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FEBRUARY |
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 6,
Pug Sunday. Rancho San Rafael Park Multi-use Area, 1595 North
Sierra Street, Reno, NV, 2 to 4pm. An informal get together and
an afternoon of fun and play. All breeds are welcome—you just
need to love pugs. For information call 775-771-0196. |
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 19,
Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) 13th Anniversary monthly
meeting and elections, Sparks Public Library, 1125 12th Street,
Sparks, NV, 2 to 4:30pm. Call Sandy at 775-358-7222 or Pat at
775-826-9714 or log onto
www.raave.com |
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 20, 101 Livestock Workshop. Learn how to raise
beef, sheep, swine, and goats. Sponsored by the Nevada Junior
Livestock Show Board. Registration is $10. For more information
call 775-784-6207 |
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 26,
4-H Small Animal Show, Reno Livestock Events Center, Exhibit
Hall, Reno, NV, 8am to 4pm. Sponsored by 4-H Small Animal
Leaders, this show is open to youth ages 6 to 19, and features
rabbits, cavies, and poultry. For premium list and pre
registration call Cindy Smullen at 775-784-4848 |
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26,
4-H Dog Fun Match, Reno Livestock Events Center, Pavilion
Hall, Reno, NV, 8am to 4pm. Sponsored by Washoe County 4-H Dog
Leaders this is show is open to youth and adult entries, with
registration the day of the event. For details call Cindy at
775-784-4848 |
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| MARCH |
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6,
Pug Sunday. Rancho San Rafael Park Multi-use Area, 1595 North
Sierra Street, Reno, NV, 2 to 4pm. An informal get together and
an afternoon of fun and play. All breeds are welcome—you just
need to love pugs. For information call 775-771-0196. |
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19,
Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Annual Auction, Sparks
Public Library, 1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV, 12 to 4:30pm. 2nd
largest fund raiser of the year benefiting RAAVE and efforts to
support birds nationwide. Auction donations being accepted now
or bring on auction day. To make a donation or for more info,
call Sandy at 775-358-7222, or Pat at 775-826-9714, or see
www.raave.com |
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 19,
Red Rock Hounds Hunter Pace/Poker Run, Ross Creek Ranch, 25
Spoke Rd., Reno, NV, exit Red Rock Rd. off US 395 and north 17
miles,10am. English, Western, Jumping Non-Jumping on a six mile
Cross Country Course. Entries $30 prepaid with cash prize to the
best poker hand. For more information call Lynn Lloyd at
775-969-3243 |
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20,
Nevada Humane Society’s 24th Annual Telethon. Televised on
channel News 4 from 3 to 10pm to raise funds to support programs
and services with direct benefit to the animals. Tune in to
donate, hear heartwarming stories, animal news, and view
adoptable animals. For more information call the society at
775-331-5770 |
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31,
Macy’s Community Shopping Day Fundraiser. Macy’s is teaming up
with area non profit organizations including the Northern Nevada
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) by
offering $10 ticket sales available through the SPCA that
entitles the bearer to a 10 to 20% discount on most items in the
store, food and beverage samples, entertainment, promotional
gifts, and the chance to win a $500 shopping spree. Tickets
available about three weeks prior to the event. For more
information, or to purchase your tickets contact the SPCA at
775-324-7786 |
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APRIL |
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3,
Pug Sunday. Rancho San Rafael Park Multi-use Area, 1595 North
Sierra Street, Reno, NV, 2 to 4pm. An informal get together and
an afternoon of fun and play. All breeds are welcome—you just
need to love pugs. For info call 775-771-0196 |
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16,
Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) monthly meeting, Sparks
Public Library, 1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV, 2 to 4:30pm. Call
Sandy at 775-358-7222, or Pat at 775-826-9714, or log onto
www.raave.com |
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16-17,
Pepper Memorial Classic, 5th Annual Canine Cancer Fundraiser,
Carson City, NV. With $32,000 raised since the first year, this
fund raiser will feature an mdt/AA NADAC Agility Trial, raffle,
silent auction, and more. All profits donated to "The Pepper
Memorial Fund #335" with Morris Animal Foundation. Seeking
support in the form of trial entries, raffle items, silent
auction items, and cash or check donations. This event fills up
very fast, get your premium on the Web site
www.mdt-agilityability.com or call Lin Battaglia at
775-425-2375, or e mail at
train@mdt-agilityability.com for more information or to
make your donation. |
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20-24,
Budweiser World Cup Show Jumping Finals, Thomas & Mack Center,
Las Vegas, NV. For the first time ever, the 2005 FEI World Cup
Finals of both Jumping and Dressage, two international horse
events occurring in the same week! For tickets call
1-866-388-FANS(3267), or visit
www.worldcuplasvegas.com |
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24,
Washoe County 4-H Livestock Show, Reno Livestock Events
Center, Reno, NV, 8am to 4pm. See more than 100 youth exhibiting
their livestock projects of goat, swine, beef, and sheep. Public
is welcome, no admission fee. Learn how you can join 4-H Program
by calling 775-784-4848. |
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29,
Foxes & Hounds Fashion Show, Eldorado Convention Center, 6:30pm.
Fashion meets compassion during this fashion show featuring
professional models with shelter animal models. Celebrating our
pets and the fashion boutiques around Reno, the event is
sponsored by the Nevada Humane Society (NHS) Pet Project and all
proceeds benefit the NHS building fund. Animals modeled will be
up for adoption that evening as well. For more information or
tickets, contact Stacy at 775-722-6594. |
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30-May1,
German Shorthaired Pointer American Kennel Club (AKC) Field
Trial. Open to all pointing breeds. For entry information go
online at
www.AKC.org, or call
775-849-2920.
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| MAY |
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1,
Pug Sunday. Rancho San Rafael Park Multi-use Area, 1595 North
Sierra Street, Reno, NV, 2 to 4pm. An informal get together and
an afternoon of fun and play. All breeds are welcome—you just
need to love pugs. For info call 775-771-0196 |
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14-16,
German Shorthaired Pointer American Kennel Club (AKC) Hunt Test.
Open to all pointing breeds. For entry information go online at
www.AKC.org, or call
775-849-2920. |
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JUNE |
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18,
Nevada Humane Society (NHS) 5th Annual Mutt Strut, Sparks Marina Park,
Sparks, NV. This fundraiser to benefit the society includes musical
entertainment, the Pet Set Star Search, walk-up vaccination clinic, craft
booths, and more. For more information, call the NHS at 775-331-5770. |
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| JULY |
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10,
Art Paws in the Park, McKinley Arts and Cultural Center,
Keystone Avenue and Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 11am to 3pm.
Animal psychics to canine massage, pet paintings to gourmet
doggie treats, this event is goes to the dogs! Vendors and
sponsorships are being accepted. Event promoted by PetFolio
magazine. For info. call 775-827-2247. |
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Have an upcoming event? Send date,
event name, location, time, and contact information to PetFolio, P. O. Box 8997,
Reno, NV 89507, fax to 775-827-2247, or e-mail to
petfolio@775.net.
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