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Greetings Reno! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the Floriston Fire and smoke are impacting Reno right now
  • Why this Reno farmers market became a year-round Sunday essential
  • What Renown's new children's hospital could mean for Reno families

Also on today's calendar: USA Vein Clinics Launches "Let's Talk Veins" Initiative in Reno to Combat Untreated Circulatory Issu and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Terri M.!

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 49.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Floriston Fire is now 55% contained, using drones to locate hotspots (2news.com) — Reno-Sparks residents are seeing lingering smoke as the Floriston Fire near Truckee reaches 55% containment, with I-80 fully open on the Nevada side but partially restricted in California. Local casinos, including Circus Circus Reno, Silver Legacy, Eldorado, J Resort, and Grand Sierra, are offering discounted rooms for evacuees, while Northern Nevada Public Health warns of air quality impacts from regional wildfires, especially for sensitive groups.
   

• Load Up On Fresh Produce At This Massive Nevada Farmers Market Without Breaking The Bank (takingthekids.com) — Reno residents can shop every Sunday at Riverside Farmers' Market in Idlewild Park, where vetted local vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, meats, and hot breakfasts year-round. The nonprofit market also runs programs like Double Up for SNAP users, weekly donations to unhoused neighbors, compost drop-off, and seasonal events such as a lively Holiday Bazaar, making it both a grocery stop and a true community hub.
   

• Renown Health to Build New Children's Hospital After $40 Million Donation (americanow.com) — Families in Reno and northern Nevada can expect a major boost in pediatric care as Renown Health plans a new standalone children's hospital on its Reno Regional campus, funded by a record $40 million gift. The expanded facility will consolidate children's services, build on Renown's trauma and NICU capabilities, and keep more specialized care closer to home for local kids.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hiked Whitney!
    Did 26 miles in 12.5 hours (unfortunately went the wrong way and added 3 miles and 1,000 vertical feet). Total vertical gain was over 7,000 feet… (Nextdoor Sierra Highlands)
  • this was our 8:30am walk near Southampton and Brighton when this guy casually came out of the bushes and walked right in-front front of us!
    He was at our gate last night on Sagittarius. Please SLOW DOWN , give wildlife plenty of space, and be mindful of our neighborhood bears. They are… (Nextdoor Southampton Estates)
  • Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Reno. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Tesla Semi Production Comes Alive as Top Gear Tech Tours Nevada Then Rides the Finished Truck (techeblog.com)
  • Missing Fernley man found safe, deputies say (2news.com)
  • Sanchez three-peats at TOU Marathon, Lozano leads overall finish (hjnews.com)

Ok Reno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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