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In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing Reno woman near Silverada Boulevard?
  • Why did this burned Damonte Ranch home sit untouched for 18 months?
  • How a simple Reno holiday meal became a lifeline for veterans

Also on today's calendar: DJ Trivia at Reno Public Market and 5 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Scott D.!

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Windy, warm, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with a little rain, temps: high: 45, low: 34.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 44 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reno police seek public's help to find missing elderly woman (foxreno.com) — Reno police are asking for the public’s help to find 5-foot-9, 130‑pound Shellie Vickers, an elderly woman with mental health conditions who went missing Sunday near Silverada Blvd. She was last seen in Reno wearing a black-and-white Raiders knit cap, pink fuzzy jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes. Anyone with information is urged to call Reno Police or Secret Witness.
   

• Construction resumes on Reno home nearly 18 months after fire (mynews4.com) — Construction is finally underway again on a long-burned house in Reno’s Damonte Ranch neighborhood, after city permitting delays and insurance issues left it damaged and largely unsecured for nearly 18 months. Neighbors say the renewed work, sparked after recent media attention and a November permit approval, is noisy but welcome as they look forward to improved safety and closure on their street.
   

• Veterans' Christmas dinner more than a meal (kolotv.com) — Reno veterans recently gathered at the local Senior Center for a long-running holiday dinner that’s become as much about camaraderie as the meal itself. Community 4 Vets and volunteers from several organizations served food, handed out warm clothing, and created space for veterans to relax, reconnect, and form new friendships. Funds came from a raffle held earlier this year, with planning already starting for 2026.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 23
  • Thursday Night DJ Trivia
    Reno Public Market , 299 E Plumb Ln , Reno
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • District Office Closed
    Sun Valley General Improvement District , 5000 Sun Valley Blvd , Sun Valley
    1:00 pm
  • Santa's Top Talent
    Grand Theater , 2500 E 2nd St , Reno
    7:00 pm
  • That's Holiday Magic!
    White Rabbit Theater and Lounge , 2500 E 2nd St , Reno
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • hello, i have these kittens that i have been taking care of for a couple weeks that need a new home.
    i found them outside when it was really cold. i brought them and mama kitty home. i want them to go to a good home. mama kitty and the 2 tabby’s are… (Nextdoor Sage Point)
  • Alert!
    Posting for a neighbor. His little senior dog with dementia ran off some hours ago. No collar. Chihuahua had on sweater and possibly a diaper. … (Nextdoor Juniper Hills)
  • Peppermill & Western Village posted a job opening for Porter (Male) in Reno. Apply here.
  • Survey posted a job opening for Reset Merchandiser - Reno, NV (Frito Lay - West Region Reno Packout) in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sparks

  • Snow, rain, holiday events in Reno-Tahoe throughout Christmas week (rgj.com)
  • Sparks calls for artists to design historic mural for America's 250th birthday celebration (mynews4.com)
  • Fatal Wrong-Way Collision on I-80 in Sparks Leads to Closure and Traffic Delays (hoodline.com)

Spanish Springs

  • Heavy rain turning to heavy snow by Christmas (2news.com)

Incline Village

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