Running of the Pigs in commemoration of the 20th year of the Rib Cook-off at JA’s Nugget.

The event will be Friday, August 29 at 11 a.m. on the western edge of the cook-off by the U.S. Bank stage. 20 young pigs will run them about 100 yards down Victorian Ave. It should be quite a sight!

Join Sunny 106.9 and cheer for our pig named Precious! The winning pig will win $500 for it’s respected charity, Susan G Komen!

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Stay in school, win a car! It’s a Fit for perfect attendance!

All Washoe County Senior High School students with a valid Nevada Drivers License are eligible to win a new 2009 Honda Fit from Bill Pearce Courtesy Honda. All you have to do is go to school…every day! Complete rules available on line at BillPeareHonda.com, or simply click the link below and go to “Special Events.”

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Introducing the 2008 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival summer season - a year that aims to be the most exciting, diverse and engaging in the event's 36 year history.

Offering a varied program this summer featuring Shakespearean classics and a brand new contemporary musical. They are delighted to announce their plays this season that feature the gleefully wicked Richard III, never before seen at Sand Harbor, paired nicely with the charming and beautiful Bard favorite, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Our Monday night production is the brand new musical CAMBIO based on the Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Click on the link below to learn more information.

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Location: Eldorado Showroom
Information: 1-800-879-8879
Ticket Pricing: From $24.95

APHELION, defined as “the point on its orbit when the Earth is farthest from the sun,” is a befitting name for a production that reaches beyond traditional entertainment to explore deeper concepts and dimensions. Featuring a cast of award-winning and internationally renowned aerialists, contortionists, acrobats, dancers and jugglers, APHELION combines Olympic-quality gymnasts and whimsical characters with a surreal story that divides the world of reality with the realm of dreams and fantasy. Combining interactive comedy acts and well-choreographed dance routines with mystical sets, ingenious lighting, sophisticated staging and creative costumes, APHELION is a breathtaking production reminiscent of the days of traveling circuses.

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Double R Self Storage not only has the best selection of all sizes of secure storage units, but also now features a car wash and dog wash.

Also, through September 20th, bring in a bag of pet food to donate to the Nevada Humane Society and you can get something back! Bring in a 10 pound bag, and get a free month’s rental. Bring a 15 pound bag, get a free month rental and a car wash!

They’re also challenging you to get your office mates together and bring bags of pet food by Double R Storage to donate to the Nevada Humane Society. The business that brings in the most will win a $150 Gift Basket of Goodies, hand delivered to your office.

Let’s do something good together. Click on the link below for directions and more information.

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Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa
August 29-30, 2008

Hailing from Topeka and headed to Reno, Kansas will shake up the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa's brand new Grand Ballroom at 7:30pm on Friday & Saturday, August 29th & 30th. Kansas has been blowing through the U.S. since 1972, letting loose hits like "Point of Know Return" and "Carry on Wayward Son." Kansas released its first record in 1974, and has produced Eight Gold Albums and Four Multi-Platinum albums! 2008 marks the 30th Anniversary of Gold-Selling Single, and instant classic, "Dust in the Wind." Don't miss one of the greatest progressive rock bands in U.S. history, only at Atlantis! Tickets are $35 in advance or $38 the day of show. Call (775) 824-4467 or (888) 551-7007 for tickets. Must be 21!

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Mole-Style Pork Chops

Cocoa powder is the key ingredient to savory mole sauce; It adds a smooth, rich flavor without being overly sweet. Try it on pork or chicken for a delicious, Mexican-inspired dinner.

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Last summer, more than 250 homes where destroyed in the Angora fire. Many of these residents are rebuilding their homes and lives. Don’t let a wildfire devastate your neighborhood. Tahoe Basin and Nevada residents may be eligible for financial assistance to create defensible space. Funding is available through the Nevada Fire Safe Council and participating chapters of the Nevada Fire Safe Council.

Click the link below to get to their website for more information.

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Scheels is thrilled to announce our newest retail shopping experience to open in fall 2008 at I-80 and Sparks Boulevard in Sparks, Nevada. Scheels is looking forward to the Legends at Sparks Marina location making a HUGE splash in the state of Nevada.

Sparks’ 248,000 square foot Scheels retail shopping experience will showcase the world’s largest selection of sports, sportswear, and footwear under one roof. Unlike a typical sporting goods store or department store, the new Sparks Scheels will be a collection of entertainment venues, as well as women’s, men’s, youth, specialty, and sport and game shops. Brand-name concept shops by Nike, adidas, Columbia, and The North Face will keep you active in any season. Each shop is staffed with experts who are passionate about their sports.

Click the link below to get to their website and stay tuned for updates on Scheels Grand Opening coming this Fall.

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