Out & About: Move 'em out to the Wild West

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ALL NEW CARSON CITY RENDEZVOUS

Welcome back to the Old West with the All New Carson City Rendezvous Days at Mills Park. Have three days of Wild West fun with the Mountain Man encampment, Civil War Skirmishes the TnT Stagecoach rides and watch out for the Nevada Gunslingers show down. Enjoy great music, plenty of vendors, food and crafts throughout the park. Grab your cowboy or cowgal and head down for some free entertainment and fun.

WHO: All New Carson City Rendezvous Days

WHAT: Vendors, western arts and crafts, Native American dancing, music and a bit of the Old West

WHEN: Friday-Sunday

WHERE: Mills Park

CONTACT: 775-687-7410 or 800-638-2321

FARMERS MARKETS

I know you think it will never be summer and the fresh vegetables and fruits won't be coming, but you are wrong. The local farmers markets are open for business and the sun will shine. There are two Carson City farmers markets on two different days, so if you miss one you can always grab those fresh tomatoes for homemade salsa at the other one. Check them both out. If you have young children, make sure to stop and see the ponies Gadget and Gizmo at the 3rd and Curry Street Farmers Market and say hello to Lori. Remember to check out the website for canning classes, music schedule and information on the Family Fun Pop-Up Park

WHO: 3rd & Curry Street Farmers Market

WHAT: Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts & entertainment. Gadget and Gizmo (the ponies) are there for rides 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at 3rd & Curry streets in Downtown Carson City

CONTACT: 882-6741

WEB: Linda Marrone, www.carsonfarmersmarket.com

WHO: Pony Express Pavilion Farmer's Market

WHAT: Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, crafts and entertainment.

WHEN: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays

WHERE: Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park on Hwy 50 East.

CONTACT: 746-5024

Comstock Beauty, Bling & Bubbles

Soroptimists International of the Comstock is hosting a ladies night out of socializing and shopping. Oh! What a night! More than 20 home-show vendors will showcase an array of items from beauty products to tantalizing wines for sale at the Dayton Valley Country Club. There will also be cooking products and jewelry sales. Each ticket includes appetizers, one drink and door prize entry. If you're looking for a great Father's Day gift, stop in ladies and help assist a great bunch of local programs that Soroptimists International of the Comstock continues to assist.

WHO: Soroptimist International of the Comstock

WHAT: Beauty Bling & Bubbles ladies night out with socializing and shopping

WHEN: 4-8 p.m. June 18

WHERE: Dayton Valley Country Club

CONTACT: Tickets can be purchased from any Soroptimist member, or contact Cheryl at Dayton Valley Nursery, 246-5296, Dorothy at 246-2499, or Sharon at 246-1630

COST: Tickets purchased prior to June 10 will be $20; at the door is $25

PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Improving the lives of local women & children.

NEXT WEEK: Taste of Downtown and The Karson Kruzers presents the premier car show, Run What Cha Brung.

• To have your information included, contact Kim Riggs at kimriggs@att.net

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