Good morning, Reno.

Donner Party Park hosted a Love Your Block event on Saturday where nearly 100 free birdhouses were built and painted to help local birds—some remain in the park while others will be donated to Donner Springs Elementary School.

The event was part of the City of Reno's mini-grant program to boost community involvement among families.

Fire crews are mopping up a five-acre brush fire north of Reno off Lemmon Drive near Estates Road and Golden Valley Park on Saturday—no buildings or damage were reported.

The Reno Police Department said a sworn officer unexpectedly passed away on the 6100 block of Lakeside Drive on August 22 at about 8:15 p.m.—the department said there is no public danger.

The Nevada Employee Savings Trust—NEST—launched July 1 to help workers without a retirement plan by automatically enrolling them in an Individual Retirement Account, with about 20,500 people enrolled so far.

Businesses with six or more employees must enroll their staff or offer their own plan by Sept. 1, and participants can use the account for emergencies with low annual fees.

COVID hospitalizations in Washoe County jumped 140% from last month as the new variant XFG and usual seasonal trends raised the rate from 1.4 to 2.5 per 100,000 people — health officials say no extra deaths have been reported.

Building Confidence Workshop with Emily Jaenson

3:30-6 p.m. — Zephyr Wine Bar + Bottle — Free entry — Empower yourself with practical tips and leave with a best-selling book on confidence.

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off

9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Victorian Square — Free entry — Celebrate barbecue culture with top pitmasters and free concerts at this annual rib competition.

Off the Rails Summer Concert Series

6-10 p.m. — Locomotion Plaza — Free entry — Experience an eclectic mix of local and regional musical talents under the stars in a laid-back atmosphere.

Thievery Corporation Live

7-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Check local listings for prices — Experience a vibrant live performance that blends global influences and genres in a unique musical journey.

Anthony Green in Concert

7:30-9:00 PM — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $30.00 – $41.23 — Experience the emotive sounds of Anthony Green and his fellow artists live on stage.

Great Reno Balloon Race

3:30 AM - 12:00 AM — Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — Free entry — Experience the world's largest free hot-air ballooning festival illuminating the skies over Reno.

Auto Glass Week

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Check for updates — A premier gathering of auto glass professionals advancing the industry.

Bailey Zimmerman Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience country music's rising star with his sensational hits and electrifying performance.

Restorative Meditation with Gentle Sound Healing

4-5 p.m. — The Yoga Center Reno — Reserve your spot for a soothing blend of guided meditation and sound healing.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Special Topic Class with Susie Plettner

9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — River Oak Lodge — CE credits available — Explore the harmony of body and mind through Jin Shin Jyutsu techniques focusing on the nervous system.