🌱 Reno Students Protest Gun Violence + Hot August Nights Foundation

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Reno Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with periods of sun. High: 55 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. On Apr. 5, students across the U.S. walked out of their classes to protest against gun violence, including students at Reno's Damonte Ranch High School. The school's walkout was sparked by a recent code red incident at the school. Students expressed fear and emotion, stating that they wanted to create a change for future generations and emphasizing the need for stricter gun regulations and mental health evaluations. Despite being marked as truant by their teachers, many students believed that their actions were necessary to raise awareness about the seriousness of the issue. (KTVN)
2. Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Clara Andriola to fill the District 4 seat on the Washoe County Commission in place of Vaughn Hartung. Andriola is the executive director of the Reno Rodeo Foundation and has also served in leadership roles for the Associated Builders and Contractors Nevada Chapter and the American Red Cross. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue serving the community and is eager to begin her work for Washoe County. (KRNV)
3. On Apr. 29, The Hot August Nights Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports at-risk or in-need children in the community, will host its annual fundraiser dinner, Classics & Cocktails. The event, taking place at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, will have a Starry Starry Night theme and will raise funds for building a library at their partner school, Jessie Hall Elementary School. Since 2007, the Foundation has raised over $1.3 million in cash, merchandise, and scholarships to support various assistance programs for those in-need and at-risk children in the community. (KOLO)

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Today in and around Reno:

• DD James Live, At South 40 (5:30 PM)
• The Original Ladies Night Out, At Oak Room Lounge in Sparks (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Animal enthusiasts are invited to attend the CheetahChat event at Animal Ark Reno on Apr. 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., featuring Dr. Laurie Marker, a renowned cheetah conservationist. The event promises to offer exciting activities for kids, as well as sweet treats, making it a must-attend occasion. Click here for tickets. (Animal Ark Reno via Instagram)
• According to forecasters, Northern Nevada is likely to experience flooding this spring due to the heavy snowfall received during the winter. The possibility of flooding will increase if there are warmer and wetter storms in April and May, which will cause the snowpack to melt. (KRNV)
• The Nevada City Farmers Market was voted the Best Produce Stand-Market in the Union Newspaper's Best of Nevada County for 2022! (nevadacityfarmersmarket via Instagram)

As a heads up, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Easter holiday. You won’t be receiving a newsletter this Monday, but I’ll be back soon with your next update. In the meantime, have a great weekend!

— 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.