It’s beginning to feel like Christmas, the feeling of warmth and community. After a fall season of tragedy in the Truckee Meadows, the feeling of holiday reminds me of hope and good spirit. Nothing says community more than a neighbor’s helping hand. That’s exactly what Reno is about, a helping hand to those in need. We rally together and exhibit our strength through our valorous resolve. I’m proud to be a member of this community and am appreciative of all its working components. The Reno Fire Department recently put out a fire in my neighborhood and the professionalism and care was something to be admired. I applaud their quick response from an efficiency standpoint, but truly appreciate their concern and sympathy. The neighborhood came to arms with helping hands and personal affection. It was an extraordinary example of Reno camaraderie.
When moments like this happen, you’re reminded of what a great place the City of Reno is. It’s time to join together and celebrate. Tuesday, November 22, the City of Reno Christmas tree lights are to be switched on signaling the official beginning of the holiday season. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at Reno’s City Plaza. Please join us.
This free event will feature Santa Claus, carolers, ice skating, and community celebration. The Salvation Army Canteen will be serving free hot chocolate during the ceremony.
The towering 40-foot tree has been moved into its traditional position for the festive season. Adorned in thousand of lights, this year’s giant sequoia was donated by Raley’s Supermarket on Mayberry Avenue.
Flicking the switch at this year’s festivities will be Vice-Mayor Dan Gustin alongside Reno’s City Council.
Following the tree lighting, the Rink on the River will open for a special night of ice skating until 9:00 p.m. Skaters receive free skate rental by donating clothes items to the Salvation Army.
The City Plaza and Ice Rink are located at the corner of First and Virginia Streets in Downtown Reno along the Truckee River.
The event schedule is as follows:
- Billinghurst Middle School Choir sings carols starting at 5:00 p.m.
- Vice-Mayor Dan Gustin and city officials welcome the public at 5:15 p.m.
- Tree lights flipped on by Vice-Mayor Dan Gustin at 5:20 p.m.
- Rink on the River opens 5:30-9 p.m. (weather & ice conditions permitting)
The City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, with the generous support of the Nevada Military Support Alliance and local adaptive sports programs, are hosting a Military Sports Camp for disabled veterans and injured service members. The camp is a multiday event with activities such as whitewater rafting, scuba diving, rock climbing, wheelchair rugby, adaptive cycling, and more. Various area facilities such as the Reno Whitewater Park, Sparks Marina, and the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center will host the activity programs.
The camp takes place Wednesday, September 14 through Sunday, September 18, 2011. Events such as this take place at sites throughout the United States offering disabled veterans and injured service members the opportunity to integrate as participants and mentors in their local communities. This is the first event of its kind in the Truckee Meadows. The City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, with support from sponsors, will provide transportation, lodging, adaptive equipment, meals, and individualized instruction in adaptive/paralympic sports at no cost to the participants. Registration preference will be given to Nevada Service Members.
Please see the Military Sports Camp event schedule by clicking here for a full list of programs, times, and locations. For more information, please contact April Wolfe at (775) 333-7765 or wolfea@reno.gov. For further details about City of Reno Adaptive Recreation Programs, please visit www.reno.gov/parksandrec.
What a beautiful site it is to look up into a bright-blue sky filled with balloons. We captured this brilliantly-colored balloon soaring just above the Evelyn Mount NorthEast Community Center this morning.
The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot air ballooning event in the Nation. During three days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight with more than 100 balloons each year. Taking place just a few miles north of downtown Reno, the event enchants both young and old with its vibrant colors and inspiring music. The Balloon Race has won many awards over the years including ‘Best Special Event in Reno’ and ‘Best Special Event in Northern Nevada.’ With an average of 150,000 spectators attending the event each year, the number of lives touched by the beautiful spectacle continues to rise just like the balloons themselves.
Reno is hosting the National Geothermal Energy Summit on Aug. 16-17. Actually, we’re co-sponsoring the event because we feel strongly that Reno is one of the most important geothermal energy centers.
When we say ‘geothermal energy’, we mean all the energy generated by the natural heat of the earth. And Reno is definitely a hotspot!
From Aug. 16-17, the GEA National Geothermal Summit will convene industry and government leaders in one of the world’s most important geothermal business centers, Reno, Nev. The event will feature a welcome address from the Honorable Bob Cashell, Mayor of Reno. Summit attendees will discuss key opportunities for the geothermal energy industry, as well as challenges to its success and growth.
Each July the City of Reno celebrates Parks and Recreation Month by offering free activities. This year, free swimming will be hosted at Traner Pool on Saturday, July 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Traner Swimming Pool is located at 1600 Carville Drive, Reno. For more information, please call (775) 334.2269 or visit reno.gov/parksandrec.
The City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department’s Summer Program Brochure is now available!
You can also download a copy at reno.gov or pick one up at any Reno recreation or administrative facility. Because the brochure is packed with 40 pages of information, the download file is about 7MB.
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To provide excellent parks, recreation, and cultural opportunities which enhance the quality of life within the Reno community.
The City’s urban forestry crew cut down and delivered this holiday season’s Giant Sequoia tree to the plaza across from City Hall. Then the crew worked to slim down the tree and used a City crane to place it in the hole especially designed for its display downtown. Reno resident John O’Brian donated the tree to the City. It sits next to the City’s ice rink. The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, November 23rd, starting at 5 p.m. If weather and ice conditions permit, the ice rink will be open after the ceremony until about 9 p.m.
Washoe County School Board President Estela Guitierrez led a celebration of art and culture at Reno City Hall. Traner Middle School students worked with Latino ARTE on masks that were displayed during the event. Others also celebrated Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with costumes and art. Mayor Bob Cashell read a proclamation paying tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Posted by: Paul Klein on November 21st, 2011 
When moments like this happen, you’re reminded of what a great place the City of Reno is. It’s time to join together and celebrate. Tuesday, November 22, the City of Reno Christmas tree lights are to be switched on signaling the official beginning of the holiday season. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at Reno’s City Plaza. Please join us.
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