Fees/Admission: $5 donation suggested
Apr 24    Suicide Support
The Survivors of Suicide support group for those who have lost loved ones to suicide.
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 1702 County Road, Suite B, Minden, NV.
Contact: (775)783-1510
Date/Time Details: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Apr 25 - Apr 26    Home and Garden Show
Third Annual Lake Tahoe Free Admission * Drawing Prizes * Food * DJ * Live Music by Dark Eyed Junco Band * Door Prizes * Presentations * Freebies Grand Sponsor: David Walley's Resort Hot Springs Spa Also Tahoe Business Monitor, Kadzoom.com and EverythingTahoe.com
Date: April 25, 2014
Website: http://www.goldenbearevents.com
Location: Recreation Complex, 1180 Rufus Allen, So. Lake Tahoe, CA
Contact: JoAnn (530)544-7412
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 25, 2014 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
Saturday, April 26, 2014 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
Apr 25    Bridge Club
Carson Valley Bridge Club meets 1p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays.
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1323 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: (775)783-6455
Date/Time Details: 01/13/2014 1 p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays
Apr 25    BINGO - Knights of Columbus
Bingo Night on the 2nd and 4th Friday of Each Month.  Doors open at 6pm with a warm up game starting at 7pm.  The event is open to the public and cash prizes will be awarded.  Because of the cash awards, no one under the age of 21 can be admitted as required by the Nevada Gaming control Board.  The $21 Minimum package includes a 3-card warm-up, a 10-card play package, and a blackout/progressive card.  Additional cards may be purchased.  A progressive jackpot is available each night.  Complementary coffee and popcorn is available.  Nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, wine, bottled water, and soft drinks can be purchased. 

Each year the council selects up to 5 Bingo's to raise money for Carson Valley community service organizations. 
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Saint Galls
1343 Centerville Lane
Gardnerville, NV  89410
Date/Time Details: Every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month
Fees/Admission: $21 Minimum
Apr 25    Mary Margaret
Live Music
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.buonaseraminden.com
Location: Buona Sera Ristorante 1799 Ironwood Dr Minden, NV 89423
Contact: (775) 783-3211
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 25th @ 6:00 pm
Apr 25    Star Party
Star Viewing at the Nature Conservancy River Fork Ranch, Genoa Lane. Telescopes provided by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. Held the 4th Friday of every month. All ages welcome.
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.nature.org
Location: 381 Genoa Lane, Minden, NV 89423
Contact: (775)781-3505
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 25th 2014 6:30 pm or dusk
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 25    Melissa Dru
Live Music
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://www.carsonvalleyinn.com
Location: Carson Valley Inn 1627 Hwy 395 Minden, NV
Contact: (775)782-9711
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 25th @ 7:00 pm
Apr 25    Live Music - All Hat No Cattle
Live Music
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.flightrestaurantandbar.com
Location: Flight Restaurant & Barr 2244 Meridian Blvd Suite A, Minden, NV 89423
Contact: (775)782-1333
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 25th @ 8:00 pm
Apr 26    Photo Safari
Take Your Photography To A New Level!

The organizers have had to drop the Sunday classroom portion of this event, but are offering the Saturday field exercise as a stand alone for just $69. The field trip will be guided by John and take place Saturday afternoon. It will last 3 to 4 hours and you'll learn how the pros select an area, choose and frame subjects, optimize camera settings for the conditions and more...
Date: April 26, 2014
Website: http://www.akawolf.com
Location: Saturday's field trip will meet at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden at 1:30 P and from there you'll travel to field locations selected by John -

Take advantage of a Special $89 Room Rate at Holiday Inn Express when Attending the Class!
Contact: John can be reached at 775-309-1581
EMail: jt@akawolf.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26th.
Fees/Admission: The April Field Exercise is $69.
The complete May workshop is $129 if paid by May 6th and $159 afterwards.
Apr 26    Austism Fundraiserwit F.E.A.T.
As a community, let's all join together with F.E.A.T. of the Carson Valley as we present our 5th annual 5K walk/10k run for Autism

Enjoy local food, booths & raffle prizes!

Form a team of 2 to 100!  Gather family, friends and co-workers to walk for children with Autism.  Check out our web site for more information.



Registration Time: 10K 9:00 am or 5K 9:30 am
Walk/Run Begins: 10K 9:30 am or 5K 10:00 am
Begin/End: At Heritage Park in Gardnerville (Near Chichester - just head south at the Sharkey's stoplight)

Please Pre-Register on the F.E.A.T Website:  www.featcv.org or mail your dontation to F.E.A.T.
PO Box 2274 Minden, NV  89423

Vendor Space Available:



 
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EMail: info@featcv.org
Fees/Admission: $30     10 X 10 Vendor Space ($40 after April 10th)
$30    Per person for the 5K ($35 after April 10th)
$45    Per person for the 10K ($44 after April 10th)
$155 Sponsorships available ($175 after April 10th)
Apr 26 - Apr 27    CV Sertoma's 23rd Annual Chili Cookoff & Craft Fair

THE ICS CHILI COOKS ARE BACK !!!

At the 23rd Annual Carson Valley Sertoma
Chili Cookoff & Craft Fair

Taste award winning chili

Crafters, Games, Races & Family Fun
Chili dogs, Burgers, Beer & Wine

A Raffle for a Wheelbarrow of Booze!

Live music from Carl & the Classics!!








 
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: At the Carson Valley Inn's new Valley Sky Theatre!
Contact: Pat 775-265-5332
Date/Time Details: Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 5
Fees/Admission: Attendance is Free!
Apr 26    Fishing Derby Registration Sign-ups
Registration for the 25th Annual Kids Fishing Derby will be held every Saturday in April & May 2014.
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Walgreens in Gardnerville, NV & Accolades Trophies 1532 Hwy 395 #10 during business hours.
Contact: Heather Gertsch (775)684-9018 or Bobbi Folden (775)781-5325
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday, in April & May 2014 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 26    World Tai Chi Day
Join us in the local observance of the Sixteenth Annual World T'ai Chi/Qi Gong Day to educate our community to the wonders of these arts! Co-sponsored by Carson Valley T'ai Chi & Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department Practitioners around the world will be participating in massive outdoor demonstrations.
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://CVTC.weebly.com WorldTaiChiDay.com
Location: Minden Park 6th & Esmeralda Street
Contact: Earl Musset (775)782-6603 Douglas County Parks & Recreation (775)782-9828
EMail: earlwm@clearwire.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26th 2014 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Apr 26    Second Hand Rose
Douglas County Historical Society Presents
Second Hand Rose
Luncheon & Fashion Show
featuring high-end fashions & accessories from two of the area's Premier Consignment/Recycle shops:

Sweet Repeats, Genoa
and
The Loop, Gardnerville


 
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
1477 US Hwy 395 N.
Gardnerville, NV
Contact: 775-782-2555
Date/Time Details: Saturday April 26th
Noon to 2:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $25 Regular price
$20 for DCHS Members
Apr 26    Live Music - Tim Goldsmith Jazz Trio
Live Music - Jazz Trio
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.tahoeridgewinery.com
Location: Tahoe Ridge Winery & Bistro 1644 Hwy 395 Minden, NV 89423
Contact: (775)783-1566
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26th 2014 @ 6:00 pm
Apr 26    Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
The Minden-Gardnerville Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous holds more than 30 meetings a week. The Newcomers meeting is @ 6:00 pm every Saturday.
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 1276 Pit Road, Suite 4, Gardnerville, Ranchos
Contact: (775)335-1151
Date/Time Details: Saturdays, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Apr 26    Live Music - Chicken Fried
Live Music
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.flightrestaurantandbar.com
Location: Flight Restaurant 2244 Meridian Blvd, Suite A, Minden, NV 89423
Contact: (775)782-1333
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26th 2014 @ 8:00 pm
Apr 27    Family Breakfast
Tahoe-Douglas Elks family buffet breakfast at the lodge! This amazing buffet provides an omelet station, hash browns, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice.
Date: April 27, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: The Lodge 1227 Kimmerling Road
Gardnerville Ranchos
Fees/Admission: $7 for members and $8 for nonmembers
Apr 28    Just Smiles Dental Care Ribbon Cutting
Join Dr. Keith McGruder and his team for the official Ribbon Cutting of the
Just Smiles Dental Care offices at 1328 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville.
Date: April 28, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.justsmilesdental.net
Location: In the AM/PM Center at Waterloo & 395
Contact: 782-7654
Date/Time Details: Monday, April 28th from Noon to 2
Apr 28    Bridge Club
Carson Valley Bridge Club meets 1p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays.
Date: April 28, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 1323 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: (775)783-6455
Date/Time Details: 01/13/2014 1 p.m. Mondays and noon Fridays
Apr 28    Parent Support
Parents Helping Each Other Group, support for parents and caregivers of children with mental, emotional and physical disabilities.
Date: April 28, 2014
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Location: Carson Valley United Methodist Church 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV.
Contact: (775)781-0935
Date/Time Details: Mondays, 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm.
Apr 29    Library Storytime
Storytime returns to the Minden library's castle
Date: April 29, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.douglas.lib.nv.us
Location: Minden Library 1625 Library Lane Minden, NV 89423
Contact: (775)782-9841
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays through May 27th, 2014.
Apr 29    Agriculture Innovation Forum Series
Agriculture Innovation Forum Series
Options and Solutions for Surviving as a Small Agricultural Entity in the Carson Valley.

Feb 25th - Bee Keeping
April 29th - Drought Considerations for Alfalfa/Grass Hays & Weed Control
May 27th - Wildflower & Native Plant Propagation
June 24th - Veggie & Organic Gardening, and Local Growers Coops
Date: April 29, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:

CVIC Hall
1604 Esmeralda Ave.
Minden

Contact: Steve Lewis 775-782-9960
Date/Time Details: Feb 25
April 29
May 27
June 24

6-8pm
Apr 30    Computer Class
Basic computer skills classes are offered each Wednesday in April @ Douglas County Social Services.
Date: April 30, 2014
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.douglascountynv.gov
Location: 1133 Spruce St Gardnerville, NV 89410
Contact: (775)782-9825
Date/Time Details: Each Wednesday in April 2014 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free to Douglas County Residents
Apr 30    Women's Support
Family Support Council hosts a women's support group for victims of domestic violence or abuse. No appointment necessary, sessions include free child care.
Date: April 30, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Family Support Council 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV.
Contact: (775)782-8692
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Fees/Admission: Sessions include free child care
Apr 30    Open Range Dinner
Dinner will be held upstairs at Sharkey's Casino. The menu offers vegetable soup, New York steak, mashed potatoes, cowboy beans, cornbread and berry cobbler
With a Special Performance by
All Hat No Cattle
Date: April 30, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Sharkey's Casino
Date/Time Details: Wed. April 30th 2014
6PM
Fees/Admission: $24.50 per person
purchase your tickets at the cage inside Sharkey's Casino