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, April 24th) Employ NV and Northern Nevada Warehousing are having a job fair from 11a-2p at the Reno Town Mall. Info: http://www.employnv.gov
(April 26th-May 19th) Bruka Theater presents a comic play, ‘KEN LUDWIG’S MOON OVER BUFFALO’. Get tickets online at: https://www.bruka.org
(Saturday, May 4, 2024) NIGHTS IN THE GARDENS OF SPAIN with the Reno Pops Orchestra and Maestro Jane Brown, 7:00 PM, at the Nightingale Concert Hall Church Fine Arts, UNR, Doors open at 6:30 pm
(May 4th and 5th) Great Basin Scottish Highland Games, hosted by Northern Nevada Throwing Company a 501c Non-Profit. There will be something for all ages; Scottish Athletics, Men’s and Women’s divisions, and a kids area. $10 entry fee and kids 8 and under are free.
(May 11, 2024) Headlock on Hunger, the family-friendly professional wrestling event, is set to return for its seventh year on May 11th at Reed High School. This electric event, aims to raise crucial funds for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s fight against child hunger in the Truckee Meadows. Tickets for Headlock on Hunger are available with options to choose between general admission for $5 and VIP access for $20, at: http://headlock24.eventbrite.com
(May 11, 2024) Join Moxy Up for their 2nd Annual Let’s Rally Carson Valley 2024 benefit fundraiser at Park Ranch Home Venue, from 3pm-9pm, to raise funds for Children’s Mental Health and Autism services. All proceeds will directly support local youth and families in psychological assessments, skills groups and crisis assessments. It’s a fun day of live bands, cornhole tourney, foods, drinks, bounce houses, and prizes. Tickets: https://moxyuprallyforyouthmentalhealth.eventbrite.com
(May 12, 2024) Registration is now open for the 24th Annual Moms on the Run 5K Walk and 5k/10k Run! A wonderful event that provides support for everyday living expenses including (but not limited to) mortgages, rent, food, utilities, car expenses, insurance, and more, to help offset medical expenses and alleviate financial stress of Northern Nevada women diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer. Register now at: https://www.momsontherun.info
(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 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) 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. For info, call 982-3646 or visit covidplasmascreening@renown.org
