🌱 Severe Reno Weather + Cinemark's Oscar Movie Week Festival Returns

Hey, friends! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days!

But first, today's weather:

A snow shower in the morning. High: 38 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The Reno-Tahoe region can expect to face another week of snowfall, as well as potential flooding. The snow is not expected to be as heavy as in recent weeks, but residents will need to watch for any rapidly changing patterns which could make commuting or traveling a bit challenging these next few days. “You have this deep snowpack and then you get a lot of rain,” Dawn Johnson, a senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Reno said. “You might get some urban flooding concerns.” (Reno Gazette-Journal)
2. Bawja Properties officially purchased a two-property hospitality portfolio in Reno. The 229-room portfolio includes a 94-key Staybridge Suites and a 135-key Hilton Garden Inn. Both properties will feature 24-hour business centers, onsite meeting rooms, pools, fitness centers, event spaces, and more. (REBusinessOnline)
3. Cinemark's Oscar Movie Week Festival returned on Monday, Mar. 6, and will continue through Sunday, Mar. 12. Tickets are available for purchase to watch all of this year's Best Picture, Best Live Action, and Best Animated Short Film Nominees at the Century Riverside 12 in downtown Reno and Century Summit in South Reno. To purchase a festival pass, which provides attendees with 50 percent off popcorn during Oscar Movie Week, click here. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Family Story Time at Downtown Reno Library (10:15 AM)
• Varsity Baseball Game at Wooster High School (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to add a new furry friend to your family? The Nevada Humane Society appeared on KRXI Fox 11 News recently to introduce their Pet of the Week, Robin. This loving 3-year-old dog is available for adoption and ready to find his forever home. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• On Sunday, Mar. 4, a female cat was found with no collar at the Sierra Woods Apartments near Reno. The cat is assumed to be around six months old with black, white, and brown patches all over her fur. If you have any information about the owner of this cat, please contact finder here. (Reno, NV - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)
• This week, UndocuPack will be hosting a full week of events celebrating undocumented students at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the surrounding community. Click the link to view the schedule. (University of Nevada, Reno via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.