The Nevada Humane Society is in desperate need of clean blankets (no stuffing), towels and sheets for the kennels. Some of the dogs are sleeping on pieces of plastic. If you have items to donate, please drop off at the following Dickson Realty locations from 9:00-5:00 Monday-Sunday through January 31, 2010. For more information on other items needed, please visit http://www.nevadahumanesociety.org/involved.htm
Thank you, the members of our wonderful community, for your support and concern for the animals we all love.
I have been reading a lot of the research about the effects of multi tasking… texting while in meetings, texting while talking on the phone, etc. None of the research is too promising but I found a great way to multi task today.
I went to the new Fast Smog at the corner of MaeAnne and McCarran, directly behind Big O Tires. It took me less than 30 minutes to get my smog test done, get my car registered and donate to my favorite school. That 30 minutes also included travel time from Caughlin Ranch. Jeff Sallan, owner of the new Fast Smog donates part of his proceeds to the school of your choice. Mamie Towles has been our Dickson Realty Caughlin Ranch Adopted School for many years so that part was easy. I love doing business with good community neighbors. So if need to have your car registered and smogged, go visit Jeff at Fast Smog.
The Reno Sparks Association of Realtors (RSAR) presented Shocket with the Matt Gibbons Memorial Award at their annual dinner this past November. The award was in recognition of her service to RSAR, her high ethical standards, professional accomplishments and volunteer service to the community.
Shocket was also honored by the Northern Nevada Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS® last month. During the group’s annual installation of new officers, Shocket was named the 2009 Member of the Year. The award recognizes an outstanding member who has exhibited dedication and service to the chapter.
A truly committed professional, Shocket has earned numerous professional designations during her career including Accredited Buyer Representative, NAR’s Green, and Certified Residential Specialist. She is a Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute, Performance Management Network, and Nevada Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy. To better serve her customers during these challenging times, Shocket earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation and became a member of the Nevada Association of REALTORS® Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce.
Originally from Southern California, Amy Shocket has been a Sparks resident since 1995. She is very active in the local real estate community, currently serving on the RSAR Board of Directors, as chair of the RSAR Education Committee and is a former president of the Northern Nevada Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors. Shocket is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®.
The Washoe County Senior Services Senior Law Project is holding free foreclosure workshops this month for people who need help in keeping their homes. These workshops are open to the public.
The workshops are being held at Reno Center at 1155 E. Ninth Street in Reno.
Saturday, December 5th from 9am to Noon Saturday and Wednesday December 16th from 4pm to 6:30pm.
The goal of the events is to educate and empower people about what steps to take when attempting to modify their mortgage, the time frame of the foreclsure process, discussing common options that are available from your mortgage company and other options that may be available to you so you can retain your home.
For more information, email the Senior Law Project at slawproj@washoecounty.us. Space is limited to please RSVP at 775.328.2592.
Let the giving begin! Bring some cheer to the children and seniors. The weekend after Thanksgiving RTC will have a festively decorated bus waiting in the Meadowood Mall to pick up donated (new, unwrapped) toys for children and gift cards for the less fortunate seniors in our community.
The RTC Toyland Express will be ready to load up starting at noon on the 27th of November and and will continue, non stop until 5 pm on the 29th.
Look for the bus in the parking lot between the men’s Macy’s and Bully’s. It’s a good feeling to know you can send a little comfort and joy in these difficult times.
Our county can conserve more energy. Let’s pledge and win the $5,000.
As of 11/3, Washoe County is only a couple hundred pledges behind Volusia County, Florida in a national competition to conserve energy. Please help us win the competition by signing the pledge and getting your friends and neighbors to sign up by November 30th. Our goal is to capture the $5,000 first place prize to make energy conservation improvements.
We have less than thirty days to go and only 350 more pledges to win! If you haven’t taken the conservation pledge please visit www.greencounties.org/changetheworld.
Also, send this message to your friends, special interest groups, and families. Other than the prize of $5,000, we will receive national recognition and the satisfaction of beating Florida!
Not always the happy sound welcomed by all. Residents of Verdi, Mogul, and West Truckee Meadows met at their Citizens Advisory Board Meeting (CAB) in September to find out how the train horn is controlled. Some residents had voiced enough concern in the past that the CAB invited representatives from the Federal Railroad Administration, FRA, and the Union Pacific Railroad, UPR, to attend the meeting to discuss the issue. The frequency and duration of the train horns is the issue. This meeting allowed an interaction with homeowners and the railroad. As always, the issue is not simple. Safety is the first concern of the railroad. The horn must be sounded at all crossings and if the engineer sees anything he considers a hazard. An almost two hour discussion was held with all parties. New liaisons were formed, and connections were established. There are continuing issues with the establishment of a quiet zone in the area. To review the minutes of this meeting check the county website http://www.washoecounty.us/comdev/boards_commissions/cab/cab_index.htm
Awareness of the CAB meeting agenda is always useful. This link will keep you up- dated.
STEP2, a local non-profit organization that provides recovery treatment for chemical dependent women and their children, announced that it’s 17th Annual Homes for the Holidays fundraiser will showcase five magnificent homes in Montreux for public tours. The annual home tour represents the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Nearly one out of every five women of childbearing age in Washoe County is in need of substance abuse treatment. As the area’s only organization to specialize in drug and alcohol abuse treatment for women and children, STEP2, in response to the staggering statistics, is expanding its treatment capacity. “STEP2’s new facility will double our treatment capabilities from 160 to 320 families per year. This expansion is more important than ever considering the economic downturn which can cause an increase in substance abuse and homelessness. We are honored to be a resource for women and their children to turn to in their time of need,” explained Diaz Dixon, STEP2 Chief Executive Officer.
This year, five generous homeowners in Montreux will open their doors to the public on the weekend of December 4, 2009 to help raise funds for STEP2. The kick-off event for the weekend-long affair is the extraordinary Jingle and Mingle Preview Party gala which will be held on Friday evening, December 4th at The Grove. The evening’s events begin at 4:00 p.m. and include a sneak-peak tour of the homes, an elegant hors d’oeuvre buffet, hosted bar and auctions. The cost per person is $125 for the Jingle and Mingle Preview Party and Twilight Tour.
On Saturday and Sunday (December 5-6, 2009), the homeowners will welcome the public to tour their homes which will all be decorated in the spirit of the season. For only $35, guests may tour the featured homes and get an up close and personal look at stunning architecture, interior design and holiday decor. There will also be a Holiday Shoppe boutique, featuring unique holiday gifts as well as delicious Hollyberry Lunches. The tour will run from 10:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.
All proceeds raised from the tour will benefit STEP2 and help the organization provide substance abuse treatment for women and their children in the Truckee Meadows. Without the Homes for the Holidays event, STEP2 would not be as successful as it is today. Tickets went on sale October 12, 2009 and can be purchased at the following ticket centers: Aqua Salon, Best Wishes, Dickson Realty (Caughlin Crossing and Montreux Visitor Center), GJ Rhodes, L’Uva Bella, Paper Moon, St. Ives Florist, Tassels (formally Name Droppers), Whispering Vine and Vista Grille. Tickets can also be purchased by visiting www.step2reno.org or by calling (775) 787-9411.
Les Maisons is tucked back in the pine forest lots in the heart of the master planned community of Montreux and adjacent to the 7th hole of Montreux’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This idyllic community is set against the majestic backdrop of Mt. Rose and is strategically nestled around a quaint Parisian-style linear “Parc” to facilitate the true sense of social community that Montreux embodies.
Les Maisons at Montreux, built by award-winning custom home builder Pearce Construction, features Country-French architectural design highlighted by a striking roof design showcasing 18:12 and 16:12 pitches engineered exclusively for the community. These exquisite homes include as standard, 3-car garages, full landscaping and year-round maintenance as well as all of the luxury upgrades you’d expect in a one-of-a-kind Tahoe home, yet it is located in the heart of Montreux, minutes from both Lake Tahoe and the bigger-city conveniences you need and desire.
Visit Les Maisons today and learn about this one-time, limited opportunity to secure a home backing The Parc in Phase One. These single level living two story homes range from 3,200 to 3,600 square feet. These may be some of the finest homes and lots in all of Les Maisons at Montreux. Starting at $1,535,000.
OPEN HOUSE each Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.
Reno Artists will be opening their studios to the public in the first-ever Reno Open Studios tour.
Twenty of Reno’s finest artists will open their studios and their stories to you. You will have the opportunity to go visit them on the first ever Reno Open Studio event. This event will be self-guided and self-paced. You decide who you want to see and how long you stay in their studio. The best part… it’s FREE. You will have the opportunity to buy artwork directly from the artist.
Watercolor by Norma Fowler
This inaugural event is sponsored by the Sierra Arts Foundation and will be held on September 12th and 13th from 10am to 5pm daily. Free maps with studio locations and a description of the type of art featured are available at many locations throughout Reno including area libraries, the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada Fine Arts, Eagle Frames, and Pathways Spirit. A description of each artist’s work is available at www.renoopenstudios.com.
The broad array of media presented will include oils, acrylics, watercolors, glass, wood, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and ceramics. Most of the artists are regionally or nationally known and collected.
The Nevada Humane Society is in desperate need of clean blankets (no stuffing), towels and sheets for the kennels. Some of the dogs are sleeping on pieces of plastic. If you have items to donate, please drop off at the following Dickson Realty locations from 9:00-5:00 Monday-Sunday through January 31, 2010. For more information on other items needed, please visit http://www.nevadahumanesociety.org/involved.htm
Nearly one out of every five women of childbearing age in Washoe County is in need of substance abuse treatment. As the area’s only organization to specialize in drug and alcohol abuse treatment for women and children, STEP2, in response to the staggering statistics, is expanding its treatment capacity. “STEP2’s new facility will double our treatment capabilities from 160 to 320 families per year. This expansion is more important than ever considering the economic downturn which can cause an increase in substance abuse and homelessness. We are honored to be a resource for women and their children to turn to in their time of need,” explained Diaz Dixon, STEP2 Chief Executive Officer. 
Les Maisons is tucked back in the pine forest lots in the heart of the master planned community of Montreux and adjacent to the 7th hole of Montreux’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This idyllic community is set against the majestic backdrop of Mt. Rose and is strategically nestled around a quaint Parisian-style linear “Parc” to facilitate the true sense of social community that Montreux embodies.
Thursday, January 7, 2010 By: Claudia Byrne
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