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NEW KITTEN?! START HERE. 🐱🐾
What if six weeks could help shape a lifetime of confidence? Think Puppy Kindergarten... but for kittens. 😻
For the first time ever, SPCA of Northern Nevada is offering Kitten Kindergarten — a six-week course designed to help kittens grow into confident, well-adjusted cats while giving their humans the tools to better understand them every step of the way.
Whether you've recently adopted a kitten or simply want to give your newest family member the best possible start, this class is for you. And yes — kittens are not only welcome, they're encouraged to attend! 🥰
Through socialization, play, handling, and positive experiences, you'll learn how to support your kitten during one of the most important stages of their development. Instead of focusing on correcting behaviors, we'll focus on building trust, confidence, and communication.
Plus, you'll spend six weeks surrounded by adorable kittens and fellow cat lovers. 🥹
Class Details
📍 Kitty Lounge at the SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store | 75 E. Moana Lane, Reno, NV
📆 Thursdays beginning July 2 | 5:30 PM–6:30 PM
👥 Limited to just 7 kitten families (1–3 kittens each)
💜 FREE to attend! Suggested donation: $25
By the end of the program, you'll leave with a stronger bond, a better understanding of your kitten's needs, and the confidence to help them thrive for years to come.
This inaugural class has extremely limited space, so don't wait to reserve your spot!
📧 Email alyssa@spcanevada.org to sign up today.

NEW KITTEN?! START HERE. 🐱🐾
What if six weeks could help shape a lifetime of confidence? Think Puppy Kindergarten... but for kittens. 😻
For the first time ever, SPCA of Northern Nevada is offering Kitten Kindergarten — a six-week course designed to help kittens grow into confident, well-adjusted cats while giving their humans the tools to better understand them every step of the way.
Whether you've recently adopted a kitten or simply want to give your newest family member the best possible start, this class is for you. And yes — kittens are not only welcome, they're encouraged to attend! 🥰
Through socialization, play, handling, and positive experiences, you'll learn how to support your kitten during one of the most important stages of their development. Instead of focusing on correcting behaviors, we'll focus on building trust, confidence, and communication.
Plus, you'll spend six weeks surrounded by adorable kittens and fellow cat lovers. 🥹
Class Details
📍 Kitty Lounge at the SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store | 75 E. Moana Lane, Reno, NV
📆 Thursdays beginning July 2 | 5:30 PM–6:30 PM
👥 Limited to just 7 kitten families (1–3 kittens each)
💜 FREE to attend! Suggested donation: $25
By the end of the program, you'll leave with a stronger bond, a better understanding of your kitten's needs, and the confidence to help them thrive for years to come.
This inaugural class has extremely limited space, so don't wait to reserve your spot!
📧 Email alyssa@spcanevada.org to sign up today.

Enjoy a relaxing evening of free-flowing fine wine by Highway 12 Winery, a riveting talk by a specialist in their field, and the great company of like-minded outdoor lovers while aboard the iconic paddleboat, the Tahoe Gal.
Tickets are $60 per person and include the cruise, wine, and a guided program. Dinner is available, with menu items ranging from $12 to $25 (e.g., sandwiches, salads, and small plates). A cash bar will be available. Seats are limited, so a reservation is required. Proceeds benefit the many great works of the Sierra State Parks Foundation.
We highly recommend guests arrive at 5:30 pm as the boat leaves sharply at 6 pm! We predict the boat will return to the docks at 8:30 pm.
This Month:
Beneath the surface of Lake Tahoe and the alpine lakes of the Eastern Sierra lies a hidden world of submerged litter, lost history, and emerging environmental challenges. In this talk, Jenny Uvira shares an inside look at the work behind Clean Up The Lake, including large-scale underwater cleanup efforts, high-elevation dive operations, and the growing threat of aquatic invasive species.
Through real stories from the field, Jenny will highlight what is being found below the surface, how this data is being used to inform environmental protection, and why deeper waters are becoming a critical focus for future cleanup efforts. The talk offers a rare perspective into what lies unseen in our freshwater systems and what it takes to protect them.
Jenny Uvira is the Programs Manager at Clean Up The Lake, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting freshwater ecosystems through scuba-based cleanup, aquatic invasive species monitoring, and environmental education. With a background in engineering and a focus on data-driven environmental work, Jenny helps lead large-scale underwater cleanup operations across Lake Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra.
Since joining Clean Up The Lake, she has helped expand the organization’s work beyond Tahoe into high-elevation alpine lakes, including the Mammoth Lakes Basin, where the team conducts cleanups, invasive species surveys, and remote dive operations. Jenny plays a key role in program development, partnerships, and field operations, working to connect science, storytelling, and community engagement to protect what lies unseen beneath the surface.

All aboard the luxurious Rum Runner for an elegant night where two incredible, historical lady icons recount the Tahoe - Emerald Bay glory days of their youth. Indulge in fancy hors d'oeuvres, beer, and a fan favorite, Highway 12 wine. The conversations and questions weave an unforgettable tapestry, truly a magical event among those who attend. It makes Emerald Bay come alive to hear the truly captivating stories of these exquisite women.
The Rum Runner leaves from the Round Hill Pines Beach Resort in Zephyr Cove, NV. It leaves at 5 pm and returns by 7:30 pm. We highly recommend arriving by 4:30/45 pm to avoid missing the boat! Enjoy a walk on the beach if you get there early.
Note, while this talk features two incredible women, any gender is welcome to the event!
Tickets are $100 ($90 for SSPF Donors) and includes a cruise, guided program, fine, and heavy apps!
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About the Ladies:
Rosalee (Rosie) Smith has been visiting Tahoe since 1945, when she camped with her family at D.L. Bliss State Park. Rosie spent her teen years' summers working down at the Emerald Bay Resort. This began her love for the California State Parks at Lake Tahoe. She has had a cabin on Tahoe’s West Shore since 1968 and makes it her summer home now. She volunteered to help in the parks in 2000 and has been involved with Living History Day at Sugar Pine Point State Park. She is a docent at the Vikingsholm Castle and Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and volunteers at the Sierra State Park Visitor Centers.
Sarah Robertson spent her childhood summers living in Emerald Bay/Vikingsholm at Lake Tahoe, as her Mother, Dr. Helen H. Smith, was a Seasonal Interpretive Specialist for California State Parks for 47 summers at Emerald Bay and has continued to travel to Tahoe and her beloved Emerald Bay each summer since leaving California in 1979. Sarah and her family enjoy the splendor of the Tahoe/Donner State Parks each year, and she is originally from Palo Alto, CA.

NAMIWalks Northern Nevada raises awareness about mental health in our community. Participants stand together in support family, friends, and loved ones experiencing mental health conditions. Lend your voice by joining us!

This event welcomes and encourages families to participate. Strollers are welcome on the 1 mile course. Sign up the whole family and join us for an uplifting event! We will have local community vendors and food trucks at the event, as well as fitness demonstrations, arts and crafts activities, and more!

Sunday, September 20, 2026

9:00AM-1:00PM

Edward C. Reed High School, Sparks

Welcome autumn with our 12th annual park-benefitting cruise! Enjoy spellbinding stories (true or false, you decide!), free-flowing fine wine by Highway 12 Winery, and endless appetizers. A cash bar will be available.
A live auction of marvelous treasures and experiences will be offered, benefiting the Sierra State Parks Foundation.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required. We highly recommend guests arrive at 3:30 pm as the boat leaves sharply at 4 pm! We predict the boat will return to the docks at 6 pm.
Tickets are $85 ($75 donors), which includes a sunset cruise, access to multiple entertaining speakers, heavy appetizers, and free wine.