Do you have a love of the arts that you want to pass on to your children? Are you an admirer of the creative process? You're in luck! Explore the Nevada Museum of Art for FREE in Reno. Admission to the museum (located at 160 W Liberty St in Reno) is absolutely free on the second Saturday of the month for all visitors. It is named, appropriately enough, Second Saturdays.
This Saturday, February 11th from 10am to 4pm, the Nevada Museum of Art is holding a hands/On! Mexican Carnival. There will be face painting, musical demonstrations of traditional Mexican folk music, live dancers performing Mexican dances and storytelling. All visitors are invited to make their very own Mexican Carnival mask. All this is offered absolutely free to the public.
Also this Saturday at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno is the Valentine's Day Trunk Show (included with your free admission). Local artist/costume designer and University of Nevada, Reno professor Virginia Vogel will be the featured artist at the trunk show in the museum's gift shop. Her one-of-a-kind artwork (fabric-based, multi-media pieces) can be framed or worn as everyday art. Consider picking up a special piece for your special loved one for Valentine's Day.
Other exhibits currently on display to explore with your free Second Saturday admission include: Landscape Futures: Instruments, Devices and Architectural Inventions, This is Not a Trojan Horse (large wooden horse powered by human beings), August Sander: Face of Our Time (black and white photos from the early 1900s) and The Canary Project: Landscapes of Climate Change amongst other works. There is something for everyone's interests at the museum.
If you love art, want to know more about it or wish to introduce your family and friends to the creativeness of artists from around the world, explore Nevada's Museum of Art for FREE in Reno at their Second Saturday events. Even if you can't make it this Saturday, February 11, 2012, you can come out on the second Saturday of any month throughout the year. Special, family-friendly hands/ON! events are held every month and exhibits change. Make it a monthly outing to enrich both your mind and the minds of your loved ones.
Charlene Hamilton, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Helping Reno Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
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Chinese New Year began January 23, 2012. Just because the official start of the new year has passed by doesn't mean that people have stopped commemorating it. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Lantern Festival in Reno this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (February 3rd, 4th and 5th).
The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno (2500 E 2nd Street) is hosting a weekend filled with fun, magic and plenty of entertainment. Beginning at 6pm on Friday, February 3rd, there will be a Dragon and Lion Dance Parade taking place right on the casino floor. Chin-Chin "The Imaginator" will be performing in the Grand Theatre at 9pm Friday evening.
On Saturday, visitors can enjoy a special Kung Fu demonstration, Feng Shui workshop as well as dance and musical presentations throughout the day. A Lion Dance Blessing Ceremony will take place at 6pm Saturday evening by the non-smoking slot area. The Grand Theatre will host a dance-off, traditional Chinese music and an acapella performance by an Asian boy band for free to the public.
For the last day of the Lantern Festival, there will be more traditional Chinese music and dance performances throughout the day, including an acoustic soloist and another acapella performance by an Asian boy band. The chefs have also created dinner specials for all visitors and guests to the hotel. Special packages at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino are available if you don't want to miss any of the festivities.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Lantern Festival in Reno this weekend, February 3-5, 2012. The event itself is absolutely free. You will have to pay for food, drink and the magic show, however. Tickets for Chin-Chin are only $5.50 each and can be purchased online here. You aren't going to want to miss this celebration of Chinese culture!
Charlene Hamilton, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Helping Reno Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
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The Friends of Nevada Organics is holding an organic wine tasting in Reno on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5-7pm at Whole Foods Market (6139 S Virginia St). Meet local Nevada organic farmers and producers, taste their beer, wine and other spirits and help raise money for the Friends of Nevada Organics in the process. Tickets are just $10 per person, which entitles each holder (ages 21 or older) to five different tastings as well as a complimentary glass (beer or wine).
The Friends of Nevada Organics' goal is to teach the public about the benefits of living organically. In addition to organic farming, the FNO focuses on landscaping, school gardening, food service and other organic programs. Through public and private donations as well as grants from the government, this 501C3 educational organization distributes funds to local organic groups who also promote organic living. They also provide information to traditional Nevada farmers and processors on how to convert their farms to organic if they are so inclined.
If you are not a wine aficionado, you may still be interested in trying out organic tea or coffee from local Reno farmers. There may even be some food tastings available from some of the local organic farmers at the event. Bird owners might be interested in checking out the organic sprouted seed mix one of our local Reno area producers sells. It is an incredible healthy alternative to processed bird feed.
Try the organic wine tasting in Reno this Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5-7pm at Whole Foods on Virginia Street. Help raise money for the Friends of Nevada Organics, learn about the benefits of organic farming from local farmers and producers and taste some fantastic local organic beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and more. Just one more reason Reno is such a great place to live!
Charlene Hamilton, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Helping Reno Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
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Chrismas has come and gone but the biggest party of the year is only a few days away. Saturday is New Year's Eve. Millions of people across the country will be ringing in the New Year in all kinds of ways. Many of the festivities will include an alcoholic beverage of some kind (for the adults). Here in Reno, there will be fireworks and free rides for anyone who's interested.
Every year, the skies above downtown Reno light up with a fireworks display unlike any other at the stroke of midnight. The City of Reno is teaming up with Circus Circus, Club Cal Neva, Eldorado, Harrah's and the Silver Legacy to put on an amazing fireworks show from four different roof tops. You have to see it to believe it.
Just about every casino in the Reno area will be holding some kind of New Year's Eve celebration. The Silver Legacy, Peppermill, Eldorado and Harrah's Reno all have something happening for the big night. The Knitting Factory has KJ KOS spinning the hits. Dead Winter Carpenters will be playing at the Great Basin Brewery. Even teens can get in on the fun at CommRow.
However you celebrate the New Year here in Reno, make sure you do it safely by designating a driver. If you don't have a designated driver, the RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) will be offering its Safe Ride Home program again this year. All rides on RTC Ride, RTC Rapid and RTC RapidConnect will be absolutely free on New Year's Eve. And, of course, the RTC Sierra Spirit (Reno's downtown bus system) is always free as well. If you need more info or assistance, please call 775-348-RIDE (348-7433). Make a plan to come home safely BEFORE you head out to celebrate the new year.
Charlene Hamilton, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Helping Reno Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
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Only six more days til Christmas. After the presents are unwrapped and everyone's filled up with eggnog and holiday cheer, what happens next? For parents of school-age children, there are two weeks of time to fill before the kids hit the books again. How can you keep them occupied in a safe but fun atmosphere? Holiday Adventures offers winter break fun for kids in Reno.
Beginning the Monday after Christmas (December 26, 2011) and continuing through Friday, January 6, 2012, the City of Reno will be holding their annual Holiday Adventures event for kids. From 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday for those two weeks, kids ages 6-14 will be playing sports, creating fun things with arts and crafts, taking field trips, playing board games, participating in various contests and much more. The program is only $100 for the entire two weeks. Just make sure to pack a lunch, drink and snack for your child each day.
Holiday Adventures is available in three locations: Neil Road Recreation Center (3925 Neil Rd), Plumas Park (475 Monroe St) and Vacation Station (1301 Valley Rd). For more information and to register your child for some safe Winter Break fun in Reno, simply call 775-334-2262 and speak to Alan. Enjoy peace of mind while keeping your children busy during their time off of school this winter break. Happy holidays!
Charlene Hamilton, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Helping Reno Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
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Specializing in Relocation with 9 years experience and expert advice and direction. Free On Line Relocation Package and personalized Reno tours when you arrive. BE INFORMED!
Charlene has lived in Reno for almost 10 years with her husband, Don, and her 16-year old son, Cody. Don is the Executive Director of Food and Beverage at the Peppermill, and Cody is the star of the drama department at Galena High School.
Having moved across the country seven times, Charlene focuses on helping those people who are facing those same challenges, and she brings her personal experiences to your aid with helping you make it as painless as possible.
Charlene knows how valuable your time is and has acquired all of the tools necessary to expedite the process. Her website contains a wealth of information on relocating, the Reno area, job market, how to buy furniture wholesale, and so much more. Her on line relocation package is available from any computer and can be downloaded, printed or read on line. Important phone numbers and websites as well as statistics on the many wonderful neighborhoods within the Reno/Sparks area to peruse are all just a click away.
Her flexibility and portability is a value proposition that you can count on to make more time for you! She'll help you educate yourself to the Reno area, job market, housing market, recreational opportunities, and even the cost of gas this week. Comparing cost of living is an important part of making that all important decision as to whether or not to move from one area of the country to another. She'll help you make sense when comparing apples in your current area to oranges here in Reno. Take the guesswork out of this all important financial decision. Compare the cost of living in Reno with your current city. Also compare the types of construction in both cities - find out what your money will buy in the Reno market. Your buying power could be much stronger than you thought!
Charlene offers her clientele a unique perspective in her skills and services when it comes to relocation. Most of her business has been developed from people moving into the Reno area.
You will begin with an in-depth interview of your wants, needs, and even goals in moving to Washoe County. Once you arrive in town, Charlene will meet you at her office and acquaint you with the city by a verbal assessment of what she feels will suit your needs, your own copy of the most current street, map, followed by a personal tour of the city outlining those areas which will be important to you. Are you interested in the University? Would you like to investigate a certain part of town? Do you know where your office will be but want to know what the traffic is like and what are your best location choices in selecting a home? Would you like to see the type of construction we have here in Reno which is much different that other parts of the country?
Whether you choose to live in Reno or Sparks she will find just the right area for you!
We are in a softening market and prices continue to fall, but the percentage of homes under contract each month remains constant and the interest rates are still very low. There are many businesses moving into our fair city. Establishments like the Peppermill Hotel Casino and Renown continue to expand, which shows their commitment to the region and their continued confidence in its growth. Our unemployment rate is very low, traffic is minimal, climate is moderate, and we are located in a great geographic area.
THERE ARE SOME TERRIFIC DEALS OUT THERE FOR BUYERS. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF! With the right agent, seller concessions can translate into thousands of dollars in savings for the buyer. Put that money toward a permanent interest rate buydown, which is immediately tax deductible for the buyer no matter who pays for it; Getting a great interest rate? Use that money for a temporary buy-down of your interest rate and then pay for your closing costs or landscaping the back yard. Flexibility and thinking out of the box make transactions a win/win for both parties.
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