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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students at Damonte Ranch High School wrapped up the annual 'Stuff da Bug' toy drive on Thursday by loading a VW bug with over 200 donated toys for the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (excluding stuffed animals) as they collected them from 11 a.m. to noon outside the school. 2NEWS
- ➤ A community calendar lists events and local announcements in the Reno-Sparks area from today through Dec. 14, with details on community activities and venue updates (see local sources for more information). KRNV
- ➤ Share Your Christmas moved its GSR drop off location due to construction (change announced on Dec. 11) to guide local residents to the updated site for holiday donations. 2NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County School District said yesterday that plastic pieces were found in tater tots in 18 schools — prompting removal from menus. The district worked with Northern Nevada Public Health and the FDA after one child got a cut as McCain Foods recalled the Ore-Ida product. Reno Gazette Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Lake Tahoe nonprofit is launching an ambitious project to remove trash from the lake using local volunteers to ensure cleaner water. The cleanup effort was reported on Dec. 11 and is expected to continue this week. 2NEWS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Jacobs Entertainment—the company behind downtown Reno's Neon Line corridor on 4th St—reversed its plan to renovate Bonanza Inn after rising costs and will request demolition instead. The company is also planning to build youth sports fields downtown in the coming months. KRNV
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — West 2nd Street Karaoke Bar — Ticket required — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive pub crawl in your ugliest sweater, complete with games and prizes.
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The Nutcracker Performance
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Grand Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of Clara and her nutcracker in this enchanting ballet classic.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Celebrity Showroom — Ticket required — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Nutcracker Ballet
1-2:30 p.m. — Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — $33 to $72 — Experience the beloved holiday classic brought to life by A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to The Beatles
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Celebrity Showroom — Ticketed event — Experience The Beatles' iconic music illuminated by candlelight in a stunning atmosphere.
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Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge
5 PM – 5 AM — Huffaker Hills Trailhead — $40 for 5k, $35 for Virtual 5k — Tackle the trails of Rattlesnake Mountain for a great cause and enjoy a fun-filled race experience.
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Santa's Top Talent Showcase
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Free entry — Enjoy a festive talent showdown featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a panel of whimsical judges.
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Dave & Buster's Early New Year's Eve Celebration
9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Reno — $15 for General Admission — Celebrate 2026 with dinner, games, and a midnight champagne toast.
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Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Celebrity Showroom — Tickets required — Experience the magic of 90s Hip-Hop reimagined through strings in a stunning candlelit setting.
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