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Reno Parks & Recreation has a collection of adaptive recreation equipment (sport wheelchairs, roller sledges, bowling ramp, handcycles, etc.) available for the public to rent.  Renting makes it affordable for participants to try a new sport, explore the outdoors, be a weekend warrior, gain new skills, and get involved in more than one sport through this service.

The City’s equipment can be rented for a day, weekend or full week at reasonable rates.  For more information  call April Wolfe, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at (775) 334-2262.

View a list of the equipment

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We are giving away a 20 person guest list for free for the Hydration Party, Friday, August 27, 2010 at The Beach at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.

The first 20 people to put their name on the guest list are in and will avoid the $15 cover at the door.  Please click HERE to sign up for the free guest list spot.

Reno Passport and The Beach are proud to present Hydration, a music and art event that will take place at 9pm on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at The Beach at Grand Sierra Resort. Hydration is intended to be a staging area and meeting place for those heading out to the playa in 2010. This year, Hydration will feature five local vendor booths showcasing local artisans, fashion designers, Reno Houseseats and more.  Music by Bay Area icon Smoove plus Jonboy, The Mener and EJ Luera.  Click HERE for online ticketing.  To book a room at Grand Sierra Resort click HERE.

Vendors include:

Juxtapose Clothing Designs

Reno Houseseats.com

Mark Garbarini – Illuminated Jewelry

Java (glass blowing) and

Reno Passport Magazine Booth.

Check out the burning man issue featuring local Reno scene builder ‘The Rhino.’

Welcome to the 8th incarnation of Opulent Temple. We have a new address this year at 2:00 & Baghdad. We create the space for sacred dance to world class music. We continue to output the intense effort it takes to do OT because we believe in the beauty and power of shared community in music and dance. Dance is the expression of the soul through movement. We invite you to express your soul amongst others bathed in big beats and fire light. We’re not all about the party. We hope you touch the part of you that inspires action and evolution in your life and sphere of influence. We aspire to open hearts and clear minds supported and surrounded by friendly freaks.

We hope you know camps like ours are entirely supported by the community and the camp members. We could use your help if you want to pitch in by donating. Every dollar counts (and we’ll send you live recordings from past years as a thank you.)

We also invite you to read some background on 2010 the line up if you want to learn more about how it comes together.

See you on the dancefloor !

Visuals by Stop Time & Eye Vapor

On Wednesday, the U.S. Census Bureau recognized the City of Reno for their partnership in the successful Nevada Census 2010 Campaign.

In addition to a plaque presentation, David A. Byerman, Chief Government Liaison for Nevada, U.S. Census Bureau, presented a final operations update to the Reno City Council. In the presentation, Byerman advised due to invaluable partnership support, the Nevada Census 2010 Campaign:
• Maximized the Count for Nevada: Benefit equals $917 per person per year in federal funding for education, healthcare, and other services.
• Built a Broad Coalition: Over 1,500 partners statewide.
• Successfully Recruited 6,200 Nevadans to Work the Census: Providing short-term stimulus and extending unemployment benefits for thousands of Nevadans.
• Realized a High Response Rate: Nevada is one of only two states in the Denver Region to equal its 2000 response rate in 2010.

On December 31, the delivery of the national census count will be given to the President of the United States. For more information about Nevada Census 2010 visit www.nevadacensus2010.com.

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It’s that time of year when farmers come to market their produce and local products – the time when fresh local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, hand-made foods and goods can be acquired on an almost daily basis. It’s summer time, which means farmers’ markets time.

Nevada farmers come to market in August. The social impact of farmers’ markets is greater than most understand because there is no agenda and no shopping list. People see old friends and make new friends at markets. Shopping at a farmers’ market is a different type of shopping because it’s a social atmosphere. Even in this economy, people come to farmers’ markets.

Here’s a list by day of nearly every farmers’ market that operates in the area.

TUESDAYS

Reno: Shoppers Square (corner of Plumb Lane and South Virginia Street) from 8am-1pm (June 8 – Oct. 5). Good senior markets. Senior nutrition program. $30 booklets to low-income seniors who qualify. Hispanic. Details: 746-5024, crystlbrdg@hotmail.com.

Sparks: United Methodist Church (1231 Pyramid Way) from 8am-1pm (June 1 – Sept. 14).

WEDNESDAYS
Reno: Somersett Towne Square (7650 Town Square Way) from 4-8pm (June 16 – Aug. 25). This fun, family-friendly market has easy parking, about 30 rotating vendors (most of which are local), face painting for kids, and live entertainment from 5-8pm.

Carson City: Pony Express Pavilion (Located in Mills Park at 1111 East William Street) from 3-7pm (June 9 – Aug. 25).

THURSDAYS
Sparks: Sparks Hometown Farmers’ Market (Victorian Avenue) from 4-9pm (June 10 – Aug. 19 except on Aug. 5 because of Hot August Nights). In addition to fruits and vegetables, enjoy ready-to-eat foods, drinks, arts and crafts, a fun zone for kids, music performances and karaoke.

Virginia City: Miners Park (next to the Senior Center) from 3-6pm (June 10 – Oct. 10). Details: Jeannie Gribbin, 847-9533.

FRIDAYS
Reno: Tamarack Junction Casino (13101 S. Virginia St.) from 8am-1pm (June 11 – Oct. 8). Neighborhood market that is big enough but not too big.

SATURDAYS
Reno: California Avenue Market (Reno Village Shopping Center at California Avenue and Booth Street) from 8am-1pm (June 5 – Oct. 2).

Reno: Sierra Summit Shopping Mall (corner of South Virginia Street and Mt. Rose Highway) from 9am-1pm (June 12 – Sept. 11).

Carson City: Saturday Morning Farmers’ Market (in the Third and Curry streets parking lot) from 9am-1pm (June 19 – Sept.18).

SUNDAYS
Reno: West Street Market (downtown Reno on West Street between First and Second streets) from 9am-1pm (June 27 – Sept. 18). Details: 334-2077.

Reno: The Grove at South Creek (95 Foothill Road at South Virginia Street) from 9am-1pm (June 6 – Sept. 5). Beignets, mimosas, music, and kids’ activities.

RP Tip: For a more comprehensive list that includes markets in northern Nevada and California, please visit Edible Reno-Tahoe Magazine online at EdibleRenoTahoe.com and click on the 2010 FARMERS’ MARKET SCHEDULE link under the Resources tab.

Kelley Athletic Company
4056 Kietzke Ln. | Reno
775.828.0600 | http://Nevada.KelleyUSA.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

When 15-year-old baseball player Cole Ferren picks up a Kelley baseball glove, he notices the dense and soft feel of the leather and how it forms nicely to his hand.
Ferren is comfortable with the feel, and that’s why he’s purchased Kelley Athletic Co. gloves for three years.

“It breaks in really quickly, and it stays in the shape you want for a really long time,” said Ferren, who has two infielder’s gloves and a first baseman’s glove from Kelley. “I’ve had mine for two or three years, and it’s still in the same shape since I bought it.”

That’s just one description from one of Stew Colton’s customers. Colton, a former baseball coach at Reno High and the University of Nevada, opened up the 1,400-square-foot Kelley store in Reno three years ago. He started as a sales rep in 1997 for Kelley and has been providing local youth and adults with baseball and softball gear ranging from bats and gloves to uniforms.

“It’s everything you would need for baseball or softball,” Colton said. “Bats, gloves, batting gloves, catcher’s gear, travel bags, belts, socks, helmets, you name it. That’s kind of the niche were in for kids of all ages in little league and up to college.”

In addition, the store also has an indoor batting cage with full instruction, which is a nice resource for practice when the unpredictable northern Nevada weather strikes. The facility has three pitching machines, fitted for both baseball and softball, costing $35 for half an hour and $45 for an hour. The facility also offers instruction from former professionals Todd Coburn, Bob Ayrault, Juan Thomas, Brent Kordel and Dan Serafini. To train with those professionals costs $40 for a half-hour and $60 for an hour.

Kelley also has a program where customers can purchase its Infuego bat, then trade it in for a new bat for $100 within 12 months. Colton said some kids buy bats fit for Babe Ruth league, then trade it in within a year as they grow and get stronger or switch to a different league. With bats costing upwards of $350, the savings can be monumental. Colton said no other bat retailer has a trade-in program.

Colton also sponsors the Kelley Showcase, an all-star baseball game for senior high school baseball players in northern and southern Nevada. The event is in its 13th year and gathers college and pro scouts to view the local talent in the area. If not for this, some kids might not get any recognition.

“I thought if I kept putting on the showcase, it would become more known and more known and help some kids out,” said Colton, who provides all equipment for the players.

Text by Scott Oxarart
Photos by David Calvert

One of Reno’s favorite producers and DJs returns to Reno to play our city’s favorite new venue.  FreQ Nasty, along with high-profile San Francisco producer an-ten-nae, Jackson Hole, WY’s top dj Cut La Whut?, and locals Coop da Loop and RandV play at WüRK on Saturday, August 14th.  This all-star line-up will prove to be a night to remember at WüRK.

FreQ Nasty, since first playing here in February 2008 with Bassnectar, has consistently drawn record crowds to be a top performer in the area.  Super heavy-basslines, exclusive tracks, infectious stage presence and a genre-blurring setlist has cemented him as a Reno favorite.  Everyone now knows when FreQ Nasty comes to town, the room will be packed and the sound all-encompassing.

An-Ten-Nae aka Adam Ohana, is a SF-based producer responsible for some of the most historic events in the Bay Area.  Making 103 Harriet (aka 1015 Folsom) his home, he’s been absolutely irreplaceable in showcasing talent from around the world to the rabid San Francisco audiophiles.  His productions appearing on his self-curated “Acid Crunk” compilations on Muti Music have seen record sales to DJs and casual listeners alike.  Blurring the line between dubby midtempo, dubstep and crunk, an-ten-nae’s first play in Reno in over one year is highly anticipated.

The most infamous DJ to come out of Jackson Hole, WY, Cut La Whut? will be dropping some incredible midtempo, hip hop, soul and breaks to Reno’s ears.  Recently joining Canadian label Homebreakin’ Records, Cut has been featured at the Shambhala and Big Bounce Music Festivals two years running.

Music at WüRK starts at 10pm with Coop da Loop and RandV supporting. Wishing Kristi Hall a very happy birthday on this day as well.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at door.  Tickets are available at The Melting Pot World Emporium, WüRK and www.initcketing.com.  21+.

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Se7en on West
100 North Arlington Avenue, Reno, NV 89501-1204
(775) 348-9526

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August 21, 2010

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21+

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