Carson Lanes celebrates new additions

Carson Lanes is celebrating its expansion with a grand opening party Saturday and Sunday with discounted bowling, live entertainment, games and more.

Both days will feature $1.50 bowling and shoe rental all day in an attempt to break the world record for the most games bowled in one day.

The 34-year-old Carson Lanes has been transformed since Eugene Burger bought the building in 2002 and built it up from simply a bowling alley to a retail center.

The first phase of the expansion project brought Kernel's Popcorn, Wally's Pizza and Subs, Genoa Candy and Coffee Co. and the hamburger restaurant Johnny Rockets.

It also includes a pool hall, Classic Billiards, and an arcade, along with a complete remodel of the bowling lanes and lounges.

The changes will be showcased at this weekend's "We're So Much More Than Bowling Grand Opening."

Saturday

11 a.m.: Ribbon cutting ceremony

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Carson City Sheriff's Department's DARE program

11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Kids carnival games

11 a.m.-4 p.m.: SPCA adoption drive

Noon-8 p.m.: DJ/karaoke Cathy and Robert

1 p.m.: Fire truck from Station 3

2 p.m.: Swing/country dance demo and hula hoop contest

3 p.m.: Watermelon seed spitting contest

4 p.m.: Swing/country dance demo and free coaching tips while you bowl

5 p.m.: Dunk tank

8-11 p.m.: Live band - Bad Intent, classic rock

8 p.m.: $500 cash prize giveaway, must be present to win

Sunday

11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Kids carnival games

11 a.m.-4 p.m.: SPCA adoption drive

Noon-8 p.m.: DJ/Open Dance with Cowboy Bob

1 p.m.: Free coaching tips while you bowl

2 p.m.: Hula hoop contest

3 p.m.: Watermelon seed spitting contest

4 p.m.: Swing/country dance demo

6 p.m.: $250 cash prize giveaway, must be present to win