Lifestyles & Special Interests

Women's History Month and Day is a celebration of the contributions of women in a wide variety of endeavors. In Reno, a number of events mark the occasion.

Learn about gardening in northern Nevada from the experts. Free classes from Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.

The California Trail Interpretive Center brings to life a defining chapter in American history - the westward migration of over 250,000 people during the 1840s and 1850s.

Take your Reno sweetheart out to Valentine's Day dinner at one of our romantic Reno restaurants.

Here are the top news stories in the Reno / Lake Tahoe area for 2011.

These Christmas gifts are great for holiday gift giving in the Reno and Lake Tahoe area. Many of these ideas will work for gifts for other occasions as well.

Reno New Year's Eve holiday activities, events, and shows include parties at casinos and nightclubs, big events and fireworks at Lake Tahoe ski resorts, and New Year's Eve parties just for children and families.

Christmas and the holidays around Reno are full of events and activities for everyone in the family.

New Year's Eve holiday activities, events, and shows at Lake Tahoe include parties at ski resorts, casinos, and nightclubs.

The City of Reno brings a wide variety of recreational opportunities to the community through its Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

The City of Sparks brings a wide variety of recreational opportunities to the community through its Parks and Recreation Department.

Reno boasts a good selection of breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs that bring drinkers a great choice of excellent beers. You can get a beer and good food at almost all of the brewing establishments in Reno and Sparks.

There are several breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs in the Lake Tahoe area. When at Lake Tahoe, check these out for unique beers and good food to go with your brew of choice.

Nevada citizens can participate in the Medical Marijuana Program and obtain legal permission to use marijuana as a treatment for certain medical conditions.

Enjoy a Mother's Day brunch or dinner treat at one of these Reno, Sparks, or Lake Tahoe locations.

Mother's Day around Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Sparks, Nevada features a variety of things for mom, including brunches, special events, shopping, and other activities.

For the first time ever, the Amgen Tour of California will include bicycle racing in Nevada with stage one of the event taking a spin around Lake Tahoe. In circumnavigating Lake Tahoe, stage one will take riders through Incline Village and along the Nevada shore, re-entering California at Stateline / South Lake Tahoe.

Enjoy the St. Patrick's Day holiday around Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe with these events and activities. There is a lot of green beer, drinking, and entertainment at these St. Patrick's Day activities.

The Reno Aces will be playing a full schedule of home games during 2011. This will be the Aces' third season in Reno. Enjoy the games at the new Aces Ballpark in downtown Reno. The Reno Aces are affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball and are one of 16 teams in the Pacific Coast League.

The Reno Aces will be playing a full schedule of home games during 2011. This will be the Aces' third season in Reno. Enjoy the games at the new Aces Ballpark in downtown Reno. The Reno Aces are affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball and are one of 16 teams in the Pacific Coast League.

Reno's top news stories for 2010 cover a wide spectrum of the news that's fit to print, and some that isn't but got printed anyway. My list of Reno's top 2010 stories is heavy on the 2010 election and also includes others I think affected our community the most or were simply the most interesting. Feel free to email me or post a forum entry ...

The Wolf Pack football team at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) plays an exciting schedule of games each season. Home games are played at Mackay Stadium on the UNR campus.

The Nevada Wolf Pack football team brings an exciting element to the Reno sports scene. Home games are played in Mackay Stadium on the UNR campus.

Chinese New Year events and celebrations around the Reno / Tahoe region celebrating the Asian custom of bringing in what is also called the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.

Chinese New Year events and celebrations around the Reno / Tahoe region celebrating the Asian custom of bringing in what is also called the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit.

Opportunities abound for fishing with your family around the Reno / Tahoe area. We have a variety of urban fishing holes suitable for everyone as well as more challenging angling waters in lakes and streams throughout northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe region.

Mexican restaurants in Reno come in a wide variety of flavors. Your Reno Mexican meal can be a simple taco at a walk-up window to an elaborate sit-down fiesta complete with live music.

Nurseries and garden centers in the Reno area will help you get started with gardening, plant selection, landscaping, accessories, and all the things you need to successfully grow both food and ornamental gardens in our northern Nevada climate zone.

Here are things you should know about Nevada liquor, including the legal drinking age, hours bars can be open, and who can be served alcohol.

Recycling services available in Reno and Washoe County, Nevada, NV.

Chinese New Year events and celebrations around the Reno / Tahoe region celebrating the Asian custom of bringing in what is also called the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. 2010 is the Year of the Tiger.

Reno's florists and flower shops can supply floral needs for every occasion - Valentine's Day, birthdays, weddings, births, get well, religious ceremonies, anniversaries, birthdays, sympathy, etc. When floral arrangements are called for, call on one of our Reno florists to fill your needs.

Reno has a great selection of romantic restaurants in which to enjoy Valentine's Day and other special occasions.

Reno's top news stories for 2009 cover a wide spectrum of news that's fit to print, and some that isn't but got printed anyway. My list of Reno's top 2009 stories, in no particular order of importance, includes those I think affected our community the most or were simply most interesting.

Reno bowling is a good old-fashioned way to have fun with the family. Reno, Sparks, and Carson City have a good selection of bowling alleys from which to choose. When it's cold outside (or too hot), a family bowling outing is a great activity. For those who don't want to bowl, or aren't quite big enough to roll a bowling ball, most bowling alleys have amusement game arcades and plenty of food for…

Reno's variety of free art exhibits, public art installations, and other forms of freely available artistic expression are a wonderful part of the Reno / Lake Tahoe region.

Numerous Oktoberfest events and celebrations take place in Reno and around Lake Tahoe. Oktoberfest is a fun fall festival featuring lots of good beer, plenty of tasty food, and German-style music and fun.

Reno domestic partners who register with the Nevada Secretary of State can receive certificates of domestic partnership and be extended rights similar to those extended to married couples. Certificates are available to couples living together regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Burning Man is a unique art festival and gathering that takes place north of Reno in the Black Rock Desert. My Burning Man pictures give you an idea of what it's like, but Burning Man is one of those events that defies description; you've got to go to fully understand Burning Man. There is nothing else like Burning Man. The Burning Man Festival...

Burning Man is a unique art festival and gathering that takes place north of Reno in the Black Rock Desert. Burning Man is one of those events that defies description; you've got to go to fully understand Burning Man.

Public golf courses can be found throughout the Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe areas. Golfers can choose courses close to town or stretch out along fairways surrounded by Sierra Nevada peaks and forests. Depending on your golfing preferences, abilities, and budget, there are public golf courses in the area that are sure to please.

Reno and Sparks are mostly flat, making getting around on a bicycle a relatively easy proposition. Those who find peddling a pleasant way to get around will find an increasing number of fellow travelers. You will also find more accommodations along the roadways for bike riders, including new bike lanes and the colorful public art bicycle racks...

Father's Day around Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Sparks, Nevada features a variety of things for mom, including brunches, special events, shopping, and other activities.

Reno House Seats is a membership service for getting tickets to casino shows, concerts, sporting events, live music, touring shows, and more.

A variety of Santas, Mrs. Santas, elves, and other holiday beings take to the downtown streets for the annual Reno Santa Pub Crawl. This roving party attracts hundreds of revelers who visit over two dozen bars and nightclubs around the neighborhood. The Reno Santa Pub Crawl isn't totally about selfish debauchery, though. Proceeds from the event benefit local charity organizations.

The Reno / Lake Tahoe region has a wide variety of top cross-country ski resorts and ski areas. Sprinkled around the Lake Tahoe area, these nordic skiing areas are also blessed with abundant snow, excellent accommodations, and easy access from Reno, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. Many of these ski areas also offer other winter sports...

The Reno / Lake Tahoe region has one of the largest concentrations of top downhill ski resorts in the world. Perched on the slopes around Lake Tahoe, these skiing areas are also blessed with abundant snow, excellent accommodations, and easy access from Reno, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.

Around Reno, Nevada, NV, there are numerous places to get what you need and want without paying too much. In some cases, you can get good stuff and have fun without paying anything at all.

Reno sports teams are growing in numbers and variety. Professional sports are represented by the Reno Aces Triple-A baseball team and the Reno Bighorns NBA Development League team. College sports are popular and continue to be presented by the UNR Wolf Pack football, basketball, and other teams.

Green living in Reno is supported by numerous green living resources, programs, and information. From recycling to conserving water to buying locally grown food, there are lots of ways to adopt green living in Reno.

Reno / Tahoe blogs and bloggers are blogging away with news and opinions about whats going on in Reno and around Lake Tahoe.

If you want to sample something besides boring American fare, try shopping at one of these food merchants. Be it Russian, Asian, organic, or natural, you aren't likely to find the inventory in these stores reproduced at your standard supermarket.

Curbside recycling from your home in Reno and Washoe County gives everyone an opportunity to contribute to environmental quality, save money, and lessen our dependence on imported oil.

A number of the world's billionaires live in Nevada, according to Forbes.com. These people are also among the Forbes 400 of the richest people in the United States.

The whole family can enjoy the wide variety of museums and related attractions available in the Reno area and throughout Nevada.