Good morning, Reno! In today’s edition: Claim hidden funds, a pinball machine drawing, a rescue dog vying for best micro influencer, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Hidden funds could be yours: Nevada is urging Nevadans to claim more than $1 billion in unclaimed property. The State Treasurer says 2026 is the perfect time to recover forgotten accounts and uncashed checks — get all the details.

Refresh your space: Locally owned since 2005, The Find is a tucked-away furniture and home décor boutique with weekly arrivals: sofas, dining pieces, lighting, and accents you won’t see everywhere. Private, low-key appointments offer one-on-one help, and the store’s vignettes keep inspiration flowing.

Social star with a cause: Peanut, a local rescue dog, is competing for Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards best micro influencer. Voting is open, with $10,000 for homeless dogs and 51% benefiting Best Friends Animal Society — see how you can help.

Let the kids go wild: At Kidzland, cabin fever meets its match with a bright toddler zone, slides, a ball pit, and an interactive projection space. Grown-ups get comfortable seating to relax and supervise, and it’s socks-only, so keep an extra pair handy.

Inside a big manufacturing move: Buckeye Corrugated opened its first western facility in Reno. The company’s first all-new site is expected to employ 20 to 25 workers, with veteran Anne Carbajal as general manager — get all the details.

Dink without the wind: When the weather’s doing Reno things, 3rd Shot Pickleball delivers nine indoor courts, open play, leagues, lessons, replay cameras, and a stocked pro shop, plus a bar for postmatch debriefs. Crisp dinks, lively rallies, zero gusts… just the game, inside.

Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.

Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.

A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).

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♻ Clothing Swap @ Wildflower on 7th | Tuesday (1/13) at 5:30 PM – Closet purge time, then hit a clothing swap to trade gently loved threads for new-to-you treasures at Wildflower on 7th, the cozy, women-owned co-op. All sizes welcome, snacks and sips included, humblebrags inevitable. Bring a bag, clean items only, shoes and accessories too.

🕹 Pinball Party and Pinball Machine Drawing @ Press Start Bar & Arcade | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:00 PM – Skip the slots and come flip out at a pinball party with free play, good grub, and that big moment when they draw a name for a pinball machine. Bring your inner arcade kid, your reading glasses, and your lucky socks. No quarters, all nostalgia.

🔮 Introduction to Tarot @ Wandering Wyld | Wednesday (1/14) at 6:00 PM – Curious about tarot without the crystal ball? Barbara Wilson of Little Sage Tarot keeps it beginner friendly with basics, interactive exercises, and peer readings if time allows. Two ticket options send you home with a deck, or the full box, journal, and stickers.

🖌 Silk Painting @ Copper Cat Studio | Thursday (1/15) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats making something you’ll wear. Spend a day with artist Louise Noel, choose a long or square scarf, play with resists, alcohol, salt, then take home frame, inks, and extra scarf to keep going. $175 cash if you like dodging fees, $185 otherwise.

🥃 Heaven Hill Tasting @ Whisky Lounge Reno | Thursday (1/15) at 7:00 PM – Trade your bar night for a seated Heaven Hill tasting at Whisky Lounge Reno, led by Ashly Tate, with thoughtful bites to match. This is grown-up sipping, not shots, with stories, flavor notes, and a lineup worth lingering over. Your palate will thank you.

✈ The Truth about Travel Adventures @ Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Friday (1/16) at 10:00 AM – If your suitcase is retired but you are not, this candid session demystifies senior-friendly travel on any budget and ability. From local day trips to cruises abroad, learn real-world tips on discounts, accessibility, insurance, and scam avoidance, plus resources to go confidently.

🖖 Capt. Kirk @ Engine 8 Urban Winery | Friday (1/16) at 6:00 PM – Wine night calls for a rare solo from Capt. Kirk at Engine 8 Urban Winery, where Sparks secretly goes to feel cool again. Expect classic rock and soul, blues, and a little country. Not Starfleet, just smooth pours, tight grooves, and grown-up fun.

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Today – High: 42°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southeast wind around 0 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 0 mph.

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