Public Service Events

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

 


 

(Sun, March 31st) Through March 31st the Reno Air Races Association is taking applications for scholarships.  Info: https://airrace.org/flight-training-scholarships/

(Tue, April 2nd) ARTOWN presents: THE 5 BROWNS at the Pioneer Center. A night of classical music from 5 alumni of The Juilliard School in New York. Info: https://pioneercenter.com/

(Sat, April 13th) The Reno Police Department Motors Poker Tournament at the Cal-Neva Casino. All proceeds from the Poker Tournament go to support the High Sierra Motor Training Challenge.  For further info, email: bickertond@reno.gov

(Sat, April 20th) Nevada Kids Foundation- 3rd Annual Charity Poker/Bingo Tournament. A fundraising campaign that focuses on offering support to our local youth sports programs in need, with the goal of getting kids moving, engaged & motivated! Info: https://nevadakidsfoundation.org

(Wed, April24th) Employ NV and Northern Nevada Warehousing are having a job fair from 11a-2p at the Reno Town Mall.  Info: http://www.employnv.gov/

(TFN) Looking to quit using tobacco? Join the Nicotine Anonymous meeting every Wednesday at 5pm at the Alano Club, 1640 Prater Way, Sparks.

(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 www.airnow.gov

(TFN) Covid 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) Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is presenting the app-based GET Outdoors program for students in grades 6-12.  Info: http://tmparksfoundation.org/get-outdoors

(TFN) Vitalant needs blood donations. Get info to make an appointment at 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 serving the local community.  You can now donate via text message: text “FEED NV” and a donation amount to 50155

(TFN) Washoe County REMSA has set up a “Community Triage Line”.  It has information about getting vaccines and more.  24-7 you can call 328-2427.

(TFN) If you have recovered from Covid 19 researchers at Renown Health and the UNR School of Medicine would like to talk to you.  Also, they can assist you if you want to donate plasma.  Info:  Call 982-3646 or visit covidplasmascreening@renown.org