Around the Arch Blog » parks http://www.aroundthearch.com Reno Around the Arch Blog Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:16:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Reno’s Fall Park & Recreation Brochure is Available http://www.aroundthearch.com/2010/08/19/reno%e2%80%99s-fall-park-recreation-brochure-is-available/ http://www.aroundthearch.com/2010/08/19/reno%e2%80%99s-fall-park-recreation-brochure-is-available/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:40:30 +0000 Sven Leff http://www.aroundthearch.com/?p=1395 The Fall-Winter Program Brochure produced by the Reno Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is now available. Download a copy or picked one up at one of these facilities:

Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, 1301 Valley Road
Neil Road Recreation Center, 3925 Neil Road
McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive
Teglia’s Paradise Park Activity Center, 2745 Elementary Drive
Southside Cultural Center, 190 East Liberty Street
Northwest Pool, 2925 Apollo Way

To have a copy mailed to you call (775) 334-2262.

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The City completed a rain garden at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center that is good for the building and the environment.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba10nSda2mo]

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The City’s Recreation and Park Commissioners are adopting a number of Reno parks this summer and are hopeful that other residents will adopt parks as well. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRGPYgAPnFI]

]]> http://www.aroundthearch.com/2010/06/11/park-commissioners-begin-adopt-a-park-program/feed/ 0 City Feeds Kids Over Summer Vacation http://www.aroundthearch.com/2010/05/26/city-feeds-kids-over-summer-vacation/ http://www.aroundthearch.com/2010/05/26/city-feeds-kids-over-summer-vacation/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 21:21:38 +0000 Sven Leff http://www.aroundthearch.com/?p=1302 The City is again sponsoring the USDA Summer Food Service Program this year.  During summer vacation, meals will be served to all children under age 18 free of charge at several locations:

Site Address Dates of operation (Mon-Fri) Breakfast Lunch
Desert Heights E.S. 13948 Mt. Bismark St. June 14 – Aug 6 8:30 to 9 a.m. 12 – 1 p.m.
Sierra Vista E.S 2001 Soaring Eagle Dr. June 14 – Aug 6 8:30 to 9 a.m. 12 – 1 p.m.
Dick Taylor Park 1140 Beech St. June 14 – Aug 27 n/a 12 – 12:30 p.m.
Whitaker Park 550 University Terrace June 14 – Aug 27 n/a 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
Robinhood Park Robinhood Dr. June 14 – Aug 27 n/a 1:30 – 2 p.m.
Pat Baker Park 1910 Bishop St. June 21 – July 23 n/a 11:10 – 11:45 a.m.

Students enrolled in City of Reno summer camps at these service locations will also receive these meals. For additional information, call Alan Roney, Recreation Supervisor at 775-334-2262.

]]> http://www.aroundthearch.com/2010/05/26/city-feeds-kids-over-summer-vacation/feed/ 0 U.S. Air Force Band to Perform at Wingfield Park Sunday http://www.aroundthearch.com/2010/05/11/u-s-air-force-band-to-perform-at-wingfield-park-sunday/ http://www.aroundthearch.com/2010/05/11/u-s-air-force-band-to-perform-at-wingfield-park-sunday/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 20:58:41 +0000 Sven Leff http://www.aroundthearch.com/?p=1262 The City of Reno welcomes the United States Air Force Travis Brass back to town this weekend.  The Travis Brass will perform on Sunday, May 16th at the Wingfield Park Amphitheater.  This free concert begins at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

When the Travis Brass previously performed at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, the audience was treated to hours of beautiful, patriotic music.  This year’s performance promises to delight again; the venue is wonderful and the weather forecast looks perfect for an outdoor concert.

For more information call Peggy Nelson-Aguilar, Recreation Supervisor at 775-657-4630 or visit www.bandofthegoldenwest.us.af.mil.

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