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Hello Reno! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Jurassic Quest, a fee-waived pet adoption event, and an Aurora Borealis concert + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Local resale tradition grows: Over 300 families will sell gently used kids and maternity items 50 to 90 percent off at the Just Between Friends consignment sale, March 5-8 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center — get dates and details.

Budget and partners outlined: Tahoe Transportation District approved a contract for the SR 28 North Parking Project, selecting Incline Village contractor F.W. Carson to improve parking, safety, and multimodal access along the Tahoe corridor — learn which agencies are involved.

Opening doors to science: The Discovery has joined Museums for All, offering $5 admission for SNAP recipients up to six people, day-use passes through Washoe County Library, and expanded field trip access for schools — see expanded access options.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Swap clothes and celebrate Women’s History Month
• ABBACADABRA adds second Carson City show
• Experience three rings of glowing fun
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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Small plates, big mood: Centro Bar & Kitchen leans into modern American tapas, serving shareable plates with inventive flavors, plus cocktails that play nice with every bite. Bring friends, settle into a laid-back date, or linger at the bar… it’s all set up for an easy, delicious night.

Gear that actually works: Cold week ahead, and the mountains are calling. At BOBOS Ski Board Patio, locals stay dialed with quality skis and boards, plus honest advice that saves them from buyer’s remorse. Expect clean fits, sharp tunes, and smoother laps when the snow finally rolls in.

Level up movie night: Between the IMAX screen, plush recliners, and DFX/DBOX seats that drop you into the action, Galaxy Theatres Legends turns any Tuesday into premiere day. With a friend beside you, the group chat on mute, and two hours of popcorn therapy, the week resets.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🛍 Just Between Friends Children’s and Maternity Consignment Pop-Up @ Reno Sparks Convention Center 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, NV, United States, Nevada 89512 | Thursday (3/5) at 12:00 PM – JBF Reno is back with a kids-and-maternity consignment pop-up where you can score baby-to-teen gear for 50 to 90 percent off, then turn your own outgrown chaos into cash. Clothes, strollers, toys, books, and sports gear, minus porch pickups and awkward haggling.

🦖 Jurassic Quest @ Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Friday (3/6) at 12:00 PM – Jurassic Quest is taking over the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, swapping cattle for life-size dinos, rideable raptors, and a T. rex skull. The kids bounce and train baby dinosaurs, you feed your inner 8-year-old with fossils, and everyone goes home happy, dusty, and blissfully tired.

🧚 Fairy Fair @ Potentialist Workshop | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 AM – A Fairy Fair with live music is taking over a legit art space, serving up kid-friendly magic, solid tunes, and zero carnival chaos. Bring the littles for wings and wonder, stay for the gallery vibe, and a glitter tax you will happily pay.

🐾 Fee-Waived Adoption Event @ Lithia Reno Subaru | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Swing by the Lithia Reno Subaru lot for a fee-waived SPCA adoption pop-up. Dogs and kittens, zero adoption fees, and a thoughtful, conversation-based process so you do not end up with a mismatched chewer. Bring your big heart, your lint roller, and maybe a leash.

🎻 Reno Pops Orchestra: Aurora Borealis Concert @ Nightingale Concert Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Reno Pops brings the Northern Lights indoors with Aurora Borealis at Nightingale Hall, blending Tchaikovsky’s Winter Dreams, Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite, Linkola’s Snow Queen, a nod to Frozen, and Schwantner’s percussion sizzle, plus concerto winner Alissa Teachout. All wonder, no snow chains.

🐦 Birds & Her Stories: International Women’s Day Bird Walk @ Wilbur D. May Center | Sunday (3/8) at 8:00 AM – Celebrate International Women’s Day with a mellow bird walk at Wilbur D. May Arboretum, beginner friendly, honoring women in conservation. Spot locals on the wing, learn early spring migration, and pocket a keepsake card, because your life list deserves stationery. Free, all ages, registration required.

🎨 As Above, So Below: Painting Event @ Little Waldorf Saloon | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Swap doomscrolling for brushstrokes at The Little Waldorf’s painting party, complete with step-by-step help and plenty of room for your inner Picasso to misbehave. Grab food, sip something cold, and fill a 10×20 canvas. Kid-friendly at 7 and up, patience optional.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Reno report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 57°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 26%

A chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

Set within Saddlehorn in South Reno, this corner-lot traditional impresses with a porte-cochere, soaring formal rooms, and an elevator. The primary suite offers a balcony and spa bath with heated floors, while an in-law suite adds a kitchenette and Sierra and city views. Resort perks include an indoor heated pool, sauna, hot tub, and EV-ready three-car garage, plus Lake Tahoe.

Take a peek inside →