Bring the family, pack a picnic, and enjoy a little Americana for Pops in the Park, beginning at 4 p.m. at Mormon Station Park in Genoa. Details: 267-2403. renophilharmonic.com

JULY 8-9, 2005

In the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure, teams of 12 runners travel 178 miles starting downtown, running along the Truckee River, through the mountains to the shores of Lake Tahoe. The event supports Angel Kiss Foundation and Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway. Details: 336-8528.

JULY 9, 2005

Sixth annual Pond and Garden Tour. More than 40 spectacular private gardens and ponds open to the public. Money goes to VSA Arts of Nevada. Details: 355-1551. nv.vsarts.org.

JULY 9, 2005

The 10th annual Pops on the River promises to be another great time in Wingfield Park. Decorate a table, drink, and eat to the sounds of the Reno Philharmonic and special guests. This is the orchestra’s largest fund-raiser. Details: 322-2030. renophilharmonic.com

JULY 14, 2005

The fourth annual Nevada Women’s Fund invitational golf tournament, called “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” will be held at Red Hawk Golf Course. Money raised goes to deserving women and children in the area. Details: 786-2335, nevadawomensfund.org.

JULY 16, 2005

About 900 motorcycle riders are anticipated for this Klothes 4 Kids event. Food will be donated by various vendors such as Krispy Kreme, Boyd’s Coffee, Pepsi, and more and the event is sponsored by Reno Harley-Davidson and Channel 4. This large family day of fun with a poker run is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: 329-2913. renohd.com

JULY 20, 2005

Second annual X-treme Ability Challenge kick-off breakfast hosted by the Reno Hilton to support HSI, a not-for-profit resource that provides employment, training, and in-home support to people with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities. Details: 829-7400.

JULY 22, 2005

Free Pops Concert featuring the Reno Philharmonic with Barry Jekowsky and fireworks, 8 p.m. on South Virginia Street. Details: 323-6393. renophilharmonic.com

JULY 23, 2005

Aaron Arnoldsen Memorial Golf Tournament Cost is $125 includes green fees, cart fees, tee prizes, on course beverages, lunch and dinner. Four Man Scramble. 1 p.m. Shotgun start. Washoe County Golf Course. Dinner provided by Pinocchio’s. All funds raised go to scholarships at the University of Nevada for males and females in need. Hole, BBQ and raffle Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Details: Mike Dillon, Jr. 560-7006

JULY 23, 2005

Jazz over Sky Tavern: A concert to benefit the Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program/Host for the 2006 Ski Patrol Games, featuring the “Reno Big Swing Band” and two other bands. Music from 4 to 7 p.m. and the park opens earlier for hiking, picnicking, and more. There will be food and beverage vendors. Details: 813-1412 or 624-0440.

AUG. 6, 2005

Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes at Reno Hilton. Details: 786-1881. jdrf.org

AUG. 20, 2005

Righteous Ones and Angel Kiss Foundation cancer run motorcycle run and post-party show ‘n’ shine, with auction and balloon raffle. Benefits Angel Kiss Foundation. Details: 322-7721, angelkissfoundation.org

AUG. 27, 2005

Fifth annual X-treme Ability Challenge open house, Show-n-Shine, and silent auction to benefit HSI, a not-for-profit resource that provides employment, training, and in-home support to people with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities.

Details: 829-7400.

SEPT. 23, 2005

Washoe County Family Resource Center Coalition Benefit Concert featuring alternative rock ‘n’ roll band 5thirty5 at Bartley Ranch. The Family Resource Centers are a safe and friendly place for families to go for help. The centers work with each family individually to evaluate needs and provide information and referral services.

Money raised will aid families in Washoe County. Tickets are $15. All money from ticket sales will go to the Family Resource Centers. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Details: 353-5563.

SEPT. 29, 2005

Care Chest of Sierra Nevada 14th annual Taste for Travel at Reno Hilton.

Details: 829-2273.

OCT. 1, 2005

Safe Embrace — A Family Violence Intervention and Prevention Program -- in partnership with the Siena Hotel, presents Embracing the Community-Action, Auction and Honors. A luncheon and auction will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Siena Hotel. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Safe Embrace will honor friends, donors, and partners as well as offer exciting auction items. Celebrate Safe Embrace’s success in breaking the cycle of violence and rebuilding lives. To reserve your seat for $25 per person and for more details: 322-3466.

OCT. 2, 2005

Race for the Cure for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at IGT. Details: 355-7311, northnvkomen.org

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