Posts Tagged ‘ Events ’

Artown’s ‘Give $3′ campaign nets more than $25,000 for nonprofit

August 4, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Artown’s ‘Give $3′ campaign nets more than $25,000 for nonprofit

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE RENO, Nev. — Totals are in, and Artown’s “Give $3, Keep Artown Free” campaign brought in more than $25,000 in donations over the 31-day festival. Contributions ranged from change in people’s pockets to $100 or more and were made at Artown events in Wingfield Park throughout July as well as at...
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Reno Balloon Race volunteer meeting Wednesday

July 20, 2010
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE RENO, Nev. – The Great Reno Balloon Race is heading into its 29th year and there is no better way to support this beloved event than to join the Aeronauts, the official volunteer group for the Balloon Race. Now is the time to register to volunteer for this year’s event, taking...
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Summer Programs Begin at Taylor Creek Visitor Center

July 1, 2010
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Kicking off the weekly summer night programs at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek Visitor Center will be a night with Mark Twain. Come and learn about Mark Twain’s crazy adventures through live interpretation by McAvoy Layne. Hear his stories and take a...
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VIDEO: Fire and Ice 2010 will heat up in eastern Nevada

December 30, 2009
By ThisIsReno
VIDEO: Fire and Ice 2010 will heat up in eastern Nevada

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE ELY, Nev. — Visitors to this year’s “White Pine Fire and Ice Show” can expect ice bowling, snow sculptures, fireworks displays and booming cannon blasts as part of a weekend of family friendly events in the community of Ely and at Cave Lake State Park. From January 16-17, 2010, the annual...
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Eagles and Agriculture features scenic Carson River raft trip

December 21, 2009
By ThisIsReno

Eagles & Agriculture, the annual celebration of birding and agriculture in the Carson Valley, offers several programs over its three days each February. One of the most popular is a kayak/raft trip with expert birders on the Carson River. The experience, a serene trip on the river with the snowcapped Sierra in the background...
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An Eagles and Agriculture reception to remember

December 17, 2009
By ThisIsReno
An Eagles and Agriculture reception to remember

Eagles and Agriculture kicks off each year with an entertaining reception. It can be compared to a mini version of the event, complete with great food, live birds and interesting information. The object is to whet one’s appetite for history of our local agriculture and to witness the wildlife it supports, which includes...
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Sheep Dip Show returns to John Ascuaga’s Nugget in January

December 16, 2009
By ThisIsReno

Northern Nevada’s most outrageous “Roast of the Town” is here again. The 46th Annual Sheep Dip Show Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15 and 16, 2010 at 8 pm.
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Paiute, Shoshone, Washo Nations contribute to International StoryBox Project

December 16, 2009
By ThisIsReno

The public is invited to attend an official stop of “The StoryBox Project,” a free global storytelling event, on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. With a built-in element of cultural exchange, the StoryBox Project promotes the power of storytelling and...
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Pioneer Christmas at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort

December 2, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE LAS VEGAS — Celebrate the season and historical heritage at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park as the Cultural Corridor presents a “December to Remember.” This day-long event of festivities will be on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 10 a.m. A hands-on part of the program for children will...
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Old-time family dance at the California Trail Center

November 21, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED PRESS RELEASE ELKO — The California Trail Center will be hosting its second free Old Time Family Dance on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from 7-9 p.m.  Live music will be provided by South Wind.  Dance caller Rob Snow is coming from Salt Lake City to teach young and old, couples and singles, the...
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