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United Way of Northern Nevada and NV Energy host family celebration

United Way of Northern Nevada and NV Energy host family celebration

RENO, Nevada (KOLO) – NV Energy and the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) host the NV Energy Family Festival.

Ravyn Smith, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Development at UWNNS, Lisa Harris, Director of Community Relations at NV Energy, and Madisyn Harlan, Senior Community Relations Specialist at NV Energy, stopped by Morning Break to invite the entire community to this event.

It will take place on Tuesday, August 20th from 5-7 p.m. at NV Energy (6100 Neil Road, Reno).

Highlights of the event:

  • Free Books upon Completion of Station Passport: UWNNS will give away free books to the first 100 participants who complete all festival activities.
  • Washoe County Library: The library will engage families with educational activities and resources.
  • Spread the Word Nevada: This organization runs a book drive and asks participants to bring a book to be entered into a raffle to support literacy initiatives in the community.
  • DPIL Registration Table: At the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library registration table, parents can register their children for a program that provides free books and promotes early childhood reading skills.
  • Electricity/Gas Safety Demonstrations: Participants can learn about gas and electricity safety through exciting and informative demonstrations, making safety education fun for the whole family.
  • PowerShift booth: Visitors will receive valuable tips on saving energy and learn more about programs that help save energy and reduce costs.
  • Additional Activities: The festival features a make-your-own paper/bookmark station, an ice cream truck, and cornhole games for all ages.

For more information about the event click here.

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