🌱 Holiday Concert Series + Mendive Middle School Evacuated For Threat

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your fresh copy of the Reno Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 40 Low: 38.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:

1. The Reno Chamber Orchestra is kicking off the new year with its annual winter holiday concert series. The Nevada Chamber Music Festival runs from Dec. 28 through Jan. 1, with daily performances at the Hall Recital Hall. Visit the link to view the full schedule of holiday events. (KOLO)
2. Mendive Middle School was evacuated Wednesday morning while police investigated reports of a threat at the school. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Washoe County School District had not released an update on the credibility of the threat or the status of the investigation. (KOLO)
3. More than 15,000 passengers are expected to pass through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport over the next two weekends as holiday travel spikes. The busiest days are expected to be Dec. 23, Dec. 26, Dec. 30, and Jan. 2. Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport at least two hours before their scheduled departure and allow additional time for parking and rental car returns. (KRNV)

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Today in Reno:

• Random Acts Of Kindness: Christmas Turkey Giveaway At Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission (All Day)
• Charlie Brown Band At Peppermill Resort Spa Casino (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home for the holidays? Don't miss these four upcoming open houses in the Reno area. (Reno Patch)
• The Reno Firefighters Association supported the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation during its annual Christmas party on Tuesday. Click to view photos from the event. (Reno Firefighters Association via Facebook)
• Meet Carson, the SPCA of Northern Nevada's Pet of the Week! Click here to learn more about this loveable pup and schedule a time to visit her at the shelter. (SPCA of Northern Nevada via Facebook)

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

— 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.