Community Calendar

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.
Nettie Pardue is an accomplished nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience in outdoor education, equity-centered leadership, and sustainable partnerships. She previously served as the Executive Director of Outward Bound California and currently serves as the Managing Director of the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council. The Council shaped over 3,000 community voices to establish a shared vision for the region’s future.

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.

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner. Tim offers expert instruction, teaching one dance and reviewing another each week, ensuring a dynamic experience for both beginners and intermediate dancers. With an inviting atmosphere, open dancing opportunities, and fantastic music, you won't want to miss it! Tickets are only $10, available online or at the door. Come dance with us and embrace the joy of learning new dances!

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.

In partnership with California State Parks and the Nevada County Library, the monthly Sierra Speaker Series connects folks to the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Join us at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center to learn and engage! Doors open at 5 with presentation to follow at 5:30 pm. Parking is free after 5 pm. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. Light refreshments and wines, sponsored by Highway 12 Winery, will be available. No registration required.
In 1841, the Bidwell-Bartleson Party became the first organized group of American settlers to attempt a wagon crossing into California, despite having no prior experience or reliable maps. Faced with the harsh reality of the Great Basin and the Sierra Nevada, the group was forced to abandon their wagons and survive on the meat of their pack animals. Though the party splintered under the immense physical and mental strain, most members eventually reached John Sutter’s ranch in the Sacramento Valley. Their arrival proved that a land route to the Pacific was possible, effectively setting the stage for the massive waves of migration that defined the mid-19th century.
Noel Lopez is a California local who has been planting seeds of stewardship with California State Parks for over a decade. Originally a Park Interpretive Specialist at Bidwell Mansion SHP, he now serves as the K-12 Interpreter 1 for the Northern Buttes District and teaches part-time at Butte Community College.
 

You've read the books and seen the movies, helping you transition to a healthier plant-based lifestyle. It's all very well knowing what to do, but HOW do you incorporate healthy eating into your daily life? This workshop, presented by local board-certified nutritionist and award-winning author, Terri Chrisman will peel back the curtain and offer practical strategies to make healthy living a breeze.
In this interactive workshop, you'll learn innovative ways to enhance your health and vitality. This experience offers inspiring techniques and activities to help you seamlessly integrate real wellness into your busy schedule. Terri will teach proven strategies to improve your wellbeing, with clear steps that you can start implementing immediately, that will take your wellness to the next level. You'll leave this workshop with a clear plan: a personalized blueprint to improve your health.

BIO
Terri Chrisman is a board-certified nutritionist and award-winning author dedicated to helping people improve their health through practical, science-based lifestyle strategies. Her work focuses on empowering individuals to prevent and reverse chronic disease through whole-food, plant-based nutrition and sustainable daily habits. Through her presentations, writing, and educational programs, Terri inspires people to take control of their health and build lasting wellness.

Join us for an exquisite handcrafted chocolate and wine pairing experience! Enjoy the patio along the Truckee River and sample 4 wines paired perfectly with 4 of Dorinda's handcrafted chocolates. Before every pairing, our team sits down and samples each wine with different truffles and bonbons to create one amazing experience! Which will be your favorite?
Enjoy grazing boards featuring meats & cheeses from The Wheyfarer Specialty Food & Cheese shop! 🧀
$35 pre-order. $45 day of.
Only 65 tickets available each pairing!
Where: 727 Riverside Drive Reno NV (Downtown location)
5-7pm
Pay online, call in advance, or pay at the door.
Reservations are highly recommended!

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.

Participate in a night of big art, good food, and silly, wonderful company.

The annual Playa Art Preview gala will be held on August 1st, 2026 to benefit The Generator, our spectacular Makerspace, and the stellar community attached.

Making big art is magic. We want to bring you into our 60,000 sqft. buildspace so you can see the magic in progress and meet the creators behind these larger than life sculptures.

You’ll experience these monumental works up close, hear directly from the artists, and witness the creativity, engineering, and collaboration that bring these projects to life.

Let us feed you some incredible Paella while we talk about what goes into making big art: the process, the people, and our place in all of this beauty. We’ll follow dinner with desserts and drinks at the artists’ build spaces, so you can really see the process of creating such huge work.

Join us for an unforgettable night of art, storytelling, and community -all in support of your local 501(c)(3) nonprofit makerspace!