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The Fourth of July 2011 weekend will be a fun one for all Sparks, Reno and Lake Tahoe area residents. Everyone loves a three day weekend, especially when there are fire work festivities involved. This three day weekend is packed full with many fun and exciting things to do!

 Celebrating Independence Day 2011 will start on Saturday, in Reno, at the Aces Ball Park. The Reno Aces are going all out this weekend with three fire work displays scheduled after each game.

The aces regular Friday Fireworks show takes place on Friday evening and the Reno Aces have  scheduled an additional display for after Saturday's game.

On Sunday, July 3, 2011, the official Independence Fireworks Display begins after the game ends. If you want to purchase tickets for any game scheduled this weekend you need to act fast as they are sure to sell out! I can't think of anything more American than Baseball and Fireworks on the Forth of July, can you?

Sparks residents looking to stay close to home always come out for the areas "longest"  and quite spectacular show in the area. Star Spangled Sparks is brought to us by the  John Ascuaga Nugget where fireworks will be set off the roof  of the Nugget and will be visible for miles & miles.

Spectators should arrive on Victorian Avenue in downtown Sparks early to get a good seat and to enjoy all the celebrating that takes place throughout the day.

You will enjoy live music, face painting, magic shows, children rides and other family fun entrainment. Start at the Sparks Marina early in the day and work you way over to Downtown Sparks to pick your perfect spot to enjoy Sparks spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Show 2011!

If you are heading up to Lake Tahoe this weekend, there will be no shortage of festivities taking place all around the lake. Below you will find links to your Lake Tahoe area Fourth Of July 2011 events:

South Lake Tahoe ~ Lights on the Lake

Incline Village Lake Tahoe

Kings Beach Deck Party on the Fourth

Tahoe City Fireworks

Utlimate Weekend at Squaw Valley

Carson City, Nevada is another terrific place to find all kinds of festivities this weekend. It is all happening at Mills Park where you will find carnival rides, concessions, games, entertainment and plenty of food all starting at noon on Monday, July 4th, 2011. The RSVP Fourth Of July Celebration in Carson City is a great place to bring the family and celebrate your independence! 

Virginia City, Nevada is one of the top 10 places to watch fireworks this Fourth of July. Road Trips for Families has placed Virginia City on its Top Ten Places To View Fourth of July Fireworks, according to a press release received by the Virginia City Convention and Tourism Authority.

Virginia City is located just less than one hour from Reno and Lake Tahoe and is a great venue for celebrating the Fourth of July. With its unique setting and convenient location makes taking a trip up  to Virginia City a fun an different way to spend the holiday.

Whatever you decide to do this weekend, I hope it is safe, fun, and a great time for you and your family to reflect and appreciate how lucky we all are to be living freely in this amazing country. Happy Fourth of July 2011 everyone!!

Fourth Of July Activities in Northern Nevada 2011

Looking for the best way to spend your free time this Summer? Or are you simply looking for  a little adventure to go along with your summer plans?  Well look no further because the best place for fun and entertainment in Reno this summer can be found downtown Reno at the Riverwalk District!

This summer take a journey along the Truckee River and discover Reno's Riverwalk District. Here you will find over 50 options in dining, shopping, recreation and entertainment, all perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Reno, Nevada.

When you visit the Riverwalk District online, start your search and find wonderful downtown Reno restaurants, museums, places to get a drink and find out where to shop.

 If you want to know what someone who has lived in Reno a long time would do in downtown Reno this summer, you are in luck. I love the Riverwalk District and highly recommend Reno's most exciting area to hang out at with friends and family.

The Riverwalk District is located along the Truckee River where you will find dozens of great shops, eateries, events, shows, classes and more. Below I have listed a few of my favorite things to down in downtown Reno this summer, I hope you will find something of interest on my list Riverwalk favorites!

1) Have breakfast or Brunch at Peg's Glorified Ham & Eggs. Located at 420 S. Sierra Street, walking distance from downtown Reno's Truckee River, Peg's is a local favorite for breakfast so expect a small wait when you arrive. Peg's offers all the traditional brunch and breakfast meals with great tasting coffee and outstanding service. All for under $10!!

2) Watch a FREE movie in the Park! Always great fun for the entire family. Part of Reno's Artown festival that happens annually every July, free movies are held at Reno's Wingfield Park amphitheater. Located at 300 W 1st Street right along the Truckee River. Bring a blanket to sit on and a sweatshirt to keep you warm after the sun goes down. This year's movies include Wizard of Oz and Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade.

3) Buy a rare, out of print or used book at the Dharma Books ~ a used book store on 11 N Sierra Street to find a great read and walk one block down to Java Jungle for a great cup of coffee. Located along the Truckee River (of course) where you can sit outside and enjoy your book with your favorite espresso drink.

4) Float Down The Truckee River. Rarely do you come across a Renoite who has not floated down the Truckee River.  Rent a tube and spend the day floating down the river. Bring your floatable coolers, tie it your tube, or raft,  so you won't go  hungry or thirsty.

5) Free Music in The Park~ Presented by RenoNews&Review, every Friday at 5:30pm in July you will find a free concert in Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. Artists perform tributes to artists like Heart, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffet and U2.

6) Go to the movies. My favorite movies theater is conveniently located along the Reno Riverwalk. The Riverside 12 Movie Theater is clean and offers a variety of movies. Located at 11 N. Sierra Street. Take a stroll along river before or after the movie.

7) Buy a T-Shirt at Reno eNVy.  Quirky, cute, unique and one of a kind Reno themed T-Shirts. Located at 135 N. Sierra Street. Sizes run small so don't be offended when you have to go up one size.

8) Go to a Reno Aces Baseball Game. Not really considered part of the Riverwalk District, but the Aces stadium is located right downtown Reno. Have dinner at the Wild River Grill and walk over to the game. Game times and prices very. Check out their website for all your Reno Aces Baseball information. 

9) Visit The National Auto Museum ~ Save this one for those really hot days. Stay cool and stroll inside one the of countries Top Car Museums on the World. The National Car Museum(Harrah's Automobile Collection) opened in Reno in 1989 and displays more than 200 different cars. The museum is located at 10 S. Lake Street in downtown Reno.

10) Attend a Reno Artown event in July. Most events are free and great family entertainment. Artown captures the imagination and brings with it a celebration of distinguished artists from around the world, across the country, and those that live in our community all for the sake of cultural diversity and artistic innovation.

To experience the best and the latest in visual and performing arts, Artown features more than 400 events, from over 100 presenters designed to inspire, and yes, to impress the 350,000 people that experience our festival annually.

 If you are looking for a great way to spend your free time this summer in Reno, Nevada,  be sure to check out the Reno Riverwalk District where you can find a rare, out of print book, buy a one-of-a kind Reno eENvy T-Shirt, watch a free movie under the stars or in a stadium style movie theater. What ever you decide to do this summer, I hope you find the time to enjoy one of my favorite downtown Reno Rivewalk activities.

What's The Best Way To Spend Your Free Time This Summer In Reno?

Boys &; Girls Club in Reno / Sparks is holding its annual Summer Kickoff  party this Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Located at:

2680 E 9th St, Reno, Nevada (775) 331-3605 ‎

The kickoff to summer event is FREE to everyone.

If you attend, you can expect  your children to have a lot of fun and to beg you to sign them up for camps the club offers throughout the summer! Festivities on Saturday include face painting, art projects, pinata pounding, a bounce house and food! 

Counselors will be available to answer questions about the upcoming Summer Camps. This summer specialized camps will include drama, robotics, Get Fit For Life and all the regulars! Get your summer organized and planned by attending the Boys &; Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Summer Kick Off party ~get your club membership and sign up for summer camp.

The Boys &; Girls Club is also offering free memberships at the event. Parent orientations will be help in both English and Spanish to educate everyone about everything  the Boys &; Club has to offer community youths. Orientations will be offered for all new andrenewing members.The annual kickoff party is a great way to discover why the Boys &; Girls Club has been one of the most popular youth facilities in Northern Nevada since its open in 1976.

You will also be able to purchase your tickets to the annual Reno Baller Extravaganza this Saturday. This extravaganza will be held at the Boys & Girls Club on June 4, 2011. This event raises money that goes toward the basketball program where thousands of area kids, including my daughter, learn fundamental basketball skills, sportsmanship and hard work.

Tickets for the Baller Extravaganza are on sale now. Order on-line or contact me to purchase. If you would like to donate a ticket to a child who cannot afford a ticket please do so. All donations are greatly appreciated and go toward helping individuals who other wise could not attend great events like this one.

If you are interested in any program offered at the Boys & Girls Clubof Truckee Meadows but cannot attend this Saturday's kickoff summer event, go on-line to learn about learn about after school programs, summer camps or to  sign up for one or all of the other events offered at the club.

Kickoff Summer At Boys & Girls Club Of Truckee Meadows

In case you missed Reno's 4th annual Rock~N~River festival last weekend, don't worry because the month of May will keep you busy with many great out of door activities.

As the weather heats up here in Northern Nevada,so do the areas special events. Memorial weekend is traditionally considered the official kick off to summer weekend  but here in Reno, organizers have filled the entire month of May with  many exciting and fun things to do.

As mentioned above, the Rock~N~River Marathon/Half Marathon / 10K /5K festival took place last weekend. If you missed this one and would like to participate next year, mark you calenders for the first weekend in May of 2012. Organizers always try to schedule Reno's only Marathon on this weekend.

For those runners (or walkers) who were lucky enough to participate, your time is posted online so you can see how well you did. I ran my first 10K and am very proud to say my finishing time was 1:01:02.7. I finished at 196 out of 586 racers. If you are over there checking times an come across my name, the time is right but I am not 22 years old. (I am actually 22 and a few) My running partner signed my up for the race and thought 22 was a good number!! Overall, at least 4,000 people took part in the Rock~N~River Marathon.

**************Upcoming events for May 2011**************

May 6-8, 2011 ~ The Reno River Festival at Wingfield Park in Downtown Reno, Nevada

This three day celebration is propbaly one of the wackiest events you will ever attend in Northern Nevada. It takes place along downtown Reno's Truckee River and in Wingfield Park.

On Saturday May 7th,  the Run Amuck event will start at 2:00 p.m. The Run Amuck Relay Race is one of the dirtiest events in the area. The relay race is 2.5 miles with many obstacles including a 60 foot mud pit!

Other events and activities include whitewater rafting events, competitive and classes. There will be live music throughout the weekend, expo booths, local microbrews, yoga, stand up paddle boarding, and more!

Approximately 40,000 have been getting down and dirty at Reno's River Festival. Whether you enjoy racing, swimming, paddling or are more of a people watching kind of person, this event is sure to have something for just about everyone!

May 8, 2001 ~ Moms on the Run ~ Starts at Reno High School, Reno Nevada

Moms on the Run is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2000 to raise money to assist local women with cancer. Funds raised will be donated to specific needs of women's cancers in Northern Nevada. Local people helping local people. All money raised here stays here.

This will be year number 4 for me and my running buddies to help support the wonderful cause. I love this event because it helps so many Northern Nevada folks who have breast cancer.

The money raised will help pay rent, doctor bills, wigs and food for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are unable to work while they fight this disease.

Registration for the race is going on now and will continue until Saturday, May 7, 2011.  Mom's on the Run races will start after opening ceremonies, 8:30 a.m. Events include at 5K and 10K Run and a 5K and 10K walk.  All Moms of the Run information regarding start times, event location, entry fees and volunteers can be found online. This is a great local Reno event, I hope to see you there.

May 14 - 20, 2011 ~ Bike To Work Week

Bike to work or school week in Reno, Nevada is a designed to raise awares for alternative ways to get to work or school.

 Get Healthy Washoe County, a few local businesses and local government are sponsoring this event to encourage the community to think of ways to reduce the amount of carbon emissions in the air, save money by buying less gas, and to  get our kids to exercise more.

Sign up for this week long event to be eligible for prices and information that will provided regarding this Reno event. Registration is not required but will help sponsors keep track of the number of people who participated in the Bike to Work Week event.

May 21, 2011 ~ RENO 5000 ~ 5K, 10K, Marathon Relay

The Reno 5000 mission is produce world-class events in Reno, NV. that promote health, wellness and charitable contributions.  The RENO 5000 is dedicated to making safe, fun and enjoyable events for everyone.  They say they  understand how much training you do to perform at your best.  They also understand that if you are new to running, how important it is to enjoy your first experience.

  The RENO 5000 is a series of events that gives everyone a chance to win, stay fit, get fit and feel good competing in a fresh and exciting new event! 

The RENO 5000 has 7 5K races scheduled for this year. One on May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17 and October 17. Only those who finish in the "top 7" of each race will qualify for the championship race on October 17, 2011. This race event is for those who are definately looking to improve race times and for those who love to compete.

You must register for this event by Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:59p.m. The race will begin on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. Meet at the RCWilley parking located at 1201 Steamboat Parkway, South Reno, Nevada.

Have a terrific May ~ 

Now that the weather is finally warming up you will find many great things happening all around the Reno and Sparks areas. The ones I mentioned here are actually only a small fraction of what is happening this month. So whatever you and your family enjoy doing, I hope you find the time to get out there and enjoy them!

Just A Few Fun Running Events Happening Around Reno, Nevada This May 2011