RENO — On Wednesday, Reno City Council approved donation funds to a nonprofit organization that helps the Hispanic community.
Council member Sharon Zadra donated a total of $500 from her donation funds to the Latino Lions Club, a newly founded nonprofit organization. The Latino Lions Club is a group of men and women that focus on community service by identifying needs within the Hispanic community and respond to fulfill those needs. The donation by Zadra will assist the organization in their efforts.
Council member donation funds can only be used for nonprofit organizations that provide substantial benefits within our community. These monies are allocated throughout the fiscal year.
For more information contact Barbara DiCianno, Community Liaison at the City of Reno, 334-3112.
Grant supports proactive anti-crime programs in schools
RENO — A $39,200 federal Weed and Seed grant through the Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows will be used to continue a Reno Police Department program that places officers in elementary schools in specific areas to promote positive behavior. The program also addresses criminal and negative behavior through special operations, patrols, DUI-safety checkpoints and other activities.
The grant, approved by the Reno City Council Wednesday, does not require matching funds, and will be used for the Weed and Seed area in Reno bordered by Virginia Street; east on Vassar to Reno/Tahoe Airport; south to South McCarran Boulevard; McCarran Boulevard west to Virginia Street; Virginia Street north to Moana Lane; west to Plumas Street; Plumas Street north to Hillcrest Drive; and Hillcrest Drive east to Virginia Street. The Weed and Seed grants, which have funded the Reno Police department program over the past few years, are designed for targeted areas to help discourage at-risk youth from joining criminal gangs, encourage positive behavior and address criminal and negative behavior.
The "Weed" portion of the program is a joint effort between the Reno Police Department and the United States Attorney's Office to identify, target and apprehend violent gang members who are committing crimes.
The "Seed" aspect of the program includes direct non-enforcement contact with residents through community policing programs, as well as the "adopt-a-school" program through which Reno Police officers are placed in elementary schools where they make anti-gang presentations, meet with students and student advisors as well as with parents. Through non-enforcement contact with students on the school grounds, the officers become positive role models to help discourage at-risk youth from joining criminal gangs. The officers often deal with other issues as well, such as proper use of the 9-1-1 emergency telephone number, student safety and other issues.
CIGNA Healthcare signs agreement with Northern Nevada Medical Center
CIGNA HealthCare and Northern Nevada Medical Center (NNMC) have entered into an agreement providing all individuals covered by CIGNA access to the inpatient and outpatient services at NNMC. The agreement became effective Sept. 15.
“We are pleased to enter into an agreement with NNMC and continue to grow our network of hospitals and health care professionals in the region,” said Kurt A. Weimer, president and general manager of CIGNA HealthCare’s Arizona and Nevada markets. “Our agreement with NNMC reinforces our commitment to provide individuals with choice for their health care needs.”
Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 100-bed general acute care hospital with over 560 physicians representing 42 medical specialties. NNMC is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with major improvements throughout the hospital, including remodeling of lobbies, repainting of the exterior and advanced technology for surgery and other areas of the medical center.
To view a full listing of all hospitals available in-network visit www.cigna.com.
Run for Education to benefit Washoe County youth
RENO — Registration for one of northern Nevada’s most popular events, the Run for Education, is underway as race officials have finalized this year’s course and schedule of events. One hundred percent of the proceeds generated from the Run for Education (formerly the Meridian Gold Run for Education) go directly to the Education Collaborative benefitting Washoe County Schools.
Now in its fourth year, the Run for Education will be held on Oct. 19 at the event’s new location: Damonte Ranch High School. In addition to the race, this year’s event will feature a Kiwanis Bike Rodeo, multiple sports challenge stations, the “Big Show” featuring local talent and performers and a self-defense and martial arts demonstration from Dallyon Tae Kwon Do.
All funds generated from registration and sponsorship donations for the Run for Education directly benefit Washoe County School District students via the Education Collaborative of Washoe County. Over the past three years, the race has raised more than $529,000 and helped to fund two initiatives, the Kids in Motion (KIM) Program and the Passport Program.
The Kids in Motion Program provides money to participating schools in the form of mini grants that help schools purchase fitness equipment, fund field days, support running teams, or provide formal physical education instruction. Over the previous three years, the Run for Education has awarded more than 90 mini grants worth almost $222,000. This year, elementary schools that have 20 or more kids participate in the Run for Education will receive a KIM grant of at least $500 for their school.
The Passport Program assists K-12 students who need additional assistance to help them meet educational goals. Over the past three years, the Run for Education has benefited more than 2,000 students through this program, which meets an academic funding need that was specifically identified by the Washoe County School District.
Last year’s event attracted more than 3,500 participants. This year’s schedule consists of several races: a 10k run, a 5k run and walk, and 1-mile and half-mile fun runs for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Cash prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in both the male and female divisions for the overall 10k and 5k run. There is also a School District category that awards local schools based on the number of students and faculty that participate.
The Run for Education takes place on Oct. 19 beginning at 8 a.m. Registration is required and there is a discount for participants who register before Oct. 10. For more information on the race or to find out about sponsorship and vendor opportunities, log onto www.washoerunforeducation.org or call 850-3708. For more information on Education Collaborative, call 353-5533.
Custom charity chopper on display at Cal Neva
RENO — During Street Vibrations the Club Cal Neva will be displaying a custom-made motorcycle that is being raffled off for charity. The one of a kind bike was built by world-renowned West Coast Choppers, located in Los Angeles and owned by reality TV star and bike enthusiast Jesse James. West Coast Choppers built the bike in January 2008 and donated it to Angels of East Africa, a nonprofit company, to help raise funding. All proceeds will be benefiting Angels of East Africa, a children’s village for orphans located in Sudan dedicated to the rescue and survival of children caught in the crossfire of the rebel activities in the area.
Raffle tickets are being sold for $20, and can be purchased via the Web site www.AngelsofEastAfrica.org or at the Cal Neva via Street Vibrations. The bike is touring the nation through June 2009. For more information on the custom-built chopper viewing at Club Cal Neva, visit the Best Bets Club.
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