Community Corner
🌱 Fatal Motorcycle Crash + Reno Aces Promotions + Local Job Openings
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Reno.
Hey, Reno! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's what's happening today in Reno.
First, today's weather:
Abundant sunshine, but cool. High: 66 Low: 42.
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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:
- A 26-year-old Sparks man was involved in a fatal motorcycle crash early Sunday morning. At approximately 4:30 a.m., the motorcyclist was traveling north of Keystone Avenue and Wesley Drive when he left the road and hit a wooden pole. The Reno Police Department stated that speed and impairment were factors in the crash. (KRNV)
- As the Reno Aces start at home this week, the team is ready for a jam-packed month of promotions. Among May's events are themed games, free beanie giveaways, and Fireworks Fridays. Visit the link to watch an interview with Reno Aces Chief Commercial Officer Mike Murray, and check out the full game schedule and promotional calendar here. (KOLO)
- If you're looking for a new career opportunity, start at home with these Reno-area job listings. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter partner to bring prospective job applicants the latest openings in the area. Click the link for the full list of available positions, which include full-time, part-time, and temp-to-hire roles. (Reno Patch)
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Today in Reno:
- Senior Artists Exhibit & Show At McKinley Arts And Culture (9:00 AM)
- Little Sprouts: The Wonderful World Of Worms At Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)
- Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board Special Meeting At Reno City Hall (10:00 AM)
- Info Fair At Washoe County Senior Center (10:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- In the latest episode of Katey's Craft Corner, Studio 775 Reno shows viewers how to make easy, DIY 'porch leaner' welcome signs. Visit KOLO to watch the full video. (KOLO)
- The Nevada Humane Society needs the community's help to find homes for the many, many dogs and small animals at its Reno shelter. Due to a recent increase in surrenders and stray animals, the shelter is almost at maximum capacity. (Facebook)
- April registered below-average temperatures for the month, according to the US National Weather Service Reno. Precipitation was above normal at South Lake Tahoe, and below normal at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. (Facebook)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.
— Dominique-Noelle Rafael
About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!