If It’s Too Loud, We’ll Give You Earplugs - and More From the Carson Valley Inn

A Calmer Moment from 2018 Bunko for Breast Cancer

If It’s Too Loud, We’ll Give You Earplugs!

It’s just two weeks until the loudest event of the year in our Valley Ballroom – The annual Bunko for Breast Cancer from 5 to 10 PM on Saturday, October 19! Why so loud?  Think of how boisterous it can get with 12  people playing bunco . . . now imagine the frivolity and noise when you have 20 times that many whooping it up in the same room! Happens every year in October and ALL the proceeds benefit the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center. Among their many ways of helping: support to local breast cancer patients in the form of financial assistance for treatment, medication, and other related costs; transportation to and from treatment; and many other programs. Play is open to individuals or teams of 12, and registration must be made online. The 2019 theme is World Cultures-International so dress the part and get in on the early bird pricing good through this Friday, October 4. As for the earplugs – there will be some on every table if the noise is too much for you! And if you are part of an association that conducts fundraisers, call Carrie in our Sales Department at 775-783-6673 to find out about holding your event in our Valley Ballroom!

Our Scary Neighbors!

Yep – we have scary neighbors . . . but we love ‘em! We’re talking about some of the very creative characters at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office – located just steps from our front casino entrance. First some background: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit is one of the best in the state! This all-volunteer unit is ready and equipped to respond at a moment’s notice to everything from rapid-water rescues to complex mountain recoveries to wide-spread searches in rough terrain. One of their major fundraisers is going on every Friday and Saturday through October - Fright Night at the Fairgrounds! This annual attraction is produced each year by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies and civilian volunteers who donate their time planning, building, decorating and operating the event.  Big scares, screams and fun and excitement for all ages and all for a good cause. So, while we do have some scary neighbors, we hope you’ll join us in helping them scare up some funds for the all-volunteer Search and Rescue Unit! For information, click here and be sure to catch the video trailer above.

Fall Frolicking Steps from Sharkey’s

Build your own scarecrow, coffin races, pumpkin raffle, crafts and much more will be taking place at Heritage Park this Saturday just a half block from our sister property Sharkey’s Casino. It’s all part of the Main Street Gardnerville Main Street Fall Fest and we hope you’ll enjoy the fun . . . plus a quick bite to eat at Sharkey’s Jackpot Café before or after!

From the Sports & Race Book

• Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
• Craziest weekend so far: NFL favorites only covered in 5 of the 15 games (2 teams had byes).  Eight of the dogs won games outright, with five of those winning while on the road.  One guaranteed road winner this week, as the NFL returns to London with the Bears vs Raiders.
• Michigan bounced back last week with a win over Rutgers.  Generally, all Big 10 schools get a bounce with Rutgers, as the Scarlet Knights only average one win a year in Big 10 play.  In a bit of a twist, Rutgers fired their coach after the game, "we lost to Harbaugh?"
• The long awaited baseball playoffs started this week.  Four teams reached 100 wins this year, so one could make a strong case for any of them or maybe the A's?
• Hockey puck drops today.  The two teams with the most local interest get things started by playing each other tonight: the San Jose Sharks are in Vegas to take on the Golden Knights. Go team - whichever is yours!
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $3,047 this week. Pick all 15 NFL winners on our weekly $5 Parlay Card and it’s yours. Each week it is not “hit,” the jackpot climbs based on the collective contest play at the CVI, Sharkey’s Casino, Bodines Casino and SlotWorld Casino.
• Football Extras:
• $2 Coors Light Draft at the Casino Bar or in the Cabaret Lounge during all televised NFL and College Games.
• A couple of Free NFL Hats given away for each of the teams playing every Monday Night Football Game.
• Bar Snacks Delivered to Your Seat while you watch or play. Get the full menu and pricing at this link!
• Poker Room Squares Pool: Earn squares as you play in live poker games during the week. Each week we kick in $160 and the payout is on the Monday Night Football Game – $40 to the winners of the first three quarters and the final score. Any unclaimed quarters roll to the next week and for the October 7 Browns/Niners game it’s $97 a quarter!!
• Seasonal Action on the board includes NFL and NCAA Football, Major League Baseball Playoffs, NHL Hockey, Canadian Football, WNBA Basketball Championships, Horse Racing and this Sunday’s NASCAR Monster Energy Series Drydene 400 at Dover.
• Futures Bets on the board include: 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup, 2019 World Series, 2020 NCAA Football Championship, 2020 Super Bowl, 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship and 2020 Stanley Cup.

Fish Tacos in Katie's

Special Days This Week

• Today is National Walk to School Day and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has asked that “drivers should watch for children walking and bicycling to school and be mindful of school zone speed reductions, as well as varying school start times.” Turns out NDOT has a page on their website specifically devoted to walking and bicycling to school and also has a Walking and Bicycling Summit coming up in early November!
• Today is Name Your Car Day. We think that’s a bit over the top. But, we are OK with giving some thought to what you’ll name your motorcycle if you are the lucky winner of a Harley here at the CVI on October 30. Someone will win it – might as well be ready with a name!                       
• Friday is Vodka Day There are lots of Vodkas these days and we serve a variety at the CV Steak Bar. Our suggestion for Vodka Day (or any day) is the Bently Heritage Source One Single Estate Vodka distilled from oats that were grown on the Bently Ranch in Minden.
• Friday is also Taco Day. Our suggestion? Enjoy the Fish Tacos in Katie’s with grilled white fish, tangy slaw, rice and beans. It’s one of our six $7.99 Plates served daily from 11 AM to 10 PM.

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

Grandma's Hot Cocoa Mix for Ladies' Night
Cups & Pastries available for purchase in Job's Perk

• Ladies’ Night Wednesdays: The fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30PM including Free Grandma's Hot Cocoa Mix (choose Mocha Cappuccino or White Chocolate Cocoa while supplies last) for the first 150 ladies (over 100 include FreePlay), Bath & Body Works Baskets as hot seat prizes. The ladies will also enjoy 3 free Bingo Games, 4 free Raffles and a weekly Drink Special!
• Free Bingo Thursdays: Free Bingo Games in the casino every hour from 11 AM to 7 PM. Just be gaming with your INN Club card when we hand out tickets and play bingo with us for free cash and FreePlay Prizes.
• Point Multiplier Fridays: Watch your benefits roll up quickly with Four Times Points all day every Friday in September. 
• Harleys and 7.5 Million Points Friday and Saturday: We’re giving away 3 Harleys this fall – one each at CVI, Bodines Casino and SlotWorld Casino.  In the process, we are also giving away a total of 7.5 Million Points at our four properties. Over 150,000 Free Points are given away each Friday and Saturday night between 7 and 8:30 PM based on your order of finish including 50,000 Free Points to the first place finisher!
• Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 7PM with the point multiplier changing every half hour. We guarantee the 10X Points will run for 30 minutes at least twice every Sunday.

This Week in Our Restaurants

Katie’s Specials:

• Wednesday: Lasagna is served for just $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• Thursday: Brats & Cabbage with garlic mashed potatoes for $7.99.
• Friday: Lunch Special is a Pulled Pork Sandwich served on a sesame bun with coleslaw & French fries for $6.99 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
• Friday and Saturday for dinner:  Roasted Prime Rib and Fried Shrimp Dinner served with baked potato, vegetable and soup or salad from 4 to 10 PM for $14.99.
• Saturday & Sunday for Brunch from 7 AM to 2 PM: Brunch Skillet - combination of home fried potatoes tossed with peppers, onions, bacon & sausage, scrambled eggs & tomato, topped with melted cheese all for $7.99.
• Sunday Dinner:  "The Chandler" Chicken Dinner is served from 2 to 10 PM for just $7.99:  southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.
• Monday: Loaded Mac & Cheese; BBQ pulled pork, mac & cheese paired with tomato & scallions for $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM..
• Tuesday: Enchilada Suizas; two flour tortillas filled with chicken, chilies & cheese topped with green tomatillo sauce & jack cheese with Spanish rice & beans for $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.

CV Steak Specials: Wednesday’s special is Beef Tenderloin Brochette with bell pepper, onions, cherry tomato and a spicy sweet and sour sauce. Thursday is the CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and herb marinated Lamb Chop Steak.  This Friday’s special is Grilled Venison Chops with fresh herbs and cherry brandy demi. On Saturday night CV Steak features Garlic Studded Prime Rib. This Sunday’s special is “Oscar Style” Fillet of Salmon with crab and Béarnaise sauce. CV Steak specials are served with fresh vegetable, choice of rice or potato – au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked – tableside tossed salad and warm sourdough baguette.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

• Kid and Lisa tonight: Kid & Lisa are a musical power couple that spans a wide range of popular genres, from soul to blues to pop to standards and beyond. Kid is known as the guitarist for world-renowned Blues band Rick Estrin & The Nightcats and has worked with Elvin Bishop, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Charlie Musselwhite and Keith Richards to name a few. Lisa Leuschner Andersen hit the big time in 2004 as a finalist on American Idol and is a high-demand freelance vocalist in the Bay Area.
• Rockology Thursday thru Saturday: Rockology is a high energy Classic Rock Tribute Band bringing you the greatest hits from the 70s, 80s and more. A fun group of seasoned musicians, Rockology delivers a catalog filled with three-part harmonies, saxophone, keyboards, electric guitars and live drums.
• NFL Football Sunday and Monday Nights: We suspend live entertainment on Sunday and Monday nights during the fall so the featured night NFL games can be enjoyed on the big screen.
• Carolyn Dolan Tuesday & Wednesday: Carolyn can dive into powerful R & B, deliver a smooth jazz standard or a gentle country ballad. For the last fifteen plus years, she has been performing with her rockin’ blues and R & B band, Carolyn Dolan and Big Red.

Planning a Stay at the CVI? You will always get the best rate by booking directly with the Carson Valley Inn either online or by calling our Reservation Department directly at 775-783-6629 or 800-321-6983.

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