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If you go out, take care during the coronavirus crisis

FOR THE WEEK OF MONTH XX, 20XX FOR THE WEEK OF MaRcH 19, 2020

We’re in a coronavirus pandemic. That means you should mostly avoid going out so as not to be exposed to COVID-19 or to spread the virus while not showing symptoms. So listen to state and local public health officials: Wash your hands often and thoroughly. Follow other good hygiene practices. Keep a social distance of at least six feet from other people. And if you’re in a highrisk group—older or with a chronic medical condition including heart disease, diabetes and lung disease— stay at home.

Many other venues and community groups are cutting back on live events. Some cancellations are happening at the last minute. Before heading out, check with the venue for the most up-to-date information.

EVENTS

COMEDY SLICE—STAND-UP COMEDY PIZZA &

BEER: Enjoy stand-up comedy from local comedians, as well as nationally touring regional comedians Thu, 3/19, 7pm. $5. Blind Onion, 834 Victorian Ave, Ste. 5077, Sparks, (775) 351-2000, www.facebook. com/pg/deadpandacomedy/events/.

NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY—PAST, PRESENT

& FUTURE: Catherine Magee, museum director of the Nevada Historic Society Museum Director, will talk about the past, present and future of the Nevada Historical Society. Founded in 1904 by Jeanne Wier, NHS is the state of Nevada’s oldest cultural institution. Magree will discuss the founding of the museum and its mission, collections and locations over time, as well as the vision for a new home in downtown Reno. Sat, 3/21, 10am. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

NEVADA HUMANITIES SALON—RENO’S GAY

RODEO: Our community was home to the Reno Gay Rodeo during the 1970s and early 1980s. Joan Rivers was the grand marshal at one point, and the event sparked the National Gay Rodeo movement. Learn about this and other untold stories at The Salon: Reno’s Gay Rodeo. Fri, 3/20, 6pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 784-6587, www.nevadahumanities.org. RENO COIN CLUB MEETING: Sam Dibitonto will

bring his mint state collection of Morgan dollars. All ages welcome. There will be early bird prizes, quarter pot, raffle and more. Tue. 3/24, 7pm. Free. Denny’s, 205 Nugget Ave., Sparks, (775) 815-8625, www.renocoinclub.org.

VISITING SCIENTISTS ENVIROLUTION:

Scientists from Envirolution will take part in a variety of hands-on activities related to sustainable energy. You can create your own circuit, electromagnet or shake light, and even generate electricity by peddling a bicycle. Sat, 3/21, 11am, Wed 3/25, 4:30pm. $11-$13.

Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, nvdm.org.

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RENO ART WORKS: Anything Goes. Fifteen

local artists set up a display of some of their favorite pieces. Their art will rotate out through March 31. All pieces will be available on a “buy it today, take it today” basis. Thu, 3/19-Wed, 3/25. Reno Art Works, 1919 Dickerson Road, www. facebook.com/RenoArtWorks.

cOMMUNITY

KIDS CAFE MEAL PROGRAMS CANCELED: Due

to the statewide closure of all K-12 schools, all Kids Cafe meal programs are currently canceled. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is working closely with its community partners to get a plan in place and will update on their website as soon as possible. If you are in need of food assistance, please view the Program Schedules page or call (775) 331-3663 for sites and times for Mobile Harvest and Partner food pantries in your area. Thu, 3/19-Wed, 3/25. Food

Bank of Northern Nevada, 550 Italy Drive, Sparks, (775) 331-3663, fbnn.org/ covid19/.

MaR/22: BATS WITH MICHELLE HUNT Join biologist Michelle Hunt from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to learn about the flying mammals of the night. Bats are important to the environment and are facing several threats. Sun, 3/22, 10am. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org/eventscalendar.html.