Have an upcoming event? Send date, event name, location, time, and contact information by February 25 for the April/May06 issue to PetFolio, P. O. Box 8997, Reno, NV 89507, fax to 775-827-2247, or e-mail to petfolio@775.net

FEBRUARY

11  Pet Chef Express Pet Event. 8545 Double R Boulevard, Suite 102, Reno, NV, 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Low-fee immunization clinic, SPCA animal adoptions, pet portraits, and complimentary refreshments. For more information call 775-827-2021, or go online at www.PetChefReno.com

11  4-H Horse Program Clinic. Reno Livestock Events Center Pavilion, 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV. Open to all 4-H horse clubs. For more information contact Sarah Chvilicek at 775-784-4848.

12  4-H 15^th Annual Tack Sale. Reno Livestock Events Center Pavilion, 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV. Open to the public. For more information contact Sarah Chvilicek at 775-784-4848.

18  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) 14th Anniversary Celebration meeting and elections. Sparks Public Library, 1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV, noon. For more information call at 775-358-7222, or 775-826-9714, or log onto www.raave.com

MARCH

16  2006 Western Hunt Challenge Tour. Bridlespur Hunt, MO. The tour will head westward in this hunting competition with multiple hunt and hound groups across the country ending in Reno, NV, on April 4. For more information on participating in this event, call Lloyd at Red Rock Hounds at 775-969-3243.

18  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Annual Auction. New time starts at
10:00am. Location to be announced. Bring an item to auction or just come to buy an item. For more information call at 775-358-7222, or 775-826-9714, or log onto www.raave.com

25  Grand Opening Celebration. 2825 Longley Lane, Reno, NV, noon to 5:00 pm. The Nevada Humane Society (NHS) is hosting the Grand Opening Celebration for the new Washoe County Regional Animal Services Center. Open to the public, so come early for the ribbon cutting ceremony starting at noon. For more information call the NHS at 775-353-8999.

APRIL

1  Sierra Safari Zoo Seasonal Opening. 10200 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV. Open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. $5.00 adults, $4.00 children 15 and under, $4.00 Seniors 55+. For more information call 775-677-1101, or visit www.sierrasafarizoo.com

1  Animal Ark Seasonal Opening. Deerlodge Road off U.S. Hwy 395 at Red Rock Road Exit. Open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am to 4:30pm. $6.00 adults, $4.00 children 3 to 12 (2 and under free), $5.00 Seniors. For more information call 775-970-3111, or go to www.animalark.org

8  4-H Horse Program Clinic. Reno Livestock Events Center Pavilion, 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV. Open to all 4-H horse clubs. For more information contact Sarah Chvilicek at 775-784-4848.

15-16  6th Annual Pepper Memorial Classic NADAC/ASCA Dual-Sanctioned Agility Trial. Fuji Park, Carson City, NV. mdt/Agility Ability classes offered will be Regular, Championship, Wild-card, Jumpers, Tunnelers, and Touch N Go. This event fills up very fast, get your premium on the Web at
http://www.mdt-agilityability.com/calendar.htm

15  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Monthly Meeting. Location to be announced. Brian Speer, DVM, Dip, ABVP, Certified in avian practice Diplomate, ECAMS, Certified specialist in avian medicine and surgery. For more information call at 775-358-7222, or 775-826-9714, or log onto www.raave.com

15  St. Jude’s Saddle Up Trail Ride. Washoe Lake State Park, Equine Area. Open to the public. For more information contact Sarah Chvilicek at 775-784-4848.

22  Diamonds in the Rough Novice Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Open to the public. Presented by the Washoe County 4-H Horse Program. For more information contact Sarah Chvilicek at 775-784-4848.

29  TTouch Workshop for Dogs. Presented by Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club, Inc. For more information and to pre-register for this event, log on to their Web site at www.tmdtc.org

30  Sagebrush Community Open Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Open to the public. Presented by the Comstock Arabian Association. For more information contact Jon Skiles at 775-246-3857.