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NNMC announces new diabetes support group

ThisIsReno — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:39:27 PDT

NNMC NEWS RELEASE The Wound Care Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center is launching a free, monthly diabetes management, support and education group on the last Tuesday of every month. The first seminar will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Sparks Medical Office Building, 2385 E. Prater Way, Suite 201, on the NNMC campus. Wound Care Center Medical Director Todd Inman, MD, and Keiko Case, NNMC dietician, will be speaking on proper nutrition and its [...]

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McQuay offers free public workshop to harness creativity with words and art

ThisIsReno — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:40:01 PDT

NCOT NEWS — Tracy McQuay, a recipient of a 2013 Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellowship in Literary Arts, is hosting a hands-on workshop for those interested in tapping the creativity within. During “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” McQuay will guide participants through the creative process using words and art at a free public event at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Carson City Library. Carson City resident McQuay graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a dual degree in education...

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Street Vibrations® Spring Rally to Rock John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks

ThisIsReno — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:39:39 PDT

STREET VIBES NEWS — Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts have already registered for Street Vibrations® Spring Rally June 7-9 in Sparks, NV and hundreds more will join them for the official kickoff to the riding season at this No Colors event. “This three day party is the fifth annual spring event with live entertainment, death defying motorcycle stunt shows, great food, motorcycle vendors and more in the West Events Plaza at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort,” said Randy Burke, president...

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Climate change related to reduced plant size in Great Basin

ThisIsReno — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:12:01 PDT

UNR NEWS — Plants are shrinking in the Great Basin of Nevada, and warming climate could be the culprit, according to a paper published in the renowned science journal Global Change Biology based on research conducted by University of Nevada, Reno plant ecologist Beth Leger. “I used the extensive plant collections in the University of Nevada, Reno herbarium to ask how plants are responding to climate change over the last century,” Leger said. “I found that plants are shrinking over [...]

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Nevada State Railroad Museum offers a Memorial Day experience

ThisIsReno — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:07:50 PDT

NCOT NEWS — Throughout Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City offers rides on the world’s only restored McKeen motor car, Virginia & Truckee Railway No. 22. Other days to ride the unique car in 2013 will be July 4 and October 26. “The McKeen car’s modern appearance causes surprise when museum visitors learn that its design dates back to 1905,” said Frank Ackerman, the museum’s director. “It was also the first practical application [...]

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Catholic Charities holding Thanksgiving in May event for 1,600 families

ThisIsReno — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:19:05 PDT

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will be distributing frozen turkeys and fixings to 1,600 local families this Wednesday, as part of our “Thanksgiving in May” event. As a result of a recent increase in the number of hungry families visiting our St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, the USDA recently gave us an extra allotment of 1,600 frozen turkeys for our clients. In order to increase the amount of food and expand our reach, we decided to hold a “Thanksgiving in May” [...]

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UPDATED: Stabbing leaves one deceased

ThisIsReno — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:48:19 PDT

RPD NEWS — On Sunday, May 19, 2013, at approximately 0114 hours, Reno Police were summoned to the parking lot in the 5000 block of S. McCarran Blvd., near the Jack in the Box, on the report of a large fight. Upon the officers’ arrival, there were numerous people leaving the scene in several vehicles. Further investigation revealed the fight involved several people and that one subject had been taken to Renown by friends with a stab wound to the [...]

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Reid announces fire safety grant to Washoe County

ThisIsReno — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:03:04 PDT

Nevada Senator Harry Reid today announced a grant for $75,437 to Washoe County Emergency Management for fire prevention and emergency readiness. The grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) grant program. FP&S grants support various projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The primary goal is to reduce injury and prevent death among high-risk populations. “FEMA’s Fire...

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Variety of native and ornamental plants at annual Wilbur D. May Arboretum Plant Sale

ThisIsReno — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:53:33 PDT

WILBUR D. MAY ARBORETUM NEWS RELEASE – Spring is taking root at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the annual Plant Sale is in full bloom! The popular public sale features a huge variety of native and ornamental plants, vegetables, and trees — all adapted for the Truckee Meadows region. May Arboretum Society members will also be on hand to offer help you choose the right plant for your space and offer advice. Cash or checks only [...]

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Operation targeting alcohol sales to minors results in 92% compliance

ThisIsReno — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:44:39 PDT

RPD NEWS RELEASE Yesterday detectives assigned to the Regional Street Enforcement Team (S.E.T.) conducted an undercover alcohol compliance check in the Reno/Washoe County area. Based on the end of the school year festivities and with the summer break only weeks away, the focus of this operation was to target stores which sell alcohol and ensure alcohol is not being sold to minors. Our intent is to increase the awareness of underage drinking. This operation was completed in conjunction with Join...

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