Have an upcoming event? Send date, event name, location, time, and contact information by April 25 for the June/July 2006 issue to PetFolio, P. O. Box 8997, Reno, NV 89507

APRIL

1  Sierra Safari Zoo Opens. 10200 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV. Daily 10am-5pm. $6.00 adults, $5.00 children 15 and under, $5.00 seniors 55+. 775-677-1101. www.sierrasafarizoo.com

1  Animal Ark Opens. Deerlodge Rd at Red Rock Rd. Tues-Sun. 10am-4:30pm. $6.00 adults, $4.00 children 3 to12 (2 and under free), $5.00 seniors. 775-970-3111. www.animalark.org

8  4-H Horse Clinic. Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, NV. Open to all 4-H horse clubs. 775-784-4848.

8  LCHA Vet /Brand Inspection Clinic. 11am. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-577-9503.

8-9  Nevada Women's Expo. Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 11am-4pm. Fun, shopping, samples, door prizes, health screenings, workshops, job and volunteer opportunities, networking and more! www.NevadaWomensExpo.com for schedule and discount tickets.

15  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Monthly Meeting. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, NV. Noon-3pm. Brian Speer, DVM, Dip, ABVP. Certified specialist in avian medicine and surgery. 775-78-RAAVE or 775-787-2283. www.raave.com

15  LCHA Talking Hooves LLC Clinic:. “Fear and Anxiety while Around Horses.”

McAtee Bldg., Silver Springs, NV. 1-4pm. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-629-0713. E-mail dancingtrot@aol.com

15  St. Jude’s Saddle Up Trail Ride. Washoe Lake State Park, Equine Area. Public welcome. 775-784-4848.

15-16  Pepper Memorial Classic. Fuji Park, Carson City, NV. 8am-4pm. Spectators free, raffle, silent auction. www.mdt-agilityability.com

22  Diamonds in the Rough Novice Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Public welcome. Washoe County 4-H Horse Program. 775-784-4848.

22  LCHA Tack Sale. Nugget, Silver Springs, NV. 11am. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. Vendors welcome. 775-577-9503. E-mail rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

29  TTouch Workshop for Dogs. By Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club. Pre-register at www.tmdtc.org

29  LCHA Fun/No Fuss Ride. Silver Springs, NV. 10am. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-577-9503. E-mail rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

30  Sagebrush Community Open Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Public welcome. Comstock Arabian Association. 775-246-3857.

MAY

5- 7  Pigs4Ever/UPPR West Coast Pignic. Reno, NV. Meet pet pig owners, socialize, learn about pet pigs. Public welcome w/or without a pet pig. Register by April 21 for $20, $30 after (children under 15 free). 775-972-7084. E-mail dottiesden@pigs4ever.com

6  Come! Sit! Stay! Pet Chef Event. 8545 Double R Blvd., Ste. 102, Reno, NV, 11am-3pm. Dog trainer Barry O’Dea, low-fee immunization clinic, SPCA adoptions, pet portraits, and refreshments. 775-827-2021. www.PetChefReno.com

6  Trail Clinic. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Public welcome. Comstock Arabian Association. 775-246-3857.

6  LCHA Tony Sumner Clinic Ground Work I. Silver Springs, NV. 10am. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-577-9503. E-mail rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

13  Spring Fling 4-H Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Open to all 4-H horse clubs. Washoe County 4-H Horse Program. 775-784-4848

13  LCHA Tony Sumner Ground Work I Review. Silver Springs, NV. 10am. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-577-9503. E-mail rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

20  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Monthly Meeting. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, NV. Noon-3pm. Bonnie Zimmermann, Project Bird Watch – Indonesia. 775-78-RAAVE or 775-787-2283. www.raave.com

20  Sagebrush Community Open Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Public welcome. Comstock Arabian Association. 775-246-3857.

20-21  Annual CFA All Breed Cat Show. Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, NV. Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 9am-4pm. $4 adults; $2 children and seniors (60+); $10 family. Benefits the NHS who will have cats and kittens for adoption. 775-677-1828.

27  LCHA Poker Ride. Lake Lahontan State Park. 10am. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-577-9503. E-mail rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

27-28  CAA Desert Spring Arabian Horse Show. Location TBA. Public welcome. Comstock Arabian Association. 775-246-3857.

JUNE

3  LCHA Fun/No Fuss Ride. 10am. Presented by Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-577-9503. E-mail rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

3-4  American Kennel Club (AKC) All-Breed Dog Show, Conformation and Obedience. Fuji Park, Carson City, NV. 8am-5pm. Reno’s only AKC-rated dog show. Sponsored by Reno Kennel Club. Entry closing date: May 17. Register at www.infodog.com  775-745-9707. E-mail dogginit123@sbcglobal.ne

10  LCHA Helping Hand Clinic: “Games on Horseback.” Silver Springs, NV. 10am. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-577-9503. E-mail rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

17  Summer Re-Runs Open Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Public welcome. Washoe County 4-H Horse Program. 775-784-4848.

17-18  American Kennel Club (AKC) Agility Trial. Hidden Valley Park, Reno, NV, 8am-5pm. By Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club. Pre-register at www.tmdtc.org

24  LCHA Annual Spaghetti Dinner-Raffle-Membership Drive. Break-A-Heart Saloon, Stagecoach, NV. 3-8pm. Lyon County Horseman’s Association. 775-577-9503. E-mail rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

25  Sagebrush Community Open Horse Show. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Public welcome. Comstock Arabian Association. 775-246-3857.