Recreation Briefs

Run, bike and swim competition for kids

Register now for the Capital City Kids Triathlon on July 25 at the Carson Aquatic Facility. Ages 4-18 are eligible to compete. Safety helmets are required.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the triathlon begins at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is $15. It's $20 the day of the event.

For more information, call 887-2242.

Bike valet available at farmers market

Back by popular demand, Muscle Powered will be doing a Bicycle Valet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 3rd Street Farmers Market every Saturday until Oct. 3.

Muscle Powered will have volunteers throughout the summer to park and watch your bike while you roam the market.

To volunteer to be a valet, contact Jeff Moser at bikecarson.com.

Beer, pizza ... and running go together

Come join Fleet Feet and Brugo's Pizza for the weekly "beer run."

Runners meet at Fleet Feet every Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a casual three- mile walk/run.

The run ends at Brugo's Pizza across the parking lot for half-off beer night.

Come have some fun because, honestly, what else do you have to do on a Tuesday night?

Full-moon hikes scheduled on the Tahoe Rim Trail

Experience the Tahoe Rim Trail in a whole new light with full-moon hikes led by experienced hike leaders. Take in inspiring views of the lake as the moon rises over the Lake Tahoe Basin. Experience the peace, tranquility and beauty of the Tahoe Rim Trail at dusk.

Expect casually paced hikes for all ages, while slowing down to enjoy the flora and fauna, current happenings in the natural world and night time senses. Bring a flashlight, layered clothing and water.

This may not be the best hike for children younger than 10. To respect the night sounds and wildlife, no dogs this time. TRTA membership is required.

Dates are Thursday, Aug. 6; Friday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 4.

Memberships start at $20 for one year. Space is limited, sign up in advance. All Full Moon Hikes will start at the Tahoe Meadows Trailhead.

For more information or to sign up call 298-0012 or e-mail katyw@tahoerim trail.org.

Snake Valley Festival in Baker

Baker - a tiny town in Nevada with hopes and dreams as big as the Great Basin sky - is inviting visitors to the first Snake Valley Festival on July 24-26.

The community of Snake Valley, from Baker and nearby Garrison, Utah, to Ibapah and Callao to the north, is showcasing the homespun recreational opportunities of the Snake Valley.

Activities include a potluck dinner at the Garrison LDS Church and a campfire program at the Great Basin National Park on Friday; a morning bike ride, pancake breakfast, pioneer parade, booths with arts and crafts, barbecue dinner, live auction and country dance on Saturday; and church services, community breakfast and night sky viewing program at the park on Sunday.

Follow Highway 50 east to Baker.

The festival is a fundraiser for community preservation efforts. For information, call Gretchen Baker, festival organizer, at (775) 234-7357 or go to www.protectsnakevalley.com.