🌱 Wigs For Kids Annual Event + Reno Food & Drink Week Highlight

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Reno Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Nearby in Sparks, Nevada, Slim Chickens officially opened its doors to the public on Los Altos Parkway for its most western location to date. The restaurant celebrated its expansion in-house this past Friday with a family day with the staff members who will be serving the customers and their families. About 125 employees have been hired for this site with plans to open another location in Damonte Ranch this year. From different styles of chicken to wraps, salads, and desserts, Slim Chickens offers a wide variety of menu items. (KTVN)
2. This year, Revamp Studio in Reno will be holding the second annual Show and Shine event in front of the studio as an affiliate with Wigs for Kids. The event will have a $20 entry fee that includes a 50/50 raffle, food, music, and an opportunity to let the owner and stylist Keri Polasik cut your hair and donate it to make wigs for children who do not have hair due to medical issues. For more information on and surrounding the event you can click here, it will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Jun. 25. (KOLO)
3. Reno's Food & Drink Week is very much in effect now until Jun. 16, and many local businesses are promoting their products for the Reno community like Dorinda's Chocolates. Dorinda and her husband originally started their business in Truckee, California and with community support, they settled in Reno. As a non-essential business during the pandemic, hard times came with getting rid of staff and trying to figure out how to operate, and it was the Reno community ordering online that helped the business not just stay afloat, but flourish again. Dorinda's Chocolate is just one of the many local treats to look into this week, for more information you can click here. (KTVN)

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Today in Reno:

Tuesday, June 13

• Washoe County Home Consortium Technical Review Committee Meeting At Reno City Hall (9:30 AM)
• Basics Of Starting A Business At UNR Innevation Center University Of Nevada (4:30 PM)
• Downtown Tuesday Music Event At Partnership Plaza (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Summer classes are now officially in session for 2023 and the University of Nevada, Reno wants to wish all enrollees good luck this semester. The university also wants to thank the faculty and staff who make the summer session possible. (University of Nevada, Reno via Instagram)
• Thank you to all of those who came out to be a part of the Reno River Festival over the weekend down at Wingfield Park. Three days of adventure and memories that were truly unforgettable, be sure to share your pictures and videos of your time at the festival! (Reno River Festival via Facebook)
• If you plan on stopping by Salt City Brewing Company for Superhero Trivia night, consider trying the Superman drink special. Proceeds from the drink purchase will be going to the Reno County Museum. Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. (Reno County Museum via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.