Good morning, Reno.

Community members donated 310 pints at the 18th Annual Give 2 Live Blood Drive at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, which could help up to 930 patients—organizers worked with 2 News Nevada, Vitalant and Atlantis while donors received juice, cookies and pizza from Vino’s Pizza.

The event highlighted strong local support ahead of the busy July 4th weekend.

On Tuesday, July 2, Reno Fire crews determined that machinery sparked the 290-acre Barron Fire near Rattlesnake Mountain—no injuries or building damage were reported as crews mopped up and reached 90% containment.

Sparks Police identified 19-year-old Felipe Acuna as the Reno man killed in a shooting near Greenbrae Drive last Friday night at a car meet—an altercation that led to multiple shots and an investigation that is still ongoing.

Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation announced it shut down its operations on July 3 due to severe financial mismanagement by former executive director Heidi Anderson and laid off all staff while suspending summer camps and AmeriCorps programs.

City of Reno officials are working with the foundation board to maintain some programs—such as the Junior Explorers Summer Day Camp at Rosewood Nature Area—as federal investigations continue.

Lansing-Arcus LLC is restarting its controversial Lemmon Valley project rejected in 2021 by proposing an industrial park with 225 acres for warehouses and 92 acres for homes.

The proposal will soon be reviewed by the Reno Planning Commission as residents worry about heavy traffic and flood risks—especially since the site flooded during the 2016-2017 winter.

Ekin Cheng Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Reno Events Center — Ticketed — Enjoy a night of music with Ekin Cheng and other talented artists.

Coffee Clutch for Women Entrepreneurs

10 AM – 12 PM — Coffeebar — Free entry — Connect with dynamic women entrepreneurs to market your business and share ideas.

Portrait Society of Reno Gathering

10 AM – 2 PM — Nevada Fine Arts — Free entry — Celebrate art with local portrait artists at this engaging community event.

+LIVE+ Concert

+LIVE+ — 7:00 – 9:30 PM — Silver Legacy Resort Casino — Tickets vary — Catch this iconic band rocking the Biggest Little City for one night only.

Silver Age Comic Con - Sunday

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Check for entry details — Celebrate your favorite comics and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this engaging convention.

Brüka's 15th Annual Youth Performing Arts Summer Workshop

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Brüka Theatre — Registration required — Explore creative expression through performing arts in a vibrant, youth-focused setting.

Brit Floyd Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience a spectacular night of music with Brit Floyd and Alan Parsons.

Food Truck Wednesdays

4-8 p.m. — Cyan Park — Free entry — Feast on delicious food truck offerings and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with friends and live music.

Reno Basque Festival

10 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Various costs — Celebrate Basque culture with food, dance, and lively competitions in the heart of Reno.

Portrait Society of Reno

10 AM – 2 PM — Nevada Fine Arts — Free and paid options available — Engage with the local art community through exhibitions and workshops.