48th annual Virginia City International Camel Races
When: 1-6 p.m. through Sunday
Where: Camel Race Arena, F Street
A Grand Parade will take place noon today on C Street
On the Net
www.visitvirginiacitynv.com
Great Reno Balloon Race Schedule
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, north of downtown Reno
Today
5 a.m. - Glow show (all ballooners inflate their craft)
5:30 a.m. - Dawn patrol
2-5 p.m. - Balloons, Jazz & Wine Walk
Sunday
5 a.m. - Glow show
5:30 a.m. - Dawn patrol
On the Net
www.renoballoon.com
Boys & Girls Club 14th annual Kids Auction and world's greatest barbecue
When: 2:30-9 p.m. today, Collin Raye performs from 7-8 p.m.
Where: Pony Express Pavilion in Mills Park
All-you-can-eat barbecue, hosted bar, hundreds of silent and live auction packages and a concert by country singer Collin Raye.
The Tin Cup Tea
Fundraiser for the Nevada State Museum in Carson City and the W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum at the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno
When: 5-10 p.m. today
Where: Governor's Mansion, 606 N. Mountain St.
Cost: $50 per person.
Tickets: Call Holly Austin of the Nevada State Museum at 687-4810 ext. 222.
23rd annual Carson Valley Street Celebration
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday in downtown Minden.
What: There will be more than 100 arts and crafts booths set up on Esmeralda Street. Kick back and enjoy the country sounds of Crimson Collar while sipping a cold libation and enjoying a variety of foods from Mexican to barbecue.
For more area events, see page A3 or log onto www.nevadaappeal.com