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Happy weekend, Reno!
In today’s happening-today edition: Historic post office for sale, a star-packed comedy lineup, a leprechaun race 5K, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Nevada drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 In the news
Beloved landmark seeks new owner: Reno’s historic downtown post office, built in 1934, is up for sale for $19 million, with 58,000 square feet on 1.15 acres after skylight and upper floor restorations — get all the sale details.
Stand-up stars roll in: Laughs hit Reno-Tahoe this spring as Jay Leno, Jeff Dunham, Jo Koy, #IMomSoHard and more are set to perform across Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Lake Tahoe through May 31 — check out the full lineup.
Leadership change at Washoe libraries: Lisa McClure was selected as the new Washoe County Library director, filling a vacancy since December. She most recently worked in public library consulting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida — read the full story.
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.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
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Reset and recover: You know that midweek slump when your face needs a wake-up and your quads file complaints? At Lush CryoSpa, cryofacials, targeted body work, and light therapy help you de-puff, de-stress, and get back to Reno life feeling brighter, looser, and a few notches fresher.
Local funding shortcut: Thinking about expanding, buying a building, or finally replacing that wheezing workhorse? Reno Business Capital connects local businesses to direct lenders, pairing 30+ years of finance know-how with real relationships. That means financing for operations and investment real estate, minus the wild goose chase.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥬 Preserving the Harvest: Kimchi & Sauerkraut Workshop @ Urban Roots | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Store-bought kraut is fine, but making your own is better. Learn to turn farm fresh veggies into kimchi and sauerkraut at Urban Roots, with slicing, grating, and oddly satisfying smooshing, and one lucky attendee even takes home The Art of Fermentation.
🎨 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.
🌱 Square Foot Gardening @ Rail City Garden Center (Sparks) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Whether your yard is palatial or barely wider than a snow shovel, this class teaches Square Foot Gardening for a tidy, wildly productive kitchen plot. Invented by a retired engineer, it favors order, less weeding, and raised beds, not raised blood pressure.
👕 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.
☘ St Paddy’s Day Polo Party @ The Polo Lounge | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 PM – St. Paddy’s at The Polo Lounge means one thing, a proper party without plastic leprechaun hats. Expect strong pours, familiar faces, and enough mischief to call it an official 2026 kickoff. Wear some green if you must, bring charm, leave the rookies.
🍀 14th Annual Leprechaun Race 5K Run/Walk @ Reno City Plaza | Sunday (3/15) at 8:30 AM – Downtown and Midtown go shamrock as Reno’s friendliest 5K winds through town, perfect for walkers, runners, and anyone who likes an excuse to wear green. Bring the crew, chase a PR or a rainbow, and let kids tackle the new 0.4-mile Dash at City Plaza.
🐶 Boxers and Buddies Dog Adoption Event @ Petco | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats meeting a good dog face to snout. Boxers and Buddies is hosting a low-key adoption event where you can ditch the endless scrolling, chat with the saintly volunteers, and let a wagging tail pick you, not your algorithm.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Reno report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 0 mph.
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