🌱 Weekend Art Block Party + Local Non-Profit Supports High Schoolers

Good morning, everybody! It's Monday in Reno and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Over the past weekend, Wedekind Road Art Project hosted an Art Block Party, where members of the community designed and painted murals to be displayed on Wedekind Road. Local artists did live art demonstrations to show their talent, even inviting attendees to grab a paintbrush and contribute to the mini murals themselves. During the party, there was live music, food trucks, and much more to sweeten the experience. Part of the event was funded by the City of Reno's Art Belongs Here grant. (KTVN)
2. This past Sunday, Project 150 Reno held an open house event at its new Foster Drive facility in northwest Reno. Project 150 Reno helps provide more than 3,500 high school students across 30 high schools with essentials such as food, clothing, and school supplies; appointments are scheduled for students to "shop." Since opening in 2019, the nonprofit has seen its numbers double. (KOLO)
3. This past Friday, the city of Reno hosted its first of two free swim and popsicle community days at Traner Pool, sponsored by Ward 3 Reno City Councilmember Miguel Martinez. The second pool day will be on Friday, Jul. 23 from 12:45 to 4:00 p.m.; free admission and popsicles are limited to the first 150 people to arrive. The Traner Pool opened for the summer on Jun. 10 and will be open until Aug. 13, with open and family swim available daily from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. (KTVN)

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Today in Reno:

Monday, June 26

• Seniors Out On A Walk At West Street Plaza (9:00 AM)
• Maintenance & Operations Equipment Showcase At West Street Plaza (1:30 PM)
• Reno Arts And Culture Commission Meeting At McKinley Arts And Culture Center Boardroom (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Reno Fire Department congratulated a couple of members of the department and their recent promotions. Nine Fire Equipment Operators worked hard to be promoted in the department, and the team is proud of their dedication to growth in the department. (Reno Fire Department via Facebook)
• Formerly missing dog Cookie has safely been returned to her home in Reno after being lost on Jun. 23. The pup went missing near the 4th Street Station and thankfully made her way back home within an hour and a half. (Reno, NV - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)
• The Reno Little Theater introduced the talented crew of the upcoming "Seussical the Musical" that will be playing at the theater from Jun. 30 to Jul. 30. This musical reminds viewers of allyship and doing the right thing, and is a show for theatre lovers of all ages. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you tomorrow 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.