Kids & Horses offers tack sale, free community barbecue

Kids & Horses is inviting the community to its ranch at 2869 Esaw St. in Minden for a weekend of special events Aug. 28-29.

The organization is hosting a tack sale from 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 28 and a community and media play day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 29. Anyone who rides or owns horses will find great deals at the sale, and the community is invited to return the next day to tour the ranch, watch Kids & Horses students compete and enjoy a complimentary barbecue provided by event sponsor Super Walmart of Carson Valley.

The Kids & Horses annual western barbecue, silent and live auctions and Kids & Horses' version of America's Got Talent, "Kids Helping Kids," Sierra Star Search, will be held Sept. 11, at the Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay.

Doors open at 4 p.m., and festivities begin at 5 p.m. This annual event provides scholarships for students in need and expands programs.

For more information on the events and to purchase tickets to the annual fundraiser, visit Kids & Horses on Facebook or at www.kidsandhorses.org or call 771-5512.