🌱 Bob Cashell Memorial Garden + New Cracker Barrel Restaurant

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Follow along for the most important things going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine; breezy in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. Reno Food Systems, a nonprofit that creates food systems for the community, has accepted a $10,000 donation from Greater Nevada Credit Union. The funds will be used to help alleviate food insecurity in the Reno area. More than 332,000 Nevada residents are living with food insecurity, according to Feeding America. (Carson Now)
2. The opening of the Bob Cashell memorial garden has been rescheduled. The ceremony will now take place on Oct. 4 at 5:00 p.m. at Bicentennial Park at First and Ralston Streets. The original ceremony had to be rescheduled due to wildfire smoke. The garden is meant to honor Bob Cashell, the late Reno Mayor. (This Is Reno)
3. Construction has started on the new Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Reno. The new location will be near Keystone Avenue. This is the third Cracker Barrel Restaurant location in the state. The location will likely open next spring and will hire about 200 employees. (2 News)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno City Council Meeting At Reno City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Midtown Reno Wednesday Noonish Meditation, 720 Tahoe St. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ever wonder how home prices in metro areas have evolved through the years? A new study by Point2Homes.com reports that home prices in the Reno area have increased by 236.58 percent over the last ten years. Click to review the data. (Point2Homes.com)
• The Reno City Council will be hosting a special meeting tomorrow, Sep. 29, at noon in the Council Chambers at Reno City Hall. (City of Reno)
• The Passengers: Harvest Moon festival is scheduled for Oct. 28 at 11:00 p.m. There will be a variety of food and beverage options available during the numerous musical performances. Mark your calendar! (City of Reno)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.