CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH AT PEPPERMILL'S ISLAND BUFFET

Normal 0 0 1 534 3046 25 6 3740 11.1539 0 0 0 Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, at 2707 S. Virginia St. in South Reno, routinely reaches out to local residents by mailing coupons for its many dining establishments.  This past Sunday, my husband and I decided to take advantage of a 2-for-1 deal on the Champagne Brunch at Peppermill's Island Buffet.When we got there, I found out that I had brought the wrong...

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MIDTOWN RENO'S VIRGINIA STREET ANTIQUE MALL

Normal 0 0 1 331 1888 15 3 2318 11.1539 0 0 0 My Barbie doll and Barbie Dream House are long gone.  I think I passed them down to a younger cousin.  This past week, some friends from college mentioned their collections of Barbie and Ken dolls, which led me to ponder, “If I wanted to find a Barbie like my favorite one from childhood, where in Reno might I go?”Virginia Street Antique Mall, 1251 S. Virginia...

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HAPPY HOUR AT SOUTH RENO'S SIERRA GOLD

Normal 0 0 1 460 2623 21 5 3221 11.1539 0 0 0 Happy Hour is a great time to check out restaurants.  With discounts on drinks and/or munchies, you can get a feel for the place without much harm to your budget.Sierra Gold, 680 S. Meadows Pkwy. in South Reno, offers twice-daily Happy Hours, from 4-7 p.m. and 11 p.m.-2 a.m., during which all drinks and all pizzas are priced at 50 percent off.On my first...

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HAPPY TRAILS IN SOUTH RENO

Normal 0 0 1 236 1349 11 2 1656 11.1539 0 0 0 Winter isn’t over, but some brave South Renoites have been out and about for fresh air and exercise, even on cold, windy days.  Neighborhoods such as Damonte Ranch and Double Diamond Ranch offer lots of space for kids to play and for residents of all ages to roam paved or gravel trails throughout the wetlands.Of course, there are sidewalks on a long stretch...

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ASTONISHING ART AND ARTIFACTS AT RENO'S WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM

From the outside, the Wilbur D. May Museum doesn't look like much.  Inside, you'll find an astonishing array of art and artifacts from all over the globe.Located within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, at 1595 N. Sierra St. in Reno, the May Museum displays treasures amassed by Wilbur D. May, owner of South Reno's famous Double Diamond Ranch.  The 2,600-acre Double Diamond property is now covered with modern homes and offices, but May's...

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