From what my contacts around town are saying, there won't be a New Year's fireworks show in downtown Reno to bring in 2009. Considering the current economic funk, I understand why it's not happening, but it sure was fun in 2008. It will be missed.
New Year's Eve Parties for Kids and Families
New Year's Eve Party for Kids from Sparks Parks & Recreation - This party gives parents the opportunity to enjoy New Year's Eve knowing their children are having fun in a safe, supervised environment at the Alf Sorensen Community Center, 1400 Baring Blvd. in Sparks. The event is for kids ages 6 to 13. It starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m., or at 9 a.m. for those spending the night. The fee for overnighters is $46 per child ($38 Sparks residents). For just the party, it's $30 per child ($25 Sparks residents). Families with more than one child taking part will get a discount.Here's a description of the festivities from Sparks Parks - "Participants will enjoy an evening filled with games, swimming, movies, pizza and a special celebration from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. complete with party hats, noise makers, music, balloons and prizes. Those staying overnight will be treated to a pancake breakfast the following morning at 8:00 a.m." For more information, call (775) 353-2385.
New Year's Eve Kids Party at Reno Borders - Come to Borders for a free family party to bring in 2009. It's from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and there will be games, crafts, and a New Year's parade. The Reno Borders is at 4995 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502. Call (775) 448-9999 for more information. A similar party, at the same time, will be held at the Carson City Borders, 911 Topsy Lane, Carson City, NV 89705. Call (775) 267-0755 for details.
Warm-up for New Years at The Rock in Truckee - This hoedown is on Tuesday the 30th, the day before New Year's Eve. Warm the heart and feed the soul with good food, good music and good friends, all for a good cause. This event, together with a food drive for Project MANA, will be held from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Help Project MANA reduce the incidence of hunger by bringing canned or dried food to donate. This pre-New Year's Eve celebration is for the whole family and features live music from Truckee Tribe. There will be open-pit marshmallow roasting for the kids. Those bringing food donations will receive half-priced drinks and a chance to win several "resolution packages" offered by businesses at The Rock.
This event is sponsored by The Rock multi-use center, located off Highway 267, adjacent to the Ponderosa Golf Course, next to the roundabout and across from Sierra Meadows. The street address is 11197 Brockway Road. For more event information, call (530) 550-2252.
