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
(Now – Thur Oct 2nd) Dragon Lights Reno is hosting “The Joy of Pancakes” at Rancho San Rafael park. Info: www.dragonlightsreno.org
(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
(Thu Oct 2nd) One Nevada Credit Union presents their Free Fall Shred Day. It’s 10a to 2p at the branch at 1296 Plumb Lane in Reno! Info: www.onenevada.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 “Oktoberfest” fundraiser at the American Legion post in Sparks. Info: https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/sparksspanish/
(Sat Oct 18th) Carson City Ghost Walk’s 3rd Annual Mark Twain Days tour takes 90 minutes starting at Bob McFadden plaza at 10am. Info: http://www.carsoncityghostwalk.com/
(Sat/Sun Oct 18-19th) The “Sophisticats” cat club is holding a show at Reno Sparks Convention Center to benefit the Palomino Valley Pet Rescue, 10a-4p. Info: 775 240 8828
(Sun Oct 26th) Shakespeare Animal Fund presents “Halloween Howl” from 3-5pm at Pinon (pinyon) Bottle South on Wedge Parkway in Reno.. Info: www.shakespeareanimalfund.org
(Sun Oct 26th) Seniors in Service present the 11th annual “Pirates, Pins and Pints” fundraiser at the Coconut Bowl in Sparks. Info: www.bowathon.net
(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.
