Reno Needs Blood Donations
Written By: Farah Vitale United Blood Services is in need of blood donations! Their inventory for Reno has dipped significantly and has dipped significantly so the organization intends to get 1,000 donations by July 4. Long holiday weekends can make blood collection a challenge, especially true during the summer. That’s why UBS is working to…
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Farmer’s Market Changes This Year
Written By: Farah Vitale The Farmer’s Market this summer is going to be a little different! Since we had a really wet winter, the warm summer crops are delayed this year. Items such as melons, tomatoes, and even flowers will not be at the market for weeks. They’re expecting melons to be ready by August.…
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Reno is One of America’s Top 25 Best Cities
Written By: Farah Vitale According to Outside magazine, Reno is one of America’s top 25 best cities ever! Reno made the list along with: Seattle; Kansas City; Bend, Ore; Portland, Maine; Bishop, Calif.; Austin, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Kona, Hawaii; Fort Collins, Colo.; and Spearfish, S.D. Here’s why people they love Reno: 1. We have a ton…
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Summer Events Coming Up
Written By: Farah Vitale Get ready for a hot and eventful summer! Summer is finally upon us and there are tons of exciting events to enjoy the outdoors with your favorite people. Here are some fun events coming up to check out: Artown – Reno is Artown! During the whole month of July, celebrate and enjoy…
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City of Reno Building Houses for Less Fortunate
Written By: Farah Vitale The City of Reno might be building a tiny house village as transitional housing for the homeless. The project would be a collaborative effort between Reno, Sparks and Washoe County as they’ve been working on the issue of homelessness. They have recently visited examples of these villages in Seattle. Since the…
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Technology Improvements for the Reno-Tahoe Airport
Written By: Farah Vitale There are many new tech advancements for air travel and airports. Now there is new technology that measures the amount of moisture on runways in real time. They give the information to pilots who adjust the braking of their aircraft accordingly. Planes, like cars, take longer to come to a stop after…
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Residents in Reno Urged to Buy Emergency Kits
Written By: Farah Vitale Fire season is approaching and Reno residents are encouraged to start planning for fire evacuations. They are also encouraged to start making emergency go-bags. These disaster kits will have basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Since you may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice,…
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Kids Helped Out With the Big Dig Fundraiser
Written By: Farah Vitale The “Big Dig” fundraiser gave kids a chance to help out. During the event, children were allowed to operate up to 35 pieces of heavy equipment. This included excavators, bulldozers, frontloaders and more with the help of a professional. The “Big Dig” has been around for about 20 years and they’ve raised…
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ETC Helps Those Disabled and Disadvantaged Enjoy the Outdoors
Written By: Farah Vitale ETC is a program that continues to grow! People with disabilities and disadvantaged kids got to take a whitewater rafting trip across Reno and Verdi last Friday. The group, Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC), organized a day full of adventure which included whitewater rafting. The event started at Crystal Peak Park in Verdi and…
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Reno Craft Beer Week Kicks Off
Written By: Farah Vitale Sip beer with the best brewers in town all week long! The Backwash Beer Festival started June 2nd and started off Reno Craft Beer Week the right way at the Renaissance Reno/Bundox Bocce. There are nearly 40 events this year the third annual Reno Craft Beer Week. The festival is going from June…
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