Golf carts cruising the course at Hidden Valley in Reno.Photo © Stan White The Legends Reno-Tahoe Open kicks off on August 3 and runs through August 9 at Montrêux Golf & ... Read More

The Funk Brothers perform at Artown, Reno, Nevada.Photo courtesy Artown The Funk Brothers, studio musicians and composers of many of Motown's greatest hits, will perform at the Wingfield Park Amphitheater on ... Read More

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Hot cars at Hot August Nights, Reno, Nevada.Photo © Stan White Hot August Nights is the biggest Reno event of the year. It's a celebration of everything to do with classic ... Read More

Sparks Mayor Geno Martini.Photo © Stan White The City of Sparks website now has an online

National Monument to the Basque Sheepherder, Reno, Nevada.Photo © Stan White The 2009 Reno Basque Festival is part of a larger event - the North American Basque Organizations (NABO) 30th Annual ... Read More

Pottery display at Kings Beach.Photo courtesy MarComm PR Kings Beach on Lake Tahoe's north shore is always a fun summer destination, but the weekend of July 25 - 26 has a ... Read More

Squaw Valley Cable Car.Photo © Stan White The Wanderlust Festival is new this year at Squaw Valley USA, up near the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The Festival will be from ... Read More

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Huey Lewis and the News, Lake Tahoe Music Festival.Photo courtesy Lake Tahoe Music Festival The 27th Lake Tahoe Music Festival starts on July 23 and runs through August 8. This year's ... Read More

Children ages 12 and under are invited to join the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department for their annual Paddle, Pedal, Patter Kids' Triathlon starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July ... Read More

Peppermill Hotel Casino, Reno, Nevada.Photo © Stan White Hotel room rates around Reno and Lake Tahoe haven't been this low in a long time, and we're not talking about the little ... Read More

Reno's Artown is the whole month of July.Logo image courtesy Artown Artown will have two pet-centric events this weekend. The Pawspective Art Show & Exhibit will be on Saturday, July 18, ... Read More

The July Senior Connections Newsletter is currently available from Senior Programs at Reno Parks, Recreation, and Community Services. Both newsletter and website have a listing of current events, activities, and ... Read More

Original Reno Arch spans Lake Street by the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.Photo © Stan White As it properly should be, a new permanent exhibit at the Nevada Historical Society ... Read More

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Hawken Fire, west Reno.Photo © Stan White Sunny, warm weather is a boon to everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, but it also increases the chances of our ever present summer ... Read More

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.Photo © Stan White The American Century Celebrity Golf Championship is from July 14 through July 19, at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Highway ... Read More

Controlled Burn fire dancers perform at Artown, Reno, Nevada.Photo © Stan White Controlled Burn is a Reno fire dancing group that performs at various events throughout the area. During Artown, Controlled ... Read More

July dates for "Fresh Air, New Ideas" have been announced. These walks are your chance to talk personally with two of Reno's City Council members in the relaxed, informal setting ... Read More

Yosemite National Park, California.Photo © Stan White Free is good, and when you are getting the very best America has to offer, it's even better. During two upcoming weekends, entrance and ... Read More

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor.Photo courtesy Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival The 37th season of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival features performances at Sand Harbor on the eastern shore of ... Read More

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Swimming beach at Sparks Marina Park.Photo © Stan White When the heat comes on, people naturally head for the water, bringing the throngs out to play and cool off in the ... Read More

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers promotion for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.Photo courtesy Food Bank of Northern Nevada Here's a way to enjoy a tasty meal and help our less fortunate ... Read More

RTC ACCESS, the paratransit service operated by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), has made some changes to its services, taking effect on July 1. Reno Sparks Cab will become the provider ... Read More

I80 in the Truckee River Canyon, west of Reno, NevadaPhoto © Stan White Getting over the hill on Interstate 80 is a chore in the best of times. This summer, however, ... Read More

Reno Aces playing in their home ballpark, Reno, NevadaPhoto © Stan White Lots of people around here are thinking that nothing goes better together than the 4th of July and baseball. ... Read More

Huffaker Hills hikers, south Reno, Nevada.Photo © Stan White This little known spot is my favorite place for an easy hike in the Reno area. The Huffaker Hills Trailhead happens to ... Read More

Spectacular fireworks for Reno / Tahoe 4th of July.Photo © Stan White The 2009 4th of July weekend will be full of fireworks and fun all around Reno, Sparks, and Lake ... Read More

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