🌱 NDOT Makes Erosion Repairs + 7th Annual Reno Women's March

Hello again, hello! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Reno Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

A snow shower in the morning. High: 40 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has been implementing lane reductions on Lakeside Drive in Reno since yesterday (Mar. 23) to repair roadside erosion caused by heavy winter precipitation. Into today (Mar. 24), Lakeside Drive is reduced to one lane between Huffaker and Lone Tree lanes from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Although drivers can expect minor delays, NDOT aims to repair the roadside drainages and culverts and improve the overall driving experience. (KOLO)
2. The 7th annual Reno Women's March will take place this Saturday, Mar. 25, with the theme of "The Power of One." The event will celebrate the contributions of women in Northern Nevada who work towards positive change and will feature speakers and entertainment at Believe Plaza, followed by a Community Action Fair at the Downtown Reno Library. The fair will provide an opportunity to meet with representatives from various nonprofits and learn about volunteer opportunities, as well as make donations to important causes. (KOLO)
3. The 59th and final National Championship Air Races is set to take place at the Reno-Stead Airport, with tickets now on sale. The event will run from Sep. 13-17 and feature aerial skill and showmanship and will be a celebration of the event's legacy, although the decision to end it has been made due to concerns surrounding economic conditions, area development, public safety, and the impact on the Reno-Stead Airport and surrounding areas. Attendees can purchase a range of tickets, from reserved grandstand seats to more exclusive options like the Chairman’s Hospitality Tent and Checkered Flag Club. (KRNV)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Reno:

Friday, March 24

• An Irish Night Out At Shanty Dolan's (4:00 PM)
• Theory of a Deadman & Skillet: Rock Resurrection Tour At Grand Sierra Resort (7:00 PM)

Saturday, March 25

• The Rocky Horror Show At Musician Rehearsal Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Antique lovers, rejoice! The new antique mall Midtown Antiques is set to open on Apr. 1 and will feature 25 different sellers offering a vast collection of antique items. (Subscription: This Is Reno)
• The Reno Expo will be back from Mar. 29 through Apr. 2 and will offer attendees a variety of events, from outdoor activities to pet shows. The event, which includes expos such as the Reno RV Show, the Reno Outdoor and Recreation Show, and the Reno Pet Show, will be at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. (KOLO)
• Devon Reese, who is running for re-election for a seat on the Reno City Council, may lose his at-large seat if Senate Bill 12, a bill proposed by the City of Reno Charter Committee, does not pass. The bill aims to eliminate gendered language from the Reno City Charter and add green infrastructure projects to local improvements while reversing a plan to create a sixth ward in Reno in 2024. (Sparks Tribune)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.