🌱 Virtual Student Career Fair + Boy Scouts Recognition Dinner

Hello there, Reno! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Colder with snow showers. High: 32 Low: 14.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Nevada organizations are hosting a virtual career fair this week for middle and high school students. The fair is intended to provide career inspiration to students in a variety of industries. The virtual events, which are organized by the Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation and the Nevada Department of Education, will last from Feb. 13 through Feb. 24 and will feature live streams of speakers from a variety of different industries who will be available to answer questions from both students and teachers. The schedule of events is available here. (KOLO)
2. The Nevada Area Council will be hosting a recognition dinner on the evening of Mar. 18 at the Renaissance Hotel in Reno. The dinner will honor local Scouts who have achieved Eagle Rank and adult leaders who have achieved Silver Beaver Awards. Around 90 Scouts will be recognized, along with five adult leaders who have achieved the highest ranks and awards that the Boy Scouts of America has to offer. (Carson Now)
3. February is American Heart Month, and Marissa Weaver, a registered dietician from the Northern Nevada Health System, shared tips on how to choose food that's heart-healthy. Weaver said that one of the best ways to choose good food is to avoid too much saturated fat, which is a type of fat that is solid at room temperature, like coconut oil. (FoxReno.com)

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Today in Reno:

• Regular Meeting Of The Board Of Trustees At Central Administration Building (2:00 PM)
• Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure At Reno Events Center (7:00 PM)
• Ain't Too Proud At Pioneer Center For The Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job or debating a career change? Check out this roundup of open positions in and around the Reno area, including multiple positions in customer service, business services, sales, insurance, and more. (Reno Patch)
• Fun date night ideas can both be exciting and educational! Consider having your next date at a science center, like the Nevada Discovery Museum here in Reno. Learn about the benefits of a sciencey date night. (Discover Magazine)
• The countdown to Super Bowl LVIII has officially begun! Nevada will be the next state to host the big game, which will be coming to the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11. (Fox 11 RenoFox 11 Reno)

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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.