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
(Tues/Wed July 1-2) 2 News Nevada & Vitalant present the “Give To Live” blood drive at the Atlantis Grand Ballroom from 9a to 7pm. Info: www.2news.com
(Thur July 3rd) The Reno Phil and the Reno Aces present “Patriotic Pops at the Field” at Greater Nevada Field at 6pm with fireworks after the show. Info: www.renophil.org
(Fri July 4th) Star Spangled Sparks fireworks at the Nugget; around 9:30p
(Sat July 5th) Fireworks at the Silver Legacy, Eldorado and Circus Circus in downtown Reno; around 9:30pm
(Sat July 12th) The Reno Phil presents the “30th Anniversary Pops On The River” at Rancho San Rafael Park at 8pm. Info: www.renophil.com
(July 14 -26th) Bruka Theatre in Reno presents 15th annual, two week “Youth Performing Arts” workshop. Info: www.bruka.org
(Sat July 26th) “Lead with Horses” presents a fund raiser called “Horse and Harmony” in Washoe Valley. Info: http://www.leadwithhorses.org/
(Sat July 26th) Classical Tahoe & Lake Tahoe Dance present “Music in Motion” at 7pm at the Ricardi Pavillon on the UNR/Lake Tahoe campus. Info: www.classicaltahoe.org
(Now thru Thur July 31st) The Washoe County Library is sponsoring its “Summer Reading Challenge” for kids and teens under 18. Info: http://washoecountylibrary.us/summerreading
(Now thru 8/2) The Food Bank of Northern Nevada begins the Summer Kids Café schedule for kids ages 2 -18 thru August 2nd! Info: www.fbnn.org
(Now thru Sat Aug 9th) Carson City Library presents the “Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge with prizes up for grabs. Info: https://carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org/
(Sat Aug 23rd) The Carson Tiger Sharks host the 21st annual Capital City Kids Triathlon for kids 4-14 at Mills Park from 8a to 11a. Info: www.tigersharks.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.
