About Reno pdf - Kelly Richmond Realtor

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Welcome to Reno-Tahoe
It’s no wonder more than 300,000 people make
Reno/Tahoe their home and why 5.1 million people
visit every year. Perhaps it’s the chain of high-peaked
mountains surrounding the region in every direction,
or the range in geography from high desert hills to
valleys covered with deciduous and evergreen trees.
Residents enjoy the Truckee River flowing casually
through the heart of the city, among an eclectic mix
of stately manors, quaint churches, sleek high rises,
city parks and casinos. Including shopping malls
and new residential developments which canvas the
city limits and are nestled against mountains that
offer endless outdoor recreation, and cradle the
magnificent Lake Tahoe.
As a newcomer to the Reno/Sparks area, the
mountains and the small-town feel may surprise
you. You may marvel at the brick architecture of
some of Reno’s downtown buildings, the frontier
independence, or the contrast of the Truckee River
floating tranquilly against the neon lights. So,
the Truckee Meadows - the community at large
surrounded by greens and blues and fluorescents will surprise you as a great place to live, work, and
raise a family.
In addition to the area’s spectacular beauty,
Reno/Tahoe offers an extraordinary mix of history
and culture, world-class ski and golf resorts, 24-hour
gaming and entertainment, a mild climate with four
distinct seasons, a healthy, diverse economy, and
community spirit as strong as ever.
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Living in Reno-Tahoe
We love this place!
The breathtaking Reno/Sparks/Lake Tahoe area goes beyond just being
an exciting gaming destination.
Located in the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in the country,
Reno/Sparks/Lake Tahoe offers a pro-business climate, excellent quality of
life and world-class vacation and recreation amenities.
Reno’s temperate character.
At 4500 feet altitude, the Reno area offers four distinct seasons with
few extremes. Average temperatures range from winter lows in the 20’s to
summer highs in the 90’s. Low humidity characterizes the area, making the
cool days seem not so cold, and the warm days not so hot. Rain is scarce
(fewer than eight inches on average annually), as are cloudy days. Snow,
however, is certain (23.5 inches on average per year), though it tends to
melt by late afternoon in the valleys. Here, the sun shines more than 300
days a year, providing warm days, cool nights and blue skies.
Business breaks and benefits.
Tax benefits (no corporate, personal income, unitary, inventory, or
franchise tax), accessibility to western markets, transportation hub,
abundance of available industrial/office/commercial space, advanced
telecommunications infrastructure, business-friendly regulations, and high
quality of life make Reno/Sparks/Lake Tahoe an extremely attractive place
to do business and live. Michelin North America, Microsoft Licensing, John
Deere Company, Kal Kan, Amazon.com, Intuit and Cisco Systems are just
a few examples of companies who have recently chosen to expand in or
move into our region. They join longstanding companies, such Ralston
Foods, International Game Technology and R. R. Donnelley and Sons, in
calling northern Nevada their home.
Reno Facts: The amount of
land area in Reno is 148.92 sq.
kilometers. The amount of surface
water is 0.51sq kilometers.
The distance to the Nevada
state capital is 27 miles. (as the
crow flies) Reno is positioned
39.53 degrees north of the
equator and 119.82 degrees
west of the prime meridian.
Reno elevation is 4,498 feet
above sea level.
Reno location: On Interstate 80
near Lake Tahoe and the
California border
Climate & Weather
The average winter temperature
is 34 degrees F.
The average spring temperature
is 47 degrees F.
The average summer
temperature is 66 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is
50 degrees F.
The average annual
precipitation is 7.3” of rain,
23.1” of snow.
The smarts.
The tremendous resources of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR),
Small Business Development Center and Truckee Meadows Community
College (TMCC) provide a wide variety of assistance to the business
community and opportunities for collaboration. All major fields of study
and many advanced degree programs are provided at UNR, a fully
accredited state university. And TMCC offers numerous training programs
and will customize programs for individual businesses.
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Reno - The Biggest Little City
Lake’s Crossing was the first name for the Reno
area. It was a camping place for the travelers passing
through. It was in May of 1868 that it became a city
when the railway agent held an auction of real estate.
There were 100 houses within a month. The actual
name came in honor of a Union officer of the Civil
War, General Jesse Lee Reno.
Because Nevada’s economy was tied to the
mining industry and its inevitable ups and downs,
the state had to find other means of economic
support during the down times. Reno earned the
title “Sin City” because it hosted several legal
brothels, was the scene of illegal underground
gambling, and offered quick and easy divorces.
In 1859, Charles Fuller built a log bridge across
the Truckee River and charged a fee to those who
passed over it on their way to Virginia City and the
gold recently discovered there. Fuller also provided
gold-seekers with a place to rest, purchase a meal,
and exchange information with other prospectors.
In 1861, Myron Lake purchased Fuller’s bridge, with
the money from the tolls, bought more land, and
constructed a gristmill, livery stable, and kiln. When
the Central Pacific Railroad reached Nevada from
Sacramento in 1868, Lake made sure that his crossing
was included in its path by deeding a portion of his
land to Charles Crocker (an organizer of the Central
Pacific Railroad Company), who promised to build a
depot at Lake’s Crossing. On May 13, 1868, the town
site of Reno (named after Civil War General Jesse
Reno) was officially established. Lake’s remaining
land was divided into lots and auctioned off to
businessmen and homebuilders.
Nystrom House, built in 1875 for Washoe County
Clerk John Shoemaker, is also significant for its
role as a boardinghouse during Reno’s divorce
trade in the 1920’s. The Riverside Hotel, designed
by Frederick DeLongchamps, was built in 1927
specifically for divorce-seekers and boasted an
international reputation.
The Lake Mansion is one of Reno’s oldest surviving
homes. Built in 1877 by William Marsh and purchased
by Lake in 1879, the Lake Mansion originally stood at
the corner of California and Virginia Streets. In 1971,
it was moved to save it from demolition and today
the Lake Mansion serves as a small museum on the
corner of Arlington and Court Street.
At the turn of the century, Nevada Senator Francis
Newlands played a prominent role in the passage
of the Reclamation Act of 1902. The Newlands
Reclamation Project diverted Truckee River water to
farmland east of Reno prompting the growth of the
town of Fallon.
The residence of Francis Newlands, built in 1889, is
one of five National Historic Landmarks in Nevada.
In 1927, in celebration of the completion of the
Lincoln Highway (Highway 50) and the Victory
Highway (Highway 40), the state of California
built the California Building as a gift for the
Transcontinental Exposition, held at Idlewild Park.
The Mapes Hotel was built in 1947 and opened
for business on December 17 of that year. It was
the first high-rise built to combine a hotel and
casino, providing the prototype for modern hotel/
casinos. The building went vacant on December
17, 1982, 35 years to the day after it opened.
The Reno Redevelopment Agency acquired the
property in 1996, and sought a developer to
revitalize the building. After four years of failed
attempts to find a cost-effective way to save the
structure, the Mapes was demolished on
January 30, 2000.
This brief history of Reno highlights only a few
of the many treasures that make up the unique
history of “The Biggest Little City in the World.”
To own an historic property is to own a piece
of a shared history. Because the craftsmanship
and fabrication processes that created them are
no longer available, historic structures are nonrenewable resources and rely upon the efforts of
their owners to ensure that they survive into the
future.
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Reno - The Biggest Little City
Reno is located at the western border of Nevada
- in a valley known as the Truckee Meadows - about
20 miles easy of the Sierra Nevada mountains and
Lake Tahoe, the second largest alpine lake in the
world. The Truckee River passes between Reno and
its sister city, Sparks. Temperatures in the region are
mild, but can fluctuate as much as 4 degrees between
day and night. The temperature at night during the
summer rarely rises above 60 degrees. More than
half the annual precipitation falls from December to
March, in the form of mixed snow and rain, with snow
accumulation seldom lasting longer than three or four
days. Low humidity and sunny skies are prevalent
throughout the year.
The History of Sparks
Before March 15, 1905
There may not be another city in the land that came
to life in quite the unique way Sparks did. It’s the
custom-made town, tailor ordered by the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company. In 1902, there was nothing
but swampland and ranches four miles east of Reno.
When the Southern Pacific succeeded Central
Pacific as the new owner of the main line across
Northern Nevada, one of the first decisions made
was to straighten the road and cut a few miles off
the distance. The new route bypassed Wadsworth,
which for 40 years had ruled the roundhouse and
maintenance shops of Central Pacific.
Southern Pacific made a startling offer to its
Wadsworth employees; a tract of land would be
laid out next to the roundhouse, and the railroad
would give everyone clear deed to a lot 50’ X
140’ in size, and to add to the miracle, the railroad
offered to pack up every house in Wadsworth and
ship it to the new town, free of charge. Sometime
during the summer of 1903 a drawing was heldthe employees names in one hat, lot numbers in
another- and everyone got what they got. Sixtyseven lots changed title that day, at a price of
$1 per lot.
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The Lake Tahoe Basin
When you visit Lake Tahoe, one of the things that will
surprise you is that the people you meet who call Lake
Tahoe their home have a fine sense of the area’s history
and heritage. In fact, some of the best views of Tahoe
can be seen through the eyes of the locals!
Although Lake Tahoe is economically dependent
on tourism, its approach is more friendly, casual and
accommodating than most vacation destinations. You
really get the sense that almost everyone’s livelihood
is associated with showing visitors a wonderful time.
And when you come to Lake Tahoe to play, you will
be able to find a number of people who are experts
at any activity that you are wanting to enjoy. Many
business owners will tell you that they have been
skiing or fishing or whatever for all of their life. They
love what they do and they are good at it. They look
at each day as another opportunity to do what they
are passionate about while making new friends.
Out-of-doors or indoors, work is play for many folks
in Tahoe!
The residents of the Lake Tahoe Basin are the
guardians of this paradise and they accept this
responsibility with pride. They know their history and
heritage and are dedicated to the preservation of
their environment and committed to extending warm
hospitality to vacationing guests.
A CHRONICLE
If you are interested in knowing more about
the Lake Tahoe Basin, please read on. The following
sections provide a brief overview of how nature and
man have independently and jointly contributed
to create this magnificent vacation destination. In
addition, a list of resources are offered for those
wanting more comprehensive information.
Chances are your vacation will be even more
enjoyable if you come to Tahoe with an appreciation
for how it came to be what it is today!
GEOLOGY
Lake Tahoe is a masterpiece of nature and most
locals can tell you just how it was created. In a
nutshell, the Tahoe Basin was formed about five
to ten million years ago by the rising and falling of
the land due to the shifting of geologic faults.
Tremendous forces began the western tilt of
the Sierra Nevada block. As a result, two principal
parallel faults developed. The eastern margin
created the Carson Range and the western
margin created the Sierra Nevada. The up-thrown
fault blocks created the highest peaks in the
region. The down-thrown fault blocks sank to
create a deep v-shaped valley, now called the
Lake Tahoe Basin.
Later, about two million years ago, volcanic
activity followed and played a key role in further
reshaping the landscape of the region. Lava
flowing from Mt. Pluto formed a barrier across
the Basin’s northeastern outlet, creating a natural
dam across Lake Tahoe’s original outlet, the
Truckee River. Water from the snowfall and streams
gradually filled the Lake Tahoe Basin, over 600
feet higher than its present lake level! Eventually,
a new outlet eroded through the northeastern
lava dam, creating the present path of the Lower
Truckee River, the only outlet of the lake. Then
an Ice Age developed and huge glaciers grew in
the surrounding mountains and gradually moved
down the v-shaped canyons on the western side
of the lake. The glaciers scoured away loose
rock and reshaped the canyons into the broad,
u-shaped valleys of Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake
and Cascade Lake.
Today, the highest point in the Tahoe Basin is
Freel Peak at 10,881 feet. The deepest part of
Lake Tahoe is near Crystal Bay, measuring a water
depth of 1,645 feet.
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LAKE TAHOE
Tahoe residents are extremely proud of their lake
and sooner or later you will hear all of the following
facts, persuading you to grant them bragging rights.
Surrounded by mountains, the present day lake
sits in a valley at an elevation of 6,229 feet. It is the
highest lake of its size in the United States. It is the
third deepest lake in North America and the tenth
deepest lake in the world.
Lake Tahoe is 22 miles in length and 12 miles in
width and covers a surface area of 191 square miles.
The consistently beautiful shoreline is 71 miles,
with the California shoreline being 42 miles and the
Nevada shoreline being 29 miles.
This breathtakingly blue lake is so clear that in
some places objects can be seen to depths of 75
feet! The reason the lake is so blue is that the thin,
clear mountain air allows the lake’s pure, crystalline
water to reflect the blue sky above. The lake can
also appear red during sunsets or gray-black
during storms.
The average annual rainfall in the Lake Tahoe Basin
is 8.3 inches and the average annual snowfall is 216
inches or 18 feet, for a total annual precipitation of 30
inches. (The ski areas average 350-600 inches of snow
per year!) Most of the snow and rain falls directly
into the lake or drains through lakeside marshes
and meadows that act as water filtering systems,
preserving the purity of the water.
Sixty-three streams flow into Lake Tahoe, but the
Truckee River is the only one that flows out, past Reno
and into Pyramid Lake.
The maximum depth is 1,645 feet, near Crystal Bay,
and the average depth is 989 feet. The water shed of
Lake Tahoe is 519 square miles. The lake holds over
39 trillion gallons of water, enough to cover a flat area
the size of California to a depth of 14 inches. If
drained, it would take 700 years to refill the lake!
Lake Tahoe loses much if its water to
evaporation. If the water that evaporates from the
lake every 24 hours could be recovered, it would
supply the daily requirements of a city the size of
Los Angeles.
The maximum surface water temperature is
68 degrees F. and the minimum surface water
temperature is 41 degrees F. Below 600 feet,
the lake’s water is extremely cold, staying at 39
degrees F. year-round.
And for the curious, Lake Tahoe never freezes
because the huge volume of lake water is always
in motion. Each winter, the cold water on the
surface sinks while warm water rises from the
deep. Some protected inlets like Emerald Bay
have been covered with a layer of ice at times.
So, let the locals have their moments by resisting
the urge to say, “I knew that!”
GRANITE - PEAKS & PIECES
The glorious peaks that surround Lake Tahoe
are mountains of granite. This light gray, medium
to coarse-grained rock is prevalent in the Sierra
Nevada Mountains, along with other igneous rocks
and metamorphic slate.
Granite is composed of two light-colored
minerals, quartz and feldspar. Some granite
appears to be salt and pepper in appearance due
to the presence of darker colored minerals such as
iron and magnesium.
Much of the sandy, sterile soil in most of the
region is composed primarily of decomposed
granite rock. It is coarse in texture, low in
plant nutrients and high in erosion potential.
Fortunately, much of the sandy soil in the region
is covered by a “duff” of fallen pine tree needles
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and decomposing natural materials. This natural
covering helps cushion and absorb rainfall, thus
slowing the speed of natural erosion.
When you visit the Lake Tahoe Basin, it is best
to stay on established trails and roads in order
to minimize the disturbance of this fragile surface
condition.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Tahoe’s shores have attracted summer visitors
for thousands of years. The first humans to enjoy
the Lake Tahoe Basin were the Native American
culture group know as the Washoe. The discovery
of stone artifacts and projectile points confirms the
Washoe’s presence 10,00 years ago. They migrated
each summer from the Carson Valley area seeking
the cooler temperatures, abundant fish and plentiful
game of Lake Tahoe. The Washoe women made
exceptionally fine baskets of remarkable artistry.
“Da-ow-a-ga” was the Wahsoe Indian name for
Lake Tahoe. The Washoes considered “the jewel of
the Sierra” the birthplace of their heritage. The area
from Taylor Creek to Camp Richardson was a favorite
site. Today they are known as the Washoe Tribe of
Nevada and California.
Sadly, the Washoe homeland nearly perished in a
scant period of time during the Comstock Lode silver
and logging boom during the 1860s to early 1880s.
The natural resources of the region are still recovering
from the mass deforestation that occurred during this
relatively brief period of time.
TREES
Alder, Aspen, Cedar, Jeffrey Pine, Lodgepole
Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Sierra Juniper, Sugar
Pine, White Fir, Willow.
WILDFLOWERS
Blue & Purple: Dwarf Alpine Aster, Lupine,
Meadow Penstemon
Pink & Red: Columbine, Indian Paintbrush,
Shooting Star, Snow Plant, Thistle
White: California Corn Lily, Common Yarrow,
Cow Parsnip, Mariposa Lily, Ranger Buttons
Yellow: Buttercup, Mountain Mule Ears,
Sulphur Flowers
BIRDS
American Robin, Bald Eagle, California Gull,
Canada Goose, Dark-eyed Junco, Hairy
Woodpecker, Mallard, Mountain Chickadee,
Red-tailed Hawk, Steller’s Jay, Western Tanager,
Yellow-Headed Blackbird.
MAMMALS
Black Bear, Coyote, Douglas Squirrel
(Chikaree), Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel,
Mule Deer, Pine Martin, Yellow-bellied Marmot.
The first recorded sighting of Lake Tahoe by a nonNative American was by John C. Fremont in February
of 1844. His exploration party was guided by the
legendary scout Christopher “Kit” Carson. The party
first viewed part of Lake Tahoe when they arrived at
the top of Red Lake Peak, 10,651 feet elevation, at
what is now Carson Pass. This area is located 20 miles
southwest of South Lake Tahoe.
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In 1848 Kit Carson carved a trail over what is now
called the Carson Pass. This trail became the main
east/west route from Utah to California and was
known as the Mormon-Emigrant Trail.
For many years thereafter, the area was virtually
ignored. In 1859 the Comstock Lode was discovered
in Virginia City, Nevada. During the 1860s Tahoe
became the center of a lively commerce involving the
silver mines in Virginia City and the Central Pacific
Railroad, which was pushing over the Sierra toward
the town of Truckee.
Wood was needed to supply the mines, the new
boomtowns and the railroad. An extensive logging
empire was established on the east shore of the lake
from Incline Village to Glenbrook. The loggers clearcut the entire shoreline until both the silver mines and
the demand for timber petered out in the late 1870s
to early 1880s. The scars of the logging industry
lasted for decades.
By the 1890s Lake Tahoe had become a popular
retreat for the wealthy from San Francisco,
Sacramento and Virginia City. At this point in
history the only industry that showed promise was
tourism, so the rush began to build resorts.
In retrospect, from the turn of the 19th century
small groups of diverse people discovered the
lake’s beauty and resources. Native Americans,
explorers, early entrepreneurs, Basque
sheepherders, Chinese laborers, and society’s elite
each contributed to the foundation of
Tahoe’s heritage.
By action of the California state legislature in
1945, Lake Tahoe became the official name of the
lake. The Indian word “tahoe” means “big water.”
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Getting Around Reno-Tahoe
There are many way to get around the Reno-Tahoe area:
by foot, bicycle, bus, historic trains, taxi cab, limo, or rental vehicles.
Local Driving Times & Distances
From Reno To:
Carson City
45 minutes / 30 miles
Fallon
1.25 hours / 70 miles
Genoa
Gerlach
2 hours / 100 miles
Incline Village
Pyramid Lake
So. Lake Tahoe
1.25 hours / 50 miles
Squaw Valley
Tahoe City
Truckee
Virginia City
50 minute / 24 miles
Oregon
Idaho
California Nevada
395
RENO
80
Sacramento
80
Carson City
Lake Tahoe
San Francisco
Las Vegas
395
Mileage From Reno To:
Las Vegas
445 miles
Los Angeles
470 miles
Portland
590 miles
Sacramento
135 miles
Salt Lake City
520 miles
San Francisco
226 miles
Vancouver
969 miles
Yosemite National Park
153 miles
Los Angeles
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Nevada Tax Incentives
For more information contact the Nevada Commission on Economic Development at (800) 336-1600 or ww.expand2nevada.com.
Nevada’s Tax Structure:
Nevada’s tax structure continues to be one of the least
burdensome in the country, allowing both businesses and
employees to flourish.
Nevada has NO:
- Corporate Income Tax
- Personal Income Tax
- Unitary Tax
- Franchise Tax
- Inventory Tax
- Inheritance Tax
- Estate and/or Gift Tax
- Special Intangible Tax
Sales & Use Tax Abatement:
An abatement of sales & use tax on eligible machinery and
equipment is available to businesses with operations consistent
to Nevada’s state plan for economic diversification and
development. Qualifying criteria include a commitment to doing
business in Nevada, minimum job creation, employee health
plans, and wage requirements.
Sales Tax Deferral:
The state of Nevada offers a sales & use tax deferment program
to qualified industries that purchase specific types of capital
equipment in excess of $100,00. Taxes can be deferred interestfree for up to five years.
Modified Business (Payroll) Tax Abatement:
Partial abatement from the payroll tax may be obtained by new
and expanding businesses. Statutory requirement, which must
be met to qualify, include a minimum number of jobs created, a
minimum capital investment, and wage and employee health plan
requirements. Taxes may be abated by 50%for up to 4 years.
Personal Property Tax Abatement:
An abatement of personal property tax is available to new
and expanding businesses. Qualifying criteria include a
commitment to doing business in Nevada, minimum job creation,
employee health plans, minimum capital investment, and wage
requirements.
Property Tax Abatement:
Real and personal property tax abatement is available to new
and expanding businesses. At least 50 percent of the material
or product must be recycled on site. Fifty percent of real and
personal property tax can be abated for up to ten consecutive
years. A commitment to stay in Nevada on behalf of the
company is required as well as acknowledgment from local
government entities.
Property Tax Exemptions:
The following are exempt from property tax:
- Inventories held for sale within Nevada.
- All personal property stored, assembled or processed for
interstate transit;
- All raw materials and supplies utilized in the
manufacturing process;
- All real and personal property that qualifies and is used for
the purpose of air and/or water pollution control.
- Others may be applicable depending on the
company’s situation.
Green Building Abatements:
A partial abatement on real property, which has a building
or other structure certified as silver level or higher under the
Environmental Design Green Building Rating System adopted
by Nevada’s Office of Energy, is available. Fifty percent of real
property tax may be abated for up to ten consecutive years.
A commitment to stay in Nevada on behalf of the company
is required as well as acknowledgment form local government
entities.
Renewable & Energy Storage Abatements:
For those companies involved in the production of energy
from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and others, or a
facility for the production of an energy storage device, there
is a package of abatements available including sales/use tax
and property tax. This abatement is intended for independent
power providers.
Nevada Hub Zone Development:
Sales and Use Tax and Personal Property Tax abatement are
available to locating or expanding businesses in historically
underutilized business zones and enterprise communities.
Additional incentives are possibly available to grocery stores
and to businesses hiring dislocated workers.
Train Employees Now (TEN):
Nevada offers a customized job training program to qualified
businesses that meet established criteria. This program may
be used prior to a plant opening and up to 90 days following.
Industrial Development Bonds:
Nevada is authorized to use tax-exempt IDB’s to provide
low interest financing of new construction, improvements,
rehabilitation, or redevelopment of qualified projects, which
include manufacturing facilities and certain other projects
organized under Section 501 and the International Revenue
Service code.
Technical & Support Services:
The Procurement Outreach Program provides bid information
and direct technical assistance to businesses selling goods
and services to the government.
Made in Nevada is the official State program to market
Nevada’s manufacturers and artisans-and their products. The
program provides workshops and networking opportunities.
Sales Tax Rates
Counties
Rates
Carson City
7.475%
Douglas
7.100%
Lyon
7.100%
Storey
7.600%
Washoe
7.725%
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Weather & Climate
Average Monthly Temperatures for Reno
100
High
Low
80
60
40
20
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
1.2
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Low
21.8 °F
25.4°F
29.3°F
33.2°F
40.2°F
46.5°F
51.4°F
49.9°F
43.1°F
34.0°F
26.4°F
20.7°F
High
45.5°F
51.7°F
57.2°F
64.1°F
72.6°F
82.8°F
91.2°F
89.9°F
81.7°F
69.9°F
55.3°F
46.4°F
Average Monthly Rainfall for Reno
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Precipitation
1.06in.
1.06in.
0.86in.
0.35in.
0.62in.
0.47in.
0.24in.
0.27in.
0.45in.
0.42in.
0.80in.
0.88in.
Average Monthly Sunshine for Reno
100
80
60
40
20
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sunshine Hours
65%
68%
75%
80%
81%
85%
92%
92%
91%
83%
70%
64%
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Job Market
Reno-Sparks Top Growing Occupations 2002-2012
#
Occupation
2002 Employment
2012 Projection
% Change
High Skills
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Loan Officers
Sales Managers
Business Operations Specialists
Computer systems Analysts
Securities, Commodities & Financial Services
Sales Agents
Management Analysts
Insurance Sales Agents
Recreation Workers
Counselors, Social & Religious Workers
Financial Managers
455
364
749
363
540
677
527
1,075
519
758
48.8%
44.8%
43.5%
43.0%
40.4%
534
444
638
405
873
744
614
875
550
1,182
39.3%
38.3%
37.1%
35.8%
35.4%
996
781
462
510
853
1,438
546
3,494
845
4,329
66.8%
66.2%
57.1%
56.9%
52.3%
51.4%
50.8%
48.2%
47.7%
44.4%
2,329
3,126
665
3,616
1,735
424
2,521
2,260
1,409
7,565
44.9%
41.8%
40.9%
38.7%
37.5%
35.0%
31.6%
30.8%
30.7%
29.5%
Moderate Skills
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Tapers
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Carpet Installers
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers
Painters, Construction & Maintenance
Medical Assistants
Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing
Roofers
Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer
597
470
294
325
560
950
362
2,357
572
2,998
Basic Skills
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants
Food Preparation & Serving Workers
Bill & Account Collectors
Landscaping & Grounds-keeping Workers
Child Care Workers
Helpers-Carpenters
Receptionists & Information Clerks
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Service
Food Preparation Workers
Retail Salespersons
1,607
2,204
472
2,608
1,262
314
1,916
1,728
1,078
5,843
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Housing
Reno’s per capita income is the tenth highest in the nation based on a bizjournals.com
ranking of 224 cities. The housing market in the Reno-Tahoe area is strong. There are
many neighborhoods featuring different types of architecture from the old, charming
historical houses to modern styles within a wide range of prices.
Cost of Living Index
Average Housing Price Comparison Chart
3 Bedroom
Home Price
2 Bedroom
Apartment Rental
San Francisco, CA
179
San Francisco, CA
$1,360,000
$4,727
Los Angeles, CA
141
San Jose, CA
$680,000
$2,382
San Jose, CA
161
Denver, CO
$299,950
$1,483
Sacramento, CA
114
Phoenix, AZ
$177,000
$973
RENO-SPARKS
104
Reno, NV
$241,000
$924
Phoenix, AZ
96
Salt Lake City, UT
$294,446
$949
Salt Lake City, UT
102
108
98
Boise, ID
$226,677
$846
Denver, CO
Sacramento, CA
$221,000
$1,033
Boise, ID
Source: Trulia 3rd Quarter 2014, HotPads 3rd Quarter 2014
Average Annual Growth
Population
1990-00
2000-10
2010-20
Northwest* Nevada
3.3%
22.3%
13.6%
Reno-Sparks MSA Population
Population
2002
2003
2004
2005
Washoe County
359,423
373,233
383,453
396,844
Northwest* Nevada
500,895
519,036
535,845
556,928
2010
2015
2020
Population Projections
Population
Washoe County
415,402
442,876
466,546
Northwest* Nevada
583,000
625,000
661,941
*Northwest Nevada: Washoe, Carson, Douglas, Lyons and Storey Counties
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Education
High Schools
007/580
Damonte Ranch
851-5656
10500 Rio Wrangler Pkwy. Reno NV 89521
Ms. Denise Hausauer
010/503
Galena
851-5630
3600 Butch Cassidy Way Reno, NV 89511
Mr. Tom Brown
015/505
Gerlach
557-2326
555 E. Sunset Blvd. Gerlach, NV 89412
Ms. Carol Kaufmann
016/510
Hug, Procter R.
333-5300
2880 Sutro St. Reno, NV 89512
Mr. Andrew Kelly
017/515
Incline
832-4260
P.O. Box 6860 (499 Village Blvd.) Incline, NV 89452
Mr. John Clark
011/520
McQueen, Robert
746-5880
6055 Lancer St. Reno, NV 89523
Mr. John Carlson
008/575
North Valleys
677-5499
1470 E. Golden Valley Rd. Reno, NV 89506
Ms. Cinda Gifford
006/228
Opportunity School
333-5351
350 Hunter Lake Reno, NV 89509
Mr. Michael Doering
N/A-N/A
Pathways Program
284-4720
600 Edison Way Reno, NV 89502
Mr. Rod Smith
018/525
Reed, Edward C.
353-5700
1350 Baring Blvd. Sparks, NV 89434
Ms. Mary Vesco
004/565
Regional Technical Institute
861-4418
380 Edison Way Reno, NV 89502
Ms. Heather Murray
013/530
Reno
333-5050
395 Booth St. Reno, NV 89509
Mr. Robert Sullivan
005/570
Spanish Springs
425-7733
1065 Eagle Canyon Dr. Sparks, NV 89436
Mr. Ross Gregory
014/535
Sparks
353-5550
820 15th St. Sparks, NV 89431
Ms. Nancy Sanger
009/560
TMCC Magnet
674-7660
7000 Dandini Blvd. Reno, NV 89512
Ms. Heather Murray
019/540
Washoe
333-5150
777 W. 2nd St. Reno, NV 89509
Mr. Michael Doering
Middle Schools
030/303
Billinghurst, B.D.
746-5870
6685 Chesterfield Ln. Reno, NV 89523
Mr. Ken Cervantes
021/305
Clayton, Archie
746-5860
1295 Wyoming Ave. Reno, NV 89503
Mr. Dan Garfinkle
NA/355
Cold Springs
677-5433
18235 Cody Court Reno, NV 89506
Ms. Roberta Duvall
025/310
Dilworth, George L.
353-5740
255 Prater Way Sparks, NV 89431
Ms. Laurie Gray
015/505
Gerlach
557-2326
555 E. Sunset Blvd Gerlach, NV 89412
Ms. Carol Kaufmann
029/315
Incline
832-4220
931 Southwood Blvd Incline, NV 89451
Ms. Kathleen Watty
020/318
Mendive, Lou
353-5990
1900 Whitewood Dr. Sparks, NV 89434
Ms. Juliana Annand
027/320
O’Brien, William
677-5420
10500 Stead Blvd. Reno, NV 89506
Mr. Scott Grange
028/325
Pine, Edward L.
689-2550
4800 Neil Road Reno, NV 89502
Mr. Brad Boudreau
316/350
Shaw, Yvonne
425-7777
600 Eagle Canyon Dr. Sparks, NV 89436
Mr. Dave Fullenwider
026/330
Sparks
353-5770
2275 18th St. Sparks, NV 89431
Mr. Andrew Yoxsimer
022/335
Swope, Darrell C.
333-5330
901 Keele Dr. Reno, NV 89509
Dr. Michele Collins
024/340
Traner, Fred W.
333-5130
1700 Carville Dr. Reno, NV 89512
Ms. Lauren Ford
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Education
Elementary Schools
035/101
043/102
034/103
060/104
098/105
041/106
045/109
072/110
039/111
054/112
032/113
080/114
085/116
088/165
092/194
048/118
051/120
081/122
047/124
082/128
079/130
055/126
NA/197
044/131
056/133
094/135
057/134
059/135
059/136
050/138
063/140
062/142
083/144
064/146
046/148
095/149
042/150
099/190
053/152
033/153
068/154
069/156
084/158
070/160
067/162
071/164
040/166
NA/196
073/168
049/169
036/171
061/170
074/172
037/173
075/174
058/176
086/177
065/178
087/192
076/180
077/182
052/184
078/185
066/186
031/187
Allen, Lois
Anderson
Beasley, Bud
Beck, Jessie
Bennett, Esther
Booth, Libby
Brown
Cannan, Rita
Caughlin Ranch
Corbett, Roger
Desert Heights
Diedrichsen, Lloyd
Dodson, Edwin
Donner Springs
Double Diamond
Drake, Florence
Duncan, Glenn
Dunn, Katherine
Elmcrest
Gomes, Nancy
Gomm, Roy
Greenbrae
Hall, Jesse
Hidden Valley
Huffaker
Hunsberger, Ted
Hunter Lake
Incline (K-2)
Incline (3-5)
Johnson, Ernest M.
Juniper, Lena
Lemmon Valley
Lenz, Elizabeth
Lincoln Park
Loder, Echo
Bernice, Mathews
Maxwell, Alice
Melton, Rollan
Mitchell, Robert
Moss, Marvin
Mount Rose
Natchez
Palmer, Virginia
Peavine
Picollo, Marvin
Pleasant Valley
Risley, Agnes
Sepulveda, Miguel
Sierra Vista
Silver Lake
Smith, Alice L.
Smith, Kate M.
Smithridge
Spanish Springs
Stead
Sun Valley
Taylor, Alyce
Towles, Mamie
Van Gorder, Ed
Verdi
Veterans Memorial
Warner, Grace
Westergard, George
Whitehead, Jerry
Winnemucca, Sarah
674-4430
689-2500
626-5250
689-2520
674-4444
333-5140
851-5600
353-5750
689-2600
333-5180
677-5444
353-5730
689-2530
689-2626
850-6212
353-5510
333-5190
353-5520
746-5850
677-5440
333-5000
353-5530
425-7755
857-3150
689-2510
851-7095
333-5040
832-4240
832-4250
557-2326
353-5540
677-5460
851-5620
353-5570
689-2540
353-5950
353-5580
746-7440
353-5590
353-5507
333-5030
351-1902
674-4400
746-5840
851-5650
849-0255
353-5760
626-5257
333-5080
677-5400
677-5410
353-5720
689-2560
425-7710
677-5480
674-4420
425-7700
746-5820
425-7722
345-8100
333-5090
746-5830
746-5800
626-5200
746-5810
5155 McGuffy Rd. Sparks, NV 89433
1055 Berrum Ln. Reno, NV 89509
2100 Canyon Pkwy. Sparks, NV 89436
1900 Sharon Way, Reno, NV 89509
5900 Sidehill Drive, Sun Valley, NV 89433
1450 Stewart Street, Reno, NV 89502
13815 Spelling Court, Reno, NV 89511
2450 Cannan Street, Reno, NV 89512
4885 Village Green Parkway, Reno, NV 89509
1901 Villanova Drive, Reno, NV 89502
13948 Mt. Bismark Street, Reno, NV 89506
1735 Del Rosa Way, Sparks, NV 89434
4355 Houston, Reno, NV 89502
5125 Escuela Way, Reno, NV 89502
1200 S. Meadows Pkwy, Reno, NV 89521
2755 4th Street, Sparks, NV 89431
1200 Montello Street, Reno, NV 89512
1135 O’Callaghan Drive, Sparks, NV 89434
855 McDonald Drive, Reno, NV 89503
3870 Limkin Street, Reno, NV 89506
4000 Mayberry Drive, Reno, NV 89509
1840 4th Street, Sparks, NV 89431
185 Shelby Dr. Sparks, NV 89436
2115 Alphabet Drive, Reno, NV 89502
980 Wheatland Road, Reno, NV 89511
2505 Crossbow Court, Reno, NV 89511
909 Hunter Lake Drive, Reno, NV 89509
771 Southwood Blvd. Incline, NV 89451
915 Northwood Blvd. Incline, NV 89451
555 East Sunset Blvd., Gerlach, NV 89412
225 Queen Way, Sparks, NV 89431
255 West Patrician Drive, Reno, NV 89506
2500 Homeland Drive, Reno, NV 89511
201 Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89431
600 Apple Street, Reno, NV 89502
2750 Elementary Drive, Reno, NV 89512
2300 North Rock Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431
6575 Archimedes Lane, Reno, NV 89523
1216 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431
2200 Primo Way, Sparks, NV 89434
915 Lander Street, Reno, NV 89509
P.O. Box 130, Wadsworth, NV 89442
5890 Klondike, Sparks, NV 89433
1601 Grandview Avenue, Reno, NV 89503
900 Foothill Road, Reno, NV 89511
405 Surrey Drive, Reno, NV 89511
1900 Sullivan Lane, Sparks, NV 89431
5075 Ion Dr. Sparks, NV 89436
2001 Soaring Eagle Drive, Reno, NV 89512
8719 Red Baron Blvd. Reno, NV 89506
1070 Beckwourth Drive, Reno, NV 89506
1925 F Street, Sparks, NV 89431
4801 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89502
100 Marilyn Mae Drive, Sparks, NV 80441
10580 Stead Blvd., Reno, NV 89506
5490 Leon Drive, Sparks, NV 89433
252 Egyptian Way, Sparks, NV 89431
2800 Kings Row, Reno, NV 89503
7650 Campello Drive, Sparks, NV 89436
250 Bridge Street, Verdi, NV 89439
1200 Locust Street, Reno, NV 89502
3075 Heights Drive, Reno, NV 89503
1785 Ambassador Drive, Reno, NV 89523
3570 Waterfall Drive, Sparks, NV 89434
1349 Backer Way, Reno, NV 89523
Ms. Laura Petersen
Mr. Tom Wortman
Ms. Susan Kehoe
Ms. Kristen Brown
Mr. Michael Henry
Ms. Stacey Ting-Senini
Mr. Jacques Maye
Ms. KayAnn Pilling
Ms. Cathy Dreher
Ms. Patricia Casarez
Dr. Mavis Leathley
Ms. Kimberly Smerkers
Dr. Kristell Moller
Ms. June Gronert
Ms. Nancy Maldonado
Mr. Jason Childs
Mr. Chad Hicks
Ms. Teri Vaughan
Mr. John Sutherland
Ms. Lisa Hansen
Mr. Edwin Heywood
Dr. Rose Kane
Ms. Jeanne Ohl
Mr. Bob LeVitt
Ms. Ruth Williams
Ms. Sally Scott
Mr. Neil Schott
Mr. Frank Garrity
Mr. Frank Garrity
Ms. Carol Kaufmann
Mr. Bill Burt
Mr. Troy Parks
Ms. Lisa Pescio-Ruzycki
Ms. Rosemary Pressler
Ms. Debra Duty-Deery
Mr. Bob Deery
Mr. Richard Swanberg
Mr. Mike Paul
Ms. Eileen Rountree
Ms. Kristen McNeill
Ms. Karen Wallis
Mr. Rick Taylor
Ms. Kathleen Diesner
Mr. Doug Whitener
Ms. Lisa Singer
Ms. Carole Worthen
Ms. Muriel Paille Dickey
Ms. Debbie Martino
Mr. Tim Fuetsch
Ms. Loretta Thomas
Ms. Dina Ciaramella
Mr. Matthew Burak
Ms. Sheila Meibergen
Ms. Debbie O’Gorman
Mr. Don Angotti
Ms. Alyson Kendrick
Ms. Claudia Rossi
Ms. Shirley Woods
Ms. Lynn Berry Howard
Ms. Trish Gerbo
Ms. Gloria Geil
Mr. Larry Kuper
Mr. William Chronister
Ms. Beverly Hansen
Dr. Susan Frank
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Higher Education
University of Nevada, Reno
The older of our state’s two universities, the campus in Reno was opened in 1885 as a land-grant institution. UNR is accredited
by Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. There is a wide variety of programs offered by each of the fully accredited 12
colleges and schools including 72 bachelor’s degrees, 65 master’s programs, 37 doctoral specialties, 2 EdD’s, and 1 MD. Some of the
colleges include: Engineering, Business Administration, Mining, Agriculture, Logistics and School of Medicine. Also, the university
has a fully accredited evening MBA program to accommodate full-time working students. About 16,000 students enjoy the beauty of
the nationally rated campus as well as athletic teams that receive regular regional and national attention.
Truckee Meadows Community College
Truckee Meadows Community College is continually growing and finding new ways to prepare students for the real world. Offering
academic and university transfer, occupational training, career enhancement workshops and classes just for fun, TMCC is the fastest
growing college in northern Nevada. TMCC serves over 12,000 students with programs leading to associate degrees and certificates
in more than 40 academic and occupational areas.
Applied Technology Center , Edison Campus
TMCC’s Technical Institute, houses the Applied Industrial Technology programs and provides students with education and training
in one or more career-oriented programs. The Institute also supplies advance training for employed and skilled technicians and
craftsman. The Institute will also customize training programs for new and expanding companies.
Western Nevada Community College
Western Nevada Community College is a comprehensive community college which serves more than 6,000 students each semester
within an 18,000-square-mile service area. One of four community colleges within the University and Community College System of
Nevada, it is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities.
Sierra Nevada College
This private liberal arts college is located in Incline Village, next to Lake Tahoe. It offers degree programs in more than 15 different
fields, as well as offering continuing education programs, an acclaimed summer arts program and numerous courses at satellite
campuses in Nevada. Sierra Nevada College has over 600 students and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges and Northwest
Association of Schools and Colleges.
Desert Research Institute
As a part of the University system, DRI conducts full-time basic and applied research for government and industry for local and
international concerns. DRI scientists are on the forefront of scientific discovery and on the leading edge of the application of new
technology in areas such as air quality, water quality, and power and energy.
Career College of Northern Nevada
Accredited by Career College Association, this trade and technical school has 350 students and provides specialized training in
electronic technology, data processing, microcomputers, word processing and medical and legal office management.
Morrison University
This senior college with 90 students and accredited by Career College Association, specializes in business career-oriented programs
including associate degrees in Business Administration, Legal Administration and Office Administration.
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is a private bachelors and masters degree-granting institution in business, management, education,
nursing, computer information systems and counseling, with the sole educational mission of meeting working adults’ needs for
higher education. The University has 900 students and is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Institute for Business and Industry
This institute prepares a wide variety of programs such as non-credit courses for productivity and quality improvement; customized
on-site job training, industrial safety training; and computer training.
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Recreation & Culture
Recreation
Reno/Sparks Tahoe’s natural beauty and its
distinctive four season climate combine to offer
almost every type of recreational activity. The Sierra
Nevada mountains form the western boundary
of the Truckee Meadows featuring alpine and
Nordic skiing at 18 major resorts. Fishing, sailing,
swimming, hiking, biking, camping and horseback
riding are all exceptional and less than half an hour
away in the numerous mountains or desert lakes
surrounding Reno/Sparks/Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is the
jewel of the Sierras and in addition to the unlimited
recreational opportunities hosts the Shakespeare
Festival and Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival.
Arts
Reno/Sparks Tahoe is the cultural center of the
Sierras. The arts are alive with the area’s own
Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and the
widely recognized annual UNR Jazz Festival. Other
music attractions have included Pavarotti, Chick
Correa, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Natalie
Merchant. In the area of dance and theatre there is
the Nevada Festival Ballet, Reno Little Theatre, Lear
Theatre, Bruka Theatre and the Nevada Reparatory
Theatre. The visual arts are also popular featuring
the Nevada National Auto Museum, Church Fine
Arts Complex and the Fleishman Planetarium. The
Nevada Museum of Art is nationally recognized
for the world class exhibits such as Chihuly, Rodin,
Mucha and much more. The museum is the only
accredited art museum in the state of Nevada.
Events
Reno/Sparks/Tahoe is home to the Reno/Tahoe
Open, Hot August Nights, the Reno Rodeo, Reno
National Championship Air Races, Great Reno
Balloon Races, National Bowling Stadium, and
Shakespeare at Lake Tahoe. Some other events
include: Cinco de Mayo, Italian Festival, Reno West
Coast Wine Competition Tasting, and Holiday
Festival on Ice. One of the area’s most successful
events is Artown which has grown into one of the
largest visual and performing arts festival in the
country because of the 200 events that take place
during the entire month of July.
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Events Calendar
January
Reno Winter Bachata
The Reno Winter Bachata is a Latin dance festival with workshops taught by professional instructors, night parties with hours of
social dancing featuring some of the best Latin DJs, and an evening showcase, where dance couples and teams from all over the
nation entertain the audience with their energy and creative performances.
USA BMX Silver Dollar Nationals
The USA BMX National Series is the most prestigious national series in the sport of BMX racing and kicks off with the season opener
in Reno. Catch exciting race action - and it’s FREE to spectators! You can practically feel the adrenaline in each race when 8 riders
line up, poised for the start gate to drop, then blast at a full sprint towards obstacles, big jumps (and big air), steep backsides, deep
turns, and downhill sections that add up to massive speeds.
February
Rahlves Banzai Tour - Wall Banzai
The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour is the world’s premier big mountain freeski meets ski / boarder-cross event on the planet! Taking place at
four Lake Tahoe, CA resorts it’s head to head action four at a time, top to bottom, down a wide open course over natural terrain
and snow conditions. This is the ultimate test of ski and riding skills.
Reno Tahoe Senior Games
The Winter Senior Games is a program dedicated to promoting and implementing fitness programs and activities for people 50
years and better. Some of the winter activities featured in the Senior Games include: Baggo, Ice Skating, Hockey, Bowling, Cross
Country Skiing and Ski Racing.
Vampire Crawl
Looking for an alternative to all the lame Valentine’s events? The 5th annual Valentine’s Vampire Crawl is back to put a bite back into
the holiday everyone hates. Pick up fangs and costumes when you pre-purchase your cups!
March
Snowfest North Lake Tahoe
Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe comes alive with ten fun-filled days and nights, jam packed with events and activities for
all ages. This year, the annual favorites will be back, along with a host of great new ones! On and off the mountain, at North Tahoe’s
numerous resorts and vibrant lakeside neighborhoods, there’s something for everyone.
USHRA Monster Jam
Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. For tickets call 800-745-3000 (Ticketmaster) or tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster.com
Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade
In March, the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry & St. Patrick’s Day Parade features marching leprechauns, green attractions, and a Rocky
Mountain Oyster Fry (yep—they are either beef or sheep testicles, or some of both.) This is a fun filled day of unique eating as
professional and amateur cooks compete for the most creative and unique dishes utilizing these unique delicacies.
Nature Valley U.S. Alpine National Championships
The Nature Valley U.S. Alpine National Championships will return to Squaw Valley Resort for five days of elite ski racing. Over 250
national club athletics compete against the U.S. National Team to identify both a National Champion and tomorrow’s talent. Squaw
Valley’s very own athletics competing in the Nationals include: Julia Mancuso, Marco Sullivan, Travis Ganong, Bruce Bennett, Nick
Daniels and Foreste Peterson.
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Events Calendar
April
Earth Day
Earth Day at Idlewild Park features displays on environmental issues, sustainable energy, recycling, and a variety of green
products by over 100 local non-profits, state agencies, and businesses. There’s also some pretty good entertainment at this
family-friendly event.
Reno Jazz Festival
The Reno Jazz Festival is sponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno. This event has grown into one of the biggest and
best jazz festivals in the country.
May
Reno River Festival
What started as a little kayak action in downtown Reno has evolved into a major spring event. Centered at the Truckee River
Whitewater Park, the Reno River Festival includes adventures both in and out of the water. See our Reno River
Festival pictures.
Reno Film Festival
If you are a film buff, be sure to attend the Reno Film Festival. Enjoy four days of films, competitions, workshops, parties,
and celebrities.
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Victorian Square in Sparks is the scene of this two-day celebration. Featured entertainment will be La Internacional Sonora
Show, a Latin music Cumbia orchestra.
June
Reno Rodeo
The Reno Livestock Events Center hosts this rodeo extravaganza, the 4th richest PRCA event on the circuit. It gets national
coverage on several sports TV networks. See my Reno Rodeo Parade pictures and Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive.
Tour de Nez
Downtown Reno becomes professional cyclist criterium course during the Tour de Nez. The event attracts top teams and
riders around the world, yet keeps a hometown flavor with fun events for local riders. See my Tour de Nez pictures.
Reno - Tahoe Odyssey
Teams adventure race starting and finishing in Reno, with the 178 mile course taking participants up into the Sierra and along
the shores of Lake Tahoe.
July
Artown
Northern Nevada’s celebration of arts and culture features events and performances throughout July. Admission to most
events is free. See the Artown pictures.
Sparks Hometowne Farmer’s Market
Nevada’s oldest certified farmer’s market in Victorian Square features more than 100 booths, cooking demonstrations, and
live entertainment. Every Thursday in July & August, except during Hot August Nights. See my Farmer’s Market pictures.
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Events Calendar
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Join the Bard at Sand Harbor, on the shores of Lake Tahoe, for Shakespeare and other plays during July and August. There are
kid’s plays and other activities in conjunction with the festival. Learn more from the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival website.
Lake Tahoe Music Festival
Sit back and relax under the stars as the Lake Tahoe Music Festival brings exciting contemporary artists to venues in the
North Lake Tahoe area. Enjoy the artists performing in this stunning Sierra Nevada setting. Visit the Lake Tahoe Music Festival
website to get the schedule and ticket information.
August
Hot August Nights
This is THE big annual event. For a hot summer week, Reno, Sparks, and vicinity host thousands of classic cars and tens of
thousands of visitors. Multiple venues feature car-related activities, and big-name entertainment plays all over town. See my Hot
August Nights pictures.
Legends Reno - Tahoe Open
Our own annual PGA golf tournament draws top celebrity players, and supports many Northern Nevada charities. It is played at
Montreux Golf and Country Club in Reno.
Reno - Tahoe Blues Fest
Big name blues musicians bring their talents to Rancho San Rafael Park. Past performers include Patti LaBelle, Keb Mo, Bobby
“Blue” Bland, and Bay Area Blues Society.
Nevada State Fair
Our State Fair is a classic event; livestock, carnival rides and corn dogs. This is good old-fashioned family fun.
Great Truckee River Duck Race
Picture thousands of yellow rubber duckies floating down the Truckee at Wingfield Park and you get the idea. Make-A-Wish
Foundation of Northern Nevada is the recipient of donations to this fun event.
Western States Wild Horse & Burro Expo
The Expo celebrates and promotes wild horses and burros, those unique symbols of the Wild West and wide open spaces.
September
Street Vibrations
Downtown Reno reverberates with the sounds of thousands of Harleys when Street Vibrations takes over Virginia Street. This is
the 6th largest motorcycle event in the country. See my Street Vibrations pictures.
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
It’s touted as the biggest barbeque in the country and I believe it. Join over 300,000 people to taste-test the wares of 25 cooking
teams, and vote to select the best. Competition is fierce but friendly.
Great Reno Balloon Race
The Great Reno Balloon Race is a spectacle to behold. Each morning, over 100 hot air balloons rise in mass ascension from
Rancho San Rafael Park, filling the sky with blobs of color in the dawn light. See my Great Reno Balloon Race pictures.
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Events Calendar
Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show
The Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show is a whole series of activities centered around the actual air racing.
The first air races were in 1964, and except for being suspended on 9-11-2001, have been held every year since.
Burning Man
This is both an experience and an event. Take time to explore their website before you even think about trying this. Held on
the Black Rock Desert playa north of Reno, near Gerlach.
October
Nevada Day
Nevada’s own official state holiday fosters community spirit with a parade in Carson City and numerous other events to celebrate
Nevada’s heritage.
Eldorado Great Italian Festival
Downtown Reno becomes Little Italy during this exuberant event. Enjoy great food from old family recipies, accompanied by
music and a grape stomping contest. This family-friendly event is lots of fun.
Reno Celtic Celebration
Bartley Ranch Park becomes the Scottish Highlands for this yearly celebration. Highland games, Irish dancing, bagpipes
November
Veterans Day Parade
The parade marches through the heart of downtown Reno and honors those who have sacrificed to protect our country. ROTC
units, marching bands and flag-waving citizens turn out in force. Honoring our veterans with this parade and concert following the
parade is just one of many ways we can say, “Thank you for your service.”
Crafts for Christmas
This annual holiday gift marketplace features more than 100 craft and gift booths, Santa Claus, cooking and cocktail
demonstrations, floral arranging demonstrations, kids activities, and much more. As always, admission and parking are free!
December
Sparks Annual Hometown Christmas Celebration
It’s how we kick off our holiday season. Come downtown for a traditional Christmas parade along with entertainment, photos with
Santa, arts and crafts and a tree lighting ceremony. Tree lighting ceremony on December 6 and the parade on December 7. Enjoy
great Christmas shopping (and get out of the cold) at the Hometowne Craft Fair in the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center.
Christmas on the Comstock Parade of Lights
This historic community hosts an early evening Christmas parade in which the floats and marching bands must incorporate lights.
It’s a celebration of the holidays with a hometown ambiance. Take a step back in time in Virginia City! Once a vital settlement
between Denver and San Francisco, Virginia City influenced the entire country. During its boom, proceeds from mining amounted
to millions of dollars (which would equate to billions today).
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Museums
Reno-Tahoe is more than a base camp for outdoor adventure or a hub for casino gaming. The region also boasts a
rich history form its Native American roots to its foundation during the frontier days of the western expansion.
Today ties to the past are reflected in many of the region’s 31 museums, while an active community of enthusiasts
continues to position Reno-Tahoe on the cutting edge of art. Here’s a sample of the area’s diverse offerings:
Nevada Museum of Art:
Divided into five focus areas, the permanent collection of the Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, consists of over
1,900 works of art organized around the general themes of land and environment. The museum also features
traveling exhibitions.
Nevada State Museum:
The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, engages diverse audiences in understanding and celebrating Nevada’s
natural and cultural heritage. Exhibits include a replica walk-through mine and ghost town, the Carson City Mint, and
Native American displays.
National Automobile Museum:
The National Automobile Museum, Reno, displays approximately 175 cars, many of which came from gaming
magnate William F. Harrah’s famous collection. The collection’s stars include the 1907 Thomas Flyer, winner of the
1908 New York to Paris race. Other vehicles appear in rotation on the museum’s “streets” in three galleries.
Fourth Ward School Museum:
Abandoned to the elements, the Fourth Ward School, Virginia City, seemed doomed until it was resurrected in 1986,
50 years after the school closed its doors. Since that time hundreds of thousands of visitors have made their way to
the school celebrate Virginia City’s glorious past as a frontier town during the gold and silver boom.
Wilbur D. May Museum:
The Wilbur D. May Museum, Reno, features the accumulated trinkets and treasures from more than 30 trips and
safaris the eccentric son of a department store magnate made in the 1920s and 1930s. Since May rarely collected
just one of anything, cases are crammed with T’ang Dynasty animals and African masks; hundreds of Oriental
miniatures, dozens of pistols and rifles. Gobelin tapestries and Navajo rugs are among objects decorating the walls.
Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada:
The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, Carson City, is dedicated to providing education and entertainment to
children ages 2 and up and families through exhibits and programs that focus on the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities.
Nevada State Railroad Museum:
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives
and cars of the famous Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Much of the museum equipment was obtained from
Hollywood studios, where they were often featured in movies and television.
Museum activities consist of operation of historic railroad equipment, including train rides, handcar rides, lectures,
and annual railroad history symposium, changing exhibits, and a variety of special events.
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Art & Cultural Activities
Northern Nevada provides a broad array of arts and culture to satisfy every resident’s and visitor’s
deepest interests. From theater to dance to visual arts to music to museums, it’s all right here.
Below are links to a sampling of cultural and arts offerings in the Reno-Sparks area.
Artouring: www.artouring.com
Artown: www.renoisartown.com
A.V.A. Ballet: www.avaballet.com
Ballet Nevada: www.balletnevada.com
Bruka Theatre: www.bruka.org
Burning Man: www.burningman.com
Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada:
www.cmnn.org
Chinese Workers Museum:
www.chineseworkersmuseum.org
Historic Reno Preservation Society:
www.historicreno.org
Lake Mansion: www.lakemansion.com
Lake Tahoe Chautauqua: www.tahoechautauqua.com
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival:
www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Lawlor Events Center: www.unr.edu/lawlor
Lear Theater: www.leartheater.org
Liberty Engine Company No. 1 Museum:
www.comstockfiremuseum.com
MasterWorks Chorale:
www.themasterworkschorale.org
Mackay Mansion Museum: www.mackaymansion.com
McKinley Arts and Culture Center:
www.cityofreno.com
National Automobile Museum: www.automuseum.org
National Bowling Stadium: www.visitrenotahoe.com
Nevada Alliance for Arts Education:
www.nvartseducation.org
Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs:
www.nevadaculture.org
Nevada Humanities Committee:
www.nevadahumanities.org
Nevada Museum of Art: www.nevadaart.org
Nevada Opera Association: www.nevadaopera.org
Nevada State Railroad Museum:
www.nsrm-friends.org
Nevada Shakespeare Company:
www.nevada-shakespeare.org
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts:
www.pioneercenter.com
Reno Ballroom: www.visitrenotahoe.com
Reno Film Festival: www.renofilmfestival.com
Reno Chamber Orchestra:
www.renochamberorchestra.org
Reno Events Center:
www.visitrenotahoe.com/facilities/reno_events/
Reno Jazz Festival: www.unr.edu/rjf
Reno Philharmonic: www.renophilharmonic.com
Reno Pops Orchestra: www.renopops.org
Reno Riverwalk District: www.renoriver.org
Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra:
www.renoyouthjazzorchestra.com
Sierra Arts at the Riverside Artists Lofts:
www.sierra-arts.org
Sierra Nevada Ballet: www.sierranevadaballet.org
Sparks Heritage Museum: www.sparksmuseum.org
Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture:
www.tahoeculture.com
The Unnamed Writer’s Group:
www.unnamedwriters.org
VSA Arts of Nevada: www.vsanevada.org
Wilbur D. May Center: www.maycenter.com
Wing and A Prayer Dance Company:
www.wnpdance.org
Youth ArtWorks (YAW): www.youthartworks.org
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Nevada History
1844
John C. Fremont and his party of explorers arrive at Pyramid Lake (30 miles from
Reno). Prior to this time, the area was inhabited exclusively by Native Americans.
Reno was a gathering place for celebrations and festivals of the Washoe and
Paiute tribes.
1846
The Donner Party-a misdirected, ill-advised party of immigrants-is trapped in the
heavy snows of the Sierra. Virtually all overland travel is halted in the area for the
next two years.
1848
Gold is discovered at Sutter’s Mill, California, and prospectors race to the Great
Basin and Sierra Nevada.
1850
1850
The Utah Territory is established, including most of what is now Utah, Idaho,
and Nevada
1859
The Comstock Lode-the greatest silver strike in American history-begins near
Virginia City, 24 miles from Reno in the Utah Territory. Within a year, some
10,000 prospectors invade the territory.
1861
Under President James Buchanan, Nevada is proclaimed a US territory separate
from Utah.
1863
Samuel Clemens moves to Virginia City to work on the Territorial Enterprise
under the pseudonym Mark Twain.
1864
Battle-Born Nevada becomes a state under Abraham Lincoln.
1867
The railroad comes to the Truckee Meadows
1868
Lake’s Crossing is renamed Reno after Civil War General Jesse Lee Reno.
1875
1869
The Nevada legislature formally legalizes gambling in the state.
1885
The University of Nevada moves from Elko to Reno.
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Nevada History
1900
1903
Reno is incorporated as a city. A year later,
Sparks is incorporated as a city.
1910
Populists in the state legislature ban gambling. That same year, Jack Johnson
fights Jim Jeffries in the “battle of the century, in Reno before 22,000 fans-more
than double the city’s population.
1925
1927
Nevada drops its residency requirements for divorce to three months. The three day
waiting period in California for a marriage license begins Reno’s marriage
boom (some 18,000 couples to wed in the city in 1945 alone).
1929
Thanks to the winner of a slogan contest, the Reno arch (installed in 1926)
advertises Reno as the Biggest Little City in the World.
1931
Gambling is declared legal again by the Nevada Legislature to boost the local
economy’s recovery during the Great Depression. That same year, residency
requirements for a legal divorce are dropped to six weeks, and the divorce rate in
Nevada increases 200 percent.
1936
Harolds Club casino opens. During World War II, the phrase, Harolds Club or
Bust is advertised internationally.
1947
The Mapes Hotel/Casino opens as Nevada’s first casino resort.
1950
1950
Reno and Las Vegas account for almost 62 percent of the state’s population
(jumping to 82 percent by 1970).
1952
Reno’s weddings outnumber its divorces.
1955
John Ascuaga opens the Nugget, Sparks’ first casino.
1959
Reno Municipal Airport opens.
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Nevada History
1960
The Misfits, Arthur Miller’s first screenplay, is filmed in Reno.
1965
The Reno-Sparks Convention Center opens (originally as the Centennial
Coliseum).
1967
The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts opens (originally intended as the
convention center).
1968
Interstate 80 is constructed, employing Reno as the link between the eastern and
western United States.
1975
1973
The Fleischmann Planetarium opens on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
1987
The new Reno arch is erected in Virginia Street (to replace the 1935 neon
version). That same year, the Reno Livestock events center opens as one the
most modern and versatile event facilities in the western United States.
1989
The National Automobile Museum opens with more than 200 cars on display.
1991
The Raymond I. Smith Truckee River Walk opens, making the river a part of the
local tourist experience.
1995
Reno’s National Bowling Stadium-the Taj Mahal of the Ten Pins-opens. That
same year, The Silver Legacy opens boasting the tallest hotel tower in the state
and changing Reno’s skyline forever.
1996
Artown is born as a month long arts festival, bringing the city national recognition.
2000
2000
Hotel-casino revenues reach $200 billion in Washoe County. Also, Nevada starts
the Millennium Scholarship program.
2004
Construction of the new Downtown Events Center. UNR Basketball makes it to
the Sweet Sixteen.
2005
ReTrac downtown improvement project completed.
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Getting Started
The following are resources to help you get settled:
DMV
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles 775-688-2368
Electricity/Water/Gas
NV Energy 775-834-4444
Garbage & Recycling
Reno Disposal Services/Sparks Sanitation 775-329-8822
Library
Washoe County Public Library Downtown Branch 775-327-8300
Newspapers
Reno Gazette Journal 775-788-6200
Sparks Tribune 775-358-8061
Ahora (Spanish-English) 775-323-6811
Reno News & Review 775-324-4440
Pet Information
Animal Control 775-322-3647
Telephone
SBC Nevada Bell 775-333-4811
Advanced Telcom Group 775-284-4000
Voter Registration
Washoe County Registrar of Voters 775-328-3670
Moving In
New home construction is booming throughout the Reno area. As the housing market expands,
consumers are pleased to find homes to meet every taste and budget, from cozy to spacious,
single-family to cluster homes, condos to apartments. The following resources can help with finding
a new residence:
Apartments for Rent 775-829-7368
Apartment Guide 775-329-1442
Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors 775-823-8800
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Retirement
The biggest factor for retirees moving to Reno is the affability of the area’s residents. Next would be the
beautiful scenery, mild climate, and convenient transportation, says Cindy Thillippe, employment specialist
with the American Association of Retired Persons.
“My husband and I have lived many places,” Thillippe says, “but we always come back to Reno. People
here are friendlier than any place on the West Coast.”For most retirees, the low cost of living in the region
is a deciding factor in their decision to move to the area.
“The business community is responsive to the needs of many seniors who continue to work in order to
pay their bills,” Thillippe says. “Even on a budget, there’s an abundance of low-cost and free things to do
in the Reno/Sparks area.”
There also are plenty of community services for seniors and state-of-the-art health care facilities.
“One reason my father decided to move here from California after retirement,” says Steve Waller, financial
adviser with Great Basin Federal Credit Union, “is the wealth of senior programs. The area has the
benefits of a small town lifestyle combined with the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area.”
Waller says the main reason the Reno/Sparks area is an attractive retirement area is the lack of a state
income tax. “From a financial standpoint, this is a huge factor for seniors,” he says. - Courtesy of the Reno
Gazette-Journal Custom Publishing Group
These agencies and organizations specialize in fulfilling the needs of
Northern Nevada seniors:
Adult Daycare Program 328-2591
American Association of Retired Persons 323-2243
Catholic Community Services 322-7073
CitiLift 348-5438
Client Assistance Program 688-1440
Crisis Call Center 784-8090
Division for Aging Services 688-2964
Elder Care Locator (800) 677-1116
Elder Protective Services 688-2964
Lend-a-Hand Senior Services 322-8414
Meals on Wheels 328-2581
Medicaid 688-2811
Medicare (Reno Social Security Office) 784-5221
Nevada Consumer Affairs Division 688-1800
Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living
353-3599
Sanford Center for Aging (UNR) 784-4774
Senior Bridges 356-4071
Senior Companion Program 358-2322
Social Security Administration 784-5221/(800) 772-1213
Veterans Administration Benefits Information and
Assistance (800) 827-1000
Veterans Administration Medical Center 786-7200
Washoe County Senior Law Project 328-2592
Washoe County Senior Services 328-2575
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Reno-Tahoe Sports
The crack of the bat, the swish of the net, the touchdown celebration in the endzone, snowy slopes or a
hole-in-one... Reno-Tahoe offers plenty of thrilling professional, collegiate or individual sports action and
exciting outdoor recreation.
Reno Aces
The Reno Aces - a minor league baseball franchise, who are a member of the Pacific Coast League and are the
Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The franchise is owned by SK Baseball, LLC and began play in
its new home, in a new stadium, in spring 2009. They will be a part of the Pacific Conference’s South Division
along with the Fresno Grizzlies, Las Vegas 51s, and Sacramento River Cats.
Legends Reno-Tahoe Open
The Legends Reno-Tahoe Open is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Founded in 1999, it is
played annually in August. The tournament is held at the Montrêux Golf and Country Club, located midway
between Reno and Lake Tahoe. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1997; its average
elevation is 5,600’ above sea level. The tournament takes place every year in the same week as the
WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. The 2008 event concluded on August 3 with a purse of $3.0 million. Parker
McLachlin was the winner, taking home the champion’s prize of $540,000.
Reno Bighorns
The Reno Bighorns are a team in the NBA Development League based in Reno, Nevada, affiliated with the
Sacramento Kings and the New York Knicks. Owned by David Kahn, operator of Southwest Basketball, LLC, the
Bighorns will play their home games at the Reno Events Center.
Reno Barons
The Reno Barons are a professional indoor football team that began play in spring 2011. Based in Reno, Nevada, the Barons play their home games at the Reno Events Center.
American Century Celebrity Golf Classic
The American Century Celebrity Golf Classic is the premier celebrity golf tournament on the Celebrity Players
Tour. It is traditionally held during the second full week of July at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline,
Nevada, on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The 2009 tournament is scheduled for July 14-19. The first tournament
was held in 1990 and sponsored by NBC, who broadcasts the second and third round coverage. American
Century Investments is the current title sponsor since 1999.
Golden Eagle Regional Park (GERP)
The state-of-the-art facility is situated on approximately 140 acres east of Wingfield Springs, south of Vista
Boulevard. The complex features 1.4 million square feet of artificial turf -- the largest single installation
artificial turf project in North America.
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UNR Wolf Pack Sports
Though often known as UNR within the state, the
university prefers to be called simply Nevada for
athletics purposes; its sports teams are nicknamed the
Wolf Pack (always two words). They participate in the
NCAA’s Division I (FBS for football) and in the Mountain
West Conference.
Football
The football team, currently coached by Brian Polian,
plays at Mackay Stadium. The modern Mackay
Stadium was completed in 1965 with a seating
capacity of 7,500. The facility has been expanded
several times in the last 15 years and now seats
29,993. The 2010 season saw Nevada at their best,
stunning the Boise State 34-31 and stripping the
Broncos off of a possible shot at the BCS title.
Nevada went on to beat Boston College at the Kraft
Fight Hunger Bowl and finish the season 13-1 and with
a share of the WAC championship title.
Mens Basketball
In March 2004, the Wolf Pack men’s basketball team
qualified for the NCAA tournament and advanced to
the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in school history.
The team earned a repeat trip in 2005 and beat Texas
in the first round before falling to eventual national
runner-up Illinois. The team returned for 2006 as a #5
seed but was upset in the first round by former Big Sky
Conference rival Montana. They began the 2006-07
season ranked #24. The Pack’s major star during this
recent period of success was Nick Fazekas. In 2007,
Nevada was ranked #9 in men’s basketball, which is the
highest ranking that Nevada has ever held.
Softball
The softball team won its first WAC tournament title in
2006 and qualified for its first NCAA tournament since
the program was reinstated in 2003. The 2008 Nevada
softball team finished the season ranked in both
national Top 25 polls. The Wolf Pack was ranked No.
21 in the USA Today/NFCA Division I Top 25 Poll and
was No. 20 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate
Top 25. Nevada went 44-18 and won the Western
Athletic Conference regular season title. The Wolf
Pack received an at-large bid to the NCAA Regionals
and advanced to the championship game of the Los
Angeles Regional against UCLA.
Baseball
The baseball team has made four appearances in the
NCAA regionals, in 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2000. They
have compiled a record of 5-8 in NCAA games, losing
to Stanford in the finals of the Palo Alto Regional in
1999. Nevada finished the 1994 season ranked 19th in
the country.
Volleyball
The volleyball team has qualified for the NCAA
tournament five times in its history, all coming from
at-large selections. (1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005).
Soccer
The soccer team won its first WAC tournament title
in 2006 and qualified for its first NCAA tournament
since the program’s inception in 2000. Nevada
faced Fresno State in the championship match and
after 110 minutes of scoreless play, the two teams
went into a shootout where Nevada prevailed 4-2 in
penalty kicks.
Swimming/Diving
The swimming and diving team won the AIAWDivision II national title in 1979 and has won 6
conference championships since 1996. They won the
Big West championship five years in a row from 1996
to 2000, and won the WAC title in 2007 and then
again in 2008
Rifle Team
The Nevada rifle team placed second in the 2004
NCAA Rifle team championship, losing to national
champion Alaska Fairbanks. As of 2008, the rifle
team has been to seven consecutive
NCAA championships.
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Reno-Tahoe Golf Courses
Arrowcreek Golf Club, The Legend Course
18 holes over 7,115 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
2905 Arrowcreek Pkwy
Reno, NV 89511-5324
(775) 850-4471
Somersett Country Club, Golf Club at
Somersett Course
2019 Championship Trl
Reno, NV 89523-3829
(775) 787-1800
ArrowCreek Golf Club, The Challenge Course
2905 Arrowcreek Pkwy
Reno, NV 89511-5324
(775) 850-4471
Wolf Run Golf Club, Wolf Run Course
18 holes over 6,936 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
1400 Wolf Run Rd
Reno, NV 89511-7710
(775) 851-3301
Montreux Golf & Country Club, Montreux Course
18077 Bordeaux Dr
Reno, NV 89511-5064
(775) 849-9496
Hidden Valley Country Club, Hidden Valley Course
3575 E Hidden Valley Dr
Reno, NV 89502-9602
(775) 857-4735
Rosewood Lakes Golf Course, Rosewood
Lakes Course
18 holes over 6,693 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
6800 Pembroke Dr
Reno, NV 89502-9554
(775) 857-2892
LakeRidge Golf Course, Lake Ridge Course
Somersett Country Club - Canyon Nine, Canyon
Nine Course
9 holes (Private Non-Equity)
7650 Town Square Ln
Reno, NV 89523-4847
(775) 787-4500 ext. 330
Sierra Sage Golf Course, Sierra Sage Course
6355 Silver Lake Rd
Reno, NV 89506-1758
(775) 972-1564
Thunder Canyon, Thunder Canyon Course
18 holes over 7,241 yards with a par of 72
(Private Non-Equity)
19 Lightning W Ranch Rd
Washoe Valley, NV 89704-9400
(775) 882-0882 x 205
Wildcreek Golf Course, Wildcreek Course
3500 Sullivan Ln
Sparks, NV 89431-1098
(775) 673-3100
Wildcreek Golf Course, Par-3 Course
3500 Sullivan Ln
Sparks, NV 89431-1098
(775) 673-3100
1218 Golf Club Dr
Reno, NV 89519-5861
(800) 815-6966
Washoe County Golf Club, Washoe County Course
2601 South Arlington
Reno, NV 89505
(775) 828-6640
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Reno-Tahoe Golf Courses
Eagle Valley Golf Course, East Course
Empire Ranch Golf Course, Sierra Course
3999 Centennial Park Dr
Carson City, NV 89706-1401
(775) 887-2380
1875 Fair Way
(775) 885-2100
Eagle Valley Golf Course, West Course
Crystal Peak Golf Course, Crystal Peak Course
3999 Centennial Park Dr
(775) 887-2380
450 River Pines Dr
Verdi, NV 89439
(775) 345-1551
Silver Oak Golf Course, Silver Oak Course
The Links At Kiley Ranch, Links 9 Hole Course
1251 Country Club Dr
(775) 841-7000
5800 Kiley Links Dr
Sparks, NV 89436-4500
(775) 354-2100
Dayton Valley Golf Club At Legado,
Dayton Valley 18 Course
The Resort At Red Hawk, Lake Course
101 Palmer Ct
Dayton, NV 89403-8537
(800) 644-3822
6600 N Wingfield Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436-8605
(775) 626-6000
The Resort At Red Hawk, Hills Course
Incline Village Golf Courses, Championship Course
893 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451-7425
(866) 925-4653
6600 N Wingfield Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89436-8605
(775) 626-6000
Old Brockway Golf Club, Old Brockway Course
Incline Village Golf Courses, Mountain Course
893 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451-7425
(866) 925-4653
Empire Ranch Golf Course, Comstock Course
7900 North Lake Blvd.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
(530) 546-9909
Information provided by
www.golflink.com/golf-courses/
1875 Fair Way
(775) 885-2100
Empire Ranch Golf Course, River Course
1875 Fair Way
(775) 885-2100
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Best of Reno
Best Art Gallery
• Nevada Museum of Art
• Stremmel Gallery
• River Art Gallery
Best Place to Listen to Live Music
• Rum Bullions at the Silver Legacy (dueling
pianos on weekends)
• Reno Hilton outdoor amphitheater
• Brew Brothers at the Eldorado
Best Local Band or Musician
• The Saddle Tramps
• Livitz Livitz
• Keyser Soze
Best Special Event
• Hot August Nights
• Reno Balloon Races
• Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off
Best Sports Bar
• Bully’s
• Sparky’s
• Silver Legacy
Best Nightclub
• Bubinga Lounge at Eldorado
• Rum Bullions at the Silver Legacy
• Sapphire Lounge at Harrah’s
Best Place to Romance Him or Her
• Silver Legacy
• Harrah’s Steakhouse
• Lake Tahoe
Best Place to Cross-Country Ski
• Mt. Rose meadows
• Northstar at Tahoe
• Tahoe Donner
Best Resort for Skiers
• Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
• Squaw Valley USA
• Northstar-at-Tahoe
Best Resort for Boarders
• Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
• Northstar-at-Tahoe
• Boreal
Best Place to Run-Jog-Walk
• Virginia Lake
• Riverwalk
• Sparks Marina
Best Spot for Water Sports
• Lake Tahoe
• Pyramid Lake
• Boca Reservoir
Best Golf Course
• Red Hawk
• Lake Ridge
Best Playground
• Idlewild Park
• Rancho San Rafael Park
• Sparks Marina
Best Place to Take Your Pooch
• Sparks Marina
• Rancho San Rafael Park
• Virginia Lake
Best Italian Restaurant
• Luciano’s
• Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
• La Strada in the Eldorado
Best Chinese Restaurant
• PF Chang’s China Bistro
• Palais de Jade
• Yen Ching
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
• Pho 777
• Golden Flower Vietnamese Restaurant
Best Local Park
• Rancho San Rafael
• Idlewild Park
• Virginia Lake
Best Thai Restaurant
• Bangkok Cuisine
• Café de Thai
• A Taste of Thai
Best Place for a Birthday Party
• Chuck E Cheese
• Coconut Bowl
• Boomtown
Best Steakhouse
• Harrah’s Steakhouse
• Legacy
• Outback Steakhouse
Best Coffeeshop
• Peppermill Coffee shop (24 Hour
Restaurant)
• Starbucks
• Sweetwater Café in the Silver Legacy
Best Sushi
• Sushi Pier
• Sushi Club
• Aloha Sushi
Best Breakfast
• Peg’s Glorified Ham & Eggs
• Heidi’s Family Restaurant
• Victorian Buffet at the Silver Legacy
Best Sunday Brunch
• Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille in the
Atlantis
• Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse at the
Silver Legacy
• Island Buffet at the Peppermill
Best Sandwich
• Port of Subs
• Delitowne USA
• Subway
Best Burger
• Little Nugget
• Juicy’s Giant Hamburgers
• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits
Best Pizza
• Round Table Pizza
• Blue Moon Gourmet Pizza
• JJ’s Pie Co
Best Mexican Restaurant
• Micasa Too
• Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant
• Beto’s Mexican Food
Best Buffet
• Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille in
the Atlantis
• Island Buffet at the Peppermill
• Victorian Buffet at the Silver Legacy
Best National Chain Restaurant
• PF Chang’s China Bistro
• Claim Jumper Restaurant
• Outback Steakhouse
Best Martini
• Bistro Roxy in the Eldorado
• Sapphire Lounge in Harrah’s Reno
• Fireside Lounge in the Peppermill
Best Local Microbrew
• Great Basin Brewing Co.
• The Brew Brothers in the Eldorado
• Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewery
Best Beer Selection
• The Brew Brothers in the Eldorado
• Great Basin Brewing Company
• Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewery
Best Wine Selection
• Whispering Vine Wine Company
• Ben’s Fine Wine & Spirits
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