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

(Tues-Thur Nov 11-13th) Atlantis is offering Veterans a complimentary lunch buffet meal from 11am – 3pm.  Info: www.atlantiscasino.com

 

(Thur Nov 13th) Wilcox Commercial Maintenance is holding at job fair 10am to 1pm at the Employ NV office 1929 N. Carson Street.  Info: https://tinyurl.com/2yhox7pq

 

(Fri/Sat, Nov 14-15th) Bruka Theatre presents “Take Five” wild card nights: its annual fundraiser. Tickets are on sale now. Info: www.bruka.org

 

(Sat Nov 15th) The Food Bank is holding three special food distributions from 9a-1p.  Locations are 1305 Sullivan, next to Jiffy Lube… New Frontier & Out of Egypt Pantry on Grimes in Fallon… and Carson Valley Food Closet, Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.  Info: www.fbnn.org

 

(Sat, Nov 15th) F.I.S.H presents the 10th annual Carson Christmas Fair from 10a to 4p at the Carson Community Center on Williams Street.  Info: www.nvfish.com

 

(Sat Dec 6th) 24th annual Christmas Craft Faire is at the Loyalton Assembly of God fellowship hall, 9a-3p.  Info: www.loyaltonchristmas.com

 

(Sat, Dec 6th) The free Tuba Christmas Concert happens at the Wilbur D. May Museum at 3pm at Rancho San Rafael park.  Info: tubaxmasreno@yahoo.com.

 

(Sat, Dec 6th) F.I.S.H presents the 10th annual Carson Christmas Fair from 10a to 4p at the Carson Community Center on Williams Street.  Info: www.nvfish.com

 

(Thru Fri Dec 12th) The Nevada Kids Foundations 5th annual “Making Spirits Brighter” drive with items collected at Peterbuilt Trucks, Larkin Circle, Sparks.  Info: www.nevadakidsfoundation.org

 

(Sat, Dec 13th) F.I.S.H presents the 10th annual Carson Christmas Fair from 10a to 4p at the Carson Community Center on Williams Street.  Info: www.nvfish.com

 

(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.