Community Calendar

Read to Homeless Dogs
Twice a month SPCA of Northern Nevada partner with a local literary specialist The Reading Gal for Reading with Rescues! Participants in this special program get a full tour of our Adoption Center and have the kennels all to themselves for a reading session with our dogs. All ages are welcome!

Reading with Rescues is a wonderful opportunity for our community to engage with our animals, give kids a chance to sharpen their reading skills in front of a nonjudgemental audience, and provide much-needed one-on-one time with our pups (you won’t believe how much it calms them!).

Are you a member of a community group that would like to learn more about our organization and read to our homeless pets? You can email the Community Engagement and Volunteer Manager at nayla@spcanevada.org about setting up a private tour and informal reading with rescues session!

Upcoming Reading with Rescues
*Registration opens on the Tuesday before each event!

October: 9th and 23rd

November: 6th and 20th

December: 4th and 18th

This inventive new adaptation reimagines Charles Dickens’ timeless tale with heart, humor, and a dynamic three-person cast bringing every beloved character to life. Performed with gender-blind casting, this Christmas Carol bursts with energy, music, magic, and comedy—all while staying true to the story’s spirit of redemption, generosity, and hope.

CAST: Judy Davis Rounds as Scrooge (at all performances)
​Libby Bakke as Scrooge understudy

​Cast 1: (Performing- 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/23, 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/7)
AJ Clopton as Actor 1
Eli Espinosa as Actor 2

Cast 2: (Performing- 11/14, 11/15, 11/16, 11/29, 11/30, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14 )
Kristina Charpentier as Actor 1
Jessica Johnson as Actor 2​

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The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is celebrating students all throughout Nevada with perfect attendance. Each month, three students (Pre-K through 5th grade) will be awarded a 529 Future Path College Savings Account with $529 deposited in it.

How It Works for Students:
• Come to school every day during the month.
• If you have perfect attendance, your school will send the State Treasurer's Office your name.
• Three winners will be randomly selected statewide each month.

How It Works for Teachers and Faculty:
• At the end of each month, identify all Pre-K through 5th-grade students who achieved perfect attendance.
• Email their names, grade levels, and your school’s name to: collegesavings@nevadatreasurer.gov.
• Three winners will be randomly selected statewide each month.

A 529 College Savings Account is an investment account where your money grows over time; money you can use for future education costs, including tuition and textbooks.

The Nevada Treasury's Middle School Essay Contest, in partnership with KCEP-FM Power 88.1, is open to all Nevada Students in sixth through eighth grade from November 1 through November 30. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, students are encouraged to write a 250-word essay about a Native American hero they admire. This hero can be historical, cultural, or from your community. They don't have to be famous, just someone you look up to.

Students can submit their essay, along with a headshot and a short bio, by sending them to KCEPCULTUREESSAYS@GMAIL.COM or by mailing them to:
KCEP Power 88
Middle School Essay Contest
350 W. Washington Ave, Suite #125
Las Vegas, NV 89106

For eligibility, please visit: www.power88lv.com. All Essay submissions must be emailed by 5 p.m. PST on November 30 or postmarked by no later than November 30, 2025.

Chilling nights, classic frights, and Lake Tahoe sights…
This fall, Sand Harbor State Park transforms into Spooky Harbor, a lakeside celebration of Halloween with movies under the stars and festive fun for all ages! Grab your friends and family and join us every Friday from September 26th to October 31st and Saturday November 1st for a fun movie filled night.

Event Details:
• Movies begin 30 minutes after sunset (around 7:00 pm) at the Sand Harbor Stage.
• Free event (standard park entry fees apply: $10 NV registered vehicles / $15 out-of-state vehicles).
• Bring blankets, low-back chairs, flashlights, and warm clothes. There will be no concessions, and lighting is limited after dark—come prepared for a true autumn night by the lake.
• Viewer discretion is advised; film ratings range from PG to R and are the responsibility of each party/parent.
• NO Reservations needed after 10:30am

Schedule of Films & Events:
• Friday, Sept. 26 – 7:30 pm: Hocus Pocus (PG)
• Friday, Oct. 3 – 7:00 pm: The Craft (R)
• Friday, Oct. 10 – 7:00 pm: Casper (PG)
• Friday, Oct. 17 – 7:00 pm: Get Out (R)
• Friday, Oct. 24 – Kids Fall Festival (wear costumes)
  4:00 pm: Games, pumpkin decorating, face painting & more!
  6:00 pm: Trick-or-Treating
  7:00 pm: Hotel Transylvania (PG)
• Friday, Oct. 31 – 6:30 pm: Us (R)
• Saturday, Nov. 1 – Día de los Muertos Festival
  4:00 pm: Celebration activities
  7:00 pm: Coco (PG)

From pumpkin fun to lakeside chills, Spooky Harbor is where Halloween magic meets the beauty of Lake Tahoe. Gather your ghouls, ghosts, and goblins—we can’t wait to celebrate spooky season with you!

This inventive new adaptation reimagines Charles Dickens’ timeless tale with heart, humor, and a dynamic three-person cast bringing every beloved character to life. Performed with gender-blind casting, this Christmas Carol bursts with energy, music, magic, and comedy—all while staying true to the story’s spirit of redemption, generosity, and hope.

CAST: Judy Davis Rounds as Scrooge (at all performances)
​Libby Bakke as Scrooge understudy

​Cast 1: (Performing- 11/20, 11/21, 11/22, 11/23, 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/7)
AJ Clopton as Actor 1
Eli Espinosa as Actor 2

Cast 2: (Performing- 11/14, 11/15, 11/16, 11/29, 11/30, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14 )
Kristina Charpentier as Actor 1
Jessica Johnson as Actor 2​

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The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is celebrating students all throughout Nevada with perfect attendance. Each month, three students (Pre-K through 5th grade) will be awarded a 529 Future Path College Savings Account with $529 deposited in it.

How It Works for Students:
• Come to school every day during the month.
• If you have perfect attendance, your school will send the State Treasurer's Office your name.
• Three winners will be randomly selected statewide each month.

How It Works for Teachers and Faculty:
• At the end of each month, identify all Pre-K through 5th-grade students who achieved perfect attendance.
• Email their names, grade levels, and your school’s name to: collegesavings@nevadatreasurer.gov.
• Three winners will be randomly selected statewide each month.

A 529 College Savings Account is an investment account where your money grows over time; money you can use for future education costs, including tuition and textbooks.

The Nevada Treasury's Middle School Essay Contest, in partnership with KCEP-FM Power 88.1, is open to all Nevada Students in sixth through eighth grade from November 1 through November 30. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, students are encouraged to write a 250-word essay about a Native American hero they admire. This hero can be historical, cultural, or from your community. They don't have to be famous, just someone you look up to.

Students can submit their essay, along with a headshot and a short bio, by sending them to KCEPCULTUREESSAYS@GMAIL.COM or by mailing them to:
KCEP Power 88
Middle School Essay Contest
350 W. Washington Ave, Suite #125
Las Vegas, NV 89106

For eligibility, please visit: www.power88lv.com. All Essay submissions must be emailed by 5 p.m. PST on November 30 or postmarked by no later than November 30, 2025.

Time & Location
Every Saturday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

About the Event
Doodle Your Soul is back with their famously awesome and creative Kid's Arts & Crafts Class! Come in this Saturday from 12-3pm to enjoy creating art and take home what you make.
This is completely free, but we ask you to RSVP to make sure we have plenty of supplies.
Adult supervision is required for the duration of the class.

Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/events/kids-craft-doodle-your-soul-free-event-2025-03-01-12-00

It’s time to jingle all the way to The Village at Rancharrah for the most festive, family tradition in South Reno! On Saturday, November 22, The Village will host its annual Sip + Shop event in celebration of Small Business Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. After patrons shop for family and friends on their nice list, they can stick around for this year’s Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony starting at 5 p.m. with a musical performance from the Reed High School Intermezzo Choir. At 5:30 p.m., the 30-foot tree will be lit in a grand finale spectacle filled with holiday cheer. Santa will also be in attendance for the festivities and available for photos between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
More details on the festivities:
● Sip + Shop: Check out all the tenants in The Village for holiday shopping from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
● Photos with Santa: Families can take whimsical portraits with Santa from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
● Reed High School Intermezzo Choir Performance: Listen to the jolly tunes of the holiday with a choral performance from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
● Grand Tree Lighting Ceremony: The evening will conclude with The Village’s Grand Tree Lighting at 5:30 p.m.
For more information about this event, visit villageatrancharrah.com/events.
About The Village at Rancharrah
The Village at Rancharrah is a thoughtfully designed destination for shopping, dining and wellness in the heart of Reno. Built with a focus on community and everyday connection, The Village features a variety of shops, restaurants, and experiences throughout the year for the public to enjoy. The Village is easily accessible from Kietzke Lane, just off the I-580 ramps. More information is available at www.villageatrancharrah.com.