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
(Now – Sat Jun 14th) The City of Reno, Waste Management & Hero Environmental Services present the “Biggest Little Spring Cleaning” events on Saturdays from 9a-noon at a different location each week. Info: www.reno.gov
(Thru this Sun May 18th) The 74th Armed Forces Day celebration is happening in Hawthorne. The parade is Sat May 17th. Info: https://ArmedForcesDayNV.com
(Tues May 13th) Better Business Bureau is hosting a seminar on scams for seniors to avoid at 1pm at the Northwest Library. Info: www.bbb.org
(Fri/Sun May 16/17) Hot August Nights’ “Spring Fever” celebration is this Friday & Saturday at the GSR. Info: www.hotaugustnights.net
(Fri-Sun May 16/18) Carson Tahoe Health presents the 3rd annual “Hot Air for Health” balloon festival at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Info: www.hotairforhope.com
(Sat May 17th) Nevada Bicycle Coalition presents “BikeTopia” to celebration National Bike Month at Reno Public market. Info: https://nevadabike.org/
(Sat May 17) The Wild Horse Connection & Least Resistance Training Concepts presents a Fundraising Dinner at the Dayton Community Center at 5pm with a performance by Lacy J. Dalton. Info: www.wildhorseconnection.org 775-393-9373
(Sat/Sun May 17/18) Viriginia City presents the 42nd “Chili on the Comstock” from 10am to 4pm both days. Info: visitvirginiacitynv.com
(Sat May 17th) Animal Ark partners with Wolf Park for a special event: “Wolves in Focus” from 10am to 2pm. Info: www.animalark.org
(Sun May 18th) The Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza presents the 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Red Hawk. Info: https://nevadaveteransmemorial.ejoinme.org/golf2025
(Tues May 20th) USPS is holding a job fair from 9am to 11am at the EmployNV office at
4001 So. Virginia in Reno. Walk-ins, welcome. Info: www.employnv.gov
(Tues May 20th) The Navy Exchange in Fallon is looking for applicants for part-time positions from 11a-1pm at EmployNV office in Fallon. Info: www.employnv.gov
(Tues May 20th) Better Business Bureau is hosting a seminar on scams for seniors to avoid at 11am at the Sparks Library. Info: www.org
(Sat May 24th) Nevada Car Coalition presents the “Summer Salute” car show, 9a-2p, to benefit Honor Flight Nevada and the Veterans Guest House. Info: click here
(Mon Jun 16th) The Nevada Kids Foundation presents the 3rd annual “Fairways For The Future” charity golf tournament at the Montreaux Golf Club. Info: www.nevadakidsfoundation.org
(Now thru May 30th) Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada are looking for donations of Prom attire for local youth. Info: https://ccsnn.org/
(Now thru May 30th) The Northern Nevada Domestic Violence Resource Center is raising money for its new shelter. Info: http://dvrcnv.org/
(Sat, Jun 7th) The For the Song Charitable Fund and Visit Virginia City begins a series of summer concerts. (June 7th, June 28th, August 2nd, August 23rd) Info: www.forthesong.org
(Sat Jun 7th) ALS of Nevada presents the Reno/Sparks Walk for ALS at Sparks Marina Park from 10:30am to 1pm. Info: www.alsofnevada.org
(Sat Jun 7th) The Huntington Disease Society present “Team Hope Walk” at Virginia Lake Park in Reno. Registration at 9:30am. Info: www.hdsa.org/thereno
(Sun Jun 8th) The Tahoe Joy Festival happens at Commons Beach in Tahoe City from noon to 6pm; it’s free. Info: http://joyfoundations.org/tahoefest
(July 14 -26th) Bruka Theatre in Reno presents 15th annual, two week, “Youth Performing Arts” workshop. Info: www.bruka.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.
