Community Corner
🌱 Smithridge Park Shooting + Autism Awareness Day At Newton Center
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First, today's weather:
Increasingly windy. High: 66 Low: 45.
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Here are the top 3 stories today in Reno:
- 19-year-old male Luis Vasquez-Lopez was arrested by police on charges of discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, assault with a deadly weapon, and endangering children with a deadly weapon. According to the Reno Police Department's Regional Gang Unit, the shooting took place last Friday morning at Smithridge Park Townhouses. Anyone with further information should contact the authorities. (KRNV)
- This past Saturday was World Autism Awareness Day, and the Newton Learning Center hosted a carnival to celebrate. During the celebration, students were able to invite their family members to the learning center for a fun day full of activities. There were boat races, crafts, and even a water gun fight. The Newton Learning Center specializes in providing education that caters to each child's learning style and speed. (KOLO)
- The University of Nevada, Reno is going to begin offering extended reality courses through its partnership with Circuit Stream. Circuit Stream is an extended reality educational provider. Soon, students will have the opportunity to complete "project-based training in extended reality [with options] to obtain certificates in the field." For more information about the program, please click here. (KRNV)
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Today in Reno:
- Oxbow Nature Study Area Field Trip at Oxbow Nature Study Area (8:30 AM)
- Reno Urban Forestry Commission Meeting at Online Location (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Washoe County Library is prepping for Earth Day with a Habitat Box Creation event. Click for more details on locations and registration. (Facebook)
- The Nevada Museum of Art is showcasing some important pictures from last Thursday's forum. To learn about what was discussed at the forum, please check out the post. (Instagram)
- The Reno Fire Department is wishing everyone a Happy Donate Life Month! You can register as an organ donor at www.nvdonor.org/reno. (Facebook)
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