Here’s what’s happening in our community! If your non-profit organization has an event coming up, let us know with an email at least a week in advance, to psa@renomediagroup.com
(Thru Sep 18th) The V&T Railway is holding a casting call & auditions for actors for the 2025 “Polar Express”. Info: polarexpressdirector@gmail.com
(Sat Sep 13th) Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is holding their annual Truckee River cleanup from 9am to noon. Info: www.ktmb.org
(Sat/Sun Sep 13/14th) The Reno Gem & Mineral Society is presenting their “Jackpot Gem Show” at the Silver Pavillon at the GSR. Info: http://www.renogemandmineralsociety.org/
(Sat Sep 13th) Douglas Wrestling present the 3rd annual “Texas Hold-em Poker Night” starting at 4:30pm at the Genoa Town Hall. Info: 775-790-1390
(Tues Sep 16th) The Sparks Christian Fellowship presents “Snack Time with Books” at 510 Greenbrae in Sparks at 6pm. Info: www.stwn.org
(Fri Sep 19th) The Tribal Council of Nevada and the Pioneer Center are presenting the “Biggest Little Block Party” in downtown Reno from 3p to 7pm between Center and Virginia streets on Pine & State streets. Info: www.itch.org
(Sat Sep 20th) The Animal Ark is hosting an “Educational Expo & Community Day” from 10a to 3pm. Kids are free. Info: www.animalark.com
(Sat Sep 20th) The Wooster High School class of 1985 is holding their 40th reunion. Info: Wooster High School Facebook page or 775-848- RUDY
(Wed Oct 1st) The Nevada Cancer Coalition presents “Bras for a Cause” in downtown Reno, part of Breast Cancer awareness month. Info: www.nevadacancercoalition.org
(Fri Oct 3rd) The 9th annual golf tournament benefiting “Moms on the Run” at Red Hawk golf resort is looking for donations of silent auction items and cash. Info: chealy@westernsurgical.com
(Sat Oct 4th) The Eagle Valley Children’s Home is celebrating its 80th year with a golf tournament at Silver Oak Golf club. Info: https://www.evch.net/
(Fri Oct 10th) The play “Club Inferno” opens at the Bruka Theatre. It runs thru November 1st. Info: www.bruka.org
(Sat/Sun Oct 11-12th) The Carson Valley Arts Council is presenting their 5th annual Studio Tours starting at 10am each day. Info: www.cvastour.org
(Sat Oct 18th) The Spanish Springs Lions Club presents its “Oktlberfest” fundraiser at the American Legion post in Sparks. Info: https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/sparksspanish/
(TFN) Nevada DMV has a new “Rapid Registration” online portal. It’s easy and fast to register your car. Info: www.dmv.nv.gov
(TFN) City of Reno has created a membership program called “RecConnect” for the city’s parks & recreation facilities. Info: www.reno.gov
(TFN) Looking to quit using tobacco? Nicotine Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 5pm at the Alano Club, 1640 Prater Way, Sparks. Info: https://alanoclubs.org/home/
(TFN) Catholic Charities needs donations for their Thrift Stores. Drop off donations at 500 East 4th street and 190 East Glendale are open 8am to 4pm. Info: www.ccsnn.org
(TFN) Sparks Christian Fellowship has added evening hours for its food pantry at 510 Greenbrae Drive. Tuesdays 6-7p & Wednesday 9a-noon. Info: www.fbnn.org
(TFN) Washoe County Libraries present the Library Park Pass program to Nevada State Parks. Info: www.parks.nv.gov or https://washoecountylibrary.us/libraries/
(TFN) You can check the air quality in your neighborhood at a new website. Just type in your zip code at Air Now dot gov. Info: www.airnow.gov
(TFN) Vaccination info: Immunize Nevada has a list of pharmacies and other locations giving free shots, near you. Info: https://www.immunizenevada.org/covid-19-vaccine-locator OR https://www.immunizenevada.org/county-specific-covid-19-vaccine-sites
(TFN) Vitalant needs blood donations. Get info to make an appointment at blood here dot com. Info: www.bloodhero.com
(TFN) Northern Nevada’s Children’s Cabinet serves families in Reno, Carson City and Elko. They are in need of donations. Info: www.childrenscabinet.org
(TFN) The Food Bank of Northern Nevada needs help. You can now donate via text message: text “FEED NV” and a donation amount to 50155 Info: www.fbnn.org
(TFN) Washoe County REMSA (rem-sah) has set up a “Community Triage Line”. It has information about getting vaccines and more. 24-7 you can call 328-2427 that’s 328-2427.
