Thanksgiving Family Events
Nov. 16 - Sparks Turkey Shoot - This family event pairs an adult and child and combines their ages to determine a competitive bracket. Each contestant shoots ten free-throws in an attempt to win a certificate for a free Thanksgiving turkey. The event is open to all ages. Adults can team up with multiple children, but each child can only compete once. The free event will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alf Sorensen Community Center, 1400 Baring. Blvd. Participants register at the event. Call (775) 353-4098 for details.Ages 24 and under & ages 25-34: 1:00 p.m.
Ages 35-44 & 45-54: 1:30 p.m.
Ages 55-64 & ages 65-74: 2:00 p.m.
Ages 75-84 & 85 & up: 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 21 through Jan. 4 - Holiday Ice Spectacular at the Eldorado - Billed as "Reno's only holiday ice show extravaganza," the Holiday Ice Spectacular will be playing in the Eldorado Hotel Casino Showroom, 345 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501. This is a show suitable for families, but children under 5 are not allowed in the showroom.
Admission is $28.95 for adults, $19.95 for children, and $23.95 for seniors. Dinner and show packages are available from $38.95. Tickets can be purchased online. For more information, call (800) 879-8879.
Nov. 26 - Rink on the River Opening Day - Rink on the River opens on Wednesday, November 26 for the 2008 - 2009 winter season. Skating begins immediately after the Holiday Tree lighting ceremony. Bring the whole family to downtown Reno and enjoy ice skating by the Truckee River. Not knowing how to skate is no excuse - lessons and skate rentals are available.
Rink on the River is at the corner of First and Virginia Streets. Note that ATM and credit cards are not accepted - bring cash or a check. For additional information, call Noah at (775) 334-2262.
Nov. 26 - Reno Holiday Tree Lighting -Reno's 2008 Holiday Tree will be ceremonially lit this evening in the City Plaza, across from the City Hall in downtown Reno. The tree is at the corner of S. Virginia and First Streets, next to the skating rink. The lighting ceremony is from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will include holiday carols sung by the Billinghurst Middle School Choir.
Nov. 26 and 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday Open Sessions at Pump It Up - Here's your opportunity to let that house full of kids (12 and under) work off their excess energy. You'll need socks and a signed waiver, and there's no extra charge for parents who want to jump, too. The November 26 session is from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the November 28 session is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $6 per child, with a 50% discount if you bring in a new,unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots. Pump It Up is at 610 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks, NV 89431. Call (775) 324-9663 for more information.
Nov. 27 - Sparks Turkey Trot - Bring the whole family to the Sparks Turkey Trot and work up an appetite for that big meal later in the day. Participants can choose from a fun 2 mile walk or run, or a timed 10K run. Races start at Sparks Marina Park. The course follows the path around the lake and onto nearby streets.
You can register by mail, online, or at 98 Richards Way in Sparks. It's $25 per person until November 19. After that, it's $30 on race day, between 6:30 and 7:45 a.m. For more information, call (775) 353-7898.
Nov. 29 - Sundance Bookstore - Terri Farley, local resident and author of the Phantom Stallion series, will sign her books at 11 a.m. with some furry friends. Dogs from the Nevada Humane Society will help Terri, with a portion of the proceeds going the NHS. Sundance Bookstore is at 1155 W. Fourth St., Suite 106, Reno, NV 89503. Call 775-786-1188 for more information.
