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

(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.