Calendar of Events

Today

-- Great Reno Balloon Race, Rancho San Rafael Park, gates open 4:30 a.m. Glow show begins at 5 a.m. and the dawn patrol launches at 5:30 a.m. Mass Ascension, 6:30 a.m. Hare and Hound 6:45 a.m. Call 826-1181.

-- Virginia City Camel Races in Virginia City, races 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

-- Ninth annual Carson City Mint and Coin Show, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 600 N. Carson St. Features dealers, appraisals and more. Admission $3 adults, $2.50 seniors and children 17-younger free. Call 687-4810, ext. 222.

-- Motor Car rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., noon to 4 p.m. Adults $1, children 6-11, .50 cents, 5-younger free. Call 687-6953.

-- zArtist Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Comma Coffee Courtyard and Fourth Street, features art fair, wine tasting and more. Call 230-0284.

-- Carson City Raiders Booster Club Open House, noon-4 p.m. at Joe Bob's Hot Springs Roadhouse, 1510 Hot Springs Road. Features former Oakland Raiders Otis Sistrunk as guest chef, live music by Hardrive (classic rock of the '70s and '80s), live auction, barbecue, raffle and more; open to the public. Call 267-1039.

-- Noon tea at the Roberts House, 1207 N. Carson St., features scones, fruit, tea sandwiches and desserts; $15 per person. Limited seating, prepaid reservations required. Call 887-8865.

-- Bullnanza at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, 8 p.m.. A two-day bull riding extravaganza sanctioned by the Professional Bull Riders. Tickets $35, $25 and $15; children 10-younger $5. Call (800) 595-RIDE.