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!

Live Comedy Returns, More from the Carson Valley Inn

Brian Lee, Carlos Rodriguez, Kris Tingle and Key Lewis

Live Comedy Returns Saturday, November 23!

Look for loads of laughs and patriotism at the CVI on Saturday, November 23 when Live Stand-Up Comedy returns to our Valley Ballroom! With the date falling between Veteran’s Day on November 11 and the Annual Wreaths Across America Day on December 14, it’s quite appropriate that the four comedians lined up to entertain have all either been in the military or performed extensively overseas for our military. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased starting at noon this Friday, October 11 online at www.carsonvalleyinn.com or at the Carson Valley Inn hotel desk.  The show starts at 8:00 PM and is for audiences 21 or over.

Headliner Brian Lee tackles topics like drinking, relationships, lousy day jobs, family life, and the possibility of a new religion. In addition to being a veteran of the stage, he is also a Veteran of the U.S. military with a combined 24 years between the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.  Co-feature act 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. Key also served in the United States Navy. The second co-feature comedian Kris Tinkle has become a regular on the New York City standup scene since beginning his career in San Francisco. Kris has performed multiple USO tours in Iraq, Kuwait and Japan for the U.S military.  The evening’s host Carlos Rodriguez has headlined for our military troops overseas. In a fun and relatable way his observational humor touches beyond daily occurrences to deeply rooted memories of his childhood, views on the simplest ideas and the most off beat subject matter.

Event Quick Links!

Here are links to more information on some of the events we’ve mentioned in the last few weeks . . . and some that we’ll be mentioning more in the coming few weeks:

• The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Fright Night at the Fairgrounds continues every Friday and Saturday through October.  Enjoy the scares, screams, fun and excitement for all ages and all for a good cause – Douglas County Search & Rescue.
• The annual Bunko for Breast Cancer is just a week away on Saturday, October 19. Play is open to individuals or teams of 12, and registration must be made online.
• The Animal Rescue Relay Strutts for Mutts is coming to our Valley Ballroom on Saturday, November 15 . . . we’ll have more on this unusual event in next week’s blog.
• The KTVN Share Your Christmas Community Food Drive to benefit the Carson Valley Food Closet is coming up on Friday, December 13 from 6 AM to 6 PM. Watch for details soon on our KTVN Air Personalities for the day.
  

Let's Talk Turkey as In
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner to Go

In answer to many of you who have asked in Katie’s, on social media, by email and by phone: Yes, we are going to offer Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners To Go for 8 – 10 people. And Yes . . . you will be able to place your order very soon. But Wait – There’s More: We’ll have all the details in next week’s blog and we ask you to read carefully as we will be making some changes for this year and we think you’ll be pleased!

From the Sports & Race Book

• Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
• Favorites went 7-8 against the spread.  Six dogs won.
• There's another game in London this week: Carolina vs. Tampa Bay has an early start this Sunday - 6:30 AM our time. Since we don’t open until 8 AM Sunday, be sure to place any action on this game before we close on Saturday.
• Here’s another installment of "how could you bet them?" The Redskins are at Miami this week.  There will probably not be much action (or interest) in a game like that – but give us a shot if you have a hunch!
• Popular sayings overheard in the book this week: "The Pack is Back" (no, certainly not the Wolf Pack), "The Niners have rarely been finer", "Why'd they run that play?"
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $3,187 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.
• Fun Forty Niners Fodder: The Niners have two lopsided wins against the two Ohio NFL teams (Bengals & Browns) so far this season. In these two games alone:
• The Niners scored 72 points, opponents 20. In all 16 games in 2018 the Niners scored 342 points and their opponents scored 435.
• The Niners rushed for 534 yards. In all 16 games in 2018 they rushed for 1902 yards.
• The Niners had 1018 total yards. In all 16 games in 2018 they had 5769 yards.
• 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 14 Lions/Packers game it’s up to $113 a quarter!!
• Seasonal Action on the board includes NFL and NCAA Football, the Major League Baseball Playoffs, NHL Hockey, Canadian Football, WNBA Basketball Championships, Horse Racing and this Sunday’s NASCAR Monster Energy Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
• 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.

Our Bubbling Hot Sausage Pizza
Got Cold During This Photo Session

Free Pizza Knives

Talk about coincidence. October is Pizza Month, Friday is National Sausage Pizza Day and we’re giving away Free Pizza Knife Sets at the CVI Ladies’ Night tonight!  For the freshest and hottest pizza – sausage or whatever your topping choice – there’s nothing like a hand-tossed, made-to-order pizza from the Bodines Casino custom brick Pizza Oven! And if you occasionally make pizza at home, we’ll shorten the slicing process with a free set of two pizza knifes for the first 150 ladies signing up at Ladies’ Night, tonight at the CVI!

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies’ Night Wednesdays: The fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30 PM including a Free Pizza Knife Set for the first 150 ladies (over 100 include FreePlay), Pampered Chef 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 and SlotWorld  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

Pulled Pork Sandwich Special Fridays in Katie's

Katie’s:

• 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 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.

A Tease to Some of the Many Scrumptious CV Steak Desserts

CV Steak:

• 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 Bacon Wrapped Elk Loin with mushroom ragout, sautéed haricot vert, creamy mascarpone polenta and caramelized Granny Smith apples. 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.
• Desserts are special every night of the week in CV Steak but we definitely recommend leaving room for dessert this Monday ‘cause it’s Dessert Day.  We’ll skip the sales pitch about all the great desserts we serve in CV Steak and cut right to this anonymous quote, “If you must choose between dinner and dessert, eat dessert first. You can always eat dinner later or pack it up and take it home.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

• Carolyn Dolan tonight: 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.
• 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!
• 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.
• Cliff and Dave Tuesday & Wednesday: 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.

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!

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.

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!