Good morning, Reno.

The National Automobile Museum will host a free community day tomorrow, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1 Museum Drive, featuring family activities including historic cars, crafts (via the E.L.

Wiegand Children's Activity Center), film screenings, pet adoption, and sweepstakes.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada launches Squeeze Out Hunger today to help children and families raise funds for local hunger relief.

Participants can host lemonade stands or virtual fundraisers and have a chance to win Coconut Bowl passes at Wild Island.

Thousands in northwest Reno lost power after an outage began Monday morning at 9:27 a.m. in ZIP code 89503 (4,442 customers affected) and crews are investigating the cause.

The renovated River House for women in recovery will reopen tomorrow with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Washoe County Human Services Agency’s CrossRoads Program in partnership with Grace Church at 10:30 a.m. at 480 Galletti Way in Sparks.

Residents can securely dispose of sensitive documents at free shredding events on Saturday, July 11 in Reno and Saturday, July 18 in Carson City, hosted by Sierra Nevada REALTORS at 10509 Professional Circle and 300 S.

Curry St respectively + donations support local scholarships and nonprofits.

RGJ readers vote in the final round of the Reno coffee bracket that pits The Roost against Old World Coffee Roasters, with voting closing Sunday, July 12 at 11:59 p.m. Cast your vote to decide Northern Nevada's best coffee house.

Nevada Humane Society in Reno now offers adoptions only Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Monday, a change set to streamline scheduling.

Wild Soul Festival will take place this weekend near Reno featuring daytime mountain hikes and live music with dancing by night.

Rural electric providers dependent on Hoover Dam hydropower are bracing for a 70% power drop as Lake Mead nears a critical threshold within the next year, forcing them to buy market rate energy and invest in solar alternatives (including a $3.5M, 2 MW facility).

Federal plans to upgrade turbines could ease the impact.

Firefighters are working to contain the Dutch Flat Fire, which grew quickly Monday due to thunderstorms with gusty winds — efforts continue to protect nearby areas.

Vitalant reported a two-year low in type O blood supplies as donations across Northern Nevada declined since May + donors, especially those with type O, are urged to book appointments at Reno donation centers or attend the Give2Live blood drive at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa today and tomorrow.

A local blood drive gave Lane a life-saving gift when a donation provided the critical blood he needed; organizers urge residents to join future drives and help save lives.

Team Nevada won 39 medals at the 2026 Transplant Games, where organ recipients competed in track and field and swimming events.

An Evening with Wynton Marsalis

8:00 p.m. — Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater — $75; $170 — Experience the brilliance of Wynton Marsalis and his septet in a night of unforgettable jazz.

Nation of Language Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Alpine — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Nation of Language in Reno.

Brüka's 16th Annual Youth Performing Arts Summer Workshop: The Magic Garden

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Brüka Theatre — $300 by July 1, 2026 — A week-long creative workshop for youth ages 11-17 culminating in a public performance.

58th Annual Reno Basque Festival

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Free entry — Experience traditional Basque food, folk dancing, and lively competitions with community participation.

Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Celebrity Showroom — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing candlelight concert featuring Vivaldi's timeless classics performed by Listeso String Quartet.

Leader’s Edge Leadership Development Program

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce — $397 per person — Enhance your leadership skills with practical tools and insights from top resources.

KC & the Sunshine Band Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively performance from the iconic disco and funk band that will get you dancing.

Jake Owen Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a summer night filled with heartfelt country music and soul-stirring stories from Jake Owen.

Edge of Paradise Concert

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Club Underground — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling performance by Starkill at a popular local venue.

Simple Plan Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience pop-punk legends Simple Plan during their Bigger Than You Think Tour with special guests Bowling for Soup and 3OH!3.