Free Children's Story Times at Bowers Mansion Regional Park continue through Aug. 17. Join Ranger Rochelle for a classic children's story and art project in the shade of old trees at 11:45 a.m. every Thursday.
The park will also set up a Discovery Table 1-3 p.m. every Saturday through Labor Day under the trees just north of the swimming pool. Kids can see, touch, and ask questions about a variety of plants, animals and other natural objects found in Northern Nevada.
Remember to take the children for a swim afterwards in the pool there.
Children's Story Times
Where: Bowers Mansion Regional Park, west side of Washoe Valley off Old U.S. 395
When: 11:45 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 17
Contact: www.washoecountyparks.com or call (775) 849-1825.
The Carson City Recreation Department has a wonderful aquatic program and an event for ages 4-14. The Capital City Kids Triathlon will take place at the Carson Aquatic Facility and Mills Park.
Each participant will receive a T-shirt, and every finisher will receive a medal. The triathlon is a combination of three events: swimming, biking (don't forget your helmets) and running.
Capital City Kids Triathlon
Where: Carson Aquatic Facility and Mills Park
When: Aug. 5
Cost: $10 advanced registration at the Carson Aquatic Facility, Carson City Recreation Office or Fleet Feet Sports; $15 per participant day of event
Contact: Call 887-2242
It's getting hot, and Hot August Nights is just around the corner. If you car buffs want to get in the mood, head on down to the Silver Dollar Car Classic this weekend with every year and model of vehicle.
The night before, you can put on those poodle skirts and Levi's and dance the night away.
Friday night is the street dance, and Saturday is the show and shine. The poker run and awards will be at Mills Park on Sunday.
Silver Dollar Car Classic
Where: Mills Park Pavilion
When: Friday-Sunday
After you get your engines running at the Silver Dollar Car Classic, check out all the fun events throughout Reno and Sparks for Hot August Nights.
That's right, Sparks also has events, as well as Reno. Sometimes it gets too crowded in Reno, so cruise on over.
Drive by the Peppermill and Atlantis casinos, too, because each has its own events, from cruises, competitions, live music, poker runs, auctions, great food and lots more.
Get your engines ready.
Hot August Nights
Where: Reno and Sparks
When: Saturday-Aug. 10
Contact: Visit hotaugustnights.net or call 356-1956.
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