🌱 New Director Of Reno Parks & Rec + Reno Airport Expects Crowds

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Reno Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, showers around; cold. High: 47 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Reno just named a new Director of Parks And Recreation. Congratulations to Nathan Ullyot, who will lead a team of over 430 city employees. Ullyot will also support the department’s 87 park facilities and range of adaptive recreation, aquatics, athletics, and health and wellness. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport expects large crowds in April. With the official start of Spring Break happening this week, the airport anticipates an increase in passenger traffic through mid-April. RNO expects approximately 14,000 passengers to pass on peak travel days. (KTVN)
3. An "incorrect" city review caused confusion for Downtown Reno. City auditor Emily Kidd, who conducted an audit of Downtown Reno Partnership (DRP), said a “factual analysis” found annual financial audits, a five-year evaluation of the organization, and quarterly reports were not in compliance. While it caused confusion, the issue is resolved for now and will be tabled to talk about in a future meeting. (This Is Reno)

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Today in Reno:

• Art Exhibition by the Artists Co-operative Gallery of Reno at McKinley Gallery West (9:00 AM)
• Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting at Reno City Hall, Council Chambers (10:00 AM)
• Reading by Linda Kay Hardie at Sierra Arts Foundation (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Washoe County is hiring a 3/4-time Maintenance Worker. It's a 40-hour-a-week position for nine months out of the year, which is perfect for those who want free time in the winter. You can learn more and apply online! (Washoe County, Nevada - Government via Facebook)
• Have you heard about the new exhibit at the Nevada Museum? "Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants” features the work of National Geographic Explorer and aquatic ecologist Dr. Zeb Hogan. (University of Nevada, Reno via Instagram)
• The SPCA of Northern Nevada is offering pet portraits with a donation. If you'd like one of your pet, you can make a $40 donation to receive a one-of-a-kind digital portrait AND help to save the lives of homeless animals. (SPCA of Northern Nevada via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.