Earth Day in Reno and at Lake Tahoe

Reno’s annual Earth Day celebration returns to Idlewild Park on Sunday, April 22. This event is always a hit and there is something to do for everyone in the family. There is no charge to attend Earth Day, including musical entertainment, kid activities, and lots of information about environmentally friendly products and services.

This year, a related event called Earth Day Picnic for the Planet will be held on Saturday, April 21. It will be at the park surrounding the McKinley Arts Center, next to the Truckee River at 925 Riverside Drive in Reno. This event is also free and will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Up in the Lake Tahoe area, the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival will be on Saturday, April 21, at the Village at Squaw Valley. The next weekend, the South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival will celebrate Mother Earth from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bijou Community Park, 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Both of these events are also free.

Winter keeps hanging on – big storm on the way

The calendar says spring, but the weather keeps saying winter. The storm forecast for the next few days is supposed to be a big one, bringing up to a couple of feet of snow above 7000′ and around a foot at Lake Tahoe. We may even get some down here in the Truckee Meadows to go with the wind as the cold front approaches. Since we have to endure whatever nature brings our way, I hope it turns out to be enough to help our anemic snow pack.

If your travel plans include going up to the mountains or you need to get over the hill into California, carry your chains and be prepared for winter driving conditions. Before heading out, make sure your car is in good shape and check highway conditions and the weather forecast.

Easter bunnies and egg hunts in Reno

Enjoy Easter weekend with family and kids by attending one of the Easter egg hunt events happening all around the Truckee Meadows. Many of them are on Saturday, but the choices include Sunday hunts as well. Should you be up at Lake Tahoe for Easter weekend, particularly if you are at a ski resort, you will find a nice selection of Easter egg hunts to enjoy with the family.

After working up an appetite, head out to one of the many Easter brunches being served around town. Some of these are quite extravagant gourmet buffets. Other choices range from fancy dinners to simpler fare at numerous area casinos and restaurants. And like the Easter egg hunts, there are several choices for Easter dining at Lake Tahoe.