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Hey Reno, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Accredited OB/GYN residency, a remote-controlled arch makeover, and a self-guided dumpling tour + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Boosting women’s health workforce: Renown Health and UNR Med have established an OB/GYN residency in Reno, now accredited by ACGME, aiming to grow homegrown physicians and reduce the need for students to leave Nevada — get details on the residency.

Who pays for the glow: Reno City Council reviewed a $1.5 million Reno Arch modernization while some downtown work remains stalled, considering a remote controlled LED system and faux neon to curb costly bulb swaps — see what’s planned and why.

Kid-friendly culinary creativity: Science meets Italian as Pasta Fresca is now open inside The Discovery in Reno, serving lunch and dinner daily with organic, scratch-made pastas. Museum members get an 8 percent discount — 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.

Highlights this week:

• Craft spring vision boards with intention
• Explore Reno’s self-guided dumpling tour
• Savor Spanish seaside supper at The Virgil

🫶 We got your back

Craveable midday upgrade: Whether you crave house-smoked meats, cozy soups, or a Dutch crunch roll that turns lunch into a win, Yosh’s Unique Deli keeps things lively and simple. Expect bold flavors, zero fuss, and the kind of midday mood boost you’ll want to repeat soon.

Quick green escape: Need a quick reset without leaving town? At Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, roomy greens, mellow trails, and hush-between-the-pines turn a weekday walk, kid energy-burn, or dog loop into a small win. Pack a thermos, steal ten minutes, and come back kinder to yourself and others.

Spark some playtime: Locally owned and brimming with STEM kits, timeless games, and quirky finds, Toys N More turns kid-gift panic into easy wins with free gift wrapping and friendly staff. Aisles invite roaming, curiosity leads the way, and you leave knowing you nailed it.

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 →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

💃 Beginner Bachata @ The Ballroom of Reno | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Start with a free beginner bachata class, then stick around for Level 2 for just ten bucks if you’re feeling fancy. You’ll get simple fundamentals, then footwork, musicality, lead and follow, and a few show-off steps. Toss a donation, keep the party humming.

🌱 Gardening in Nevada: Landscaping with Native and Adaptive Plants @ Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Bartley Ranch is serving up another free Master Gardener gem, this one on landscaping with native and adaptive plants. Learn how to trade thirsty lawns for beautiful, pollinator-friendly yards, save water, and give your water bill a breather. Free with registration, bit.ly/3M1VT7H.

🐰 Black Rabbit Doodle Night @ Black Rabbit Mead Company | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Grab a marker and your inner kid, and swing by Black Rabbit for Doodle Night hosted by Figgle. It’s free, family-friendly, and low-pressure, with drinks, pies, and supplies. Think less masterpiece, more pizza grease. Zero talent required, just show up, scribble, and socialize.

🌸 Spring Salon @ Center for Spiritual Living, Reno | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a free Spring Salon, especially when it is packed with local talent, good company, and zero cover. Think cozy room, attentive ears, and neighbors you actually like. Show up, sip something, clap generously, and pretend you discovered them first.

🎨 Kids Crafts @ Reno Public Market | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether your fridge needs new masterpieces or you’d prefer someone else contain the glitter, Doodle Your Soul returns with a free kids craft session where they make it, then take it home. RSVP for supplies, and plan to stay for the required adult supervision.

👕 Second Saturday Sip and Swap: Kid and Baby Clothes @ The Waste Less Shop Reno | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Second Saturday calls for a little closet karma, so bring up to five like-new kid and baby items to sip, swap, and feel smug about decluttering. Expect complimentary drinks, easy conversation, and zero awkward porch pickups, at Rancharrah. Onesies, hats, shoes, coats welcome.

🎻 Bluegrass Night @ Black Rabbit Mead Company | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Think you know your bluegrass? For the fifth of six Bluegrass Nights, the Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association lines up our best pickers to swap licks, trade harmonies, and prove front-porch magic is alive, no cover, family friendly, and decidedly toe-tap inducing.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Reno report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 65°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

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