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Current Road Conditions

Interstate 80 Construction

Winter Driving Resource Guide

Reno-Tahoe International Airport: Arrival and Departure times

Reno Rodeo Denim Drive Donation Locations

NV Unemployment Benefit FAQ

Swine Flu Resource List

Nevada Swine Flu Vaccine Locator
Preparing for a Swine Flu Pandemic
Washoe County Health Department
Medical Reserve Corps
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
Coughing Video
Interactive Web Site: How to Decide if You Need a Doctor

Washoe County Adoption
Have A Heart

Dancing On Daybreak
Learn to Dance to with BB of Salsa Reno
Or, take dance lessons at Gemini Ballroom



November 24th

Toy Safety
Before you head out to purchase those new toys for the holidays, read up on dangerous toys, here.
24th Trouble in Toyland Report
Mobile Source for Toy Safety



November 23rd

Lake Tahoe Bear
Nevada Department of Wildlife

Infant Deaths & Injuries Prompt Dropside Crib Recall
Click Here for More Information



November 22nd

River School
More information on the River School and their Sustainability Projects

Dayton Valley Elves” Collecting Donations for Local Seniors
Click here for more information about helping seniors in need


Paws for Love
Visit their Website



November 21st

Crisis Call Center's Survivors of Suicide Loss
For Immediate Help: 1-800-273-8255



November 20th

Reno Rodeo Foundation Kicks Off Annual Denim Drive
Donate jeans, socks, and underwear to kids in protective custody



November 19th

Free Dentistry
Dentistry from the heart

Reno Tahoe USA
Learn more about the RSCVA's marketing campaign

DETR Creates FAQ Website for Unemployment Benefits
Click Here for FAQ Website for Jobless Benefits
NV Depatrment of Training and Rehabilitation

Bartering for Goods and Services
Itex Connects People Looking to Trade

WATCH's 2009 "10 Worst Toys" List
Click here for see if your kids have any of these items

Sage Hill Gun Club
Learn to break clay targets with a shot gun



November 18th

Swine Flu Vaccination Clinics at U.N.R.
Click here for updates & scheduled clinics.

Reno/Sparks Road Construction Information
City of Reno
City of Sparks

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Check flight arrivals and departures here



November 18th

Veterans Memorial
Donated to help support the Powning Veterans Memorial Park

New Mammography Guidelines
Guidelines

Recalls
Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Recalled Due to Fire & Burn Hazard
Pacificers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

UFO Sightings
White Pine Lights

Travel Safely With Your Pets This Holiday Season
Helpful Safety Tips for Traveling with Pets



November 17th
Kukuis Alii Animal Group
To Volunteer and Help With Animal Care Click Here
Or contact Deborah Larson with Kukuis Alii Animal Rescue at 775-671-0176.

"The Mackenzie Burgess Memorial Funds"
Scholarships for Area Kids



November 16th

Trauma Intervention Program
Volunteer to help those affected by trauma

Unemployment Benefits

Click here for the review



November 9th

Win a House for $100
Lake Tahoe Raffle

Stroller Recall
1 million strollers have been recalled due to finger amputation hazard



November 8th

Food Drive for Evelyn Mount
Mon 9:30am-6pm
5275 West 7th Street Reno
All non-perishable food or checks made out to "Community Outreach"



November 7th

Nationwide Military Wedding Gown Giveaway Event
Click Here for More Information on the Wedding Dress Giveaway



November 6th

Unemployment Benefits Extended
Benefit information



November 5th

Unclaimed Refunds
See if the IRS has your refund

Seasonal Jobs
Find a job during the holiday season

Recalls
Backyard Playsets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Send a Holiday Care Package to Our Troops
Care Package Ideas
Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade
Find out how to get an application here

Phillip Garrido's Parole Report
Click to obtain the link for the entire story and report



November 4th

Looking for Jobs in the Peace Corps
Learn more about the peace corpse

Nevada ARRA Recovery Website
Find Out How Nevada's Stimulus Funds Are Being Spent Here



November 3rd

Nevada Fault Lines Earthquake Info
Quaternary Faults in Nevada
Interactive Map

Nevada Loan Modifications
Click here for lists of eligible and ineligible companies

Father and Son Soldiers
A Fallon father and son are deployed at the same time, in the same unit, to the same base in Afghanistan.
Read Their Story Here

See the Raw Video of Interview Here

Learn to Fish
Nevada Department of Wildlife Offers Free Clinics



November 2nd

Poop-Be-Gone
At home cleaning service

Renown Postpones Flu Clinics
Click here for a list of clinics

National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Ticket Giveaway
Click Here for Details on When and How to Enter



November 1st

Adventure Pet
Click Here for contact info



October 30th

Halloween Movie Suggestions
Click Here

More Halloween Movie Suggestions
Click Here

West Point
Click here for information



October 29th

Evelyn Mount Food Needs
Click here for the list

Volunteerism in Sparks Made Easy
New Online Application Program



October 28th

Recalls
Halloween Flashlights Sold at Target Can Melt, Cause Burns
Window Blinds Can Strangle Young Children


Save Money on Utility Bills this Winter
NV Energy offers energy saving ideas



October 27th

Nevada Day in Carson City
V&T Railroad

Sparks Cemetery
Neglected and Forgotten

Swine Flu Vaccinations
Washoe County Health District

Baby Einstein DVD
DVD Refund

Halloween Howl
Benefits Shakespeare Animal Fund



October 26th

Vaccination Information
Click for flu vaccine info

Vote for Kaepernick for AT&T Player of the Week
Colin Kaepernick is one of four finalists for the AT&T Player of the Week. You can vote for him by texting 345345. The voting period ends Wednesday night

Claim Jumper Donates to the Denim Drive
Present this form to your server at Claim Jumper between 5pm and 10pm on Tuesday, Oct 27th, and CJ will donate 15% of your tab to the 2009 Reno Rodeo Denim Drive.

The Karma Project
Local Artists Giving Back to the Community



October 25th
Trick-Or-Cheese Make a Wish Fundraiser
Photo shoot benefiting children with disabilities and local art.



October 24th

Donate Clothes to Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet
335 Record St in Reno or call (775)-348-0605



October 23rd

In Memory of Eileen Pruitt
Donate to Ray Pruitt or Adopt One of Eileen's Animals
79 Cercle De La Cerese, Sparks, NV or call (775)-342-6145
Donate to the SPCA of Northern Nevada

American Red Cross
Donate to the Nevada Chapter of the Red Cross

Job Fairs
Upcoming Job Fairs in Reno/Tahoe

Robe Recall
Blair recalling robes due to fire hazard

Buckbean Brewery Hosts CANFEST
Celebrate Beer Made in a Can



October 22nd

Job Fair for new Heidi's restaurant.
Wednesday, November 4th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
189 Damonte Ranch Parkway
15+ positions

Rail City Garden Center
Tips on Winterizing Your Lawn



October 21st

Police/Fire Incident Mapping
The general public now has access to search for Police/Fire incidents at the Sparks Police department website.

Washoe County Adoption Information
Have A Heart

Hot August Nights Coat Drive
Benefits Kids in Need



October 20th

Car Crashes into House
Bank of America, "Trenton Wood Medical Fund"

Mutual of Omaha "aha" Moments
Vote for your favorite "aha" moment

Find out more about the Freakonomics Team, who explain things you always thought you knew... but didn't
Click here to read up on Freakonomics and Super Freakonomics

Vote for Shakespeare Animal Fund
www.rachaelray.com

Children's Cabinet Fundraising Gala
www.childrenscabinet.org

Cabela's Hosts Wilderness Survival Classes
Learn to Survive in the Elements



October 19th

Professional Wrestling Destination
www.pwdwrestling.com



October 16th

World Class Perspectives
Non-Profit Organization Helps Take Kids on Field Trips



October 15th

Rory Reid Running for Governor
Click for Rory Reid's Positions and Plans

Mutual of Omaha "aha" Moments
Vote for your favorite "aha" moment



October 14th

Raise Money for Nevada Day Parade
Checks to:
Nevada Day
PO Box 999
Carson City, NV 89702

Job Opportunities for the Disabled
Nevada Disability Law Center 775-333-7878

Interstate 80 Construction
Caltrans wraps up for winter



October 13th

Hospital Ratings
Click Here for Hospital Comparisons

Latest Road Information
Road Conditions



October 12th

Preparing for the Storm
Washoe County Emergency Management
Reno Connect: Report flooding, clogged rains, downed power lines, etc. 334-3646.

Children's Services Resources
Click Here for More Information

Get Your Cat Registered
Call Animal Services For More Information

Scam Artists
Protect yourself from being scammed online

Michael Jackson Releases New Song
Click here to listen



October 11th

RTC Rapid and RTC Rapid Connect schedules, stations, and planning your route.
Click Here for Information

Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation Info
Visit the Website Here



October 10th

Swoon Fights Reproductive Cancer
Click Here to Donate or Get Involved



October 9th

Flu Bug Strikes Pop Warner
Pop Warner Youth Football and Cheer

Find How NV Stimulus Dollars Are Spent
Nevada Stimulus Reports Due

Become a Professional Translator or Interpreter
Translation services are a growing business



October 8th

Family Flu Shot Day Oct. 17

Free Seasonal Flu Shots
Protect yourself, your family and your community by getting vaccinated against seasonal influenza at Rotary Family Flu Shot Day on Saturday, October 17, 2009
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:

Walk-In Clinic
Billinghurst Middle School
6685 Chesterfield Lane, northwest Reno

Drive-Thru Clinic
Washoe County - Roads Division
3101 Longley Lane, southeast Reno (just south of the Nevada Humane Society)

Mom's Sharing Money Saving Tips
Frugally Blonde
Money Wise Moms

Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada
5th Annual Buddy Walk



October 7th

Gun Show Sting
City of New York undercover investigation into Nevada Gun Shows

The Eldorado Great Italian Festival
Saturday and Sunday, October 10th & 11th



October 6th

Virginia Lake Art
Get involved with the city's art selection process

Upcycle is the new Green Movement
Reduce and Reuse items by Upcycling



October 5th

Your Sphere
Your Sphere, the new social networking site

Radon Levels
EPA's Nevada Radon Resources

Paula Deen® Cast Iron Cookware Recalled
Click Here for Item Numbers



October 4th

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
For more information click here




October 2nd

VA Gets Money to GI Bill Students
Department of Veterans Affairs

Virginia City Outhouse Races
www.visitvirginiacitynv.com

Race for the Cure
Komennorthnv.com

Nevada's Opera "Carmen"
www.nevadaopera.org

Mouth Guards For Student Athletes
Wearing mouth guards protects against oral injury



October 1st

Immunization Concerns
If you have a concern about the recent Medical Board's decision about who can give immunizations, please e-mail nevadafirst@gov.nv.gov.

New Laws Take Effect
Complete list of laws that take effect Oct 1st

Veterans Benefits
www.veterans.nv.gov

80th anniversary of Duncan Toys
Yo-Yo Tour

Beware of Construction Scam Artists
Yo-Yo Tour



September 30th

New Resort Looking to Fill 300 Jobs
The Ritz-Carlton Employment Application

New Nursing School
Apollo College Opens in Reno

Kids You Should Know
Mustang Media

New Bookstore
Grassroots Bookstore

Hug High Mentor Program
ASCENT Mentor Program Information

Northtowne Lane Art Project
Sculpture Designed for Roundabout on Northtowne Lane



September 29th

Toyota Recall
Some Toyota floor mats may cause the accelerator to stick

Mt. Rose Ski Resort
New Slide Lodge Opening Soon



September 28th

Slow Food Movement
Click Here for Information

Dancing on Daybreak
Learn to Dance Like the Stars




Crime Where You Live
Crime Reports' Map of Reno

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