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

(Mon Jun 9th) The Food Bank of Northern Nevada begins the Summer Kids Café schedule for kids ages 2 -18 thru August 2nd! Info: www.fbnn.org

 

(Thru Sat June 14th) This Saturday the City of Reno, Waste Management & Hero Environmental Services present the “Biggest Little Spring Cleaning” event 9a-noon: on June 14th Mira Loma Park. Info: www.reno.gov

 

(Sat June 14th – Sat Sep 27th) The Saturday Carson City Ghost Walks start at 6:45p at McFadden Plaza.  Info: https://www.purplepass.com/events?event_name=Carson%20City%20Ghost%20Walk

 

(Sat Jun 14th) The Animal Ark Animal Sanctuary is holding their “Summer Festival” from 10am to 3pm.  Info & tix: www.animalark.org

 

(Sat Jun 14th) The Reno Elks Lodge hosts a Naturalization Ceremony in honor of Flag Day (14th) at 1pm. 100 people will become American Citizens.  Info: 775-742-9085

 

(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

 

(Weds June 18th) Employ NV is having their 3rd Annual Public Sector job fair 11am to 12pm at the Reno Town Mall.  Info: www.employnv.gov

 

(Sat June 21st) Sierra Sage Treatment Center presents “Hope Roundup” to benefit the Equine Therapy Program in the Yerington Theatre of the Arts at 5pm.  Info: www.hoperoundup.com

 

(Fri June 17th – July 20th) Bruka Theatre presents the musical called “Ride the Cyclone”. 

Info: www.bruka.org

 

(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.