🌱 Veteran's Day Parade + Socktoberfest + Liberty Dogs Breaks Ground

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Reno.

But first, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 80 Low: 41.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:

1. The City of Reno will host its annual Veteran's Day Parade on Nov. 11, kicking off at 11:11 a.m. Community organizations are invited to participate in the parade, which will have a theme of "Honor" to reflect the region's military values and traditions. Interested groups can sign up to enter the parade until Monday, Oct. 24, at 5:00 p.m. by completing an online application. (KRNV)
2. Altrusa International of Reno/Sparks hosted its third annual "Socktoberfest" — a sock drive for veterans in need — on Thursday. The organization collected new men's socks for the Katie Grace Foundation, which distributes the socks to vulnerable veteran populations in the Reno and Sparks communities. If you have new socks you were unable to donate Thursday, contact Altrusa International of Reno/Sparks on Facebook to learn how you can still help contribute to those in need. (KOLO)
3. Construction crews broke ground Thursday on a special training facility for service dogs in South Reno. Liberty Dogs, which will be located at Downtown Damonte, will train and pair service dogs with military veterans in Nevada. The service will be offered at no cost to veterans and include travel to and from the campus during training sessions. (2 News)

Today in and around Reno:

• Reno Community Clean Up At Vaughn Middle School (9:00 AM)
• Free Medical Clinic At Sun Valley Community Park, Sun Valley (9:00 AM)
• Octoberfest At American Legion Post 30, Sparks (6:00 PM)
• Classix Series: Scheherazade At Pioneer Center For The Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Less than a week remains until the KOLOCares Washoe County Human Services Agency Children in Care Drive-By Donation Drive! Stop by the Target across from Legends Mall next Thursday, Oct. 20, from 12:00-6:00 p.m. to donate new winter clothing, gift cards, and cash for foster and adoptive families. (Washoe County, Nevada - Government via Facebook)
• It's the last weekend of performances for "Tiny Beautiful Things" at the Reno Little Theater. Get your tickets for the 7:30 p.m. showing tonight or the matinee performance tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars! The Discovery will host a free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Oct. 26. Anyone who receives a vaccine will be given a voucher for free admission to The Discovery! (The Discovery via Instagram)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.