DAYTON VALLEY
DOG PARK
FALL FLEA MARKET OCT 13
8:00am -
3:00pm
Come join the DVDP for its
Fall Flea Market on October 13 at the Dog Park, Dayton Valley Road and Como
Road in Dayton. Vendor spaces are
available for $15 for a 12 X 12 space; $20 at the gate.
There will be raffle prizes, food, and crafts
for everyone. Be sure to check out the
bricks that have been expertly placed by volunteers through the dog park.
You can purchase your brick in honor or
memory of a pet, person or a special day at any of the two dog park
booths. Come support your local dog
park, donations accepted. See you
there!!!!
Any questions, please call 775.246.0814.
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Law
Enforcement K9s Compete in Reno Saturday, October 13
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Dozens
of law enforcement and military K9 teams are coming to Reno to compete in the
2013 Western States Police Canine Association’s End of the Year Trials.
The
patrol phase of the competition is open to the public and the media and begins
at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, on the football field at Bishop Manogue
High School.
Patrol
phase competition includes agility courses, obedience tests, a search exercise,
and a protection and apprehension phase.
This
year’s trials are hosted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in partnership
with the Sparks Police Department and Nevada Highway Patrol.
Competition
is open to all full time law enforcement and military K9 teams. There is also a
category for retired canines and Reserve K9 Units.
Western
States Police Canine Association (WSPCA) is a non-profit organization committed
to promoting strong police K9 programs and training that enhance law enforcement
services. In addition to sponsoring training opportunities and providing a
forum for K9 handlers to share information, WSPCA sanctions competitions that
hone the skills and control of K9 teams in street-like scenarios.
For
more information about the Western States Police Canine Association, visit
www.wspca.net. (775) 785-6205.
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Last Chance Cheetah Dash
Reno's Animal Ark invites
you to the
Last
Chance Cheetah Dash
Sunday, October 14th, at 4:30 p.m.
This
is the last Cheetah Run of the season! Reward yourself with an incredible
experience:
Watch these magnificent cats running with extraordinary speed, off‐leash, across the desert in pursuit of
an enticing lure. Admire their awesome acceleration, from 0 - 45 mph in 3
seconds, with 22-foot strides and a top speed of 60 mph! It will be fun for the
entire family. Come early to allow time to visit the other wild residents at
the Animal Ark prior to the cheetah run.
PLEASE RSVP: reservations are required
due to limited seating. Children must be at least ten years old to participate.
When: Sunday,
October 14th, promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Animal
Ark Wildlife Sanctuary & Nature Center
Directions: From
Reno, Highway 395 North, right onto Red Rock Road, drive 11.5
miles,
then right onto Deerlodge Road, to our driveway at 1265
Deerlodge.
Admission: Adults
$40; Seniors $35; Children (10-16 years old) $30
Phone: 1-775-970-3431
(area code required)
