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

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Paw-jama Paw-ty & Mew-vie Night, Jordan World Circus, and Leprechauns and Libations + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Local workplaces face off: Reno’s Corporate Challenge returns with competition Sept. 9 to Oct. 4 across 12 events like cornhole, an escape room, a 5K and trivia, and registration is open through Aug. 3 — get dates, costs and events.

Festive evening for a cause: Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will host its Leprechauns and Libations fundraiser on March 12, with Irish-inspired dishes, benefiting poverty assistance programs. Donations are accepted through March 23 — get event and donation details.

North phase completes in 2025: Reno approved a $702,000 contract to add fencing, cattle guards, and access gates in the Virginia Foothills to protect wild horses, funded by General Capital Projects Fund with DOT reimbursement — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

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:

• Paint watercolor butterflies, reflect on renewal
• Raise a glass for rescue pets
• Walk or run honoring women and girls
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Craving real pie? Mix Bakeshop turns out flaky, handmade beauties that taste like home, with classics alongside rotating seasonal flavors that make any weeknight feel celebratory. They’re the kind you slice with good intentions… and find a mysteriously shrinking pie before it reaches the table.

Brighten your week: Whether you’re marking a milestone or brightening a Tuesday, Flowers By Patti, a longtime local favorite, creates thoughtful bouquets, lush plants, and custom designs that fit the moment. Beautiful, fast, and never cookie-cutter.

Climb, stretch, repeat: Between ropes, bouldering, yoga, and a full fitness setup, Mesa Rim Reno is a steady midweek reset, whether you’re eyeing a new grade or just shaking off desk shoulders. Friendly community, dialed routes, and smart classes make progress feel natural, not overthought.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🐾 Paw-jama Paw-ty & Mew-vie Night @ Kitty Kisses Cat Café | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to wear pajamas in public, this is it. Settle in for a mew-vie with rescue cats, soft lighting, and zero small talk, just purrs. Cozy, low-key, and you might even meet your new favorite roommate.

🎂 The Generator’s 13th Birthday Party @ The Generator (Sparks) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats reliving your awkward teens on a Friday the 13th. The Generator turns 13, so bring scooters, rollerblades, or that skateboard you still trip over, and roll around their forever home with music, vibes, cake, and maybe a $13 first month membership.

🎪 Jordan World Circus @ Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – If you’re craving spectacle over screen glare, the glow-in-the-dark, three-ring Jordan World Circus is lighting up the Livestock Events Center. Think gravity-defying acts, neon nostalgia, and kids forgetting the wifi, plus early bird tickets under ten bucks if you’re quicker than a cotton candy drip.

🎨 Youth Art Month Festival ’26 @ Lake Mansion | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Arts for All Nevada is taking over Lake Mansion for a free, family art fest with eight spring-themed craft stations, open-house tours, and a chat with local historian Patty Cafferata. Kids snag a free book, you enjoy screen-free smiles, and they clean up the glitter.

🃏 Pokemon Card Show @ Sparks, NV | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Remember when your biggest investment was a shiny Charizard? The Pokemon Cardshow pops up across from Sparks City Hall at 730 4th Street, with vendor spots open, trade tables and drinks for patrons, and a seasoned host on show number eight keeping the vibes neighborly.

🍿 Family Movie Night @ Biggest Little Baby | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Monthly Family Movie Night, where the first family to sign up picks the flick, keeps it cozy, affordable, and local. It’s $6.25 a person with popcorn, babies under 1 free, BYO snacks or picnic, then we all wrangle toys and sweep popcorn like pros.

🎸 Kid Rocker Spring Concert @ Reno Public Market | Sunday (3/15) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’ve got a budding drummer in the lineup or just like clapping for other people’s kids, the Kid Rocker Spring Concert delivers. Think pint-sized power chords, big nerves, bigger smiles, and the kind of feel-good that steals your heart, and actually lasts past Monday.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Reno report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 68°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind 0 to 10 mph.

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