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
(Wed May13 – Wed May 27th) Silver State Storytellers presents the “Moon Rock Sci-Fi Short Film Competition”. Info: http://nvstorytellers.org/
(Thur May 21st) Allied Universal is holding a hiring event at the EmployNV office on South Virginia from 1:30p to 3:30p. Info: www.employnv.gov
(Fri May 22nd) USPS is holding a hiring event at the EmployNV office on South Virginia from 11:30am to 1 :30p. Info: www.employnv.gov
(Sun May 31st) The Sierra Nevada Ballet presents a free showcase at the Sierra School of Performing Arts, 500 East Moana Lane, 2-4:30p. Info: www.sierranevadaballet.org
(Sat/Sun June 6th & 7th) Douglas County “Kids Free Fishing Day” at Lampe Park in Gardnerville for kids ages 3 to `2. Pre-registration is required. Info: www.dcnvkidsfishingderby.org
(Sun June 7th) The Cancer Community Clubhouse hosts the 6th Annual Survivors’ Day celebration and Ice Cream Social from 1p-3p 546 Greenbrae Drive. Info: click here
(Sat June 27th) The Huntington’s Disease Society’s “Team Hope Walk” is at Virginia Lake Park starting at 9:30a. Info: www.hdsa.org/thwreno
(Sat Aug 8th) Habitat for Humanity is holding a “Homebuilding Silent Auction” from 10a-4p at 530 Greenbrae Drive in Sparks. Info: www.habitatforhumanityreno.org
(TFN) New grand-parents are needed for the Northern Nevada “Foster Grandparent Program”. Info: www.seniorsinservicenevada.org
(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.
