Have an upcoming event? Send date, event name, location, time, and contact information by August 25 for the October/November 2006 issue to PetFolio, P. O. Box 8997, Reno, NV 89507, fax to 775-827-2247, or e-mail to petfolio@775.net

AUGUST

1-25  Discovery Nature Walk. Explore Rancho San Rafael and Keystone Canyon while observing wildlife, geology, habitats, and plants. Coordinated by the Wilbur D. May Museum and Great Basin Adventure Park. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30am to Noon, pre-registration required, $5 per person. For more information call 775-785-5961.

5  LCHA Helping Hand Clinic: “Trailer Loading.” 9:00am. Presented by Lyon County Horseman’s Association (LCHA). For information call Desiree at 775-577-9503, or e-mail Rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

5  WNHA Gymkhana. Hidden Valley Arena, 4740 Parkway Drive, Reno, NV. Western Nevada Horseman’s Association. 775-835-1031. 775-378-4334.

14  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Fun Club. Monthly meeting, call 775-356-8740, or e-mail dporria@sbcglobal.net

18-20  Western States Wild Horse & Burro Expo. Reno Livestock Events Center. Adoptions, classes, clinicians, demos, and more. Free admission. 9:00am to 9:00pm Friday and Saturday; 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday. Schedule of events and contact information online at www.wswhbe.com, or call 775-853-4182.

19  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Monthly Meeting. Sparks Library, 1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV. Noon to 3:00pm. Matt Baird, from Australia: “Breeding and Keeping Cockatoos.” For information call 775-78-RAAVE or 775-787-2283, or go to www.raave.com

19  WNHA Open Breed Horse Show. Hidden Valley Arena, 4740 Parkway Drive, Reno, NV. Western Nevada Horseman’s Association. 775-835-1031. 775-378-4334.

21-25  Nevada State Fair 4-H/FFA Horse Show. Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV. Open to all 4-H/ Future Farmers of America (FFA) horse clubs. Presented by Washoe County 4-H Horse Program. For information call Sarah at 775-784-4848.

23-27  Nevada State Fair. Reno Livestock Events Center and Fairgrounds. 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV. New faces, new livestock coordinator, new events, new entertainment, more hands-on experiences for kids. For information go to www.nvstatefair.com or e-mail info@nvstatefair.com or call 775-688-5767.

26  Cheetah Challenge. Animal Ark. 4:00 to 8:30pm. An opportunity to see this animal in action at one of the few facilities that run this species at high speed. RSVP by August 12; tickets $100 per person. Call 775-970-3111 for reservations, or e-mail at mail@animalark.com or go to www.animalark.org

26  LCHA Fun/No Fuss Ride. Silver Springs, NV. 4:00pm. Presented by Lyon County Horseman’s Association (LCHA). For information call Desiree at 775-577-9503, or e-mail Rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

26-27  Richard Shrake Horsemanship Clinic. Bartley Ranch Park Horse Arena. 9:00am daily. For information call 775-230-0827, or e-mail sreilly@cognisurf.com

27  State Fair Open Horse Show. Nevada State Fair. Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV. Open to the public. For more information contact Linda Zimmerman at 775-972-7241.

SEPTEMBER

2  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) 14th Annual Exotic Bird Expo. Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV. The largest show of its kind in this area with an array of vendors with everything and anything you might need for birds. 775-78-RAAVE or 775-787-2283. www.raave.com

2-3  CAA Amateur/Junior Arabian Horse Show. Location to be announced. Open to the public. Presented by the Comstock Arabian Association. For more information contact Jon Skiles at 775-246-3857.

2-4  mdt/AA Labor Day Weekend NADAC Agility Trial. Fuji Park, Carson City, NV. Classes offered will be Regular, Jumpers, Tunnelers, Weavers, and Touch N Go. This event fills up very fast, get your premium on the Web at
www.mdt-agilityability.com/calendar.htm

9  LCHA Moonlight Ride. Location TBA. Presented by Lyon County Horseman’s Association (LCHA). For information call Desiree Hale at 775-577-9503, or e-mail Rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

9-10  Feline Flights to Fancy: A Championship & Household Cat Show. Presented by Silver Cats Club. Atlantis Casino Resort. 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. A fundraiser for animal welfare agencies. Adults $5, seniors $3, children under 12, $2, and special family rate of $10. Information at 775-283-5463.

10  Tahoe Trails and Tails. Spooner Lake State Park. 10K, 5k, and 2-mile walk with your dog. For information call Carol at 775-463-2618, or log onto www.tahoetrailsandtails.com

11  Rheinland Pfaltz-Zarr Inspection. Presented by Maplewood Stables. 9:00am. Inspecting stallions, mares, and foals for addition to their registry. Pre-registration required. For more information call Lyn at 775-772-1964.

16  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Monthly Meeting. Sparks Library, 1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV. Noon to 3:00pm. Health and Beauty Bird Fair. 775-78-RAAVE or 775-787-2283. www.raave.com

16  Dog Daze at Idlewild Park. 10:00am to 4:00pm. SPCA and the City of Reno teams up to bring this festival of family and pet fun with all-day open-swim for dogs, games, adoptions, Dock Dogs, food and drink, shopping, and service booths. Donations at the event benefit the SPCA. For information call the SPCA at 775-324-7786, or visit www.spcaofnn.org

16  WNHA Gymkhana. Hidden Valley Arena, 4740 Parkway Drive, Reno, NV. Western Nevada Horseman’s Association. 775-835-1031. 775-378-4334.

16-17  3rd Annual Art Bark Fest. An animal art and wine festival hosted by Tails by the Lake and The Village at Squaw Valley USA, combines art and wine with the love of animals with music, dog events, silent raffle, and auction. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. For information and to purchase tickets call 877-464-3364, or visit www.thebarkfestival.com or www.thevillageatsquaw.com

22 NHS 18th Awards & Auction Gala. John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks, NV. Nevada Humane Society dinner, silent and live auctions raise funds to help the animals and awards to thank those who have improved animal welfare in the community. Call now to purchase your tickets at 775-283-KIND.

23  LCHA Tony Sumner Confidence Riding Clinic I. 10:00am. Presented by Lyon County Horseman’s Association (LCHA). For information call Desiree Hale at 775-577-9503, or e-mail Rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

23  WNHA Open Breed Horse Show. Hidden Valley Arena, 4740 Parkway Drive, Reno, NV. Western Nevada Horseman’s Association. 775-835-1031. 775-378-4334.