Community Corner
🌱 Reno-Tahoe Senior Summer Games + Street Racing Operation
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Reno.
Hello, friends! It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Reno Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we go.
First, today's weather:
Sunny and pleasant. High: 92 Low: 67.
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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:
- The Reno-Tahoe Senior Summer Games is currently accepting registrations. The popular event is meant to promote fitness for the community's senior population. The games will occur from Aug. 22 through Sept. 2. Click here to register. (Press Release Desk)
- The Reno Police Department participated in a joint operation to combat illegal street racing and sideshows. The operation focused on Truckee Meadows. 16 arrests were made during the operation and 128 citations were issued. Five vehicles were also towed. The operation was supported by State of Nevada funding. (Press Release Desk)
- Black Wall Street Reno is asking for the community's help in purchasing a Community Outreach Van. The local nonprofit supports the city's black and underprivileged communities. The van will be used to transport Narcan to populations that desperately need it. It will also be used to transport after-school lunches, collect donations from the food pantry, and provide transportation for The Legacy Project. Click to support the nonprofit's fundraiser. (KOLO)
Today in Reno:
- Feed The Camel At Mckinley Arts And Culture Center (5:00 PM)
- Planning Commission Meeting At Reno City Council Chamber (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Reno Police Department reminds the community that Virginia St. will be closed between Sierra and Center. The street will remain closed through the weekend. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)
- The community is encouraged to keep an eye out for a lost cat named Runner. He went missing near Sopwith Boulevard on Jul. 31. Click to contact the owner for information. (Reno, NV - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)
- The Nevada Humane Society is selling ducks for its upcoming duck race. The funds will go towards supporting the shelter's animals. The winner of the duck race will win a brand new car or $10,000. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. 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!