🌱 New Student-Oriented Mall + Agricultural Certification Course

Hello there, Reno! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cold; a bit of morning snow. High: 31 Low: 13.
• Thursday: Turning cloudy and cold. High: 41 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. A new student-oriented shopping center, University Crossing, is coming to Reno by the end of this summer. The project, which is under contract with Tolles Development, is part of an initiative to further connect downtown with the University of Nevada, Reno. The establishment will expand current housing, entertainment, and food options for the community. It will occupy the corner of Virginia and Maple Street. (KRNV)
2. The Small-Acreage Certification Program, a continuing education opportunity for agricultural professionals, will run Mar. 15 to Apr. 12 through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Herds & Harvest Program. Classes will take place Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. online. To receive the Level 1 Certification, participants must complete the coursework, farm tour, and business plan review. Registration is $60 and is open here. (Nevada Today)
3. Vietnam Veterans of America Sierra Nevada Chapter 989 partnered with the Home Depot Foundation to install craft storage space in Sparks' Northern Nevada State Veterans Home. The two organizations, who have partnered together in the past, converted three rooms to make the project possible. The Home Depot Foundation provided the supplies, with volunteers doing the installation. (This Is Reno)

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Today and tomorrow in Reno:

Wednesday, March 1

• Small Wonder Wednesday At The Discovery (9:00 AM)
• Fuel Your Body, Fuel Your Soul At University Of Nevada, Reno (12:00 PM)

Thursday, March 2

• Nevada Career Studio Pop-Up At University Of Nevada, Reno (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• North Valleys Library is hosting First Friday Bingo Night on Mar. 3 at 4:30 p.m. This event is family-friendly and no advanced registration is required. (This Is Reno)
• Reno Food Tours is hiring part-time staff, for roughly 6-20 hours, to help with storytelling. " Interested applicants can email their resume to info@RenoFoodToursNV.com (Reno Food Tours via Instagram)
• The City of Reno will meet at City Hall and invites the public to attend on Mar. 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss the Pilot Project. You can also join virtually via Zoom. (KOLO)

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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.