Wednesday, March 25, 2020

A Sincere Thank You and an Important Blood Drive

A Very Sincere ThankYou!
We have been genuinely touched with the quantity and sincerity of the many messages of support and encouragement since the 30-day casino shutdown ordered by the governor of Nevada on March 17. Comments on our social media posts, private messages, posts on community forums, texts, phone calls and emails to individual employees have poured in - Wow! Your positive thoughts are so welcome during these trying times for our employees, yourselves and the whole world. Be safe, be strong and we’ll see you all again soon!

An Important Blood Drive Thursday in CVI West Lot
Vitalant will have their Bloodmobiles in the CVI west lot (near the large electronic sign) this Thursday, March 26 for blood donations between 10 AM and 4PM. Vitalant advises that in addition to their usual rigorous safety and disinfection protocols they are also limiting the number of people who can be on each Bloodmobile at one time. To schedule a time to donate this Thursday, click here.  A limited number of "walk-ins" will also be accommodated. When you arrive, register with the Vitalant rep outside and then wait outside or in your vehicle. For background information, here is a link to the Vitalant Public Response Statement.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Carson Valley Inn Casino and Restaurants Closed for 30 Days

Image Courtesy of Jan Vanderdermade, #whyCV, #VisitCV
We Woke Up to a Beautiful Morning
But Then . . . 
Good morning from the Carson Valley Inn. We were fortunate to wake up to this beautiful scene on Tuesday morning. Thankfully, this picturesque view from Jake’s Pond, just a short walk from the Carson Valley Inn, was captured early in the morning by Jan Vandermade, Executive Director of the Carson Valley Visitors Authority.  As is inevitably the case following every spring snow, everything on the Valley floor was melted by 3 PM the same day. And three hours later on the evening of March 17, 2020 the real meltdown occurred when Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak directed all non-essential business in Nevada, including casinos, to close for 30 days. So there you have it. Our casino and all restaurants are now closed for at least 30 days. This is a rapidly developing and changing situation and we will distribute additional information when and as we have it available with blog updates, through our social media (Facebook and Twitter) or on our website.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Trace Returns, St. Patrick's Day at the Inn, Restaurant Specials. More from the CVI

Trace Adkins Concert Added
A Nashville icon for more than two decades, Trace Adkins has made his mark on the country music industry. 11 million albums sold. Time honored hit singles. Momentous, fiery and always memorable live performances. GRAMMY nominations. CMT and ACM awards. Nearly 200 million plays on YouTube. Even a slew of movie and TV roles have come the Grand Ole Opry member’s way. Trace appeared to a sold-out crowd in TJ's Corral in the summer of 2018 and he is returning on his The Way I Wanna Go Tour Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Tickets will go on sale through our website and at the hotel desk this Friday at 10 AM.

Tickets for the Tanya Tucker concert Saturday, June 6 and the Charlie Daniels Band concert Friday, June 26 are also available at this link or at our hotel registration desk (775-783-6606).

As a reminder, we suggest caution purchasing TJ's Corral concert tickets through third-party sites that may come up on the internet. Some "re-seller" sites are offering CVI concert tickets at inflated prices and inflated service fees. There are even some sites that do not deliver usable tickets. We can only stand behind tickets purchased through our website or in-person at our hotel registration deskl

St. Patrick’s Day at the Inn
We've whipped up a combination of beer, corned beef and cabbage, and lively entertainment to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Carson Valley Inn Tuesday, March 17. Here's how it breaks down:
  • $2 Draft Beer will be available all day in the Cabaret Lounge and at the Cabaret Bar. No teaser sizes either . . . we're talking a hefty 16-ounces!
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage with Irish red skin potatoes braised carrots and horseradish cream sauce will be served in Katie's from 11 AM to 9 PM for $8.99.
  • For Entertainment we're cranking up the Bread & Butter Band from 5 to 9 PM in the Cabaret lounge. This fun and diverse band has been performing in the Lake Tahoe area for 5+ years featuring powerhouse vocalist Lindsay Cheek, The group covers several styles of music including rock, blues, funk, soul and more. Great music and good times! 
This Week in the Casino
  • Daily in March: You're earning one virtual entry for our $50,000 Pot-O-Gold Promotion for every 5 points you accumulate
  • Ladies’ Night Wednesday - Date Night this Week: Ladies’ Night from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Chocolate Shoppe Goodie  for the first 150 ladies to register (100+ with free play), Chocolate Shoppe Baskets Hot Seat prizes, free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a Drink Special. Tonight is also our March Date Night with a free gift for the first 75 dates registered by their ladies!
  • Pot-O-Gold Drawings Thursday: Virtual & Hot Seats Drawings between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay.
  • Point Multiplier Friday: 5X Points on slots and videos all day on Fridays - quintuple the usual benefit buildup for your Friday play.
  • Pot-O-Gold Drawings & Whirlwind of Cash Saturday: Virtual & Hot Seats Drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay plus two people qualify for the Whirlwind of Cash for a chance to win up to $5,000!
  • Free Wine Monday: Earn 100 base points each Monday in March and receive a free bottle of wine . . . plus you keep the points and the wine is different each week.
  • FreePlay Frenzy Tuesday:  For every hundred points you earn on Tuesday we'll add $5 in FreePlay to your account up to $100 in FreePlay. 
This Week in Our Restaurants
  • Katie’s Specials This Week:
    • Wednesday: Orange Panda Chicken served with steamed rice and broccoli.11 AM to 10 PM for $6.99.
    • Thursday: Spaghetti Bolognese with fresh basil, parsley and shredded parmesan toasted garlic bread. 11 AM to 10 PM for $6.99.
    • Friday and Saturday: Meat Lovers Platter with slow roasted brisket, pulled chicken & smoked sausage plus choice of 2 sides from macaroni salad, baked beans, potato salad or coleslaw. 11 AM to 10 PM for $13.99.
    • Sunday: "Chandler" Chicken Dinner - southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, 2 to 10 PM for $7.99.
    • Monday: Home Made Beef and Pork, Jalapeno and Cheddar Sausage served with grandma's brown gravy, mashed potatoes and stone ground mustard. 11 AM to 10 PM for $6.99.
    • Tuesday: Corned Beef and Cabbage with Irish red skin potatoes braised carrots and horseradish cream sauce from 11 AM to 9 PM for $8.99. Our Tuesday Pork Carnitas special returns March 24.
  • CV Steak Specials:
    • Today: Pork Tenderloin Stroganoff with creamy mushroom sauce on fettuccine.
    • Thursday: Lamb T-Bones with rosemary jus.
    • Friday: Bacon wrapped Wild Boar Loin and Venison Jalapeno and Cheddar Sausage with green peppercorn brandy cream sauce.
    • Saturday: Garlic Studded Prime Rib.
    • Sunday: Salmon & Crab Sausage with lobster sauce. 
Picture courtesy of Visit Carson Valley
Sharkey’s at Night
The Carson Valley Visitors Authority (affectionately called Visit Carson Valley) is great about collecting images in and around the Carson Valley. The picture above caught our eye as it gives a peekaboo view of one side of Sharkey's with a small brick building in the foreground as perspective. Do you know the history of that small building? Let us know in the comments section. If you'd like to see the various images posted by Visit Carson Valley, just follow these two hashtags:#whycv and #carsonvalley.

Tidbits and Useful Links
  • Our Penny Progressive Jackpot was just about to roll to $30,000 when we checked yesterday. Can't imagine anyone who couldn't use this little bonus after the last couple of weeks!
  • Last Saturday's Whirlwind of Cash episodes were quite an adrenaline rush. It's all part of our March $50,000 Pot-O-Gold Promotion and you could be next in the cubicle!
  • Think Job's Perk is just about coffee? Well that's certainly one of the specialties. However, there’s more on our beverage menu and also a nice selection of soups, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads and pastries. Click the links and check it out!
  • Seasonal Wagers on board in the Sports & Race Book this week include XFL Football, NBA Basketball, NCAA Basketball Conference Tournaments, NHL Hockey, the NASCAR Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 in Atlanta Sunday and Horse Racing. Futures Bets on the board include: 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship, 2020 Stanley Cup, 2020 World Series and 2020 NASCAR Championship.
Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge
New Wave Crave, Thursday thru Saturday: This quartet of talented musicians forms an irresistible force of high-energy entertainment. Some call them “retro” while others call them “nostalgic” as the generations join together to rock the dance floor to one of the greatest decades of music - the 80’s! Coming up next in our Cabaret Lounge: Bread & Butter Band Tuesday, March 17; Chili and the Bread Bowl, March 19-21; Reckless Envy March 26 -28; The New Crowns April 2 – 4.

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.

Comments? Have questions or comments about the CVI? Use the comments section below, shoot us an email or pick up the phone and call us @ 775-782-9711. Hit “0” when the automated voice comes on and you'll go right to the hotel operator who can get you to the correct person or department.  We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday morning!

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Whirlwind of Cash Plus More from the Carson Valley Inn

March $50,000 Pot-O-Gold
Brings Whirlwind of Cash
Stepping into our full-size whirlwind of cash on Saturday nights is just one of the ways to win in our March $50,000 Pot-O-Gold Promotion! Getting in on the winnings is fairly simple, here's how it works:

During March you're earning one virtual entry for every 5 points you accumulate every day. On Thursdays and Saturdays in March, just be here for our Virtual & Hot Seats Drawings between 6 & 8 PM for cash and FreePlay. And every Saturday in March two people will qualify to enter the Whirlwind of Cash for a chance to win up to $5,000!  The big Pot -O-Gold will come on Tuesday, March 31 during drawings between 6 & 8 PM when we'll give away a guaranteed $10,000 in cash and FreePlay, lots of good times and plenty of chances to win! See Guest Services for the promotion details.

More New & Continuing
Fun Promotions in March
  • Ladies’ Night Wednesday: Ladies’ Night fun continues every Wednesday in March from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. We'll distribute a different free gift for the first 150 ladies who register each Wednesday and over 100 of these also come with free play. This week we are distributing 150 Free 3-Packs of Reusable Metal Straws.  Also continuing are the weekly Hot Seat prizes with Grandma's Gourmet Baskets this week.  Free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a Drink Special complete the weekly Ladies' Night fun. But wait, there's more! We'll add a bonus to Ladies' Night next Wednesday, March 11 - It's Date Night! The first 75 ladies to register with a date will receive a free gift for their date!
  • Pot-O-Gold Drawings Thursday: The Thursday drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay - see the details in the Pot-O-Gold article above
  • Point Multiplier Friday: we've bumped the bonus this month with 5X Points on slots and videos all day on Fridays. It's a great opportunity to get quintuple the usual benefit buildup for your Friday play.
  • Pot-O-Gold Drawings & Whirlwind of Cash Saturday: The Saturday drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay, plus two people qualify for the whirlwind of cash - see the details in the Pot-O-Gold article above.
  • Free Wine Monday: Earn 100 base points each Monday in March and receive a free bottle of wine . . . plus you keep the points and the wine is different each week.
  • FreePlay Frenzy Tuesday:  For every 100 points you earn on Tuesday we'll add $5 in FreePlay to your account up to $100 in FreePlay!
Cindy Fans Out Her Winnings
We Offered – She Accepted!
Last week we mentioned two winners, $33,933.66 on the big Buffalo Stampede machine and $10,491 on our Spirit Link game. We also listed a number of other CVI jackpots of $10,000 or more along with the always-included “Are you next?” question. Shortly after last Wednesday’s blog went out, Cindy stopped in on her way from Rosemont to Tahoe as she has done before and decided SHE was next . . . she won $10,881 on one of our Lightning Link slots. There are over a dozen more $10,000+ jackpots on our floor. Are you next?

Buying Concert Tickets?
Some Advice & Something to Look Forward To
We suggest you be very careful purchasing TJ's Corral concert tickets through third-party sites. There are some "re-seller" sites offering CVI concert tickets at inflated prices and inflated service fees. There are even some sites that do not deliver usable tickets. We can only stand behind tickets purchased through our website or in-person at our hotel registration desk, and used by the original purchaser.
We know our readers are anxious for more 2020 concert announcements. We will have one more concert announcement in next week's blog and we hope to have a few more concerts finalized this month. Meanwhile, tickets are almost all sold for the Charlie Daniels Band concert on Friday, June 26. There are still some seated and "Standing Room" tickets. However we suggest you jump in sooner rather than later if you plan to attend. Tickets for the Tanya Tucker concert on Saturday, June 6 remain available but this concert is trending toward a Sold Out show prior to the concert date.  Buy tickets at this link or at our hotel registration desk (775-783-6606). 

House made Beef and Pork, Jalapeno and Cheddar Cheese Sausage with
grandma's brown gravy, mashed potatoes and stone ground mustard
This Week in Our Restaurants
  • Katie’s Specials This Week:
    • Wednesday: Orange Panda Chicken served with steamed rice and broccoli from 11 AM to 10 PM for $7.99.
    • Thursday: Spaghetti Bolognese with fresh basil, parsley and shredded parmesan toasted garlic bread from 11 AM to 10 PM; $6.99.
    • Friday and Saturday: Meat Lovers Platter with slow roasted brisket, pulled chicken & smoked sausage plus choice of 2 sides from macaroni salad, baked beans, potato salad or coleslaw. From 11 AM to 10 PM; $13.99.
    • Sunday: "Chandler" Chicken Dinner; southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw. From 2 to 10 PM; $7.99.
    • Monday: House Made Beef and Pork, Jalapeno and Cheddar Sausage with grandma's brown gravy, mashed potatoes and stone ground mustard for $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
    • Tuesday: Pork Carnitas served with Spanish rice, refried beans, Pico de Gallo and 3 tortillas for $7.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
  • CV Steak Specials:
    • Today: Pork Tenderloin Stroganoff with creamy mushroom sauce on fettuccine.
    • Thursday: Lamb Porterhouse with rosemary jus.
    • Friday: Trio of Elk Loin, House Made Venison Jalapeno and Cheddar Sausage, and Wild Boar Loin with green peppercorn brandy cream sauce.
    • Saturday: Garlic Studded Prime Rib.
    • Sunday: Poached Pacific Salmon with creamy dill bouillon potatoes. 
Tidbits and Useful Links
  • Seasonal Wagers on board in the Sports & Race Book this week include XFL Football, NBA Basketball, NCAA Basketball and Conference Tournaments, NHL Hockey, the NASCAR FanShield 500 in Phoenix Sunday and Horse Racing. Futures Bets on the board include: 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship, 2020 Stanley Cup, 2020 World Series and 2020 NASCAR Championship.
  • Information on the various games, tournaments and promotions in our Poker Room can be found here.
  • Treat Your Mom, Grandma, Wife or Mother-In-Law to Mother’s Day Weekend at the Carson Valley Inn! Here's a link to more information on our Mother's Day Weekend Package.
  • Working on your Federal Tax Return? We can help with a Win-Loss Report on your gaming activity using your card in any of our four casinos: CVI, Sharkey's, Bodines and SlotWorld. 
Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge
Buddy Emmer Band, Thursday thru Saturday: A longtime favorite on the West Coast and Northern Nevada circuit the Buddy Emmer Band’s versatile style includes everything from blues to jazz, rock to reggae and top 40. Whatever your taste in tunes they will be sure to please!. Coming up next in our Cabaret Lounge: New Wave Crave, March 12-14; Chili and the Bread Bowl, March 19-21;  Reckless Envy March 26 -28.

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.

Comments? Have questions or comments about the CVI? Use the comments section below, shoot us an email or pick up the phone and call us @ 775-782-9711. Hit “0” when the automated voice comes on and you'll go right to the hotel operator who can get you to the correct person or department.  We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday morning!