Reno / Tahoe December 2011 Archive

Yes, I know it's the dead of winter, but some of you may already be thinking about spring and that great American pastime, baseball. If you like to plan ahead, ... Read More

It's time to look ahead to 2012. I'm thinking it can't help but be better than '11, so let's start off right by attending a fun New Year's Eve celebration. ... Read More

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

It's not nice to throw your natural Christmas trees in the trash or dump them in the desert after the holidays. For proper disposal, take trees to be recycled through ... Read More

May this Holiday Season be good to you and yours, and the beginning of better times in the coming New Year. Photo © Stan White Bring in 2012 with a bang at ... Read More

Holiday Adventures is the winter break camp offered by the City of Reno. Camps for kids ages 6 to 14 will be at three different locations. Each camp operates from ... Read More

The first day of winter for 2011, also know as the winter solstice, is on December 22 in the northern hemisphere. In our part of the world, it's the day ... Read More

It continues to be pretty darn cold and December's snow drought is continuing as well. If you are hankering to get out for some winter fun anyway, check out the ... Read More

There is always hope for the gift buying procrastinators among us. My article about Christmas and Holiday Gift Ideas has a wide variety of items that can fit a wide ... Read More

You got up at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning and had a wonderful time opening presents. You enjoyed this happy time with family and perhaps some friends. You've ... Read More

Since most of us are taxed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on an annual basis, we seldom think about getting money back from the IRS, except in the form ... Read More

WiFi is just about everywhere these days and finding a wireless hotspot is usually a no brainer. However, if you want to be a little more efficient than just trolling ... Read More

Building being demolished for Moana Lane widening project in Reno, Nevada. Photo © Stan White The section of Moana Lane between Baker Lane (west of S. Virginia Street) and the U.S. ... Read More

This weekend, December 17 and 18, is your last chance this holiday season to get on board with a Santa train. Trains at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson ... Read More

While it's freezing outside, you don't have to sit inside if skiing and other winter sports aren't your thing. There is a wide selection of recreational opportunities awaiting those who ... Read More

The Wolf Pack football team soundly thrashed Idaho (56-3) in its final WAC game ever (moving to the Mountain West Conference in 2012), finishing the regular season at 7-5 overall ... Read More

A variety of Santas, Mrs. Santas, elves, and other holiday beings will take to the streets of downtown Reno on Saturday night, December 10, for the 10th Annual Reno Santa ... Read More

Whether you are at home, out shopping, or traveling to grandma's house, staying safe during the holidays is something that will help make the season joyous rather than tragic. Some precautions ... Read More

Most of Bartley Ranch Regional Park re-opened to the public on December 1. The park's western and southern ridges were the most heavily damaged when the Caughlin fire swept through ... Read More

Now that it's December, the Christmas and holiday season is in full swing. Along with shopping, decorating, and the general busyness of this time of year, you can enjoy a ... Read More