🌱 Reno City Center Courtyard Begins Construction + Mammovan Visits

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening around town.

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Chilly with partial sunshine. High: 48 Low: 24.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The new Reno City Center courtyard is set to begin construction this week to replace the former Harrah's Reno Plaza, which has sat vacant for the last three years. The area's new owners plan for the courtyard to be able to host concerts and events. The renovations will include permanent and temporary seatings, elevated levels for viewing spots, and lots of grass lawns and trees. (Subscription: Reno Gazette Journal)
2. The Mammovan from the Nevada Health Center will be making several stops in western Nevada this week, including in Reno. The Mammovan provides screenings for women aged 40 and older and for women younger than 40 years old when referred by their provider. The Mammovan accepts most insurance plans and has a sliding-fee scale for people seeking a screening who don't have insurance. You can catch the Mammovan at the Black History Month Family Wellness Fair at the Boys and Girls Club in Reno on Saturday from 7:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. (KOLO)
3. The National Bowling Stadium in downtown Reno is inviting the community to celebrate National Bowling Day. The special event will be on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The first 200 guests to attend will get a pair of National Bowling Stadium socks, and all proceeds and non-perishable canned food donations will be donated to local nonprofit organizations. (FoxReno.com)

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Today in Reno:

• Gardening In Nevada: A Master Gardener Miniseries At Barley Ranch Regional Park (6:00 PM)
• Stretch & Snuggle Yin Yoga With Cats At Enchanted Cat Cafe (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to a new Bumper.com study, Nevada ranked No. 28 in the nation for driver fatality rates at 15.42 percent — despite the fact that we don’t have automated traffic enforcement cameras like some other states. See how we stack up against the rest of the country in the report. (Bumper.com)
• Are you on the hunt for a new job or career change? Then this is for you! Check out this roundup of open job opportunities in and around the Reno area, including positions in customer service, business services, general construction, and more. (Reno Patch)
• Join local law enforcement agencies for the ten-week Regional Citizen's Police Academy! The academy is a great opportunity to learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of law enforcement officers. Classes will run every Tuesday evening with two Saturday classes starting Apr. 3. Learn more or apply here. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)

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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.