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University of Phoenix holds food drive
The University of Phoenix Northern Nevada Campus, in conjunction with University of Phoenix campuses nationwide is joining efforts to eliminate hunger in the Truckee Meadows by partnering with the...
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NDOW offers new apprentice hunting license
A new apprentice hunting license, approved in the last legislative session and now offered by the Nevada Department of Wildlife ( NDOW ) just in time for this fall’s hunting season, could be the a...
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Breakfast with the Sparks Fire Department
Join Sparks Fire Department for a great pancake breakfast and open house on Sept. 25 to kick off National Fire Prevention Week. Drop by the main fire station at 1605 Victorian Ave. between 8 a.m....
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Deadline extended to learn about city government
There are several spots available for the fall 2010 Reno Citizens Institute ( RCI ), the city’s hands-on program for residents who want to learn about the functions of Reno city government.
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Ghost and Paranormal Series offers diverse topics
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The Nevada Ghost and Paranormal Series has expanded to a two-month program exploring topics as diverse as the afterlife to UFOs.
Feds: Mine inspection notification is illegal
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The MSHA has released a bulletin about the prohibition of advance notification of federal mine inspectors on mine property.
UNR professor studies autism disorders
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RENO –– There is still much that is unknown about autism spectrum disorders, but a University of Nevada, Reno psychologist has added to the body of knowledge that researchers around the world are c...
County OKs contracts for firms to elevate homes
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RENO –– At its Tuesday meeting, Washoe County Commissioners approved agreements between Washoe County (on behalf of the Truckee River Flood Project) and four different individual consulting enginee...
Water & Rails, Pond & Garden tour raises $8,000 for ALS
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SPARKS –– The Water & Rails, Pond & Garden Tour raised $8,000 for ALS of Nevada, an independent nonprofit organization serving ALS patients and their families in the state. The unique three-day ev...
Kindergarten basketball league starts in September
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SPARKS –– Learning the skills and fundamentals of basketball and playing games with a team will be the order of the day for children who attend the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department’s Mini Bas...
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