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
(Sat/Sun Aug 15/16) The Reno Fraternal Order of Eagles presents the 5th annual “Air-E Con” at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from 9a to 5pm to support the “Solace Tree” that supports kids who have lost a loved-one. Info: https://www.facebook.com/FOE2625/
(Fri Aug 21st) Shakespeare Animal Fund presents their fundraising gala “Applause for Paws” at the National Automobile Museum starting at 5pm. Info: http://hakespeareanimalfund.org/
(Sat/Sun Aug 22/23) Sophisticats Cat Club presents “Cat House on the Truckee” from 10am to 4pm at the convention center. Info: https://sophisticatsclub.com/
(Mon Sep 7th) Fallon Lions Club presents the Labor Day Parade starting at 10am on Taylor street. Info: www.thefallonpost.org
(Fri Oct 2nd) Western Surgical presents its 10th annual Golf Tournament to support “Moms On The Run” at Red Hawk. Info: chealy@westernsurgical.com
(Sat Oct 17th) Spanish Springs Lions Club presents “Oktoberfest” at the American Legion Post, 730 4th Street in Sparks, 5-7pm. Info: www.spanishspringslions.com
(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.
