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ANIMAL
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JUNE |
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 4-5,
American Kennel Club (AKC) All-Breed Conformation and Obedience
Dog Show. Fuji Park, Carson City, NV, 8am to 5pm. Sponsored by
the Reno Kennel Club, this is Reno’s only AKC-rated dog show.
Participant pre-registration open now, call 775-356-6519, or
e-mail elizabeth@gbis.com
Free admission for spectators. For more information call
775-722-9152, or e-mail jo@ncds.net
or visit
www.renokennelclub.org |
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5,
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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 9-10,
Magnificent 7 All Around Stock Horse Championship, Cal Expo,
Sacramento, CA. Tickets available through Western States Horse
Expo online at
www.horsexpo.com or call 1-800-352-2411, or at the gate.
Admission $10 Friday Night Finals. |
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10-12,
Western States Horse Expo. Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA, 9am to 6pm.
Gold standard of equine expositions with competitions, art show,
horse sales, kid’s pavilion, trail symposium, and more. Open to
the public. Tickets $15 a day, $40 for three-day pass.
Children’s passes available. Tickets at the gate, or call
1-800-352-2411, or online at
www.horsexpo.com |
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 11,
Third Annual $5 Cat Neuter Day. 6200 South Virginia Street,
Reno, NV. SPCA and Sierra View Animal Hospital will be helping
residents get their male cats neutered at a very low cost. Low
fee vaccinations will also be available. Space is limited, so
call to reserve a spot during this clinic at 775-825-0913. |
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11,
Blast from the Past Open Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horsemen's
Arena. Open to the public. Sponsored by Washoe County 4H
Leaders. Call Sarah at Washoe County Extension Office at
775-784-4848. |
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 17-25,
Reno Rodeo. Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV. For information call 775-329-3877, or go to
www.renorodeo.com |
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18,
Nevada Humane Society (NHS) 5th Annual Mutt Strut. Sparks Marina
Park, Sparks, NV. Fundraiser to benefit the society includes
musical entertainment, Pet Set Star Search, walk-up vaccination
clinic, craft booths, and more. For information call NHS at
775-331-5770. |
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18-19,
Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club (TMDTC) American Kennel
Club (AKC) Agility Trial. Hidden Valley Park, Reno, NV, 8am to
5pm. For more information and to pre-register for this event,
log on to their Website at
www.tmdtc.org |
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 25,
Pet Psychic Mini-sessions with Leslie Moran. The Odyssey
Bookstore, 1557 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV, noon to 3pm.
More than "talking" with animals, Leslie will be available to
assist with behavioral and emotional issues for all animals,
using intuitive insight and a variety of holistic methods. Small
pets may be brought into the store. A 15-minute mini-session is
$15. Call 775-322-6222. |
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| JULY |
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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 information call 775-771-0196. |
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4,
Scraps 4th of July Celebration. Scraps Dog Bakery, 325 Harbor
Cove Drive, Sparks, NV. Join us for a day of merriment and
celebration and enjoy the fireworks from one of the best seats
in town. Open 10am till 9pm. For more information, go to
www.myfavoritescraps.com |
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 9,
High Sierra Animal Rescue (HSAR) Bow-Wow at the Barn. This
annual event to raise the financial needs of caring for so many
dogs and cats will feature a BBQ dinner, live music, and silent
auction. For information about HSAR or the upcoming event, call
530-832-4727, or write to HSAR, P.O. Box 548, Portola, CA 96122. |
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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 being accepted. Event promoted by PetFolio
magazine. For information call 775-827-2247. |
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 16,
Reno Area Avian Enthusiast (RAAVE) monthly meeting. Our Savior
Lutheran Church, 1900 1st Street, Sparks, NV, 2 to 4:30pm.
Featuring Mark Bittner, author of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph
Hill, as speaker. Call 775-358-7222, or 775-826-9714, or log
onto www.raave.com |
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30-31,
Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club (TMDTC) American Kennel Club (AKC)
Obedience Trial. Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV, 8am to
5pm. For more information and to pre register for this event,
log on to their Web site at
www.tmdtc.org |
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AUGUST |
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7,
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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20,
Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) monthly meeting. Sparks
Public Library, 1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV, 2 to 4:30pm. Ella
Galik breeds and shows canaries and will speak on “Canary
Songs.” Call 775-358-7222, or 775-826-9714, or log onto
www.raave.com |
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20,
Hidden Valley's 15th Annual Community Garage Sale, 8am to 4pm.
Community-wide, includes support for Wild Horse Spirit Rescue
group. |
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21,
Tenth Annual Tahoe Trails and Tails, Spooner Lake State Park
(Hwy. 28 just north of Hwy. 50). A 2-mile walk, 5K run, 10K
mountain run, and 1/2-mile run for kids 10 and under.
Pre-registration at 8:30 am, race at 9:30am, fees vary according
to age, special rates for family groups. Call 775-463-2618.
www.tahoetrailsandtail.com |
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22-26,
4H/FFA Horse Show at the Nevada State Fair.
RLEC Arena. Open to 4H and Future Farmers of America members.
Showmanship, English, Western, Reining, Trail, Gymkhana. For
information call 775-972-7241. |
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27, Open Horse Show at the Nevada
State Fair. RLEC Arena. Open to the public. Showmanship,
English, Western, Costume. Age group classes including Lead Line
for 6 and under. For information call 775-972-7241. |
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| SEPTEMBER |
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3,
Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) 13th Annual Exotic Bird
Expo, Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 North Wells Avenue,
Reno, NV, 9am to 5pm. Over 40 vendors offer cages, birds, toys,
avian foods, and much more! You can find anything and everything
for birds at the expo. Open to the public; admission $5. For
more information call 775-358-7222, or 775-826-9714, or log onto
www.raave.com |
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3-4,
Comstock Arabian Association Amateur/Junior Horse Show. Fuji
Park, Carson City, NV. USEF and AHA rated Arabian/Half Arabian
show for amateur and junior riders. For information call
775-972-4482. |
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17,
Fourth Annual Dog Daze Festival. Idlewild Park, Reno, NV. The
SPCA of Northern Nevada and the City of Reno are joining up to
present a day of family fun, including swimming, pet adoptions,
music, food, games, exhibits, and more. |
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