Office: (775) 313-9600 Cell: (775) 750-1437 Email: Ricky@Resnv.com
Ricky Beach
Broker/Owner|Realtor®|CDPE®|SFR®
Renown Real Estate Services
6900 South McCarran Blvd., Suite 3040
Reno, NV 89509
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It’s time again to set your alarms to 4:00 am for the 2011 Great Reno Balloon Race. The race which celebrates it’s 30th anniversary this year starts on Friday the 9th and ends Sunday the 11th. While most of the action is in the early morning this is still a great family event for kids of all ages. Fun shaped balloons for this year include Smokey the Bear, a soccer ball, a panda bear, and the Wells Fargo stagecoach among other colorful balloons. To make it even better entry to the event is FREE!
Below is a schedule and some tips on how to make the most out of your early morning.
Saturday – Sunday Schedule
5:00 am: Glow Show-Glowing balloons light up the pre-dawn darkness as guests enter the field.
5:30 am: Dawn Patrol-A few select balloons are allowed to take flight, in darkness, and light up the sky with a choreographed light show accompanied by music.
6:45 am: Mass Ascension- All balloons lift off and begin their race around the city.
Rest of the day: The fun doesn’t stop when all the balloons are airborne. Make this your day out on the town and you might just walk out of a restaurant or shopping center to find a lost balloon waiting in the parking lot.
Tips
Prepare for the conditions: It may be summer but the Nevada high desert can be cold before dawn. Be sure to pack an extra layer of clothes or blankets to stay warm.
Make your experience comfortable: Unfortunately, seating is not provided at the field. Come prepared with blankets or chairs so you don’t have to stand for the event.
Bring your camera: The race offers an array of photo opportunities from mid air balloons to grounded balloons available for up close shots.
Get there early: Maybe the most important tip of all. The event is widely popular in the Truckee Meadows and parking is always an issue on the north end of the University of Nevada. Be sure to get there early and prepare to walk up to a mile in order to get into the event. Show up late and you might be standing for the event.
For more information call 775-826-1181 or http://renoballoon.com/
Ricky Beach
Managing Broker/Realtor® CDPE, SFR
Office:(775) 313-9600| Cell:(775) 750-1437| Fax:(775) 562-4779
Located in Northwest Reno, the Somersett community not only offers championship golf with country club living but also hosts a local farmer’s market every Wednesday. The market, which runs in the summer months from 4:00 pm to around 7:00 pm, is geared for all ages and includes a live band to listen to while shopping or sitting back and enjoying your favorite drink. Numerous vendors and local farms line the town square with offerings of local and/or organic fruits and vegetables, freshly baked bread and oils, and clothing among others. For a look into the the Somersett Farmer’s Market….
As the biggest game in program history looms with BCS #4 Boise State, the community is rallying behind their Wolf Pack*. Of the many events planned for the week, the changing of the “Biggest Little City” sign may be the most visible. The City of Reno purchased new 
“Nevada” blue lightbulbs that were installed for a ceremony on November 22nd. The city has also asked the downtown casinos to put up their blue lights, similar to the lights used for the NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen run in 2004.
Game time is set for 7:15 pm on Friday at Mackay Stadium. The game is sold out from the ticket office but there are some seats available through StubHub between $120 and $150 per ticket. If you can’t find a ticket, the game will be broadcast on ESPN. Below is a list of scheduled events to support the Pack before the game.
On behalf of fellow alumni and fans… GO PACK!!!
*Unless you live in North Carolina the correct spelling is “Wolf Pack”.
In classic Nevada form, the Clerk/Treasurer seat of rural Eureka County, will be decided by a draw of cards. The incumbent Jackie Berg had a six chip lead after the count on November 2nd. Challenger, Carrie Wright, went all in by asking for a recount. The result… three chips were awarded to the challenger creating a tie and a Nevada election card draw for whole pot. Think I’m kidding? Read the law for yourself, NRS 293.400:
“1. If, after the completion of the canvass of the returns of any election, two or more persons receive an equal number of votes, which is sufficient for the election of one or more but fewer than all of them to the office, the person or persons elected must be determined as follows:….
(c) For any office of a county, township, incorporated city, city organized under a special charter where the charter is silent as to determination of a tie vote, or district which is wholly located within one county, the county clerk shall summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear before the county clerk at a time and place designated by the county clerk and determine the tie by lot. If the tie vote is for the office of county clerk, the board of county commissioners shall perform these duties.”
The best part is that the law is being used to its fullest extent. Not only is there a tie for office but it is with the county clerk who is supposed to holding the draw. Per law, the county commissioners will now be in charge of the deck. The final hand will dealt on Friday the 19th and I will be rooting for double aces.
As crazy as this is, we native Nevadans wouldn’t have it any other way.
*The term “votes” was replaced with “chip(s)” in order to keep the post relevant to Nevadans. *
The Worker, Home Ownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended and expanded the home buyer tax credit through 2010.
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $8000
Move Up Home Buyer Tax Credit of $6500
Learn more at Home Buyer Tax Credit.
Don’t miss the opportunity to buy in this market. Reduced prices and record low interest rates there has never been a better time to buy. Ask your Realtor for more information.
Here are a list of events that might add some excitement for your weekend.
Friday October 2, 2009
World Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw
Saturday October 3, 2009
World Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw
Reno Celtic Celebration
Downtown Truckee Wine Walk
World Championship Out House Races
Village Octoberfest
Nevada vs UNLV Rivalry Game
Sunday October 4, 2009
Northern Nevada Race for the Cure
Reno Celtic Celebration
World Championship of Cowboy Fast Draw
World Championship Out House Races
National Championship Air Races and Air Show
Event Schedule:
Thursday 17 Sept
| 8:00 | Biplane Heat (1A) |
| 8:25 | Formula-1 Heat (1A) |
| 8:50 | Break |
| 9:00 | Biplane Heat (2C) |
| 9:25 | Formula-1 Heat (2C) |
| 9:50 | David Martin |
| 10:00 | Sport Heat (1B) |
| 10:25 | Unlimited Heat (Medallion 1C) |
| 10:50 | Patty Wagstaff |
| 11:05 | T-6 Heat (Silver 1) |
| 11:30 | Sport Heat (1A) (Premier Demo) |
| 12:00 | Welcoming Ceremony |
| 12:15 | Smoke and Thunder (Red Eagles) |
| 12:25 | Unlimited Heat (Bronze 1B) |
| 12:50 | T-6 Heat (Gold 1) (Premier Demo) |
| 13:20 | Blue Angels Practice Show |
| 14:55 | Unlimited Heat (Silver 1A) |
| 15:20 | Red Eagles |
| 15:35 | Jet Heat (1A) |
Friday 18 Sept
| 8:00 | Formula-1 Heat (2B) |
| 8:25 | Biplane Race (2B) |
| 8:50 | Break |
| 9:00 | Formula-1 Heat (2A) |
| 9:25 | Biplane Heat (2A) |
| 9:50 | Red Eagles |
| 10:05 | Sport Heat (2C) |
| 10:30 | Unlimited Heat (Bronze 2C) |
| 10:55 | Patty Wagstaff |
| 11:10 | T-6 Heat (Bronze 2) |
| 11:35 | Sport Heat (2B) |
| 12:00 | Welcoming Ceremony |
| 12:15 | Smoke and Thunder (Red Eagles) |
| 12:25 | Unlimited Heat (Silver 2B) |
| 12:50 | T-6 Heat (Silver 2) (Premier Demo) |
| 13:20 | Blue Angels Practice Show |
| 14:55 | Sport Heat (2A) |
| 15:20 | David Martin |
| 15:30 | Unlimited Heat (Gold 2A) |
| 15:55 | Military Demo (C-17 Tactical) |
| 16:10 | Jet Heat (2B) |
Saturday 19 Sept
| 8:00 | Biplane Heat (Bronze) |
| 8:25 | Formula-1 Race (Bronze) |
| 8:50 | Break |
| 9:00 | Biplane Race (Silver) |
| 9:25 | Sport Heat (3C) |
| 9:50 | TBA |
| 10:05 | Unlimited Heat (Bronze 3C) |
| 10:30 | David Martin |
| 10:40 | T-6 Heat (Gold 2) |
| 11:05 | Patty Wagstaff |
| 11:20 | Military Demo (C-17 Tactical) |
| 11:35 | Sport Heat (3B) (Reenlistment Ceremony) |
| 12:00 | Welcoming Ceremony |
| 12:15 | Smoke and Thunder (Red Eagles) |
| 12:25 | Unlimited Heat (Silver 3B) |
| 12:50 | T-6 Race (Bronze Medal) (Premier Demo) |
| 13:20 | Blue Angels Show |
| 14:55 | Sport Heat (3A) |
| 15:20 | Red Eagles |
| 15:35 | Unlimited Heat (Gold 3A) |
| 16:00 | Jet Heat (2A) |
Sunday 20 Sept
| 8:00 | Formula-1 Race (Silver) |
| 8:25 | Biplane Race (Gold) |
| 8:50 | Break |
| 9:00 | Formula-1 Race (Gold) |
| 9:25 | Sport Race (Silver) |
| 9:50 | Red Eagles |
| 10:05 | Unlimited Race (Bronze) |
| 10:30 | T-6 Race (Silver Medal) (Heritage Awards) |
| 10:55 | Military Demo (C-17 Tactical) |
| 11:10 | Sport Race (Gold) (Reenlistment Ceremony) |
| 11:35 | Unlimited Race (Silver) |
| 12:00 | Welcoming Ceremony |
| 12:15 | Smoke and Thunder (Red Eagles) |
| 12:25 | Jet Race (Gold) |
| 12:50 | T-6 Race (Gold Medal) (Premier Demo) |
| 13:15 | David Martin |
| 13:25 | Blue Angels Show |
| 15:00 | Sport Race (Super Sport) |
| 15:25 | Patty Wagstaff |
| 15:40 | Unlimited Introduction |
| 16:05 | Unlimited Gold Race (Breitling Gold) |
Dayton Valley Show and Shine
9/19/2009
8:30 am
$30 car entries
Call for more information: 775-246-1628
National Senior Pro Rodeo
9/19/2009
5:00 pm
Farm District Road and US 95A, Fernley
$7 for adults $5 for kids
More information at 775-575-4459 or www.fernleychamber.org
Saturday, September 19th, will mark the 3rd year of Homeless Awareness Day in the Reno and Sparks, NV area. This a great opportunity to give back to a section of the community that has been struggling. Churches, businesses, families and individuals are encouraged to donate their time, resources, or both to help the unfortunate in our community. The day begins at 9:00 am and will include a free breakfast, BBQ, and haircuts for qualified participants. There will also be activities for children, grocery giveaways, free hygeine packs, clothes, and various gift giveaways. Community organizations and local business owners will be on hand to help with job training, housing opportunities, education, and family counseling. Event Information Homeless Awareness Day Galletti (Fisherman) Park 495 Galletti Way Sparks, NV 89431 Date:9/19/2009 Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Map of the Park For more information on volunteering please email fallenwallsreno@gmail.com. |
