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Just a note to let you know that we had two groups of “Valley Girls” win at the state level at U.S. History Day.  They have decided to go to the National competition in Washington DC.  There is a fund raiser on April 23 at the Postal Cafe. The girls are going to wait tables [...]

From an email circling the valley:
“The NEW COOL RIVER BAND just had another great practice on this past Sunday up in the spectacular setting of the Virginia Highlands; – up by Virginia City and where the wild horses roam! We here in Reno – Tahoe – Virginia City and near to the wild open areas [...]

RGJ reports that the Back Country Horseman’s group is organizing a cleanup of Washoe Lake State Park this Sunday, March 10th followed by a pot luck lunch at the park’s group picnic area. The lake’s east shore between the boat ramps will be the focus. All those interested are encouraged to participate and “you don’t [...]

I’ve had a pretty good response to my post suggesting forming a group to bring western artists and period models together locally. There are two groups around and it might be a fun thing to get them together. One is western artists and photographers who need models and the other are those who love our [...]

The New Washoe Bar, formerly Scotty’s Bar, located at 3155 Eastlake Blvd, will host a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 1st. There will be live pregame entertainment. Sign up at the bar to bring a pot-luck style side dish to accompany the Brat’s and Dogs supplied by the bar. There will be drink specials. [...]

For 2009 New Year Resolution, try a gentle yoga class in Washoe Valley.
Date:  Every Thursday starting 1/22/09.
Time:  6:00PM to 7:00PM.
Cost:  $8 per class or $30 for 4 classes.
Location:  145 Esmeralda Dr. (New Beginnings Church near 7-11).
Contact:  Ruth at 240-5831 or email yoga4life@msn.com.”

Join the mounted Christmas Carolers Sunday, December 14th at 1 pm at 235 Pintail in New Washoe City for their 12th annual event. They will provide hot chocolate and snacks before and after the event. A professional photographer will be on hand to take your photo with the carolers and their decorated horses for $5. [...]

RGJ: The BLM will host an “Open House” public meeting today to let the public discuss the proposal to place 69 wind turbines up to 330′ tall on the ridges of the Virginia Range east of Washoe Valley. (Government agencies seem to be moving more towards open house type meeting to get away from the [...]

Give the gift of Washoe Valley as local potter John Manley hosts a show and sale in his studio in Washoe Valley as explained in this press release:
John Manley, a Nevada potter for more than 20 years, will open his Washoe Valley studio for an annual Holiday Pottery Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. [...]

Had a great time over the hill in Carson City Saturday at the Nevada Day parade. Lots of marching bands, politicians, entertainment, horses, mules and burros, dogs, performers and jovial citizens who made it, once again, a totally cool slice of Americana. Nevada entered the Union in 1864 and Nevada Day has been a big [...]