This Week

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I AIN’T AFRAID OF NO GHOST

tR uckee h isto R ic h aunte D t ou R an D caR son c ity Ghost Walk

Get into the Halloween spirit with two walking tours this week. Truckee’s Historical Haunted Tour features seven haunts and more than two dozen performers. The stops on the adults-only Historical Haunted Tour include Bluestone Jewelry, LaGalleria and Tahoe Oil & Spice, BeSpoke, the Railroad Depot, Masonic Lodge 200 and the Truckee Hotel. The walking tour takes place on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 16-17, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Visit www.truckeehistorytour.org. The 22nd Carson City Ghost Walk offers guided walking tours of the downtown district’s west side historic homes and businesses. This year’s event includes two tour paths: the 90-minute Widow’s Walk and the 50-minute Mini Waif Walk. The Widow’s Walk features five home tours and costumed actors portraying widows Margaret Ormsby, Mary Curry, Elizabeth Bliss and others from Carson City’s past. The Mini Waif Walk is a shorter walk through downtown created for kids and families, which includes trick or treating and two home tours. Costumes are welcome. There will be photo opportunities, tables, psychics and Ghost Walk merchandise for sale. The tours depart from the Firkin & Fox Pub on Third and Curry streets, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. Tickets $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the event. Visit http://carsoncityghostwalk.com.

—Kelley Lang n eva D a 150th Bi R th D ay & Festival o F Di W ali

Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony (TACH) celebrates Nevada’s sesquicentennial and the Hindu festival Diwali with a concert featuring classical Indian music and dance. Chakrapani Singh will play the kachappi veena accompanied by Ravi Pandita on violin, Danny Birch on sarod, and Peter Fairley and Jim Meiklejohn on tabla. Dancer Anindita Nanda will also perform the Odissi form of classical Indian dance. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Laxalt Auditorium in the Warren Nelson Building, 401 W. Second St. Tickets are $10 for adults, $25 for families (parents with two children) and $5 for seniors and students. Call 336-9733 or visit www.tach.info.

GR eat m ay c ente R p umpkin Walk

The third annual event features hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins glowing throughout the Wilbur D. May Museum & Arboretum and outdoors along an extended path. Kids are invited to wear costumes and trick or treat during the walk. Hot chocolate, cider and other refreshments will be available for purchase at the end of the route. The fun begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the May Center at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. Tickets are $5 per person. Call 785-5961 or visit www.maycenter.com.

Reno Decomp R ession

Burning Man was less than two months ago, but locals Burners seeking to recapture the energy and spirit of the event will come together this weekend for Reno Decompression. The eighth annual post-Burning Man gathering features some of the best things Burning Man has to offer: art installations, mutant vehicles, theme camps, fire arts, performers, bands and DJs. All net proceeds will be redistributed back into the community as charitable donations and/or art grants. The party gets started at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Bodega, 555 E. Fourth St., and outside the venue at Scrapyard Alley and Elko Street. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Visit www.renoburners.org.

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ACTIVITIES

SCHEELS LADIES MONTH: FASHION FEVER Please join us for the 2nd annual Scheels Ladies Month: Fashion Fever, which will feature Scarf Tying, Denim Fitting, Accessorizing Tips, and a Denim Drive to benefi t STEP2 in Reno. Th, 10/16, 4-6PM, free. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Dr.(775) 331-2700 HARVEST FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR Fun for the whole family! The craft fair will feature 45 booths with local artisans and crafters and will include holiday gifts, jewelry, soaps and and lotions, woodworking, handmade baskets, gourds, quilts, hand sewn items and much more. In addition to the craft fair, there will be the annual Pumpkin Patch with over 1000 premium pumpkins for sale, an indoor food court and children’s activities. F, 10/17, 9:30AM-6PM and Sa, 10/18, 9:30AM-6PM, free. Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431 / (775) 358-0925 ULTRA4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2014 King of the Hammers cars return to Reno! ULTRA4 Racing returns for the 2014 Nitto Tire National Championship the weekend of Oct. 1718. More than 90 vehicles in fi ve classes are committed to racing in the championship at Wild West Motorsports Park. The 2014 ULTRA4 annual awards banquet will be held at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa immediately following the race. F, 10/17, 8AM and Sa, 10/18, 8AM6PM, $25-$85. Wild West Motorsports Park, 12005 East Interstate 80 (775) 323-2977 NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY DOGTOBERFEST Are you ready to adopt a homeless cat or dog and give them a second chance? Nevada Humane Society is hosting DOGtoberfest on October 17 through 19 as part of the ASPCA’s Mega Match-a-thon weekend presented by Subaru, and they would love to match YOU up with the perfect four-legged friend. Who will you take home? To learn more, please visit NevadaHumaneSociety.org F, 10/17, 11AM-4PM, Sa, 10/18, 11AM4PM and Su, 10/19, 11AM-4PM No fee to attend. Outlets at Sparks, 1310 Scheels Dr. (775) 358-3800 SCHEELS: GET OUT MORE WINTER TOUR The Get Out More Winter Tour collaborates with specialty outdoor retailers who share the same education and outreach ethic with their customers. At each retail stop, the Get Out More Tour brings the pages of Backpacker Magazine to life with a 75-minute seminar on trip planning, choosing the right outdoor gear and apparel, safety in the outdoors and more. F, 10/17, 6PM, free. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Dr.(775) 331-2700 PUMPKIN PAINTING Come make your own silly or scary pumpkin to decorate your house. Fun for the whole family. Please RSVP. Sa, 10/18, 10AM-2PM and Su, 10/19, 10AM-2PM, $7 per pumpkin; all other supplies included. Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way (775) 355-1551 HOOP HOUSES Presented by Pawl Hollis. Learn the ins and outs of making and using hoop houses. This is a hands-on demonstration. Sa, 10/18, 11AM, Class is free, but a donation of a can of food for the local food bank is appreciated. Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way (775) 355-1551 SCHEELS LADIES MONTH: SAFELY HOUR Don’t be the victim of a home invasion or sexual assault! Arm yourself with knowledge and power, and then pass it on to every woman you know! Th, 10/23, 6-7PM, free. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Dr. (775) 331-2700 RENO SKI & RECREATION CLUB The Reno Ski and Recreation Club holds its general meeting. Hear the most current information about the Reno Ski & Recreation Club, upcoming trips and activities. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month. For socializing and dinner, members start arriving around 6PM. Meeting begins at 7PM. Second Tu of every month, 6PM, free. Cantina Los Tres Hombres, 926 Victorian Ave. (775) 356-6262 SCHEELS RUNNING CLUB Run with expert pacers and enjoy running in a group. Tu, 6:30PM through 12/9, free. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Dr. (775) 331-2700 CROCHET CONNECTION Learn to crochet or share tips with other crochet enthusiasts. Th, 4-5:45PM, free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway. (775) 424-1800 FOUR SEASONS BOOK CLUB The book club meets the fi rst Saturday of each month. Call to fi nd out each month’s book title. First Sa of every month, 1-2PM, free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St. (775) 352-3200 CONVERSATION CAFE The drop-in conversation program meets on the fi rst Saturday of each month, 2-4PM, free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St. (775) 352-3200 FOOD TRUCK DRIVE-IN Food Truck Drive-In comes to Victorian Square on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month through October. 5PM to 9PM. Enjoy the fi nest in mobile cuisine including Hawaiian fusion, desserts, hot dogs, pulled pork nachos and much more! After dinner, head to Saint Mary’s Ampitheater for a free movie at 8PM. Next week’s movie (October 25) is Ghostbusters. Victorian Square, Victorian Ave, free. CLICKETS KNITTING GROUP This class is for knitters of all ages and levels. Yarn and needles are available. First and Third Su of every month, 1:30-3PM, free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway, Spanish Springs (775) 424-1800

PERFORMANCE AND MUSIC

CARMAN LIVE IN CONCERT The NO PLAN B Tour featuring CARMAN is coming to the Reno Area! Join us for a great night of worship and praise at The Rock Church of Sparks. Doors open at 6pm, worship starts at 7pm. Th, 10/16, 7PM, $18-$25. The Rock Church, 4950 Vista Blvd. (775) 355-7888 MIDNIGHT RIDERS W-Sa, 7PM through 10/18. Opens 10/15, no cover. JA Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 JASON KING DUO Sa, 10/18, 9PM, no cover. CBQ, 1330 Scheels Dr. (775) 359-1109 ROCK RIVER DUO Su, 10/19, 3PM, no cover. CBQ, 1330 Scheels Dr. (775) 359-1109 CJ SIMMONS W-Sa, 7PM through 10/25. Opens 10/22, no cover. JA Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 ACOUSTIC WONDERLAND This is a singer/song writer Showcase. Come down to Paddy’s and bring your acoustic instruments. Sign ups are at 7:30PM and music begins at 8PM. M-Su, 8PM. Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, 906-A Victorian Ave. (775) 358-5484 DJ RAZZ Come dance the night away to DJ RAZZ! You can even karaoke if you like. Ladies Night every Friday night. Drink Specials all night. F, 9PM. Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, 906-A Victorian Ave. (775) 358-5484 BIKINI BULL RIDING DJ and Bikini Bull Riding Competition. Su, 5 & 9PM through 12/28, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 LOCALS NIGHT Locals Night, DJ. M, 5PM through 12/29, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 LIVE MONDAYS WITH TANY JANE Open mic night every Monday at 8PM, hosted by Tany Jane. M, 8PM, no cover. Sidelines Bar & Nightclub, 1237 Baring Blvd. (775) 355-1030 CLASSIC ROCK NIGHT Classic rock night with DJ. Tu, 5PM through 12/30, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 OPEN JAM WITH TAZER & FRIENDS W, 8PM, no cover. Sidelines Bar & Nightclub, 1237 Baring Blvd. (775) 355-1030 LADIES NIGHT & TOUGHEST COWBOY Ladies Night w/live music and Toughest Cowboy Competition. DJ breaks until midnight. W, 7 & 9PM through 12/31, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 A SINGERS-SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Bring yourself, your instrument and your song. We look forward to hearing and seeing you there! Th, 8PM through 12/18, no cover. Paddy & Irene’s Irish Pub, 906-A Victorian Ave. (775) 358-5484 LIVE MUSIC & LATE NIGHT DJ Live music with late-night DJ. F, 5PM-2AM & 7-11PM through 12/26, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 356-3300 LIVE MUSIC & LATE NIGHT DJ Live music with late-night DJ. Sa, 5PM-2AM & 7PM-midnight through 12/27, no cover. John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave. (775) 3563300

KARAOKE

KARAOKE WITH ERNESTO Great new karaoke venue in the Legends shopping center. You’re welcome to bring your own CD+G disc to play your songs (KJ discretion). Karaoke service by Ernesto representing Serano Entertainment. Show ends promptly at midnight, so come early to sing. Drop by and say hi, for those who know me from my karaoke events. I look forward to meeting new singers. F, 9PM through 10/24, no cover. CBQ, 1330 Scheels Dr. (775) 359-1109 KARAOKE COMES TO SIDELINES Every Monday Night!!! M, 8PM. Sidelines Bar & Nightclub, 1237 Baring Blvd. (775) 355-1030 KARAOKE WITH BOBBY DEE Tu, 8PM, no cover. Morelli’s G Street Saloon, 2285 G St. (775) 355-8281 KARAOKE Th-Sa, 9PM, no cover. Bottom’s Up Saloon, 1923 Prater Way (775) 359-3677