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Winter 2016 | Wingfield Springs Community Association Newsletter

elcome to 2017. After plenty of celebration during the holidays it’s time to get back to normal. For us on the Board it means focus on our goals. Board of Directors Elections: This year three seats were up for re-election. The three incumbents re-upped plus one owner signed up. The election results were in favor of the three directors who re-upped. Your Board Directors for this year 2017 are as follows in alphabetic order z Marilyn Brainard – Secretary plus prime for governance affairs and documents z Ray Case – Treasurer prime for all aspects of financials and related legal interactions z Lou Dauria – Vice-President plus prime for landscaping and security z Bob Denis – President plus prime for major contracts management interface z Rick Jones – Director prime for irrigation plus Village 30 2017 promises to be very busy for us on the Board. We are ready and energized to get much accomplished. Breaking it down: z GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: Our Design Review Guidelines and our Regulations & Resolutions are the two main documents that must keep up with times. We have completed the 2016 updates that were well overdue; now the task is more of maintenance. Director Brainard is our prime for this area. This year is also the biennial Legislature session beginning February 6th. NRS116 is the statutory chapter of the Nevada Community Association Uniform Act. It is some 300+ pages thick that contain the protective and legal envelope for associations to conduct business. It is under constant pressure from lobbyists representing interests which undercut fair treatment of associations. Director Brainard spends a significant amount of effort during this time influencing the outcomes to protect the livelihood and future of community associations and their owners. z LANDSCAPE: Our landscape took a serious hit during the three years of drought. We did a lot of work repairing severely affected areas yet several remain to be fixed. This will be a focus again for 2017. In parallel we will upgrade other areas where the plant material is old and unattractive. This work will primarily take place on the main arteries of the community. Director Dauria remains the prime for projects and maintenance for landscape and with Reno Green as our landscape partner. z IRRIGATION WATER: Our most critical resource to making our plant material healthy. We suffered several breaks in the system in 2016 and also had to up the regime in multiple areas due to landscape repairs, all of which combined took us some 30% higher in consumption over 2015. In 2017 the focus will be “quality

water at predictable volume and pressure.” Director Jones will spearhead these efforts and coordinate with Reno Green (our irrigation partner) and Red Hawk (our water supply and distribution partner). z SECURITY: In 2016, we completed the initial project that implemented video monitoring devices at several strategic locations in the community. For 2017, we will consider other locations to increase our protection. Director Dauria is prime for overseeing this field and working with our patrol partner ESI Security. z NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION: If you drive along Poco Rey between Wingfield Springs Rd. and Rey Del Sierra you will find the Wingfield Cove (aka Village 30) development is at the road construction stage. This will become home of some 125 properties. Director Jones remains the point person for all community interest affairs in this project. z BOARD MEETINGS: We had good attendance throughout 2016. Thank you. In 2017, we hope to increase participation. Information regarding meeting dates/ location/agenda is included in the quarterly Hawk Talk and captured in our website www.wingfieldspringshoa.org. Additionally we also use display banners at our 2 major intersections. Meeting contents at a glance: Standard community association affairs covered: finances, resolutions, — owner issues. —Past quarter activity summary in landscape and security patrol. —Forward focus view and trends in security and landscape. —We encourage and support interactive and courteous dialogue with owners present. —We often invite keynote speakers at the City, State and local levels. As you can read your Board of Directors team is very hands on. We put in a significant amount of effort towards the betterment of the community. In return we ask that you make an effort to come to the meetings plus when communicating with us you do so in a respectful manner. In closing, the entire team made of the Board of Directors and our service partners look forward to another great year of helping make WSCA the best community to call home on the valley floor.

Bob Denis

PRESIDENT, WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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Wingfield Springs

Community Association Newsletter WSCA Board of Directors PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER DIRECTOR

Bob Denis, calraisin04@gmail.com Lou Dauria, eplus@aol.com Marilyn Brainard, mebrain@att.net Ray Case, rcase275@gmail.com Richard Jones, kancal4849@charter.net

Handy Phone Numbers & Information ASSOCIA SIERRA NORTH Telephone: (775) 626-7333 Dawn Osterode, Community Manager Direct Line: (775) 334-7424 Kenia Salazar, Community Assistant Direct Line: (775) 334-7426 Facsimile: (775) 626-7374 Website: www.wingfieldspringshoa.org Email: wfsservice@associasn.com Office Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday; the phone lines shut down at 4 p.m. on Friday. WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY PATROL (775) 722-6270 Call 911 for emergency services; ambulance, fire, police. Red Hawk Swim & Fitness Center David’s Grill at Red Hawk Red Hawk Golf Club Washoe County Regional Animal Services Sparks Police Department (Non-emergency) Reno Green Landscaping Call immediately for water related issues.

(775) 626-8699 (775) 626-1000 (775) 626-4599 (775) 353-8900 (775) 353-2231 (775) 852-8952

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manager’s report

appy New Year from your new Community Manager! As my first article to the Wingfield Springs community, I would like to start by sharing a bit about myself. I am a long time Nevada resident who loves Northern Nevada and all its natural beauty and outdoor activities. As a mother of two (a 13 year old and yes, a 5 month old), my family of four loves to get to the outdoors for camping and fishing as much as we can. As a seasoned Nevada Community Manager, I hold numerous designations in the profession on both a State and National level, including Nevada Reserve Study Specialist. In my career I have managed countless properties and while working with one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, established and served as the President/Declarant Representative on over 40 Homeowners Associations’ Boards. Seeing these communities from the planning stages, all the way through transition to homeowner control. I have long been a mentor in the Community Management profession to up and coming managers, including a regular article contributor to the Community Associations Institute’s Nevada Chapter Community Interests magazine. In 2015, I began to co-write and teach continuing education classes on reserve studies to community managers and board members throughout the state. I personally would like to extend my deepest appreciation to Melissa Robertson and the Board of Directors for helping to facilitate a smooth transition of management for the community. Melissa is a tremendous resource and although no longer assigned as the Community Manager for Wingfield Springs, she will not be far away as our new Vice President of Operations here at Associa Sierra North. Thank you Melissa for your years of dedicated service to the community! As our focus transitions to 2017 and new goals. Our community will look to the continued enhancement of common area property, maintaining open communication with the City of Sparks to ensure sidewalks, street signs and associated assets are preserved. Internally our dedication to quality and responsive service to our members will be a focus by all your service partners: Associa Sierra North, ESI and Reno Green. To improve communication, we will work to fine tune the content on the Wingfield Springs community website to ensure it is a valued tool for our members, with resources to provide you the answers, when it is most convenient for you. Some reminders to all! Thank you to those who have spread the holiday spirit by decorating their homes this season. We encourage everyone’s participation, as this gesture brings out the sense of community and holiday cheer! As a reminder, please ensure to have your holiday lights and decorations packed up by January 10th, 2017. Enclosed in this edition is the 2017 meeting and event calendar. Agendas will be posted on the website ten (10) days in advance of the meeting. If you have not registered for the website, please take advantage of this great informational tool and register today! As always, if you are unable to attend, but have questions or comments for the Board of Directors or Community Management, please do not hesitate to contact our offices for assistance. I look forward to meeting more members and continuing the quality service and care that Wingfield Springs deserves. Please do not hesitate to contact myself or my assistant Kenia, should you have any questions or concerns. All of us at Associa Sierra North wish you and yours a wonderful New Year! Associa Sierra North – An Associa® Member Company

Dawn Osterode, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM® Nevada Certified Supervising Community Manager Nevada Reserve Study Specialist

Hawk Talk | Winter 2016

Here Is a Way to Protect Our Community Association and Our Members

n February 6, 2017, the Nevada Legislative session will begin, and our legislators will be faced with making some choices on bills affecting homeowners and their communities. For instance, during the 2015 legislative session there were 32 bills submitted which related to homeowner associations. Thanks to the Community Associations Institute (CAI) of Nevada and the Legislative Action Committee (NLAC), only 12 bills were passed. Of the 12 bills enacted during the 2015 session, all were vetted by NLAC and changes were made to these bills, to either clarify or reduce the impact on homeowner associations. In addition to the action taken by the NLAC, numerous homeowners wrote both their Assembly and Senate representatives to voice their support for the bill or to point out why it was a bad bill for communities. NLAC is once again going to need the help of owners to let their voices be heard during the legislative session on bills affecting our communities. The process is easy. NLAC will review bills while they are in committee and work with the legislators to either kill the bill or to amend the language so the bill can be supported. If a bill passes out of committee by either house it then goes to the floor of [either the Assembly or State Senate depending on which originated the bill] to be voted on. It is at this time that homeowners need to make their voices heard!

To effectively empower owners, NLAC has created a GRASSROOTS initiative. Homeowners sign-up to be part of the organization. They are notified by email when a bill is about to be voted on. The GRASSROOTS group will provide all members the wording and the reason for the stance we are proposing. Then you are asked to send an email to either your Senator or Assembly representative. Please get involved now even before the 2017 legislative sessions starts. To become a member of the GRASSROOTS initiative, simply log on to: www. cai-nevada.org and scroll down to click on the tab GRASSROOTS. You do not need to be a CAI member to participate in GRASSROOTS. There is not cost, other than your time. Simply fill in the information required and submit the completed application. Thank you for joining the GRASSROOTS initiative. Our legislators need to hear from YOU to explain how their action or inaction will affect us. Here in Wingfield Springs our newly elected Assembly District 31 representative is known for his openly stated disdain of community associations. We need to persuade him to begin representing our best interests. Get involved today, by becoming a part of the GRASSROOTS initiative. If you need more information or have question, please contact Marilyn Brainard at 6261775. Thank you for helping make a difference that affects each owner living in Wingfield Springs.

Rick’s Observations IRRIGATION With the irrigation water supply and distribution closed, we continue to use the winter months to analyze the irrigation results of 2016 and determine what improvements are needed before turning the water back-on in the spring (May) for the 2017 irrigation season. For the January Hawk Talk, the final irrigation usage and billing has not been finalized and received from the Red Hawk Land Company. When we receive this information during January, we will determine what adjustments are needed. This will further provide data for the Irrigation Action Items meetings (among Red Hawk, Reno Green and WSCA led by Bob Denis) to provide continual improvement for the WSCA. During 2017, Lou Dauria and I will work together with the board to execute the landscaping and irrigation components within our approved budget. In addition, I will continue to work closely with Mr. Ron Gribble, Red Hawk Golf Superintendent and Ryan Harvey, Reno Green Project Manager throughout 2017 to discuss irrigation issues and concerns on a monthly basis. The result of these discussions and the monthly irrigation water data reports will be coordinated with the Board of Directors and with Mrs. Dawn Osterode, Associa Sierra North. This information will then be disseminated to the WSCA through the quarterly board meetings and uploaded to the WSCA website.

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WINGFIELD COVE (VILLAGE 30) During the October 2016 Board Meeting, Ms. Jackie Seeno presented updated information regarding the Wingfield Cove (Village 30) project. Infrastructure continues as the roadwork is being finalized and the underground utilities are completed in accordance with the City of Sparks. We intend to provide updates and progress as the project continues. According to Ms. Seeno, specifics regarding marketing and sales cannot be discussed until approved by the NV Real Estate Division. It is our understanding that Jackie will provide additional information when available to Associa Sierra North, and this will be further disseminated to the WSCA. We anticipate that this information will be forthcoming before spring 2017. Until such time, a copy of the most recent project plans and elevations provided to the Association have been posted on the Wingfield Springs website.

Richard “Rick” Jones

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WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

2017 MEETING CALENDAR

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MEETING

TIME

LOCATION

January 5 January 26 February 9 March 9 April 6 April 27 May 11 June 29 July 13 July 27 August 10 September 14 October 5 October 19 November 9 December 9

Agenda Workshop/Executive Session Board Meeting Executive Session Executive Session Agenda Workshop/Executive Session Board Meeting Executive Session Agenda Workshop/Executive Session Executive Session Board Meeting Executive Session Executive Session Agenda Workshop/Executive Session Board Meeting Annual – Election, Budget Ratification, Organizational Meetings Holiday Party

3:00 6:00 5:00 5:00 3:00 6:00 5:00 3:00 5:00 6:00 5:00 5:00 3:00 6:00

Board Room Members Lounge Board Room Board Room Board Room Members Lounge Board Room Board Room Board Room Members Lounge Board Room Board Room Board Room Members Lounge

This meeting calendar serves as notice pursuant to NRS 116.31083 for the scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors. Agendas for the Board Meetings shall be posted on the website not less than 10 days prior to the meeting. Members may also contact Community Management no sooner than 10 days prior to each scheduled meeting to obtain a copy of the Board Meeting agenda. Board Meeting agenda content may be modified up to the start of the Board Meeting due to specific circumstances under NRS 116.31083 (11) as it relates to occurrences that: “(a) could not have been reasonably foreseen; (b) affects the health, welfare and safety of the units’ owners or residents of the commoninterest community; (c) requires the immediate attention of, and possible action by, the executive board; and (d) makes it impracticable to comply with the provisions of sub-section 2 or 5.” The Board will disclose any such changes at the beginning of the Board Meeting, where applicable. Executive Session meeting agendas will not be published. Only those matters as described under NRS 116.31085 shall be discussed and acted upon

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in executive session. These meetings are closed to the membership. Agenda Workshop agendas do not have a published agenda for distribution, as the intent of the workshop is to define the agenda for the next scheduled Board Meeting. This session is open to the membership for observation; however, members may not interact or provide questions/commentary during these periods. Agenda Workshops are reserved for board member discussion only. No action (vote) will be taken by the Board on any matter discussed or reviewed at a workshop. Hawk Talk newsletter articles and suggestions are due to Associa Sierra North at least four (4) weeks before each Board of Directors meeting. Each Hawk Talk will publish the remaining Board Meetings for the remainder of year, so please review each edition as dates may be modified, as needed. Hawk Talk publications will be postmarked and mailed at least ten (10) days before each Board Meeting.

RENO GREEN COMMUNITY COMMON AREA LANDSCAPE UPDATE Reno Green Landscaping is currently focused on performing winter maintenance tasks. Over the next three months they will be focusing on:

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Pre-emerging all formal planter areas Cleaning debris from ditches throughout Winter shrub pruning Leaf and debris clean-up Policing storm debris and damage Evaluation of tree staking with removal, re-staking or tightening as appropriate

Hawk Talk | Winter 2016

Excuse Me, But That’s Not an Antelope! Article and photos: K. Carlsen Location: Red Hawk Hills Golf Course

f you’ve walked the hillsides in the surrounding area, or even closer to home, played golf along the Red Hawk Hills course during the summer and fall months, you may have been fortunate enough to encounter one of the region’s more fascinating creatures. The Pronghorn antelope. Pronghorn for sure. Antelope…maybe not so much. “Antilocapra americana—literally, “American antelope-goat”—the pronghorn in fact is no antelope at all, nor a goat (though it is commonly called a prairie goat by Westerners), but a unique, exclusively American animal (length of residency: 20 million years) with no close relatives of any sort anywhere on earth! Further, it’s the sole genus in its scientific family, Antilocapridae, and the sole living species in its genus. (As opposed, say, to the deer family, Cervidae, which comprises deer, elk, caribou and moose in North America alone.” Now, that’s all a technical mouthful, and for me it takes a bit of the edge off the simple beauty of these most unique creatures. I’d rather just enjoy it for what I see. The fastest running hoofed animal in North America! All grace and power capable of running at very high speeds for extended periods of time and 50 to 60 miles an hour for shorter spurts. If you’ve tried to approach one of our native friends, you’ve quickly discovered that speed is not their only means of safety. The Pronghorn has eyes that are located far back on the sides of the head to allow nearly 360 degrees of view. And those things on top of the head…horns? Well they’re not “antlers” as found on deer, elk etc., which are shed annually and made of bone. And they’re not “true” horns which are never shed and are made of compressed hair (keratin) growing on a bony core (as the horns of a Bison for example). The horn sheath of our Pronghorn is a little of both and only that outer sheath is shed come winter. Actually, both male and female have horns in this family, but the females horns rarely grow over two inches if at all, while the male’s typically grow to 12 inches and can reach as high as 20 inches! This time of year, two to four weeks in early fall, is mating season and bucks may fight for harems of up to 15 does. After a gestation period of about 250 days, does give birth, in solitude to one fawn at the first birth and twins thereafter. Fawns weigh five to seven pounds at birth, but grow quickly on the extremely rich doe’s milk. At five days a fawn can already outrun a man! Most Pronghorn mate for the first time at 15 to 16 months and breed annually thereafter. An average lifespan is around ten years. And so now you know. That thing is an antelopegoat! But it’s our antelopegoat. Our very own Pronghorn. As American as red, white and blue. Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife / Great Plains Nature Center / Field & Stream Hawk Talk | Winter 2016

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Wingfield springs Security Report/Analyis 4th QTR 2016

HOLIDAY SECURITY TIPS

s we embrace the peaceful and generous spirit of the season, it is easy to let our guard down and become victims of criminal activity. Your friends at ESI would like to remind everyone that despite the many distractions we experience this time of year, safety and security should remain a priority. 2016 has been a challenging year to say the least and we’d like to close it out by offering these security tips so all of our friends, family, and loved ones can enjoy a safe and happy Holiday Season. AT HOME: 4 Don’t display trees and gifts in windows visible from the street. Glass can be easily cut or broken and thieves are gone before anyone even notices what has happened. 4 Boxes from appliances, TV’s, etc. that are sitting on the curb awaiting trash pick-up are a great advertisement to burglars about what’s inside your home. Break down those boxes and put them in black trash bags. You can go a step further and set them out on multiple days. 4 If you will be out of town for even a day, inform neighbors or a friend whom you trust so they can keep an eye on your property while you’re away. You should also have them secure any packages that may have been delivered to you and collect newspapers and mail as well. 4 If you will be away from home, make sure that there are signs of occupancy such as putting assorted interior lights on timers set at alternating times and leaving a TV or radio on. Now is not the time to worry about the extra couple of pennies you’ll spend on power. Security is the main idea. Page 6

4 Do not hide spare keys in the usual places. Burglars know where they are and they know what the fake rocks that hold spare keys look like. Do not hide keys in sprinkler boxes, mailboxes, under mats, or any other place in the immediate vicinity of the door. 4 Do not advertise your travel plans on social media. All those “friends” of yours have other friends that you don’t know. Use social media to tell your friends about your trip upon your return-there’s more to talk about then anyway. WHEN YOU’RE OUT: 4 Do not leave packages, purses, computer bags, etc. visible in your vehicle. Cover them with a cargo cover, blanket, or a jacket. 4 If you are out during the day and don’t plan on returning to your vehicle until after dark, be sure to park under a light pole or in an area that will provide sufficient lighting. 4 Walk with a state of awareness and keep your head up and eyes scanning at all times. An attacker wants to catch you off guard. Let the world know that you alert and prepared. 4 Be sure to lock your vehicle and take note of where you parked. The last thing you want to do is search a parking lot or garage with an armful of shopping bags and boxes. 4 Be cautious of people asking to “fix minor dents” on your vehicle, asking for “just enough money to get some gas to get back home,” or other scams that are designed to separate you from your wallet...or worse. 4 Have your keys ready when you arrive at your vehicle. Get your packages and yourself inside as soon as possible, then lock the doors. 4 When possible, shop with a friend. It’s safer and depending on the friend, it can be a lot more fun.

Hawk Talk | Winter 2016

RED HAWK HOMES SOLD*

Median Days Median On Market Sale Price

Median Price Number Per SF of Homes

Single Family 2015

332,550

143.21

110

Single Family 2016

365,000

158.45

111

Price Increase

Red Hawk Home Prices Increased 10.6% in 2016!

10.6%

Single Family over $500k 2015

208

516,500

161.48

Single Family over $500k 2016

109

576,000

180.84

Price Increase

12%

Condos/Town Homes 2015

202,500

129.63

Condos/Town Homes 2016

217,750

148.85

ome sales continue to do well in our corner of Price Increase 14.8% Northern Nevada. The end of the year saw a typical slowing down of home sales and a longer days-on- Source: NNMLS *2016 data through Dec. 15, 2016 market average than previous quarters. On Dec. 15th, there were 41 homes for sale that had been on the (March–May) is traditionally the most active home selling and market for a median of 93 days. Days-on-market for single family homes increased from 64 in buying months. Homes look their best when yards are green and 2015 to 70 in 2016, but decreased with higher-priced and custom blooming! Why should this information matter to you? When looking to homes over $500k and condos/townhomes. The annual median price per square foot of Red Hawk single family homes rose 10.6% from buy or sell a home, understanding the trends and seasonal changes $143.21 in 2015 to $158.45 in 2016, with the average sale price in the market can be a challenge. Having a neighborhood expert increasing from $332,500 to $365,000. The number of homes sold and professional REALTOR on your side is an invaluable asset. was about the same year-to-year, from 110 in 2015 to 111 in 2016. Prices have increased this year as a result of strong demand, low Beth Cooney—Dickson Realty 775-544-6026 | beth.cooney@me.com mortgage rates and sustained job growth in the region. Homes in Red Hawk sell for more than the median for the Reno/ Sparks area, where they were $310,000 in November 2016. Mortgage rates have increased slightly at the end of the year from a low of 3.54% on Sept. 30th to 4.18% on Dec. 15th. The rate increase isn’t likely to affect purchases in our market in the first quarter. The presidential election and other economic factors have made for an uncertain financial market, but we are hopeful that rates will settle in 2017. If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, spring

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Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum Contact: Eric Lerude via email eric@race178.com; (775) 825-3399 or race178.com/leprechaunrace This is the 5th Annual Leprechaun Race, an easy 5K run and walk that the entire family can enjoy! The relatively flat course starts and ends in front of the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum. Runners or walkers of all abilities can easily participate in this fun run. The Leprechaun will start after all of the competitors are on the course with a healthy head start. If you beat the green elf across the finish line, you get a special prize! If he beats you, then the pot of gold gets bigger which is better for the Discovery Museum.

Jan. 5–8 Silver Legacy Resort Casino 407 North Virginia Street Reno Contact: (800) 687-8733, renolatindancefest.com Workshops taught by professional instructors, night parties with hours of social dancing and an evening showcase, where dance couples and teams from all over the nation perform. We offer a diverse array of workshops and dance parties from other genres and styles, such as Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, Hip Hop and the now popular Kizomba. There are also dance workshops for every level, from first-time beginners to advanced.

Locations Throughout Reno and Tahoe Contact: Senior Services via email SeniorServices@reno.gov; (775) 657-4602 or reno.gov Age 50+ participants compete within age groups to win gold, silver, and bronze medals! Participate in the following activities: Archery, Basketball Skills, Beanbag Baseball, Bowling, Card Games, Chance Games, Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing, Go Karts, Hockey Shots / Ice Skate Racing, Indoor Golf Tournament, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Ski/Snowboard Racing, Table Tennis.

Exciting time

at Heuer Insurance After 43 years of working at HIA, our own Larry and Starla Heuer have announced their much anticipated retirement as of December 30th, 2016. Adam Heuer is the new owner of HIA and has already assumed the role of President of the Corporation. Adam and all the staff at HIA wish Larry and Starla a long, healthy retirement, and presented them a custom made SF Giants golf cart to add to their enjoyment of their Camp at Tahoe Timber Trails.

2017 LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL Feb. 12, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Downtown Reno Ballroom Contact: Chinese Association of Northern Nevada via email info@chinesenevada.org; (775) 525-0788 or renotahoe.com Learn about Chinese culture, customs and history. Enjoy traditional Chinese food, professional Lion & Dragon dancing, Kung-Fu, and other performances. AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP Mar. 9–12 Squaw Valley Contact: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows via email info@squawalpine.com; (800) 403-0206 or squawalpine.com/worldcup. Olympic champions like Squaw Valley’s own Julia Mancuso and Mikaela Shiffrin will compete on the legendary Red Dog run, which also played host to the 1969 World Cup and 1960 Winter Olympics.

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