Out & About: A busy month in Carson

LEGENDS OF THE WEST BIKE AND CAR FEST

I always enjoy Street Vibrations and this weekend you can join a Spring venue of Street Vibrations. This event benefits the Disabled American Veterans Local Chapters 1 & 7 in addition to the FISH Food Bank. There will be live entertainment, Miss Legends contest, a wine walk, Treasure Hunts, Raffles, Cruise Parade, Elk's Breakfast, Awards, Sheriff's Motorcycle Agility Demo, Honey Dolls Dance Crew, Vendors, Show & Shine, Meet local legends, Food & much, much more.

WHO: Street Vibrations First Annual Legends of the West Bike and Car Festival

WHAT: Show and Shine, Live bands, vendors, Treasure hunts, raffles you name it they have it.

WHEN/TIME: Friday-Sunday: Friday is registration; On Saturday, from 5-6 p.m. is lineup for a Parade Cruise at Carson Mall/Gottschalk's; Road Daddy is playing 7-11 p.m. at High Sierra Brewing Company just to name a few things to do.

WHERE: Downtown Carson City from Arlington Block (across from the Nugget Casino) to Third and Carson streets for live entertainment. Check out the web site for all the weekend events locations and times.

CONTACT: 775-887-1294.

WEBSITE: Official rules and pre registration at www.

eventsnevada.com.

2011 Taste of Downtown Update

There are no words to explain the atmosphere of the annual Taste of Downtown event. I think it is easier to purchase a ticket and come on down to check out all restaurants, there are a few names like the Artisan Cafe which I can testify is very good. Ralph at Local's BBQ and Grill emailed me to say he is back. Of course one of my favorites is seeing Maury at Mo & Sluggo's Bar & Grill or stopping in at the Carson Cigar bar for the best espresso martini in town.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence does make a difference, they together with you have changed the life of so many women and children. This event and your community support is the fundamental component in stopping abuse. Thanks to all of you that purchase a ticket and continue to volunteer. Also thanks to Lisa and her outstanding crew for being the change you want to see in the world.

WHO: Advocates to End Domestic Violence "Taste of Downtown"

WHAT: Tasty samples from the best of the best restaurants, bars, casino, cantinas' and 7 live bands to dance the calories away.

WHEN/TIME: 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, June 18

WHERE: Downtown Carson City

COST: $35 per person

CONTACT: 775-883-7654

WEBSITE: www.tasteof

downtowncarson.com, or Facebook it, Taste of Downtown Carson City.

Carson City

Emblem Club #507

DINNER/BUNKO PARTY

The public is invited to dinner and Bunko party this month at the Carson City Elks Club. There will be cash prizes. This fundraiser will benefit special projects. The Emblem Club of Carson City regularly donates to several local charities and helps many children with special projects and functions throughout Carson.

WHO: Carson City Emblem Club #507

WHAT: Dinner includes Hot dogs, chips and Ice Cream Sundaes and Bunko.

WHEN/TIME: Thursday, June 23 at 6 p.m. for dinner and 7 p.m. for Bunko

WHERE: Carson City Elks Lodge located at the corner of Nevada and Robinson

COST: $5 per person for dinner and $5 per person for Bunko

CONTACT: Linda Wilson at 775-246-1543

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Hearing Impaired, Safe Grad Nights, Camp TLC, Boys & Girls Club, WNC Nursing Scholarship and many more worthy causes.

NEXT WEEK: Carson City Rendezvous and, yes, the farmers markets are back.

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