\nThe Douglas County Parks &\; Recreation Department is getting ready for its 2016 GE Family Concert Series. Spend an evening of music with family and friends at Minden Park. Concerts start at 6:30pm and end at 8:30pm with the exception of August 28 which will start at 6pm and end at 8pm. Concerts are free of charge due to the generous contributions of local businesses and organizations.
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\nExperience - A good time to be had by all!&rdquo\;
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2016 Concert Line-up
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\nMay 27 Paperback Writer - The Beatles Experience
\nCo-sponsored by Starbucks Carson Valley Roasting Plant &\; Distribution Center
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\nJune 17 Nathan Owens Motown and Soul Review
\nCo-sponsored by Edgewood Companies
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\nJuly 15 Jelly Bread
\nCo-sponsored by Bently Ranch
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\nAugust 5 Catch A Wave (A Tribute to the Beach Boys)
\nCo-sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health
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\nAugust 26 Foreigner Unauthorized (6:00-8:00pm)
\nCo-sponsored by Dr. James the Dentist
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\nConcessions will available to purchase at the concert sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley and the Carson Valley Lions Club.
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\nWe would like to thank all of the 2016 sponsors including: GE Measurement &\; Control\, Town of Minden\, Carson Valley Inn\, Bently Enterprises\, Carson Tahoe Health\, Dr. James the Dentist\, Edgewood Companies\, Starbucks Carson Valley Roasting Plant &\; Distribution Center\, Building Concepts\, Inc\, Carson City Toyota\, Capital Ford\, Campagni Auto Group\, Carson Valley Lions Club\, Gardnerville Health and Rehabilitation Center\, Grand Prix Express Car Wash\, Guild Mortgage\, I'\;d Eat There\, Keigh Cox Design\, Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley\, Minden Lawyers\, LLC\, Mort'\;s Auto Body\, Nancy McDermid\, Nu Systems\, Inc\, R&\;S Optimum Offset\, Sierra Lutheran High School\, Silver State Building Materials\, Sports Aviation Foundation\, Sullivan Law Offices\, The Ridge Resorts\, TruNorth Wealth Management\, LLC and Vital Signs Graphics &\; Marketing
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\nConcert Reminders:
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\nNo lawn space can be reserved/sectioned off until 7am the day of the concert.
\nPlease do not lay blankets on the lawn until after 5pm the day of the concert. Blankets left out for the day can damage the grass and will be removed.
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\nFor the benefit of all visitors to Minden Park who wish to enjoy the concert series\, reserved/sectioned off spaces must be no larger than 10&rsquo\; x 10&rsquo\;.
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\nIf tape is used to reserve a section\, the tape must be removed for safety and visibility reasons prior to the start of the concert.
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\nChildren must be supervised at all times. Playing and climbing on the planters and ramp to the restroom are prohibited. Throwing of hard balls is prohibited for safety reasons but Nerf balls will be allowed\, as long as they are being used safely.
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\nWe love dogs\, however for their safety and the safety of all concert goers\, please leave them at home.
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\nIn order to allow everyone to enjoy the concerts the event will be closing 5th street to allow motor homes parking and concessions. RV parking will be allowed in a designated area only starting at 9am the day of the concerts and an RV Pass is required. Please call the recreation department prior to the concerts to receive a pass at (775) 782-5500 ext. 1.
\nRV parking at other locations around the park obscures the line of sight for Minden homeowners around the park.
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\nFor more information please contact the Douglas County Parks &\; Recreation Department at (775) 782-5500 ext. 1.
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