Dog show in Fuji Park
The Northern Nevada Shetland Sheepdog Club celebrates their 25th annual specialty show and AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, at Fuji Park in Carson City. The AKC supported event educates first-time dog owners about responsibilities of ownership. Information, at www.akc.org or Diane LaClare, 265-4285.
Powwow weekend in Lampe Park
Drum contests, dancing, singing, crafts, food at a Washoe powwow, today, Saturday and Sunday in Lampe Park. Health and college fair, 2 p.m. today. Grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday. Information, Lori Pasqua, 265-4438 or (775) 450-1355.
ArtBar concert tonight
The Dream Spirit Baroque Band plays 7-9 p.m. tonight at the ArtBar in the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. The four-piece band plays classical, Celtic, pop and folk chamber music featuring a belly dancing violinist. Tickets are $10 and are available at the arts center, at cvartscouncil.com or (775) 781-0150.
Golf tournament benefits Bridgeport school
Eastern Sierra Academy/Bridgeport Elementary School hosts their second annual golf tournament Saturday at the Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City. Four-person best ball shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost, $65 per person, $260 per foursome. Players receive hats, barbecue lunch and chances to win prizes including two nights for two at the Buick Open in San Diego. Sign up at www.esaonline.org or (760) 932-7161.
Free lecture on Dangberg Ranch
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park hosts a one-hour lecture by C. Stephen Achard Jr. and Conrad Buedel on researching the true story of the Dangberg family, 11 a.m. Saturday, at the park, at 1450 Highway 88, Minden. Bring lawn chairs and drinking water. Information, park interpreter Mark Jensen, dangbergranch@parks.nv.gov or 783-9417.
Reviving stuff, junk and things
Brainstorm new uses for everyday items and heirlooms, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, at Sacred Spiral Studio, 1558 First St., Minden. Bring old furniture, jewelry or whatever you can't throw away and go home with something new. Bring excess garden produce to swap and share. Children welcome. A $5 donation requested. Information, thrivingcommunity.com or (775) 544-6612.
Peddler's fair this weekend
The Peddlers Fair is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Antiques Plus Dake House, 2242 Main St., Genoa. Event benefits Carson Valley Pops Orchestra.
Kids' Fishing Derby Inc. hosts raffles for a quad, bikes, T-shirts to raise money for the 2010 Kids' Fishing Derby.
Information, 782-4951.
Oktoberfest in Heritage Park
Carson Valley Sertoma's 19th annual Oktoberfest family celebration is noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Live German music by Al Gruber's Bavarian Band, German food, Oktoberfest beers, raffle, crafters and free admission. Information, 265-4429. Crafter information, 267-4938.
Comedy Performance.
Carson Valley Community Theatre presents "Moon Over Buffalo," Oct. 9-11 and Oct. 16-18, at CVIC Hall in Minden. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. Opening night champagne and dessert gala tickets are $20 and $17. Tickets, show packages at carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org or 720-7186, Barone & Reed Food Co. and Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
