Have an upcoming event? Send date, event name, location, time, and contact information by October 25 for the December2006/January2007 issue to PetFolio, P. O. Box 8997, Reno, NV 89507, fax to 775-827-2247, or e-mail to petfolio@775.net

OCTOBER

6  Walk on the Wild Side. Wilbur D. May Museum. 6:00 to 9:00pm. Take the “Who Gives a Hoot about Hiking Twilight Hike” through Rancho San Rafael Park and Evans Canyon with museum staff and discover nocturnal wildlife. For information call 775-785-5961, or log onto www.maycenter.com

7  Red Rock Hounds Hunter Pace/Poker Run. Ross Creek Ranch, Red Rock, NV. To raise funds for baby boy with stage-four cancer. Entries are $50 per person. Meet 8:30am at Red Rock Hounds Clubhouse, 25 Spoke Road, off Red Rock. Starts 10:00am. For details call 775-771-9092, or 530-448-1285, or go “calendar” at www.redrockhounds.com

7  CAA 25/50 Mile Endurance Ride. 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.

7  Second Annual It's a DAWG's Day - Animal Awareness Event. Presented by Douglas Animal Welfare Group (DAWG). Dedicated to improving the lives of animals at the Douglas County Animal Shelter. Douglas County Fairgrounds Indoor Pavilion. 10:00am to 3:00pm. Rescue groups, animal health services, food, vendors, and more. For more information, call DAWG at 775-790-0030, or e-mail Sherrie Harcourt at dawgpawprints@juno.com 

7-8  Maplewood Stables Annual Open House. 425 West Laramie Drive, Reno, NV. Open to the public. Featured activities, refreshments, and tours. For information on programs, call 775-849-1849, e-mail mwstables@aol.com or log onto www.mwstables.com

13  Applause for Paws Fundraiser. Presented by the Shakespeare Animal Fund to raise the necessary funds to provide care for the animals with an evening of magic, music, silent auction, chocolate fountain, and more at Circus Circus from 6:00 to 9:00pm. For donation or ticket information, call 775-342-7040, or log onto www.shakespeareanimalfund.org

14  Walk on the Wild Side. Wilbur D. May Museum. Take the “Pathways, Ponds, and Paws” walk through Rancho San Rafael Park and Evans Canyon with museum staff to explore the magic of the season. For information call 775-785-5961, or log onto www.maycenter.com 

14  Autumn Antics Open 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.

14  LCHA Helping Hand Clinic. Silver Springs, NV. 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

14-15  American Kennel Club (AKC) Agility Trial. Hidden Valley Park, Reno, NV, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Hosted 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

14-15  Leslie Morán, Holistic Animal Intuitive at the Psychic Fair, Reno Convention Center. Bring photos of your pets for a personal conversation and consult.

21  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Monthly Meeting. Truckee Meadows Community College Auditorium, Sierra Building. 1:00pm. Special presenter: Liz Wilson, internationally known author, lecturer, and parrot behavior consultant. For information call 775-78-RAAVE or 775-787-2283, or go to www.raave.com

21  Silver Knolls Spurs 10/20 Mile Open Endurance Ride. Lemmon Valley Horseman’s Arena, 11400 Deodar Way, Lemmon Valley, NV. Open to the public. For more information contact Sarah Chvilicek at 775-784-4848.

21  Walk on the Wild Side. Wilbur D. May Museum. Take the “Pathways, Ponds, and Paws” walk through Rancho San Rafael Park and Evans Canyon with museum staff to explore the magic of the season. For information call 775-785-5961, or log onto www.maycenter.com

26  Harvest Festival. Animal Ark. 10:30am to 3:00pm. Watch the enjoyment of the animals when presented with unique and special goodies. Adults $6, children $3. Call 775-970-3111 for reservations, or e-mail at mail@animalark.com, or go to www.animalark.org

27-31 Vet in the Box. Nevada Humane Society (NHS) brings awareness to adoptions and shelter services through this fundraiser at Wal-Mart, Kietzke Lane at South Virginia. For more information call the NHS at 775-283-KIND.

NOVEMBER

11  LCHA Helping Hand Clinic. Silver Springs, NV. 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

17  SPCA An Affur to Remember celebrates Year of the Dog (and tiny tigers, too!) seventh annual auction. Siena Hotel. 6:00 to 9:00pm. An evening of fun with appetizers, beverages, and silent auction to raise funds. Tickets $40 each or $75 for two. Call 775-324-7226 to order by phone, or purchase at the shelter at 840 East 5th Street, or SPCA Thrift Store at 903 East 4th Street, or at the door.

18  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Monthly Meeting. Sparks Library, 1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV. Noon to 3:00pm. Wayne Andrews: A&B Aviaries of Monterey, breeder of exotic birds. For details call 775-78-RAAVE, or 775-787-2283, or log onto www.raave.com

18  LCHA Trot 4 Toys. Nugget Casino/CJ’s Restaurant, Silver Springs, NV. 11:00am. All gifts and cash raised goes to those less fortunate. Presented by Lyon County Horseman’s Association (LCHA). For information call Denise Walker at 775-629-0713, or e-mail Dancingtrot@aol.com

DECEMBER

2  Home for the Holiday’s Adopt-a-thon. Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno, NV. 10:00am to 5:00pm. This all-day adopt-a-thon at the society will offer special adoption opportunities, pet photos with Santa, and music and entertainment for all. For more information call 775-283-KIND, or go online at www.nevadahumanesociety.org