Have an upcoming event? Send date, event name, location, time, and contact informaion by December 23 for the February/March 2007 issue to PetFolio, P. O. Box 8997, Reno, NV 89507, fax to 775-827-2247, or e-mail to petfolio@775.net

DECEMBER

1-31  SPCA Holiday Giving Tree. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Northern Nevada, 840 East 5th Street, Reno, NV. Monday through Friday 10:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday noon to 4:00pm. Help the animals with gifts and donations that can be placed under the Giving Tree at the adoption center during hours of operation through December 31. Donors are invited to bring in a photo that the SPCA will make into a holiday ornament for the tree. For details call 775-324-7773, or visit their Web site at www.spcaofnn.org

2  Home for the Holiday’s Adoptathon. Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno, NV. 10:00am to 5:00pm. This all-day adoptathon 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

2  20th Annual Sparks Hometown Christmas Parade. Victorian Square, Sparks, NV. Noon to 5:30pm. Look for many of our local pet organizations while you enjoy a full day of holiday vendors, family entertainment, Santa, food, and tree lighting. For more information call 775-353-2291, or e-mail eventinfo@cityofsparks.us, or log onto www.ci.sparks.nv.us/events

2  SPCA Holiday Santa Photos With Your Pet. Redhawk Fitness Center, 6600 North Wingfield Parkway, Sparks, NV. Noon to 4:00pm. $15. All proceeds benefit the SPCA of Northern Nevada. For more details call Kim at 775-745-3364.

2  Reiki Level One Class. Animal Wellness Coach and Reiki Master Teacher Leslie Morán, of Critter Connection, will teach this class. Receive the Reiki Level One attunements. Learn how to give and receive the benefits naturally present when you are aligned with the universal life force energy of Reiki. You will learn the hand positions for giving Reiki to both people and animals. For more information call 1-775-577-9676.

2  20th Annual Pet Photos with Santa Paws. American Legion Post 795, Lake Tahoe Boulevard at Blue Lakes Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA. 11:00am to 3:00pm. Benefits the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA. $10 with photo CD to print at home or at a photo counter. Cat and dog cereal donations needed also. For more details call 530-577-4521.

2-3  AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. To be televised on Animal Planet. Check your local cable listings for time.

7  Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights. Downtown Carson City, NV. Enjoy an evening of holiday fun and frolic. For details or more information call 1-800-638-2321, or log onto www.visitcarsoncity.com

9  Nevada Greyhound Unlimited Meet and Greet. Petco, 5565 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV. Noon to 4:00pm. Meet the greyhounds and learn about the breed. For more information call 775-577-2414, e-mail houndluv@aol.com, or log onto www.nevadagreyhounds.org

9  SPCA Holiday Santa Photos With Your Pet. Healthy Tails, 3892 Mayberry Landing, Reno, NV. 9:00am until 2:00pm. $15 for two greeting card prints. All proceeds benefit the SPCA of Northern Nevada and Community Cats. For more information call 775-787-3647.

9  LCHA Helping Hand Clinic. 10:00am. Presented by Lyon County Horseman’s Association (LCHA). For more information call Desiree Hale at 775-577-9503, or e-mail Rancholynn@sbcglobal.net

9  SPCA Holiday Open House. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Northern Nevada, 840 East 5th Street, Reno, NV. 11:00am to 2:00pm. Bring the excitement of the holidays to a furry friend through the Holiday Giving Tree. Come share the holiday spirit of giving to animals in need by donating food, toys, and needed items to the Holiday Giving Tree, and at the same time, enjoy good cheer, cider, refreshments, and great company. For more information call 775-324-7773, or visit their Web site at www.spcaofnn.org

9  Feline Friends Internationale (Cat Fanciers’ Association) Cat Show. 800 All American City Boulevard, Jones Hall, Placer County Fairgrounds, Roseville, CA. 9:00am to 4:00pm. For more information call 916-723-6503, or e-mail fagervoll@earthlink.net, or log onto www.cfainc.org

9  Fernley Christmas Parade. Downtown Fernley, NV. Festive holiday parade starts at Main Street and East Street. 5:30pm. For more information call 775-575-4459.

20  Coalition for Animal Rights Meeting. Blue Moon Pizza, 6135 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV. 5:45pm. Monthly meeting to discuss animal right issues. January 2007 meeting is TBA. For more information call Renee at 775-750-0265.

24  Nevada Greyhound Unlimited Meet and Greet. Petco, 911 Topsy Lane, Carson City, NV. Noon to 4:00pm. Meet the greyhounds and learn about the breed. For more information call 775-577-2414, e-mail houndluv@aol.com, or log onto www.nevadagreyhounds.org

JANUARY 2007

13  Nevada Greyhound Unlimited Meet and Greet. Petco, 5565 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV. Noon to 4:00pm. Meet the greyhounds and learn about the breed. For more information call 775-577-2414, e-mail houndluv@aol.com, or log onto www.nevadagreyhounds.org

21  Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts (RAAVE) Monthly Meeting. Sparks Library, 1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV. Noon to 3:00pm. Brent Andrus, Las Vegas, NV: “Parrot Conservation: Private Sector vs. Public Sector.” For more information call 775-78-RAAVE or 775-787-2283. www.raave.com