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
(Thur Apr 23rd) The “Northern Nevada International Center” at UNR is holding their 26th “Global Gala” at the Atlantis Casino Resort. Info: https://www.unr.edu/nnic
(Sat Apr 25th) VFW Post 8071 holds its 2nd annual Sportsman’s Dinner at the VFW Bunker at 255 VFW Historic Lane in Reno. Info: https://www.vfwpost8071.org
(Sat Apr 25th) Carson Animal Services Initiative is holding at fundraiser called “Bark, Whine & Dine” at Casino Fandango from 6-9pm. Info: https://friendsofcasinv.org/
(Mon Apr 27th) Fallon Lions Club is holding “Bingo Night” at 6:30p in the Fallon Eagles Hall.
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Fallonlionsclub/
(Thru Mon Apr 27th) Wild River Grille is holding “Dinner With Your Dog” on Mondays in April to support the Shakespeare Animal Fund. Info: http://shakespeareanimalfund.org/
(Sat May 2nd) Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful hosts its annual “Great Community Cleanup” from 8am to noon at 25 cites. Info: www.ktmb.org
(Sat May 2nd) Nevada State Museum hosts their first-ever “Mint Gala” to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the museum. Info: https://www.carsonnvmuseum.org/mintgala/
(Sat May 2nd) Special Olympics-Nevada is hosting the 2026 Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge at Round Hill Pines Beach starting at 9:30am. Info: www.sonv.org
(Fri May 8th) Carson Valley Arts Council concert series presents “Harry & the Hit Men” in Minden at the arts cents. Info: https://www.cvartscouncil.com/
(Sat May 9th) The “Shakespeare Animal Fund” is holding a “Sharing Happy Trails” event at the Reno Public Market from 1p to 3p. Info: www.shakespeareanimalfund.org
(Tues-Sat, May 12th-17th) Hawthorne presents the 75th annual “Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration”. Info: armed.forces.day@outlook.com or www.armedforcesdaynv.com
(Fri May 15th) “Communities in Schools of Western Nevada” is hosting a benefit concert starring the “Yachtley Crew” at the GSR. Info: https://www.cisnevada.org/locations/western/
(Sat May 16th) The Neighborhood Network presents a Pickleball Party at the Reno Tennis Center on Plumas, 11am to 2pm. Info: www.neighbornv.org
(Wed May13 – May 27th) Silver State Storytellers presents the “Moon Rock Sci-Fi Short Film Competition”. Info: http://nvstorytellers.org/
(Sat/Sun June 6th & 7th) Douglas County “Kids Free Fishing Day” at Lampe Park in Gardnerville for kids ages 3 to `2. Pre-registration is required. Info: www.dcnvkidsfishingderby.org
(Sat June 27th) The Huntington’s Disease Society’s “Team Hope Walk” is at Virginia Lake Park starting at 9:30a. Info: www.hdsa.org/thwreno
(Sat Aug 8th) Habitat for Humanity is holding a “Homebuilding Silent Auction” from 10a-4p at 530 Greenbrae Drive in Sparks. Info: www.habitatforhumanityreno.org
(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.
