🌱 Candlelight Vigil Planned + Middle School Renovations Complete

Hey, friends! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Reno Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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Partly sunny. High: 43 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. Local faith leaders have planned for a second annual candlelight vigil in honor of the 100 Washoe County residents experiencing homelessness who died last year. The vigil will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the downtown city plaza. (This Is Reno)
2. Washoe County officials joined the staff of Swope Middle School to reveal the school's newly-completed renovations. The county is currently working to expand and renovate schools to keep up with the increasing demand of a growing population. Swope Middle School's new renovations, which include additional classroom and gym spaces and an updated HVAC system, will help it serve hundreds of additional students. (KRNV)
3. OSHA is currently investigating the death of a Reno-Sparks Visitor Authority (RSCVA) employee at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The incident happened on Monday, and a statement from RSCVA officials did not provide details of what happened. (KRNV)

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Today in and around Reno:

• Mosaic Open Studio At Copper Cat Studio, Sparks (11:00 AM)
• High Sierra Writers At Barnes & Noble On Meadow Wood Court (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Would you like a puppy to deliver a long-stemmed rose to someone special in your life? There's still time to register for the Puppy Rose Delivery with SPCA of Northern Nevada! All funds from the event go to help the organization care for homeless pets. (SPCA of Northern Nevada via Facebook)
• Mark your calendar and join the Nevada Humane Society for a champagne brunch, silent and live auction, vendors, and a boutique fashion show at the 2023 Bubbles & Buddies event! Tickets go on sale Feb. 1 for the event, which will take place on Apr. 8 at the Peppermill. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Reno Little Theatre will be hosting a screening of "The Village Postmaster" this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The pay-what-you-wish fundraiser will help the Thunder Bay Theater recover from a fire. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.