🌱 Air Races To Host Final Year + Care Flight Crash Memorial Services

Hello again, everybody. It's Friday in Reno and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 49 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The organizers of the annual National Championship Air Races event here in Reno have announced that this year's event in September will be the last one after nearly 60 years. The Reno Tahoe Airport Authority cited concerns regarding public safety, the rapid development of the area, and potentially negative economic conditions as the reasons behind the decision. The final air race will be on Sep. 13 through Sep. 17 at the Reno-Stead Airport. (KRNV)
2. On Mar. 8, more than 1,000 community members gathered in Reno to pay tribute to honor the lives lost in the Feb. 24 fatal Care Flight crash. The tribute began with a procession from Walton's Funeral Home to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center where a memorial service was held for the victims and included family, friends, community members, and government officials, including Gov. Joe Lombardo and Reno Mayor Hilary Schieve. (Subscription: This Is Reno)
3. The City of Reno hosted an event called "Flip the Switch" on Mar. 8 in honor of Women's History Month. The event centered on the new lights that have been installed on the BELIEVE sign that allows officials to change the light's color. For Women's History Month, the lights on the sign were changed to purple, the internationally-recognized color that represents women and gender equality. (KRNV)

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Today in Reno:

• All About Babywearing Class At Nourish Nevada Lactation And Feeding Services (11:00 AM)
• Art Skills: Getting Started With Procreate At Apple Summit Sierra (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Two-year-old Kona had a blast during his Zoom Room Dog Training session! This goofy pup is looking for a new home after spending several weeks at the SPCA of Northern Nevada. (SPCA of Northern Nevada via Facebook)
• The Reno River Festival is overflowing into an extra day! Join the fun from Jun. 9 through Jun. 11 for three days of outdoor adventure in downtown Reno. (Reno River Festival via Facebook)
• Join the Nevada Humane Society for a special educational series that aims to help you organize the important aspects of your life. The 2023 Family Estate Planning Series involves 90-minute classes that will take place each Wednesday starting Mar. 22 through May 3 from either 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sierra View Library. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.