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Carson City

HorseShoe Club party tonight features auction

The Carson Horseshoe Club will hold its 35th Anniversary Party tonight from 5:30-9:30 p.m., an event that will benefit the Kids and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center. The party will be on Telegraph at Carson Street and will feature the band "Cutups."

Also featured will be a Cowboy and Cowgirl Auction, a live auction, free cake, miniature horses, free carriage rides, a dunk tank, horseshoe game and face painting for the kids.

Red's 395 Grill will be barbecuing on site with their locomotive grill.

The highest bidders in the cowboy/cowgirl auction will be a part of a group date night at Red's at 7 p.m. on Aug. 9.

The cowboy and cowgirls up for auction are: Paula Lowe, Leonard Semas, Linda Martin, Carla Silvestri, Michael Lashkoff, Jason Fuller, Jennifer Duve and Troy Dennis.

Classic Dog agility trials today, Sunday

Pepper Memorial Classic Dog Agility Trial, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., today through Sunday at Fuji Park. This is a fundraiser for the Morris Animal Foundation canine cancer studies. Spectating is free. For information, visit www.mdt-agilityability.com/pepper.htm or call 425-2375.

Critter Control seminar today

"Critter Control of Deer, Rabbits, Voles, Pigeons, and More" seminar hosted by David Ruf, 9 a.m., today, at Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St. How to get maximum enjoyment from your yard and garden and not have everything disappear. The seminar is free. Reservations are not required. For information, call 882-8600.

D'Vine to host zin and ribs dinner

D'Vine Wine and Bistro behind the old Capitol Building is hosting "Ribs n' Zin," 4-9 p.m., today. It's an all you can eat and drink event, featuring live music from the Mile High Jazz Band.

Proceeds go to Court Appointed Special Advocates. Tickets are $45. For information, call 882-7766.

Make reservations for Fire Landscaping seminar

UNR Cooperative presents "Fire Ð Landscaping to Protect You," 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St. The seminar is free and will last approximately one hour. Reservations are required. For information, call 882-8600.

Shop Carson First promotion extended

Due to popular demand, the Carson City First! It's all Here! Promotion has been extended until the end of August. The shopping bags filled with coupons may be purchased 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the Chamber office, 900 Third St., second floor or Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Browser's Corner located right inside the Carson City Library doors for $3. For information, call 882-1565.

Douglas County

Stargaze at Dangberg Home Ranch

Nevada State Parks and the Astronomical Society of Nevada host free stargazing, 8:30-10 p.m., Saturday at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, 1450 Highway 88.

Drive slowly as cattle may be on the road. For information, call 783-9417.

Crystal Bay

Kids and Horses Fundraiser auditions

Kids and Horses will hosts a BBQ Fundraiser 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay. The theme again this year is "Kids Helping Kids." During the fundraiser, 10 local singers will be narrowed down to three, and the winner will be chosen by audience applause in an American Idol-type format. Sierra Star Search will be holding tryouts in August, and times and places will be posted on their website: www.kidsandhorses.org. For information call 831-2144 or 745-3511.