Town of Minden: Calendar of Events
Click on a MONTH listed below to go to that Month in the Calendar.
Friday, January 1 — Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2011! Yay! Have a happy, healthy, prosperous year.
Wednesday, january 5
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
sATURDAy, JANUARY 15
Carson Valley Arts Council Concert: Vishten
CVIC Hall. Reception 6:00 p.m., Concert 7:00 p.m.
Vishten plays a mixture of Acadian, Irish, and Scottish music styles, with fiery fiddling and powerful step dancing taking front and center. Formed in 2000 on their native Prince Edward Island, Vishten is a sextet of young traditional Acadian musicians/dancers founded by twin sisters Pastelle LeBlanc (accordion, piano, dance) and Emmanuelle LeBlanc (bodhran, tin whistle, piano, dance) and Pascal Miousse (fiddle, mandolin, guitar). Contact CVAC for more information or to purchase tickets. 775-782-8207; www.cvartscouncil.com.
sATURDAy, JANUARY 15
Minden/Douglas Elks Annual Crab Feed
CVIC Hall. Social hour 5:30, Dinner 6:30
On the menu is fresh dungeness crab from Oregon, garlic bread and cole slaw. Shrimp cocktails will be for sale in the bar area. Steaks will be available by advanced notice only for those who don’t want crab. Cost is $40 per person. Tickets are available about one month in advance. For more information, please call Rodney or Sharon at 267-5066, or the Elks Lodge 265-4523.
Wednesday, February 2
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
Sunday, February 14 — Happy Valentines Day!
May your heart's true love be yours!
sATURDAy, February 25
Carson Valley Arts Council Concert: Red Chamber
CVIC Hall. Reception 6:00 p.m., Concert 7:00 p.m.
Red Chamber straddles traditional and contemporary, whether it be ancient Chinese string band music seldom heard in the west, bluegrass, or jazz fusion. These virtuosic performers set the stage on fire with hot licks, power and passion! Contact CVAC for more information or to purchase tickets. 775-782-8207; www.cvartscouncil.com.
Wednesday, March 2
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
Monday, March 7
Douglas High School Block D Fundraiser
CVIC Hall. 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser.
Saturday, March 12
High Sierra Flycasters Fundraising BBQ Dinner
CVIC Hall. No-host bar at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 7 p.m.
Silent auction, raffles, slide show of the year's events, music by Linda Sandstrom. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets available at the Angler's Edge, 1506 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, contact Bob Taormina, 265-9159.
sATURDAy, mARCH 25
Carson Valley Arts Council Concert: Robert Mirabel
CVIC Hall. Reception, 6:00 p.m. Concert, 7:00 p.m.
Two-time GRAMMY winner, Robert Mirabal, lives with his family at the foot of sacred Taos Mountain in northern New Mexico.
Maintaining a traditional life, keeping the centuries-old customs of the Taos Pueblo people, Robert has been described as a Native American "Renaissance man" - musician, composer, painter, master craftsman, poet, actor, screenwriter, horseman and farmer - and travels extensively playing his music all over the world. Contact CVAC for more information or to purchase tickets. 775-782-8207; www.cvartscouncil.com.
Saturday, March 27
Friends of Carson Valley Youth Orchestra
CVIC Hall. Reception, 6:00 p.m. Concert, 7:00 p.m.
Carson Valley Youth present their musical talents in a concert open to the public.
Saturday, april 2
Carson Valley Kiwanis Annual Ham Bingo
CVIC Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Members of the local club donate hams and the grand prize. Proceeds from the event will be used to support organizations in the Carson Valley. For information, call Tom Peters at 781-8924
Sunday, April 3
Douglas County Public Library
CVIC Hall, 3:30 p.m.
Community Read Program DVD Series.
Wednesday, April 6
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
Saturday, April 10
Blood Drive
CVIC Hall. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
United Blood Services Blood Drive
Tuesday, April 12
Alta Alpina Cycling Club
CVIC Hall. 600 p.m.
Spring Membership Party for the Alta Alpina Cycling Club. Visit the Website for more info: http://altaalpina.com
Friday, April 15
Douglas County Public Library
CVIC Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Join the Douglas County Library for their annual volunteer recognition event.
SATURDAY, April 16
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra Concert
CVIC Hall, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. The Town of Minden presents the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra's Spring Concert. Admission is Free! Visit the Website for more details: http://www.cvpops.org, or Click here for the event flyer.
Sunday, April 17
Jehovah's Witnesses
CVIC Hall, 7:30 p.m.
The local Jehovah's Witnesses honor the Memorial of Christ's Death.
Sunday, April 19
Partnership of Community Resources Youth Concert
CVIC Hall, 5:30 p.m.
"Weed it Out" with local band, Buster Blue.
Sunday, April 20
Life Line Screening
CVIC Hall, 9:00 a.m.
Screening for Stroke Prevention. Visit www.LifeLineScreening.com for more information or click here for the event flyer..
Saturday, April 30
Annual Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow
CVIC Hall.
Talent showcase for up and coming performers.
Saturday, April 30
Annual Tai Chi Day
Minden Park, 10:00 a.m.
Click here for the event flyer. Contact the Douglas County Recreation Department for more information.
Wednesday, May 4
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
Friday–Sunday, April 13-14, 20-21
Carson Valley Community Theater
CVIC Hall. Performance details to follow. http://carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org
fRIDAY, mAY 13
Minden Village Block Party
Minden Village
The Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce presents this Business After Hours event held from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Minden Village. Come for live music, food, prizes, and a chance to mingle. Contact Alicia Main, the Chamber Manager, at 775-782-8144 or alicia@carsonvalleynv.org for more information. Click here for the event flyer.
Saturday, May 21
Carson Valley Lion's Club Flea Market
Location: Minden Park
Clean out your garage, promote your business, or just come on down and find that perfect treasure to add to your collection! Click here for the event flyer.
Friday, may 27
Concert in the Park
Location: Minden Park
For more information contact the Douglas County Recreation Department.
TuesDay, MAY 31
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
TuesDay, June 7
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
Wednesday, June 2
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
Friday - Saturday, June 3 -4
7th Annual Rappin to Minden Car Show
Minden Park
This is an event for inline engined vehicles sponsored by the Northern Nevada Chapter, of Inliners International, http://Inliners.org. Registration packet $10, BBQ $20. 10:00AM -5:00 Display of the “Inliners”, Socializing and Tire Kicking, 50/50 Raffle, 1:00PM Rappin Contest 5:30pm –? High Sierra BBQ (St .Louis Style Pork BBQ Ribs), “Hospitality Evening” on Friday, June 3rd. Departure no host breakfast get together on Sunday. June 5th . For more information on this event, click here.
Friday - Saturday, June 4 -5
Minden Street Celebration
Minden Park
Downtown Minden hosts several street fairs throughout the year, featuring local and traveling artists and vendors with a variety of offerings. The street fairs also offer live entertainment and delicious food booths. For more information on the events or on how to become a vendor, please call Roxanne Stangle at Tumblewind Antiques, 775-782-2444.
TuesDay, June 14
Farmer’s Market
Esmeralda AveDowntown Minden hosts several street fairs throughout the year, featuring local and traveling artists and vendors with a variety of offerings. The street fairs also offer live entertainment and delicious food booths. For more information on the events or on how to become a vendor, please call Roxanne Stangle at Tumblewind Antiques, 775-782-2444.
FriDay–Sunday, June 10–12
Carson Valley Art Association Annual Art Show
CVIC Hall
TuesDay, June 14
Library Book Sale
CVIC Hall. Douglas County Library Book Sale and Summer Reading Kickoff Event.
TuesDay, June 21
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
Friday, JUNE 24
Concert in the Park
Location: Minden Park
For more information contact the Douglas County Recreation Department.
TuesDay, June 28
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
TuesDay, July 5
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
Wednesday, July 6
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
TuesDay, july 12
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
FriDay, july 15
Concert in the Park
Location: Minden Park
For more information contact the Douglas County Recreation Department.
TuesDay, july 19
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
TuesDay, july 26
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
Sunday, july 24
Alta Alpina Bike Race
Location: Minden Park
For more information, visit the Alta Alpina website at www.altaalpina.org
Monday, August 1
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival for Children
CVIC Hall. 10:00 a.m.
One-hour long adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night for Children and their Families.
TuesDay, August 2
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
Wednesday, August 3
Monthly Town Board Meeting —5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
Friday, AUGUST 5
Concert in the Park
Location: Minden Park
For more information contact the Douglas County Recreation Department.
TuesDay, August 9
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
TuesDay, August 16
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
FriDay - Saturday, August 19-21
Main Street Event Show 'n' Shine
Location: Downtown Minden
Come down Friday night for from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. for music, food, and a beautiful display of classic cars. Saturday provides a full day of activities starting at 10:00 a.m., concluding with the Sock Hop in the CVIC Hall. Entry fee is a $5 donation that will go entirely to the local food bank. Sunday wraps up the event with breakfast and awards, starting at 9:00 a.m. and finishing up at 2:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.capitalclassicproductions.com, or call 775-690-3680. Click Here for the event flyer.
TuesDay, August 23
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
FriDay, August 26
Concert in the Park
Location: Minden Park
For more information contact the Douglas County Recreation Department.
Monday, August 29
Rappin' Ratz
CVIC Hall, 6:00 p.m.
Bring the children over to see the Rappin' Ratz deliver educational messages in their interactive hip-hop stage performance, choreographed by Cooley Jaxson of South Lake Tahoe and sponsored by the Carson Valley Arts Council. The kids will have a blast with Ronnie, Rita, Ruffles, and Runt as they learn reading, writing, spelling, and more! Click Here for event flyer.
TuesDay, september 6
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
Wednesday, September 7
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
Saturday - Sunday, September 10-11
27th Annual Minden Street Celebration
Crafts, Music, Food, and Fun! Located at Esmeralda Ave. in Downtown Minden
TuesDay, september 13
Farmer’s Market
Location: Esmeralda Avenue
Friday, September 16
Minden Film Festival
CVIC Hall, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for the Town of Minden's first film festival! The Friday night showing will be the 1973 flick, Charley Varrick, which was filmed here locally. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with wine, hors d'ouevres by Minden Food Company, and music by Linda Sandstrom, pianist for the Carson Valley Pops. The movie will begin at 7:00 -- and admission is free! Click Here for event flyer.
Saturday, September 17
Minden Film Festival
CVIC Hall, 2:00 p.m.
It's the kids' turn! Bring them down to the CVIC Hall to watch An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. The show starts at 2:00 p.m., but there will be balloons, music, and fun before and after the showing. Admission is free and kids who dress up in Western attire will get a free popcorn and drink from the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley-- and all the kids will get a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a Fievel of their very own! Click Here for event flyer.
Friday, September 30
Chamber of Commerce Bunco
CVIC Hall, Registration at 5:30, Game starts at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 1
East Fork Gallery
Annual Scarecrow Festival
Minden Park, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $10 to Create Your Own, $20-25 for Pre-assembled Scarecrow.
Saturday, October 1
WE of the World
Benefit Comedy Extravaganza
CVIC Hall, 6:00 p.m. Laugh with Kat Simmons to help the Family Support Council of Douglas County. There will be wine and beer for purchase, appetizers and desse4rts, a silent auction and raffle prizes - - plus music from Vanessa Littrell. Click Here for event flyer.
Saturday, October 1
Douglas County Leadership
Douglas County 150th Anniversary Celebration
Minden Park, 2:00 p.m. . Live music by the Bootleggers and Lavish Green, plus other fun activities for the whole community to enjoy. Visit the event website at www.douglasnv150.org
Wednesday, October 5
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
Thursday, October 6
aMERICANS FOR pROSPERITY
Rally
Minden Park, 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra
Location: CVIC Hall
Pops Orchestra to play a free concert open to the public.
Friday - Sunday, October 14 - 16, 21 - 23
Carson Valley Community Theater
On Golden Pond
CVIC Hall, Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Visit www.carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org or call the CVCT Box office at 775-292-0939 for tickets. Click here for event flyer.
Saturday, October 15
Carson Valley Arts Council / Heartstrings
Thriving Artist Fair
Copeland Cultural Arts Center (Corner of 1st and Hwy 395), 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Call Lee at Heartstrings for more information or to reserve a booth space, 775-782-081. Click here for event flyer.
Friday, October 21
Douglas county Historical Society
Annual Haunted Minden
Downtown Mindenl. Tours at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Come meet the ghosts of Minden! Visit the Historical Society Website for more information, www.historicnevada.org
MONDAY, October 31
Douglas county sheriff's office / Record Courier
Annual Safe Street Trick-or-Treat
CVIC Hall. 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come show off your costumes and get some treats!
Wednesday, November 2
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
FriDay–Sunday, November 4-6
Carson Valley Art Association
Annual Art Show
CVIC Hall.
Thursday - Saturday, November 10-12
Douglas County Library
Annual Book Sale
CVIC Hall. Come support the local library and grab some new reading material!
Saturday, November 19
Carson Valley Kiwanis Club
Turkey Bingo
CVIC Hall. It's that time of year again! The Kiwanis Turkey Bingo is a holiday staple. Come play along and try your chance at a Turkey!
Friday, December 2
Town of Minden
Annual Gazebo Lighting
Minden Park, 6:00 p.m. The first event of the Town's Christmas Kickoff Weekend. Come join us for the Lighting-- as well as all the other exciting activities hosted downtown.
Friday, December 2
eLKS
Annual Spaghetti Feed and Christmas Tree Bingo
CVIC Hall. No Christmas Kickoff weekend is complete without the annual Elks Spaghetti Feed and Christmas Tree Bingo at the CVIC Hall. Come support the organization and try your hand at winning a Christmas tree or another great prize!
Saturday, December 3
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Parade of Lights
Lampe Park to Minden Park, starting at 5:00 p.m. Come see the magic of the holidays float down the Carson Valley, then participate in the exciting activities in Downtown Minden.
Friday - Saturday, December 2-3
Town of Minden, Sponsor
Annual Minden Weihnachts Fest
Esmeralda Avenue in Downtown Minden. Find that perfect gift in the annual holiday arts and crafts fair. Click Here to view the event flyer.
Wednesday, December 7
Monthly Town Board Meeting — 5:30 p.m., CVIC Hall at 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, NV
(775) 782-5976
friday, december 9
Carson Valley arts council
Concert: Joni Morris - Patsy Cline Christmas
CVIC Hall; Reception 6:00 p.m., Concert 7:00 p.m. Nationally acclaimed entertainer, songwriter & recording artist Joni Morris’ re-creation of the country western legend, Patsy Cline, is saturated with true showmanship and authentic sound and personality. Joni sings each song brilliantly and adds dazzling costumes and comedy too, but nothing shines so bright as her ability to connect with her audience. She’s a little bit country and a lot homegrown just like our very own Carson Valley which means this is a show not to be missed!
Saturday, December 10
Carson Valley Pops Orchestra
Concert
CVIC Hall, Doors open at 6:30 a.m., Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. The Town of Minden presents the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra's Winter Concert. Admission is Free!.