Harley Giveaway Tonight, Turkey Trot Starts Friday, Poker Tournament of Champions, More from the Carson Valley Inn

Kevin Essing (top - SlotWorld) and Gary Reeves (bottom - Bodines) both won Harleys earlier this week
but took the $10,000. Which will you choose if you win tonight at CVI?

Harley Giveaway Tonight

The Harley Giveaway at the CVI is tonight at 8 PM and you've been earning Virtual Drawing Tickets for this grand prize at the rate of one Golden Harley Ticket for each 500 Base Points earned while using your Inn Club card since September 1! Ten preliminary winners will be drawn at 8:30 PM tonight, five will be tagged to play our On The Road board game and the top finisher will get his or her choice of a New Harley Davidson or $10,000! After that dust has settled we’ll draw for two bonus prizes:  Two sets of Collectible Harley Davidson Ken & Barbie Dolls for which you've been accumulating one entry for every 50 points earned using your INN Club card since October 21!

Comedian Spotlight – Key Lewis

Four accomplished comedians are entertaining in the CVI Valley Ballroom on Saturday, November 23 and we’ll be spotlighting each of these talented make-you-laugh entertainers in our weekly blog prior to show date. The Stand-Up Comedy Show includes Brian Lee, Carlos Rodriguez, Kris Tinkle and Key Lewis . . . and this week, Kris is in our spotlight!

Co-Feature comedian Key Lewis is a high energy, improvisational, storytelling, multiple personality nutcase!  His comedic stories about his childhood, family, and unusual views of relationships, make Key simply a joy to watch.  His ability to improvise and interact with all types of crowds make this up and coming comic and actor one to look out for.  Key also served in the United States Navy. He has appeared on Marlon Wayans’ TBS’s Funniest Wins, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes!

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the Carson Valley Inn hotel desk.  The show starts at 8:00 pm and is for audiences 21 or over.

Chief Turkey Caller Deanna

Turkey Trot Promotion
YOU are the Game Piece

Picture yourself and two other people serving as your own live game pieces moving along the spaces on a 100+ square-foot game board laid out on the floor in our casino in front of the Guest Services counter. Got it? That’s what’s happening every Friday and Saturday night in November as we play our Turkey Trot Promotion with the chance to win up to $1500. You are automatically earning virtual entry tickets  with your Inn Club card play all month - one entry for every 50 points. The drawings start at 6 PM every Friday and Saturday for the 6:45 PM game. Around 7:30 PM we start more drawings for the 8 PM game. We'll pick 7 or 8 finalists for each game with three going on to the Board. Get more details at Guest Services and watch for our Chief Turkey Caller Deanna, pictured above.

Don’t Be Scared, Set Your Clock,
Come to Work for Us!

Actually, the actions mentioned in the headline don’t directly relate to each other – but they each independently relate to the CVI!!

• Thursday is our annual Employee Halloween Costume Contest. So Don’t Be Scared if the food server, bartender, guest services person or anyone else working at the CVI appears just a little unusual or out of normal character. He or she is just having a little fun and is also “in the hunt” for some cash prizes!
• Sunday gets stretched out by 4% when we set our clocks back an hour at 2 AM. Just our way of reminding you to do the same on those many watches, clocks (don’t forget the vehicles), and appliances that don’t share the “smart” technology of our phones and computers. How did this all start? How is it correctly spelled? Get all the info here.
• When you wake up on Monday after that theoretical additional hour of sleep, jump into Job Action Day by checking out the available positions at the Carson Valley Inn, Sharkey’s Casino, Bodines Casino and SlotWorld Casino. We have a few positions posted that don’t come up too often and we make it easy for you to apply online! 

Poker Room Tournament of Champions

Here's a special bonus for the winner of our daily Opening Shootout during November and December: Each day's winner earns a spot in our $400 winner-take-all Shootout Tournament of Champions on Monday, January 6!  After you’ve qualified once, any future “wins” in the daily Shoot Out gains you an extra $100 to your starting chip stack in the Tournament of Champions. Complete guidelines are posted in the Poker Room.  Our Noon Shootout Hold’em Tournaments kick off the poker room action every Tuesday – Saturday. The buy in is just $25, no add-ons and winner takes the pot! For more on the CVI Poker Room ongoing featured games, tournaments, and promotions, click here.

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies’ Night Wednesday: Due to the Harley Giveaway (see article further up) Ladies’ Night is "off" tonight. We’ll be back next Wednesday, November 6.
• 5X Points Thursday: INN Club members earn 5X Points all day this Thursday for Halloween. And watch for details on our November Thursday promotion in next week’s blog.
• Point Multiplier Friday: Earn 5 Points on Video Poker slots and 3X Points on Video Reels all day this Friday. 
• Turkey Trot Drawings and Board Game Fridays and Saturdays: This new weekend board game is covered in the article above.
• Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 7 PM with the point multiplier changing every half hour. We guarantee the 10X Points will run for 30 minutes at least twice every Sunday in November.

From the Sports & Race Book

• Breeders’ Cup Weekend: Second only to the Kentucky Derby in popularity amongst our Race Book fans, this weekend’s Breeders Cup offers $28 Million in prizes over the 14 races on Friday and Saturday. The $6 million Longines Classic caps the weekend on Saturday at 5:44 PDT. Among the “Classic” entries is McKinzie, the 4-year-old colt owned by CVI’s owner Mike Pegram. For a quick-read on McKinzie's racing history namesake and special tie to trainer Bob Baffert, check this article by Jay Privman in DFR.
• Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
• NFL favorites went 8-7 against the spread last week. Two of the dogs won.
• The big topic of debate on Monday: Sanchez butt fumble or Mayfield shovel pass? The Butt fumble from 2015 is probably more entertaining, while last Sunday’s shovel has more of a "what the heck was that" shock value.  Definitely worth checking out both plays and drawing your own conclusion. Interestingly, both plays were against the same opponent.
• At the moment, the College football playoffs looks to be Clemson, Alabama, LSU and the Big 10 Champs.  Hard to see SMU, the Big 12 or Pac 12 jumping past the Alabama/LSU loser.  Please note: this year's “game of the century” (LSU at Alabama) is Saturday, Nov 9th.
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $3,580 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 November 4 Cowboys/Giants game it’s at 85 a quarter!!
• Seasonal Action on the board includes NFL and NCAA Football, Game 7 of the World Series, NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, Canadian Football (week 21 of 21), Horse Racing and this Sunday’s NASCAR Monster Energy Series AAA Texas 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway.
• Futures Bets on the board include: 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup, 2020 NCAA Football Championship, 2020 Super Bowl, 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship and 2020 Stanley Cup.

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: Slowly Roasted Brisket  with vegetable medley, garlic mashed potatoes & natural au ju for $10.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• Saturday:  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 8 PM for just $7.99. We recently enhanced the seasoning and ingredients to achieve improved crispiness and juiciness of this very popular special and encourage you to check out this hearty dinner of southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.
• Our new November Monday special is Katie’s Shepherd’s Pie: Sautéed ground beef with grandma’s brown gravy, peas and carrots for $5.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• Our new November Tuesday special is Pork Chili Verde served with Spanish rice and black beans for $7.99 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 Game Tips with mushroom cabernet demi and pepper pappardelle. 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

• Adam Donald tonight: Adam brings an upbeat and entertaining solo show with a heavy arsenal of songs mixing today’s hits with some old country favorites.
• The New Crowns Thursday thru Saturday: The New Crowns” is a three-piece band based out of Sacramento, California. Consisting of brothers Timothy and Michael Brown as well as drummer Nick D’Anneo, the trio plays an array of soul, pop, rock and R&B with a unique twist.
• 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.
• John Palmore Tuesday & Wednesday: Former musical director for the late “LOUIS ARMSTRONG,” John is an accomplished singer and keyboardist who has worked with Jackie Wilson, Mary Wells, ZZ Hill, Wilson Pickett, Joe Simon, Percy Sledge, The Platters and other “name” artists. 

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!

Order Your Thanksgiving Dinner to Go, Craft Fair This Weekend, More from the Carson Valley Inn

Our Thanksgiving Dinner To Go for up to 10 People

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner to Go

What’s Included, How to Order

We’re offering a Thanksgiving Dinner to Go for Up to Ten again this year and orders are being taken now. CVI Executive Chef Andy Bouchard has made the holiday-at-home meal an even better experience for 2019. According to Chef Andy, “In previous years we served the turkey whole which still left our customers with a lot of work to do at home and a mess to clean up. This year we’ll start with a 20 - 22 pound bird but the turkey will be deboned and the white meat and dark meat cooked separately. This allows us to cook the breast faster to enhance the moisture of the white meat. We’ll marinate the legs with spices and seasonings overnight and then cook it slowly for maximum flavor. By us deboning the legs you will enjoy the dark meat with no cartilage.”  The turkey will be presented pre-sliced in an aluminum roasting pan. 

Traditional side dishes include mashed potatoes, stuffing, giblet gravy, green beans amandine, cranberry sauce, a pumpkin pie, rolls and butter all for just $99.00 plus tax. An optional side dish of yams is $13.99. Orders may be placed at the Katie's cashier counter or call 775-783-6664 and ask for the Katie's supervisor. Pick up is between 9 AM and noon on Thanksgiving Day. All items will be pre-cooked and packaged in oven-ready roasting pans ready to heat per the provided instructions (allow an hour for heating at home). The only “pot or pan” you’ll need is a saucepan or microwave container to heat the gravy!  This no-waste, less-fuss approach is perfect for those who prefer to enjoy Thanksgiving in a home environment but don’t want the full load of preparing dinner from scratch and all the associated clean-up.

Comedian Spotlight – Kris Tinkle

Four accomplished comedians are entertaining in the CVI Valley Ballroom on Saturday, November 23 and we’ll be spotlighting each of these talented make-you-laugh entertainers in our weekly blog prior to show date. The Stand-Up Comedy Show includes Brian Lee, Carlos Rodriguez, Kris Tinkle and Key Lewis . . . and this week, Kris is in our spotlight! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the Carson Valley Inn hotel desk.  The show starts at 8:00 pm and is for audiences 21 or over.

Comedian Kris Tinkle has become a regular on the New York City stand-up scene since beginning his career in San Francisco. He was the co-host and resident comedian on Comedy by Request on SiriusXM Raw Dog.  As a touring comedian, Kris has traveled to nearly every state and performed festivals and multiple USO tours in Iraq, Kuwait and Japan for the U.S military. He has been seen on ‘Live at Gotham’ and most recently recorded his set for virtual reality in New York for OCULUS TV. Tinkle also appears in Jordan Brady’s comedy documentary “I Am Road Comic,” a sequel to the 2010 documentary “I Am Comic.”

From the 2018 A Touch of Class Craft Fair

Unique Craft Show Thursday – Saturday

In our Valley Ballroom!

The A Touch of Class Craft Show fills our Valley Ballroom this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM each day and admission is free! There are 25 – 30 different crafters but no traditional craft fair ‘booths.’ This unique layout also includes central cashiers making your shopping experience more like wandering through a boutique. Hourly door prizes (you don’t have to be present to win) are a bonus!

All items are handmade including Thanksgiving, fall and Christmas gifts and decor, Christmas ornaments and seasonal wreaths.  Other crafts include  jewelry, turned wood bowls, cement planters, fused glass, kitchen accessories, handwoven scarves, western art, baby & children's gifts, hand crocheted and knit items, pottery, rag quilts, purses, stocking stuffers, bird feeders, stained glass, soaps,  potpourri, dolls, signs, mosaics, home decor, florals, goodies and much more.

To learn more about this show and how it started in Sue Bennett’s home, check out this article in The Record Courier by Anita Kornoff. Please direct any questions regarding this weekend’s A Touch of Class Craft Show to Carol Hill at 775-721-1328 or Robin Clark at 775-392-1040.

Jennifer was one of our 2018 Witch Hat Contest Winners

Witch Hunt Tonight

Actually, it’s a Witch Hat Hunt and it’s part of this evening’s Ladies’ Night Festivities from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Join Julie & Kim as they dress in their "Witchy" best to cast a CVI "Good Luck" spell on all the ladies who participate in our Witch Hat Contest. They had so much fun last year that they decided to conjure up another group of witches to help them celebrate the Fall/Halloween season. Cash, Free Play & Gift Baskets will be given away as prizes and we’ll even draw for a prize or two from the names of all who make an effort with any sort of witch’s hat. Also part of Ladies’ Night: A Free Chocolate Shoppe Gift for the first 150 ladies (over 100 include FreePlay), Chocolate Shoppe Baskets as hot seat prizes free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a weekly Drink Special!

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies’ Night Wednesdays: 5:30 to 8:30PM, see Witch Hunt article above.
• Ladies’ Night Alert: Due to the Harley Giveaway there will not be a Ladies’ Night next Wednesday, October 30. Ladies’ Night will continue in November.
• 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 this Friday. 
• Point Multiplier Fridays Alert: Check next week’s blog for Point Multiplier details for November.
• Harleys and 7.5 Million Points Friday and Saturday: We’re giving away 3 Harleys at the end of this month – 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 based on your order of finish including 50,000 Free Points to the first place finisher! Drawings are from 7 to 8:30 PM and this weekend is the last chance!
• Harley Giveaway Alert: The Harley Giveaway at the CVI is next Wednesday, October 30. Be sure to check next week’s blog for more details on the Harley and two bonus prizes:  Two sets of Collectible Harley Davidson Ken & Barbie Dolls on display now at the Guest Services Counter
• 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.

Just One - OK Maybe Two - 'Cause the Holidays are Coming

It's All About Food (and Beer)

• Today is National Boston Crème Pie Day. With the holidays coming up we want you to go “lite,” so just have one of our Mini Boston Cream Pie’s available at the Katie’s Bakery Counter.
• Thursday is National Food Day. This one is supposedly to get us to eat healthier than normal so read about it if you wish. For those who lean in the opposite direction Friday is National Greasy Food Day which we are convinced comes right after National Food Day to provide proper dietary balance! 
  
• Saturday is National Pumpkin Pie Day so we are bringing Pumpkin Pie back to our Katie’s Bakery Counter this Friday (a day early just to be sure) for “the season!” And in the spirit of this “Superfood” you'll also find Pumpkin Cheesecake on the list of scrumptious offerings.
• Sunday is National American Beer Day. We have this one well covered whether it’s your favorite draft or bottled beer at the Casino Bar or CV Steak Bar; bottled beers in Job’s Perk; or a 6-pack, 12-pack or case at the Carson Valley Market between the Hotel and the Motor Lodge: 
• Tuesday is National Oatmeal Day – served every morning in Katie’s!

From the Sports & Race Book

• Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
• As Long as the Broom doesn’t come out: Barring one of the teams sweeping the World Series, this Sunday will be "Sports Equinox," the only day of the year on which all four major Pro Sports will have games going on! Anyone care to play a 4-team parlay with a game on each major pro sport?
• Favorites went 9-5 against the spread, with 3 dogs winning.  The real dogs were the 3 prime-time games this week: the Chiefs, Cowboys and Patriots romped to easy victories.
• Speaking of dogs, the Chargers really need to finally get rid of Norv Turner.  Oh wait, they did that 7 years ago. Never mind.
• There's a couple of good matchups this week in College: Auburn at LSU and Wisconsin at Ohio State.  Both games have double digit spreads and look to be high scoring affairs.
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $3,440 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 28 Dolphins-Steelers game it’s up to $91 a quarter!!
• Seasonal Action on the board includes NFL and NCAA Football, the World Series, NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, Canadian Football (week 20 of 21), Horse Racing and this Sunday’s NASCAR Monster Energy Series First Data 500 at the Martinsville Speedway.
• 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.

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. Coincidentally,
• 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.
• Katie’s Specials Alert: Be sure to read next Wednesday’s blog for new Monday through Thursday specials in November!

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 Braised Bison Osso Bucco. 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

• Denver Saunders tonight: Dance, laugh and sing-along to this inspiring vocalist/guitarist who is a mainstay with the band Well Dressed Mannequins!
• Soundwave Thursday thru Saturday: We’ll make it simple on this group . . . Soundwave plays all your favorite party songs from the 70’s, 80’s and beyond!
• 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.
• Adam Donald Tuesday & Wednesday: Adam brings an upbeat and entertaining solo show with a heavy arsenal of songs mixing today’s hits with some old country favorites.

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!

Bunko, Crafts, Curves, Glitz, Doggies & Laughs - Plus More at the Carson Valley Inn

Comedian Carlos Rodriguez

Comedian Spotlight - November 23!

Four accomplished comedians are entertaining in the CVI Valley Ballroom on Saturday, November 23 and we’ll be spotlighting each of these talented make-you-laugh entertainers prior to show date. The Stand-Up Comedy Show includes Brian Lee, Carlos Rodriguez, Kris Tinkle and Key Lewis . . . and this week, Carlos is in our spotlight! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at or at the Carson Valley Inn hotel desk.  The show starts at 8:00 pm and is for audiences 21 or over.

Carlos Rodriguez was “thrown” into comedy. Being brought up in a large family of characters he quickly became a fast-talking entertainer which eventually led him to comedy. When he takes the stage you see the inner child come out with all the passion, excitement and energy of a new performer coupled with the grace and comfort of a seasoned pro. Carlos brings a clever, silly and approachable voice to comedy. In a fun and relatable way his observational humor touches beyond daily occurrences to deep rooted memories of his childhood, views on the simplest ideas and the most off beat subject matter. A regular at comedy clubs throughout the states, he has also headlined for our military troops overseas and been on stages on 4 different continents (Europe, Asia and Australia).  He was the winner of the 2012 CSA Comedy Competition and was a finalist in both the SF Tommy T's $20,000 competition and the 2014 and 2015 SF International Comedy Competition.

    

Frivolity and Fun This Saturday in Our Valley Ballroom

Bunko, Crafts, Curves, Gala & Doggies
The Versatility of Our Valley Ballroom!

How versatile is our Valley Ballroom? Check out this variety of activities coming up over the next six weekends:

• The annual Bunko for Breast Cancer is this Saturday and if you happen to be walking by peek in, hold your ears and observe the frolicking definition of “too much fun!” . . .
• The following weekend on October 24 - 26 the Valley Ballroom welcomes the annual Touch of Class boutique style craft show with all handmade products, no booths and central cashiers. More about this unique event in next week’s blog.
• November 2 we go fancy when the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce 2019 Community Recognition Awards (aka “The Gala”) makes its annual visit. Fancy decorations, hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, a multi-course dinner and more!
• On November 9 we bring out the runway for the Silver State Curvy Queen Pageant- an inclusive pageant competition that encourages body positivity.
• A week later on November 16 we welcome the Strutts for Mutts 1st Annual Doggie Show produced by Animal Rescue Relay. This one has a dinner, music, silent auction, entertainment, Doggie Fashion Show and more!
• Finally (for now), it's Live Comedy (see article above) on November 23!

Coming Soon to Our Valley Ballroom!

Whatever your event or occasion, we can probably make it work in our Valley Ballroom. Just give Carrie a call at 775-783-6673 and she’ll help you find a date and get it planned!!

Food Excuses . . . If You Really Need Some!

• Today is Take Your Parents to Lunch Day. The supposed "purpose" is for children to bring their parents to the school cafeteria for lunch. Nice concept and we hope lots of kids do so. Our take: We're all kids at heart so assuming your school days are behind you, bring your parents  or grandparents to lunch in Katie's today - that has to count for something!
• Thursday is also National Pasta Day. Ideal celebration - make your own pasta. A much less messy way is to enjoy one of these entrees in CV Steak: Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, Mushroom Ravioli, Seafood Linguine or Spaghetti Pomodoro!
• Let this anonymous quote help you shape, justify and enjoy your plans for the two "special days" that follow, "You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy chocolate, and that’s kinda the same thing."
• Friday is Chocolate Cupcake Day. We bake 'em in house and sell them at the Katie's Bakery Counter. Caution: suggest you only eat one on Friday because on Sunday . . .
• Sunday is Office Chocolate Day. Here’s the plan: sneak into the CVI on Sunday (or early Monday morning) and surprise your co-workers with an array of chocolate from the CVI!  We offer Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Cupcakes (oops – covered that above), Chocolate Crème Pie, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Mini German Chocolate Cake, Brownies . . . all baked in-house and available “to-go” at the Katie’s Bakery Counter. If you do come in Sunday evening (or any evening), chocolate urges are easily fulfilled with the Chocolate Lava Cake or Chocolate Mouse in CV Steak!
• Saturday is Seafood Bisque Day. Back to CV Steak where we serve Classic Lobster Bisque!

Speaking of Food Excuses . . .

We wrote in last week’s blog that we’d have the details on our Thanksgiving Dinner to Go for Up to Ten in this week’s blog. We’ll, we didn’t make it! Not the way we like to do things but sometimes reality gets in the way of our best intentions. So, we PROMISE we’ll have it all for you next Wednesday, October 23 when our blog comes out at 7 AM!

Pat Benetar in the News

Kudos to Pat Benatar, 2019 TJ's Corral Artist, for her nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2020. The top vote-getters will be announced in January and inducted May 2, 2020 at a ceremony at Cleveland’s Public Hall.

From the Sports & Race Book

• Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
• The NFL favorites went 6-8 against the spread last week.  Six of the dogs won.
• The Niners keep rolling, but the most surprising teams could be the Saints and Bills.  Most folks are aware of the Saints success since Drew Brees went out, but who knew the Bills are 4-1?!  Sure, they have that young quarterback, what's his name . . . but 4 and 1, wow!
• The Redskins and Dolphins lived up to the hype. The Dolphins battled back by scoring two touchdowns in the 4th Qtr. The Fins could have kicked the extra point and tied the game near the end, but instead, came up just a bit short on their 2 point try.
• The Eagles and Cowboys, on Sunday night, looks to be the game of the week.
• With Sam Darnold's return elevating the Jets over the Cowboys last week, many have perked up their interest in this coming Monday's Jets-Patriots game. Also of interest: we have a Sam Darnold look-alike who comes into our Sports Book on occasion.
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $3,296 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 21 Patriots/Jets game it’s up to $69 a quarter!!
• Seasonal Action on the board includes NFL and NCAA Football, the Major League Baseball ALCS, NHL Hockey, Canadian Football (week 19 of 21), Horse Racing and this Sunday’s (unless it rains) NASCAR Monster Energy Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.
• 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.

Julie and Kim vs. the Bionic Jar Opener!

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies’ Night Wednesdays: The fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30PM including a Free Jar Lid Opener for the first 150 ladies (over 100 include FreePlay), All Wrapped Up 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 based on your order of finish including 50,000 Free Points to the first place finisher! Drawings are from 7 to 8:30 PM.
• Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 7 PM 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. Coincidentally, Saturday is Pulled Pork Day . . . so come in and celebrate it a day early!
• 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 Duck Breast marinated with fresh herbs. 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

• Cliff and Dave tonight: Powerhouse gospel singer/drummer Cliff Porter and southern-fried singer/guitarist Dave Berry, often seen fronting the band Jelly Bread, provide an evening of sultry R&B, funk and swinging rock ’n’ roll.
• California Cowboys Thursday thru Saturday: R. W. Smith and the California Cowboys deliver a powerful sound, with the clear punch of tight three-part harmonies. The group has appeared on concert billings with such country favorites as Alabama, Big & Rich, Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Clint Black, George Jones, Joe Diffe, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, The Bellamy Brothers, Restless Heart, Travis Tritt, Doug Stone, Alan Jackson, George Strait and many other country stars.
• 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.
• Denver Saunders Tuesday & Wednesday: Dance, laugh and sing-along to this inspiring vocalist/guitarist who is a mainstay with the band Well Dressed Mannequins!

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!