Showing posts with label Mike Tice Foundation Charity Event "For the Kids". Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

20 Must Do's in 2020, From Our Slots to Your Pocket, Beet This, More from the Carson Valley Inn

June in the Carson Valley
Photo by Juan Moralez
20 Must Do's in 2020
Our friends at Visit Carson Valley posted a blog last week enticingly headlined “Ultimate Carson Valley Bucket List: 20 Must Do’s in 2020.”  Whether you’re looking for a new travel bucket list, or simply want a fun challenge as a Carson Valley local or past visitor, this assembly of 20 suggestions presented in no particular order is sure to have a few that pique your interest. Our favorite? Why #19 of course!

Chris & Diane Won $10,491.90
From Our Slots to Your Pocket!
The headline of this short article sounds like typical casino marketing hype but for two lucky winners in the last few days it was a true statement!
We had a lucky local win $33,933.66 on the HUGE Buffalo Stampede machine and we respected the request to not use their name or picture. The money still went in their pocket!
Chris Heidemann jumped right in for a picture after he won $10,491 on our Spirit Link game. He and his wife Dianne came up for the night from Camino for their 16th Anniversary. They had a very nice dinner in CV Steak with his parents Sig & Lila Heidemann who live locally and have been long-time friends of the CVI. Chris’ Spirit Link jackpot followed earlier slot wins the same evening and he plans to use his winnings to help pay for his new trailer/dirt hauler. We didn’t ask, but we sure hope he picked up the dinner tab for his parents!

Are you next? Our Penny Progressive Jackpot is over $26,000; the Grand Jackpot on the new Dragon Link carrousel is above $10,000; the Grand Jackpot on our FuNan FuNu bank of four slots is over $31,000, The two Fort Knox slots have a jackpot topping $16,500, the Hot Shot Progressive is above $22,000 and our three banks of Lightning Link slots have major Jackpots of $10,700 to $13,900. And there are more!!  Bottom-line: There is still lots to win at the CVI!

Emily with Calamari, Alix with Beet Salad
Beet This!
We had so many favorable comments on the Ahi Poke Tuna in last week’s blog that we asked the chef to put together one of his favorite combinations. Off the top section of our menu he chose the Roasted Red & Golden Beet Salad - a tasty blend of the two earthy beets, baby mixed greens, pickled red onions, crumbled goat cheese, candied walnuts and balsamic reduction. For an entrée, he prepared the Crispy Seared Panko Crusted Calamari Steak in clarified butter and added a lemon and brown butter caper sauce.

When It Hits 65° in Late February
With the temperature forecast to hit the mid-sixties today, we just have to put in another plug for our Spring Stag Golf Tournament on the last week in April and our Group Golf Packages available anytime during the April - October Carson Valley “golf season.” 
            And since golf is one of the major events in the Mike Tice Foundation Charity Weekend For The Kids at the end of June, we invite you to check out the participation and sponsorship packages. Some of the other major events surrounding the weekend include a special private Happy Hour prior to the Charlie Daniels Band concert on Friday, June 26 and a revamped Carson Valley Summer Fest on Saturday afternoon and evening, June 27. All the information is available on this page and we hope you'll jump in and help raise funds to build a permanent facility for the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada Carson Valley Branch!

Tidbits and Useful Links
  • Seasonal Wagers on board in the Sports & Race Book this week include NBA and NCAA Basketball, NHL Hockey, the NASCAR Autoclub 400 (Sunday), XFL Football 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.
  • Tickets Information for the Tanya Tucker concert on Saturday, June 6 and the Charlie Daniels Band concert on Friday, June 26 is available at this link. Concert tickets are also available at our hotel registration desk (775-783-6606).
  • If you missed it last week, check out the 16 Scenic Carson Valley Mixed Terrain Rides as assembled and mapped by the members of the Alta Alpina Cycling Club.
  • Treat Your Mom, Grandma, Wife or In-Laws 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.

Polar Plunge Guarantees $6,250 Saturday

This Week’s Promotions Lineup
  • Ladies’ Night Wednesday: Ladies’ Night fun from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Collapsible Kitchen Strainer for first 150 ladies (100+ with FreePlay), Pampered Chef Baskets for hot seat prizes, free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a Drink Special.  
  • Point Multiplier Friday: Earn 4X Points on slots and videos all day this Friday. 
  • Polar Plunge Drawings and Board Game Friday: The drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay prizes and chances to play our Polar Plunge board game to "break the ice" for up to $1000!
  • Polar Plunge Final Drawings Saturday: $6250 is guaranteed to be given away this Saturday between 6 and 8 PM in the finale of our Polar Plunge Promotion.
  • Free Wine Monday: Inn Club members, just 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: CVI Smoked Chicken Legs served with jalapeno cornbread, mashed potatoes, bacon baked beans & BBQ from 11 AM to 10 PM for $6.99.
    • Thursday: Spaghetti & A Giant Meatball with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, parsley, garlic bread from 11 AM to 10 PM; $7.99.
    • 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: Homemade Beef and Pork Jalapeno and Cheddar Sausage Coil served with sautéed onions, mashed potatoes and gravy 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 Ragout with garlic butter mushrooms and potato bacon croquette.
    • Thursday: Lamb Porterhouse with rosemary jus.
    • Friday: Grilled Dry-Aged Berkshire Pork Chop with green peppercorn brandy cream sauce.
    • Saturday: Garlic Studded Prime Rib.
    • Sunday: Poached Pacific Salmon with creamy dill bouillon potatoes. 

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge
Left of Centre, tonight thru Saturday: One of Northern Nevada’s top Country/Rock bands. They perform regularly at Gilley’s and Toby Keith’s in Las Vegas and are also the backup band for The Country Artists Tribute Show. Coming up next in our Cabaret Lounge: Buddy Emmer Band, March 5-7; New Wave Crave, March 12-14; The Vegas Road Show, March 19-21.

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, January 15, 2020

Valentine's Day Hotel-Dining Package, Concert Notes, Tax Time, More from the Carson Valley Inn

Valentine's Day Overnight Package for Two
Our Valentine's Day Package for Two is a great way to treat your spouse, fiancé or girlfriend/boyfriend to a special Valentine’s night at the Carson Valley Inn!  We include a room, $75 in total Food & Beverage Credit and a chilled bottle of champagne on arrival . . . plus assistance with CV Steak dinner reservations if you wish!  We have limited availability for this special package and invite you to Click Here for more information!!


TJ’s Concert Notes
  • We’ll answer the most commonly asked question first: Yes, we have more concerts coming to TJ's Corral for the 2020 season. Expect more announcements in this weekly blog by early March, perhaps before?
  • The Charlie Daniels Band concert on June 26 is selling beyond our expectations with over half the tickets already sold. We’re not saying you should or shouldn't act fast, but we are saying something!
  • Tanya Tucker is getting more and more "press" as we get closer to the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, January 26 and it shows in the increased ticket sales for her TJ's Corral concert on June 6. Tanya has been nominated for four 2020 Grammy's: Song of the Year, Best Solo Country Performance and Best Country Song for Bring My Flowers Now (see video above) and Best Country Album, While I’m Livin’.
  • Tickets for the Tanya Tucker concert and the Charlie Daniels Band concert are available through our website on this page. You can also stop by or call (775-783-6606) our hotel registration desk.
Coach Tice in Town Monday
Coach Mike Tice will be in town next week and he’d like to meet you on Monday from 4 to 6 PM here at the Carson Valley Inn. Coach will be talking about a wide range of sponsorship opportunities available for the Mike Tice Foundation Charity Event for the Kids coming up at the end of June with all proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, Carson Valley Branch. We are on the home stretch of raising the necessary funds to build a permanent Boys and Girls Club facility for the Carson Valley and we hope you can help. This event is great positive exposure if you own a business and also an excellent "cause" for those with philanthropic tendencies to help kids. To get in touch with Coach Tice to find out more, click here or call Bill here at the CVI at 775-783-6624. Like all of us, Coach Tice was once younger . . . check out the video above featuring him in a 1987 sports promo for KING 5 News on Seattle's NBC affiliate KING.

Honest, I Lost More Than I Won
Actually, that’s between you and the IRS. However, we can help with a Win/Loss Statement only for the play recorded while you were using your Player Club card during tax year 2019. Click Here for the form and follow the simple instructions for making your request. If you had winnings or loses at more than one of our locations, you can check the appropriate locations (Carson Valley Inn, Bodines, Sharkey’s and SlotWorld) and we’ll get all of your 2019 reports prepared.

This Week’s Promotions Lineup
  • Ladies’ Night Wednesday: Ladies’ Night fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Chocolate Shoppe Gift for the first 150 ladies (100 with FreePlay), Chocolate Shoppe Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a Drink Special.
  • Point Multiplier Friday: Earn 4 Points on slots and videos all day this Friday. 
  • Polar Plunge Drawings and Board Game Friday and Saturday: The drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay prizes and chances to play our Polar Plunge board game to "break the ice" for up to $1000!
  • Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 8 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 January.
  • Rollin’ for Cash Monday: Hot Seat drawings between Noon and 7 PM. All active players using your Inn Club card are “in the pot” for a chance to win up to $500!
From the Sports & Race Book
  • Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
    • How important are matchups?  Clemson & LSU was about as good a matchup as one could ask for.  Both undefeated.  LSU looked to be one of the best college teams ever.  Clemson hadn't lost a game through 2 seasons.  How lucky we are!
    • When the Texans were up 24-0 against the Chiefs, I thought the Titans/Texans matchup would be confusing.  Not just from all of the T's angle - Tennessee, Texas, Titans, etc.  As an old-timer, I still get the Titans and Houston Oilers confused - same color scheme, and the Titans were the Oilers several years ago.  With either team, Titans or Texans, I think oh, that team from Houston.
    • In any case, I wouldn't think many folks would be excited about a Titans/Texans matchup.  At least not folks around here.  Which of course leads into what matchup would the NFL like in the Super Bowl?  I would guess that the execs are rooting for Kansas City this weekend.  The Titans are a great story, but not quite as photogenic.
  • Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot survived again last weekend so it’s up to $4969 for this weekend's Divisional Championship games. Pick all 15 winners on the $5 Parlay Card and it’s yours. If it doesn't “hit” this weekend, the jackpot climbs based on the collective contest play at the CVI, Sharkey’s, Bodines and SlotWorld and we’ll give it all away on the Super Bowl Game! At that point, the jackpot will go to the person or persons (ties are split) who picks the most out of  the15 Props for the Super Bowl game.
  • Seasonal Wagers on board this week include The NFL Divisional Championship Games, NBA and NCAA Basketball, NHL Hockey, the Daytona 500 on February 16 and Horse Racing.
  • Futures Bets on the board include: 2020 Super Bowl, 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship, 2020 Stanley Cup, 2020 World Series and 2020 NASCAR Championship.
This Week in Our Restaurants
  • Katie’s Specials This Week:
    • Wednesday: CVI Smoked Chicken Legs served with jalapeno corn bread, mashed potatoes, bacon baked beans & BBQ from 11 AM to 10 PM for $6.99.
    • Thursday: Spaghetti & A Giant Meatball with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, parsley, 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: Katie’s Shepherd’s Pie; a one-dish serving of sautéed ground beef with grandma’s brown gravy, peas and carrots. From 11 AM to 10 PM; $5.99
    • Tuesday: Pork Chili Verde served with Spanish rice and black beans for $7.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
  • CV Steak Specials:
    • Today: Pork Stroganoff, pork tenderloin with a cream sauce of mushroom, Dijon mustard and Sherry wine served with egg noodle pasta.
    • Thursday: CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and herb marinated Lamb Chop Steak.
    • Friday: Grilled Venison Chops with fresh herbs and cherry brandy demi.
    • Saturday: Garlic Studded Prime Rib.
    • Sunday: “Oscar Style” Fillet of Salmon with crab and Béarnaise sauce.
Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge
Saucy Band Thursday thru Saturday: Saucy is a 5-piece Southern Oregon band you may have seen performing on cruise ships, casinos, 5-star resorts, overseas venues, festivals, U.S.O. tours and more. The group features a vast range of hits and genres, from Sinatra to Led Zeppelin and everything between.

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, January 8, 2020

Dressler Family Ranch Honored, Boys & Girls Club Event Details, Tanya Tucker on CBS, More from the Carson Valley Inn

Fred Dressler as a young man with Treadway Rickey circa 1925.
Photo Credit: UNR Special Collections
Heritage of Dressler Family Ranch
Honored Saturday at Sharkey’s
The heritage of the Dressler Family Ranch will be honored this Saturday when Snowshoe Thompson Chapter # 1827 of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus dedicates a plaque on the front of Sharkey's recognizing the special bond that Fred Dressler and the Dressler Family had with Sharkey Begovich, the original owner of Sharkey's Casino.  Fred's friendship with Sharkey developed and flourished during the years when Sharkey owned the casino starting in the 1970s and extending into the early 1990s. Fred, his son Frederick, son-in-law Louis Bergevin and other members of the ranch crew had many meals at Sharkey's over the years, in large part because food was always available. 3 AM breakfasts were often at Sharkey's rather than at the ranch cookhouse. The same was often true for a late dinner because they had just completed the day's work at 9:30 PM.In the later years Fred's grandson Devere Dressler also joined in these meals.
The large bronze plaque recognizes the Dressler Ranch which had its start in the mid-1800s. The dedication will take place at 4 PM this Saturday, January 11 with a number of longtime local Carson Valley residents on hand.

Boys & Girls Club Benefit Details
Coach Mike Tice was on a Seattle radio station yesterday announcing many of the details for his two big charity events this summer, one of which is the Mike Tice Foundation Charity Event for the Kids here in Carson Valley with all proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, Carson Valley Branch. Coach also announced his new website and if you click here, you will go to the details on the Carson Valley event. He also told us the decision is getting very close on the exact location for the permanent Boys and Girls Club facility for the Carson Valley. We hope to find out even more when Mike and his wife Diane come to town in mid-January to visit with potential sponsors and chat with those interested in helping support this incredible event. The website has contact information and we suggest you “hit him up” now so he can work you into his schedule while they are here in a couple of weeks.


Tanya Tucker Tour Picking Up Steam
As we mentioned a few weeks ago, Tanya Tucker with special guest Aubrie Sellers will be performing in TJ's Corral on June 6 as part of her CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour. As her Minden visit gets closer, we'll be covering more about this special tour, Tanya's resurgence, her 2020 Grammy nominations and more in our weekly blog. Meanwhile, promotion has already started for the tour and Tanya was featured on CBS Sunday Morning a few days ago. A short excerpt is in the video above and here's a link to the CBS article which also gives you the opportunity to view the full 9-minute interview covering  her career, family and her changing world. Tickets for the Tanya Tucker concert and the Charlie Daniels Band concert on June 26 are available through our website starting on this page. You can also stop by or call (775-783-6606) our hotel registration desk.

This Week’s Promotions Lineup
  • Ladies’ Night Tonight: Ladies’ Night fun returns on Wednesdays this week from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Phone Card Holder/Ring for the first 150 ladies (100 with FreePlay), Grandma's Gourmet Gift Baskets as hot seat prizes, free Bingo Games, free Raffles and a Drink Special.
  • Poker Room Squares Pool: Earn squares though this coming Monday for the Poker Room’s NCAA Championship Football game grid on Monday night. You’ll get a square for every qualifying winning hand during the week and get in on the $200 in prizes: $50 for each of the first three quarters and $50 for the final score.
  • Point Multiplier Friday: Earn 4 Points on slots and videos all day this Friday. 
  • Polar Plunge Drawings and Board Game Friday and Saturday: The drawings take place between 6 and 8 PM for cash and FreePlay prizes and chances to play our Polar Plunge board game to "break the ice" for up to $1000!
  • Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 8 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 January.
  • Rollin’ for Cash Monday: Hot Seat drawings between Noon and 7 PM. All active players using your Inn Club card are “in the pot” for a chance to win up to $500!
From the Sports & Race Book
  • Sports Book Mike’s Musings:
    • The one constant last week, in the NFL, was the low scoring.  All 4 games stayed under.  The other constant is quibbling about replay.  My favorite was the near game-ending play at the start of the second half of the Texans game - a ref dodges the toss from the kick returner, and then signals a TD for the Bills. How is a Ref's first game a playoff game? (Yes, Sheldon, that is sarcasm!)
    • Anyone tired of seeing Brady, Manning or Roethlisberger in the Super Bowl?  Yes, 15 of the last 16 Super Bowls included an AFC team led by one of those three: 8 for Brady, 4 for Manning and 3 for Roethlisberger. Don't look now, but the team that crashed the party was Joe Flacco's Ravens in 2013.  So, the Ravens are a natural to return this year.
    • Speaking of trends, I just read that only one team made the final eight last season and then again this season. That team is the Chiefs. 
  • Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot survived the Wild Card Weekend so it’s up to $4822 for this weekend's Divisional Playoff games. Pick all 15 NFL winners on the $5 Parlay Card and it’s yours. If it doesn't “hit” this weekend, the jackpot climbs for based on the collective contest play at the CVI, Sharkey’s, Bodines and SlotWorld. We'll continue this until it hits. If the progressive isn’t won by Super Bowl Sunday, the jackpot will go to the person or persons (ties are split) who picks the most out of 15 Props for the Super Bowl game. And remember, you can play as many $5 parlay cards as you like each week.
  • Seasonal Wagers on board this week include The NFL Wildcard Game., NCAA Football Bowl Games, NBA and NCAA Basketball, NHL Hockey and Horse Racing.
  • Futures Bets on the board include: 2020 Super Bowl, 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship, 2020 Stanley Cup, 2020 World Series and 2020 NASCAR Championship.
  • Football Extras:
    • $2 Coors Light draft at the Casino Bar or in the Cabaret Lounge during all televised NFL Playoff Games and the NCAA Championship  Game.
    • Bar Snacks Delivered to Your Seat while you watch or play. Get the full menu and pricing at this link!
This Week in Our Restaurants
  • Katie’s Specials This Week:
    • Wednesday: CVI Smoked Chicken Legs served with jalapeno corn bread, mashed potatoes, bacon baked beans & BBQ from 11 AM to 10 PM for $6.99.
    • Thursday: Spaghetti & A Giant Meatball with mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, parsley, 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: Katie’s Shepherd’s Pie; a one-dish serving of sautéed ground beef with grandma’s brown gravy, peas and carrots. From 11 AM to 10 PM; $5.99
    • Tuesday: Pork Chili Verde served with Spanish rice and black beans for $7.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
  • CV Steak Specials:
    • Today: Pork Stroganoff, pork tenderloin and a cream sauce of mushroom, Dijon mustard and Sherry wine served with egg noodle pasta.
    • Thursday: CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and herb marinated Lamb Chop Steak.
    • Friday: Grilled Elk Medallions with a brandied cherry demi..
    • Saturday: Garlic Studded Prime Rib.
    • Sunday: “Oscar Style” Fillet of Salmon with crab and Béarnaise sauce.
Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge
Deception Thursday thru Saturday: Deception is a trio that has a great time while playing a wide range of classics from the Righteous Brothers to AC/DC. The group prides itself on great 3-part harmonies and tight arrangements without using backing tracks or sequences of any kind . . . everything you hear is live!

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!