🌱 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony + Icy Roads Cause 12-Car Spinout

Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Reno and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; chilly. High: 44 Low: 35.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:

1. Reno residents are invited to attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony hosted by the City of Reno and Downtown Reno Partnership on Dec. 7. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Reno City Plaza and will feature coffee, hot cocoa, and crepes for purchase. Travelers are advised that First Street between Virginia Street and University will be closed between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the day of the event. (KOLO)
2. The Reno Fire Department reports that no injuries were sustained during a 12-car spinout at the intersection of Sierra Highlands Drive and Mae Anne Avenue on Thursday night. Crews responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday to address the accident caused by icy road conditions. Officials say both roads were sanded following the incident and the intersection reopened after only an hour of closure. (KRNV)
3. Hundreds of Gold Rush-era artifacts from an 1857 shipwreck will go up for sale to the public today during an auction in Reno. The artifacts up for auction include an 1849 Colt pocket pistol, an illustrated 1849 edition of "The Count of Monte Cristo," and the lid from the oldest known Wells Fargo treasure shipment box. Experts believe several of the items could fetch as much as $1M during the sale. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Let It Glow, Reno! Wells Avenue District Party At Reno Experience District (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Plenty of pets at Reno-area shelters are still searching for their forever homes. Click to meet Velma, Daphne, and the other cats and dogs available for adoption near you. (Reno Patch)
• The Reno Fire Department reminds residents to keep off the ice as lower temperatures cause ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers to freeze over. Immediately call 911 if someone falls through the ice, and do not enter the ice or water to attempt a rescue. (Reno Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Discovery is hiring for several positions, including Visitor Services Representatives, Museum Educators, and more. Click here to view all available openings and apply. (The Discovery via Instagram)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.