🌱 Changes At Pine And Vaughn Middle Schools + Grow Your Own, Nevada!

Hello again, Reno! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Reno Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Washoe County School District is looking into making changes to Pine and Vaughn Middle Schools, and this may impact the elementary schools zoned for these schools in the future. Some options being considered include consolidating elementary schools and having Pine Middle School students attend newer schools. The district is holding a meeting on Apr. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Middle School to present initial concepts and gather input from the public, but no final decisions will be made at that time. (KOLO)
2. The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering free online gardening courses via Zoom in May, as part of their Grow Your Own, Nevada! Program. The eight-class program aims to teach Nevadans how to grow and preserve their own food, promoting sustainable and healthy living. The series of workshops will cover a range of topics, including soil building, pest control, and composting, and are suitable for both beginner and advanced gardeners. Classes run from May 2-25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Register here. (Nevada Appeal)
3. Tickets are on sale now for the 25th annual Barracuda Championship, the only PGA TOUR event of its kind in the Truckee/Tahoe and northern Nevada area. The event, which features pro-ams and practice days on Jul. 17, will run from Jul. 20 to 23 at the Tahoe Mountain Club's Old Greenwood (about 30 minutes from Reno). Daily grounds tickets and parking must be purchased in advance as there will be no onsite ticket purchases available. (Fox 11)

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Today in Reno:

• MVP The Movie Benefit Screening At LEX Nightclub (6:00 PM)
• Snail Mail - Valentine Tour, At Cargo Concert Hall (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new job? This list features many local employers in the Reno area who are hiring now! (Reno Patch)
• Looking to have some fun this week? Here are five things taking place in the Reno area this week, including hot rod fun and a festival of colors! (Subscription: This Is Reno)
• Registration is now open for Reno Little Theater's summer camps for young actors in grades K-6. Information and registration can be found here. (Reno Little Theater 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.