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Celebrate National Women’s Health Week by getting healthy
RENO — The 14th annual observance of National Women’s Health Week kicked off on Mother’s Day and is celebrated through Saturday. With the theme, “It’s Your Time,” National Women’s Health Week 2013 encourages women to make their health a top priority, and take simple steps for longer, healthier, and happier lives. During National Women’s Health Week, women are encouraged to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of cer...
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SPCA of Northern Nevada offers classes for animal lovers
RENO — The SPCA of Northern Nevada is offering two classes for animal lovers.  Due to the success of the class aromatherapy for animals is being offered again.  This class centers on the use of essential oils for your dog or cat.  Find out the benefits of calming lavender, cleansing cinnamon and many other uses for the health and well being of your companion animal.  Incorporate the healing properties of natural care for your best friend witho...
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Maggie Regier in the title role in “Cinders,” an adaptation of Cinderella written by Sandra Brunell. “Cinders,” presented by TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada, will run through this weekend.
TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada presents “Cinders”
The play runs 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. A matinee performance will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Reno-Tahoe Airport opens new Wolf Pack wall Tuesday
The newly enhanced Wolf Pack Wall at Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be unveiled at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
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Saddle-trained horses up for adoption Saturday
The second of three annual saddle-trained horse adoption events in Carson City will be held on Saturday at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center.
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Solar energy rebates available in Sparks
SPARKS — NV Energy is now offering rebates for natural gas customers in Reno and Sparks who want to use solar energy to help heat their homes. In addition, NV Energy and Southwest Gas are hosting a free workshop on solar space heating and solar water heating from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Ruby and Teton Rooms at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Solar space heating systems usually consist of solar collectors installed on a south facing r...
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Sparks Fire Department promotes Project SAFE
SPARKS — You never know when a fire might strike, but it’s always best to be prepared. Taking steps such as keeping an updated, functional smoke alarm in every sleeping room and centrally located in the hallway can make all the difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe. Since January 2007, the Sparks Fire Department has offered residents its Project Survive A Fire Emergency (SAFE) campaign, which provides vital information about smok...
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Stargaze at Washoe Lake State Park Saturday
Astronomy experts will set up high powered telescopes to view the moons of Jupiter, the Milky Way galaxy and many other fascinating objects in the night sky from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
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Steampunk Exposition & Rail City Showdown this weekend
High Desert Steam will hold its Second Annual Steampunk Exposition and Rail City Showdown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sparks Heritage Museum, located at 814 Victorian Ave. in Sparks.
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Heroes Needed Month at United Blood Services
Hero status isn’t reserved only for those brave men and women who rush into burning buildings or step into the front lines of war.
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Annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony today
CARSON CITY — In conjunction with National Police Week, at noon today the 16th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held on the capitol grounds in Carson City. The service will honor the 123 Nevada Peace Officers that have been killed in the line of duty since 1861. In 1998, the memorial was dedicated on the capitol grounds to recognize the ultimate sacrifice these officers made in service of their communities. Thi...
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Cabela’s Boy Scout and camping weekend events
RENO — Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter, is hosting a Camping Weekend Saturday and Sunday with various camping product vendors working at the store, area campgrounds and public land agencies promoting their facilities and a tent city featuring a variety of tent options with camp setups displayed inside and outside the Reno store. Cabela's is located on 8650 Boomtown Road, off Interstate 80 at exit 4. Saturday also features Cabela’s se...
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NNMC Inpatient RehabCenter receives award
RENO — The Inpatient RehabCenter at Northern Nevada Medical Center (NNMC) has been recognized with Uniform Data System’s (UDS) “2013 Top Performer Award.” The program is among the top 10 percent of acute rehabilitation facilities of their nearly 800 facilities in the 2013 PEM rankings based on 2012 data. UDS is a widely used system for documenting the severity of patient disability and outcomes for medical rehabilitation facilities throughout...
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School of Medicine sets free clinic dates for May
RENO — The University of Nevada School of Medicine’s free Student Outreach Clinics for May are scheduled for the following dates: A children’s clinic will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. May 7; a general clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 18; and a women’s clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 25. In addition this month, a geriatrics clinic, geared to health care needs of adults ages 55 and older, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon May ...
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The University of Nevada, Reno engineering students concrete canoe competition team placed first in the 2013 ASCE Mid-Pac Concrete Canoe Competition held in San Jose, Calif. last week. The engineering event is judged in equal part for the races, a design paper, oral presentation and final product.
Nev. student team paddles concrete canoe to victory
After dominating the competition in five canoe races and winning two of three academic categories, the University of Nevada, Reno concrete canoe team took the overall win in the annual Mid-Pac Concrete Canoe Competition held April 19-20 in San Jose, Calif.
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Spring Wildflower Walk at Washoe Lake State Park Saturday
Join park rangers at Washoe Lake State Park for a leisurely spring wildflower walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
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Take advantage of free prescription discount cards
RENO — Washoe County officials are encouraging the public to take advantage of a free prescription discount card available to county residents regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. The hassle-free card has been available since 2006 through the county’s membership in the National Association of Counties (NACo). “Washoe County launched the program to help our residents cope with the high price of prescriptions,” said Washoe Co...
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Experience northern Nevada golf with value pass
Experience northern Nevada golf with value pass CARSON CITY — Golfers hoping to pack as many rounds as possible into their spring and summer can tee it up and take a swing at nine northern Nevada courses with the discounted "Ticket to Paradise" pass, available at www.divinenine.com. Only 35 of these limited supply passes are available at $299 each. This pass includes nine rounds of golf at nine courses, a total of 162 holes, more than 70,00...
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Eldorado hires celebrity chef Robert Hesse
RENO — The Eldorado Hotel Casino has hired celebrity chef Robert Hesse. Guests can find Chef Hesse in the kitchen at The Brew Brothers where he’s already putting his stamp on the hand tossed wood fired pizza menu. Chef Hesse has amassed a wealth of experience cooking in numerous kitchens across the country, including “Hell’s Kitchen,” FOX’s cooking reality show with fiery chef Gordon Ramsay. Chef Hesse was inspired to cook by watching his gr...
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Candlelight vigil and awards ceremony for crime victims rights
A candlelight vigil and awards ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mills B. Lane Justice Center in downtown Reno.
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