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

 

(Now thru Mon Apr 28th) The Shakespeare Animal Fund presents “Dinner with Your Dog” at the Wilde River Grille on Mondays.  Info: www.sharkespeareanimalfund.org

 

(Tues Apr 29th) The 2025 Battle of the Legislators: Donkeys VS Elephants Basketball Classic is happening at Carson City High School at 7:30pm. Tickets from Sean (775) 846-5922

 

(Now thru Wed Apr 30th) Spread The Word Nevada is holding a book drive to collect books for children. Locations in Washoe County.  Info: www.spreadthewordnevada.org/washoe-book-drive/

 

(Wed Apr 30th) The Animal Ark Animal Sanctuary is holding their special Easter event from 10a to 3pm.  Info: www.animalark.org

 

(Fri May 2nd) Bruka Theatre opens the play “Brukalton” through May 18th. Info: www.bruka.org

 

(Sun Apr 30th – Sun May 4th) The Food Bank the American Institute of Architects present the 21st Annual Canstruction Event at Meadowood Mall. Info: www.foodbank.org

 

(Sat May 3rd) The Virginia Engine Company is hosting a Sporting Clay Shooting event at the Capitol City Gun Club.  Info: kkeckley@storeycounty.org

 

(Now thru Sat May 3rd) Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is looking for volunteers for their “Great Community Clean Up”.  Info: www.ktmb.org

 

(Sat May 3rd) The Reno POPS Orchestra presents its Spring concert: Songs & Dances of Latin America at Nightengale concert hall.  Info: www.renopops.org

 

(Sun May 4th) The annual NAMIWALKS-Nevada to support Mental Health is being held at the Carson City Nugget. Info: https://namiwalks.org/nevada

 

(Sun May 4th – Tues May 6th) Ten9 is presenting the “Night of Hope” at the Rafter 3C Arena in Fallon at 6:30p. Info: www.ten9.org

 

(Mon May 5th) The Carson City Brewery Arts Center presents their 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo festival.  Info: https://breweryarts.org/event/20250502-cinco-de-mayo/

 

(Tues May 6th) Artown presents Cecile McLorin Salvant live at the UNR Hall Recital Hall at 7:30pm. Info: www.artown.org

 

(Sun May 11th) Pinocchio’s Moms On The Run at 7am at Hug High School in Reno to benefit breast cancer research.  Info: click here

 

(Tues May 13th – Sun May 18th) The 74th Armed Forces Day parade adn celebration is happening in Hawthorne. Parade is Sat May 17th.  Info: https://ArmedForcesDayNV.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

 

(Sun May 18th) The Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza presents the 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Red Hawk. Info: https://nevadaveteransmemorial.ejoinme.org/golf2025

 

(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

 

(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

 

(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 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  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 has set up a “Community Triage Line”.  It has information about getting vaccines and more.  24-7 you can call 328-2427.