This man can be important in your life!

Four offices to serve you:

  |  damonte ranch   |  lakeside   |  sparks   |
|   mae anne   |
call us

About the Reno-Sparks Area . . .

Environment / Lifestyle / Art . . .

Altitude - 4,500 feet.

Climate
Temperature
Average High-Low temperatures:
January: 45° - 21°
April: 64° - 33°
July: 92° - 51°
October: 69° - 33°

30-year average:
Sunshine Days - 280
Relative Humidity - 50%

Ethnicity
Percentage by race:
White - 73%
Hispanic - 16.6%
Black - 2.0%
Asian/Pacific Islander - 4.6%
Native American - 1.5%

Libraries
(775) 327-8300
Children's Coordinator, (775) 327-8327
Washoe County has one main library located at 301 South Center Street in Reno with six branches located throughout the community.

The University of Nevada - (775) 784-6500
UNR's library is located on the school's main campus.

Museums
Reno/Sparks has a wide variety of museums as unique as the area itself:

• William F. Harrah National Automobile Museum, Reno - (775) 333-9300

• Nevada Museum of Art, Reno - (775) 329-3333

• Nevada Historical Society Museum, Reno - (775) 688-1190

• Sparks Heritage Foundation and Museum, Sparks - (775) 355-1144

• Wilbur D. May Museum, Reno - (775) 785-5961

For more local attraction information, call the Visitor Services at (775) 817-7366.

Other Attractions

• Raymond I. Smith - Truckee River Walk & Amphitheater
  Located in Reno, this park and amphitheater hosts events throughout the year including music and craft shows.
• Virginia City
  Situated 30 miles southwest of Reno/Sparks, this old mining town gained its fame with the discovery of the Comstock lode. Mine tours and shopping for all.
• Donner Lake
  Located 34 miles west of Reno/Sparks, this lake is nestled in the beautiful Sierras and is ideal for outdoor activity.
• Bowers Mansion Park
  Set against the eastern slope of the Sierras about 20 miles south of Reno/Sparks. The park contains numerous picnic areas, two pools, and the mansion itself which is open for tour throughout the summer.
• Rancho San Rafael
  Found in NW Reno, the grounds include the Wilbur D. May Center - an arboretum and botanical garden, a museum and the Great Basin Adventure.

Performing Arts
Reno/Sparks is home to its own opera company, ballet, symphony, orchestra, chamber orchestra, and repertory theaters:

• Reno Philharmonic - (775) 323-6393
• Reno Little Theater - (775) 329-0661
• Reno Chamber Orchestra - (775) 348-9413
• Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts - (775) 686-6600
• Nevada Opera Association - (775) 786-4046
• Nevada Ballet Arts - (775) 786-4046

Places of Worship
Reno/Sparks has a broad range of religious facilities including 97 Protestant, 11 Catholic, 8 LDS, 2 Jewish and 20 others.

Service clubs & Associations

• Boy Scouts of America - (775) 787-1111
• Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows - (775) 331-3605
• Girl Scout Council - (775) 322-0642
• Hispanic 500 Chamber of Commerce - (775) 786-4100
• Junior League of Reno - (775) 826-0445
• Nevada Women's Fund - (775) 786-2335
• Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce - (775) 377-3030
• Rotary Club - (775) 828-9777
• Sparks Chamber of Commerce - (775) 358-1976
• Toastmaster's International (Truckee Meadows) - (775) 882-3783
• YMCA of the Sierra - (775) 329-1311

Shopping
Reno/Sparks has three indoor malls: Meadowood, Park Lane Mall, Shopper's Square

In addition there are numerous shopping centers. Nordstrom's also provides shopping services to the Sacramento area.

Special Events/Activities
Reno/Sparks has special events and activities for the entire family throughout the year. Here are a few examples:

• Great Reno Balloon Race, September - (775) 826-1181
• Reno's National Championship Air Races, September - (775) 972-6663
• Best in the West Rib Cook-Off, September - (800) 648-1177
• Celebrate Christmas on the River, December - (775) 686-3030
• Great Italian Festival, October - (775) 786-5700
• Wild Island and Adventure Gold, May thru June - (775) 331-9453
• Hot August Nights, August - (775) 356-1956
• Reno Rodeo, June - (775) 329-3877
• Virginia City Camel Races, September - (775) 847-0311
• Sparks Hometown Christmas, December - (775) 353-2291
• Sierra Safari/Petting Zoo - (775) 677-1101
• Hometown Farmers' Market, June thru August - (775) 746-5024
• Animal Ark - (775-970-3111
• Artown, July - (800) 622-8000
• Reno Tahoe Open, August - (775) 322-3900