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Reno / Tahoe December 2010 Archive

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Reno / Tahoe New Year's Eve Celebrations

Thursday December 30, 2010
It's time to look ahead to 2011. I'm thinking it can't help but be better than '10, so let's start off right by attending a fun New Year's Eve celebration. ... Read More

Come in From the Cold for Winter Family Entertainment

Wednesday December 29, 2010
The Come in From the Cold Family Entertainment Series will feature some of the best performers in the Reno / Tahoe area. They have all donated their time and talents ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday December 28, 2010
Smiles at Rink on the River ...Photo © Stan White More Reno / Tahoe Wordless Wednesday blogs... Submit Your Photos to Reno / Tahoe... Reno / Tahoe Photo Gallery... Follow me on Twitter.

Online Truckee River Watershed Map

Monday December 27, 2010
Do you know which creeks flow into the Truckee River, what areas they drain, or what you might find by visiting and exploring these places? If not, Reno's new online ... Read More

Where Do You Like to Go on New Year's Eve?

Sunday December 26, 2010
If you enjoy going out on New Year's Eve, tell us what your favorite activity or event is around Reno and Lake Tahoe. Is it a party where you can ... Read More

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Reno / Tahoe!

Friday December 24, 2010
Photo © Stan White May this Holiday Season be good to you and yours, and the beginning of better times in the coming New Year. Get more Reno / Tahoe information: - Receive ... Read More

Recycle Your Christmas Tree with KTMB

Thursday December 23, 2010
Ho, Ho, Ho! 'Tis naughty to throw your Christmas tree in the trash or dump it in the desert after the holidays. For proper disposal, take natural trees to be ... Read More

New Control Tower at RNO

Wednesday December 22, 2010
One of the few economic bright spots in the area is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), which is doing great business keeping the Truckee Meadows connected with the outside world. To ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday December 21, 2010
A frosty head for snow in Reno ...Photo © Stan White More Reno / Tahoe Wordless Wednesday blogs... Submit Your Photos to Reno / Tahoe... Reno / Tahoe Photo Gallery... Follow me on Twitter.

No Texting While Driving Law to be Considered in Nevada

Monday December 20, 2010
Simple statistics tell the story - texting and cell phone use while driving lead to more distracted driving accidents and injuries. In Washoe County, the single leading cause of more ... Read More

Winter Break Camps for Kids in Reno

Saturday December 18, 2010
The Reno Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is offering camps for kids at four different locations over the Washoe County School District winter break. The camps are for ages ... Read More

Full Lunar Eclipse Viewing at Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Friday December 17, 2010
The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center at the University of Nevada, Reno will feature a special midnight eclipse-viewing event to monitor the total lunar eclipse that will be visible throughout ... Read More

Weekend Events Around Reno / Tahoe

Wednesday December 15, 2010
It's going to be a cold and wet weekend in the Reno / Tahoe region. The National Weather Services is forecasting significant rain and snow for the Sierra and Truckee ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday December 14, 2010
Painted clouds over Reno...Photo © Stan White (Not Photoshopped. Metering off the bright clouds brings out the colors and renders the sky black.) More Reno / Tahoe Wordless Wednesday blogs... Submit Your Photos ... Read More

Fireworks Return for 2010 New Year's Eve in Downtown Reno

Monday December 13, 2010
The fireworks are back. Be in downtown Reno at midnight on Friday, December 31 to party and celebrate the New Year with a spectacular fireworks show that will be launched ... Read More

Enjoy Reno's Christmas Holiday Lights

Sunday December 12, 2010
Now is the time to enjoy taking an evening drive around the Truckee Meadows to view homes, shopping areas, and city Christmas trees lit up for the holiday season. When ... Read More

Ads on School Buses?

Friday December 10, 2010
The Washoe County School District has a $37 million budget hole it is looking to fill. Paid advertising on school buses is one of the sources the district is looking ... Read More

Wolf Pack going to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl

Thursday December 9, 2010
With its 34-31 win over Boise State last month, a final WAC game win over LA Tech of 35-17, and a season record of 12-1, the Nevada Wolf Pack football ... Read More

It's a Wonderful Christmas Craft Fair at Lazy 5 Regional Park

Wednesday December 8, 2010
You will find unique, original, and affordable handcrafted collectibles, holiday items, and gifts created by local crafters at the 10th annual It's a Wonderful Christmas Craft Fair. This event will ... Read More

Reno Santa Pub Crawl - Support the Claus

Tuesday December 7, 2010
A variety of Santas, Mrs. Santas, elves, and other holiday beings will take to the streets of downtown Reno on Saturday night, December 11, for the 9th Annual Reno Santa ... Read More

Riding RTC RIDE When the Snow Flies

Monday December 6, 2010
RTC RIDE, Reno's bus public transit system, has a snow route system for when snow and ice conditions make it necessary to use detours on certain routes in the RTC ... Read More

Reno's 2010 Holiday Tree Lighting

Sunday December 5, 2010
Holiday Tree in downtown Reno, Nevada Photo © Stan White The first try at lighting Reno's Holiday Tree for 2010 was scrubbed by bad weather and frigid temperatures. The ceremony is now ... Read More

Siena Goes Down, but Not For Long

Saturday December 4, 2010
From reports I've seen over the last few years, the Siena Hotel Spa Casino was skating on the edge of fiscal disaster almost since it opened. When it closed the ... Read More

Holiday Family Fun at the May Museum

Friday December 3, 2010
The annual Tuba Christmas and Sierra Watercolor Society Open House at the Wilbur D. May Museum will be on Saturday, December 4. The Watercolor Society's Open House will be from ... Read More

Freight House District Food Drive

Thursday December 2, 2010
The Freight House District, next to Aces Ballpark in Reno, will be a chief drop-off location for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada this holiday season. On Friday, December 3, ... Read More

24th Annual Sparks Hometowne Christmas with Parade Grand Marshal Ian Petrella

Wednesday December 1, 2010
The theme for the 2010 Sparks Hometowne Christmas is Characters of Christmas Past. To start the event, Sparks tree lighting ceremony will be on Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. to ... Read More

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