Community briefs

Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center will be holding its third annual pumpkin patch event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today. All proceeds go to benefit the nonprofit organization, which pairs physically and mentally disabled students with equine partners. There will be live music, games, prizes, pony rides, pumpkins for sale, food and a costume party. Call 267-1775.

Carson City

Meet candidate Mike Suglia on Saturday

Elvira Diaz will be hosting a meet and greet with District Attorney candidate Mike Suglia from 8-10 a.m. today at Sierra Bakery, 1966 Highway 50 East. There will be free coffee.

Putting contest benefits Toys for Tots

Empire Ranch Golf Course is hosting a putting contest today to benefit Toys for Tots, the U.S. Marine Corps program that works to give underprivileged children toys for Christmas. All proceeds go to benefit the program. A two-person team costs $10, and there are 15 minutes of practice prior to tee off for $1 per person. There will be a shotgun start every hour starting at 10 a.m. and running to 1 p.m. Prizes have been donated by the golf course, Casino Fandango, the Carson Nugget, Tires Plus, the Atlantis, and Michael's Cycles. Call 884-2605.

Douglas County

'Howl-o-Ween' dog adoption event

The Douglas Animal Welfare Group will be holding their "Howl-o-Ween" Dog Adoption Event from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Petco on Topsy Lane. Proof of home ownership or landlord permission is required. There will be gifts with every adoption. Call 267-7325 or visit www.dawgrescue.com.

Dayton

Soroptimists to hold Fall Boutique today

Soroptimist International of Dayton will be holding their annual Fall Boutique from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today in Old Downtown Dayton. Home party vendors and crafters will be gathered. Proceeds go to benefit women and children in the community. Call 246-1630.

Park hosts spooky night

There will be an evening of spook trails, crafts, games, refreshment, candy and more from 6-9 p.m. today at Dayton State Park. There will be a free drawing to win a pumpkin. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Call 687-4319.

Reno

Guided nature tour at Rancho San Rafael

Families can explore the changing seasons during a guided nature walk at 9:30 a.m. today at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Participants should meet at the Wilbur D. May Museum. Cost is $5 per person and the walk is two miles. Children must be 7 or older, and preregistration is preferred. Call 785-5961.

Library dog will lead kids on ice age adventure

There will be a free "Books with a Bark" children's program at 1 p.m. today at the Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St. Children will join Sarah the Library Dog for an adventure through the Ice Age. Sarah is a golden retriever, kid-friendly and a certified therapy dog. Call 826-9511.

Lake Tahoe

Stateline 'Fun Raiser' to benefit Question 5

The American Cancer Society and Nevadans for Tobacco Free Kids will be holding a potluck "Fun Raiser" in support of Question 5 from 7-11 p.m. today at 178 Buchanan Road, off of Kingsbury Grade, in Stateline at Lake Tahoe. There is a $20 suggested minimum donation at the door, and costumes are optional. No smoking. RSVP to (530) 416-2833.

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