Back for a fourth year, Made In Reno — a showcase of the surprisingly strong talent brewing in the Biggest Little City’s music scene — will run March 30-31 in The Underground, 555 E. Fourth St. What’s more, the winning song from each night, as selected by a jury of entertainment professionals, will earn airplay on KDOT-FM 104.5 (“Rock 104.5”).

The Veterans' Guest House in Reno, Nevada won $250,000 and took first place honors in the inaugural Aprons in Action contest, The Home Depot Foundation’s year-long Facebook voting program.

The Home Depot Foundation in Facebook Contest Finale Organization is One of Eleven Nonprofits Competing for Grand Prize in Aprons in Action Contest; March Program Completes $1 Million Campaign to Support U.S. Nonprofits.

The Shriners are holding free screening clinics to see whether kids qualify for free medical care once a month until June.

The Good Luck Macbeth Theater is holding acting classes for young adults.

Tickets are on sale until Wednesday, March 21 for a symposium talking about American history of the 1920s.

Project S.A.F.E aims to save lives in the event of a house fire. Roughly 70 percent of home fire deaths result from firesin homes with no smoke alarms or working smoke alarms.

A homeowner in rural Nevada who lost her husband, and was facing eviction, has surrendered 50 cats and 3 dogs to NHS after she could no longer care for them.

High Sierra Animal Rescue is a small non-profit animal shelter located in Portola, California. This group rescues animals from euthanasia in area shelters. To learn more visit highsierraanimalrescue.org or call 530-832-HSAR.

A St. Baldrick's event to raise money for childhood cancer research is set for Friday night in South Lake Tahoe.

Girl Scout Troop 497 is working with the Nevada Humane Society to help people care for their pets.

The classic childrens story of Alice in Wonderland will be performed by dancers from A.V.A. Ballet Theatre. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will provide the enchanting score.

Black cats are often over looked by potential adopters, though they are usually intelligent, charming, and good-natured companions.

Animal Ark opens its doors again for the season on Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1, 10:00am-4:30pm.

Several troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees from the Department of Public Safety, will be volunteering their time to raise money for Special Olympics.

The number 2 killer of women in Nevada is heart disease, and while we hear that statistic all the time, we rarely hear about people doing something about it. Now someone is.

Noah’s Ark Child Center, 1660 Grandview Ave, Reno, is sponsoring a gala event and fundraiser.

Over 50+ restaurants throughout Northern Nevada invite you to "Dine Out, Fight AIDS and support Northern Nevada HOPES."

Several troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees from the Department of Public Safety, will be volunteering their time to raise money for Special Olympics Nevada this Friday, March 2nd.

One group of people often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of day to day life in Reno. One non-profit organization wants to make sure the growing homeless population in our area aren't forgotten.

Billinghurst Middle School presents Willy Wonka Junior on March 2 and 3rd. Call 775-746-5870 for tickets. Ticket prices are 10.00 reserved and general admission is 5.00.

Having a family and raising kids is already challenging, but what if one of your children was diagnosed with Type I diabetes?

Join the Wooster Colts for their 10th annual fundraiser to help continue their softball and baseball programs.

The Veterans' Guest House in Reno has won the Aprons in Action contest, winning a $25,000 gift card from the Home Depot. Voting ended Thursday at www.facebook.com/homedepotfoundation.

A disabled Reno woman and her ailing service dog are returning to Reno after a week's stay at a renowned veterinary hospital in California.