Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Insight from a community leader: The Northern Nevada Jewish Film Festival wraps up today in Sparks, celebrating Jewish culture, heritage, and storytelling as director of community engagement Mara Langer highlights its impact on attendees -- get all the details.

Nature's firefighters on patrol: Starting today, hundreds of sheep will graze near Arrowcreek to chew down invasive weeds in the Thomas and Whites Creek watersheds, creating natural fuel breaks and reducing wildfire risk -- learn how grazing reduces risk.

Elevate your kitchen standards: NNPH is launching a three-part food safety workshop series for local eateries. The first free session will happen April 28 at Washoe County Administration Complex, with certificates and a raffle -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Crave-worthy Korean mashup: Whether you're in recovery mode from a long Reno week or just craving something crispy and shareable, Arario Midtown delivers playful Korean-fusion plates, easygoing vibes, and drink options that keep the conversation going. Put it on your midweek shortlist, your taste buds will get it.

Vintage, minus the hassle: Off The Rack Vintage Studio keeps Reno wardrobes fresh with hand-picked vintage finds, think denim, leather, and band tees. Downstairs, a surprisingly addictive pinball basement waits. Expect sustainable style with real personality, plus the chance to walk out with a story and maybe a brag-worthy high score.

Color outside the lines: Outsiders Hair Studio leans into vivid color, custom hand-painted looks, and cuts that fit your vibe, all in a fun, come-as-you-are space in the Riverwalk. When hair feels meh, this crew refreshes tone, shape, and shine with artistry that looks lived-in and unmistakably you.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🥫 23rd Annual Canstruction Design and Build Competition @ Meadowood Mall | Wednesday (4/29) at 8:00 AM – Meadowood Mall is hosting CANstruction, a spectacle where architects, builders, and students turn thousands of cans into giant sculptures for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Finally, a mall display worth circling the lot for. Watch, vote People’s Choice, and know every can feeds families.

🌸 Spring Florals: Stitch-Free Fabric Art Workshop @ Wandering Wyld | Wednesday (4/29) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a craft workshop that looks fancy without wrestling a sewing machine. Learn beginner-friendly Kinusaiga, a Japanese stitch-free technique that turns fabric scraps into floral mosaics, all materials provided. Leave with a framed piece, bragging rights, and a way to raid your scrap drawer.

🌸 Green Spring Jamboree @ Nevada Commercial Services | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Clean out the closets, ditch those mystery cables, and swing by Nevada Commercial Services for a spring shindig that actually does some good. Shop art and second-hand finds, make stuff, catch live music, and snag a $10 maker table, all supporting veterans’ arts and wellness.

🛍 Grand Re-Opening Sip-n-Shop @ JaDa Loft Boutique | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Northwest Reno’s JaDa Loft is back, popping the cork for a grand reopening with mimosas, a Luxe Mixers freebie, and Fern & Fruit pop-up. Park once, shop leisurely, let the kids bounce, then leave with a cute find, an appreciation gift, and your afternoon intact.

🥁 Molodi @ Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (5/2) at 3:00 PM – Think you need drums for big rhythm? Molodi, a Las Vegas body-percussion crew, brings a family-friendly stomp of stepping, poetry, and interactive fun to the Pioneer Center, free admission, first come, first served. Finally, a show where fidgeting counts as participation.

👖 Spring Denim Drive Kickoff @ Reno Public Market | Saturday (5/2) at 4:00 PM – Break out your good jeans and kick off the Reno Rodeo Foundation’s Spring Denim Drive with live country from Rick Hays, carnival games and raffles, and line dancing with Vaquera Vikki. Free, family-friendly, where your raffle habit counts as charity for Northern Nevada foster kids.

🐎 Rhinestone Rodeo Auction & Gala @ Silver Legacy Resort and Casino | Saturday (5/2) at 5:00 PM – Polish your boots and your bid paddle for Rhinestone Rodeo, St. Albert’s 33rd annual auction and gala raising funds for vital school security. Come for the sparkle and company, stay to back our kids, no bull, just a safer school and a stronger community.

This five-acre Holcomb Ranch retreat pairs a 5,000-square-foot modern farmhouse with a private pond and Thomas Creek. A chef’s kitchen with leathered counters, pro range, and pot filler anchors the split-level layout. Extras include a sauna and a 1,000-square-foot game room. Outside, find a pool, hot tub, pizza oven, basketball half court, lighted wiffle ball field, and a horse barn.