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Wolf Pack #2 Seed In WAC Tournament

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As the WAC tournament starts this week I feel this would be a great time to take a break from Reno/Sparks real estate and talk about the Nevada Wolf Pack. With two big wins to finish the regular season the Nevada Wolf  Pack secure the second seed in the WAC tournament.  The WAC Tournament starts March 10 and is being played in Reno this year.  The Nevada Wolf Pack is 15-1 at home this year with their only loss to Utah the Number 1 seed.

2010 WAC Tournament Tickets On Sale Now

The WAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament has returned to Reno for 2010.

The University of Nevada and the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority will play host to the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the 11,536-seat Lawlor Events Center on March 10-13, 2010.

Ticket Information
All-session and single-season tickets as well as a Nevada 3-Pack (same seat for all three Nevada men’s games) are atill available and on sale now. Click here for ticket information or call the Wolf Pack Ticket Office – 775-348-PACK (7225).

WAC Whiteout
Fans holding a ticket for the WAC Tournament can pick up a free One Community, One Pack t-shirt starting on Monday, March 8 at Fuddruckers in Sparks or Silver and Blue Outfitters at Meadowood Mall in Reno. Fans are encouraged to wear those shirts to Nevada’s men’s quarterfinals game with Idaho on Thursday at 6 p.m. to create a WAC Whiteout.

WAC Tournament Ticket Pricing

All Session Passes:

Can be purchased at Legacy Hall Only. Includes all games played for both Men and Women.

  • $195 – Lower Bowl
  • $145 – Upper Bowl Center
  • $110 – Upper Bowl Corner/End

Nevada 3– Pack:

Can be purchased online and at Lawlor Events Center. (Legacy Hall will not be selling the Nevada 3-Pack)
All 3 games Nevada could be playing in. Same seat for every game.

  • $15 discount from buying the 3 games separate.
  • $150 – Lower Bowl (limited availability)
  • $90 – Upper Bowl Center
  • $60 – Upper Bowl Corner/End

Single – Session Tickets (session and game information):

Can be purchased by calling 348-PACK option #1, online and at Lawlor Events Center. (Legacy Hall will not be selling individual tickets)

  • $55 – Lower Bowl Tickets (limited availability)
  • $35 – Upper Bowl Center
  • $25 – Upper Bowl Corner/End
  • $20 – Upper Corner/End for All WAC Students (with valid ID), Youth 3-12, Seniors 65 and older and Active Military with Military ID. ($5 discount) A $10 discount available for the following groups: All Government, State, County and City workers including the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Washoe County School District, Nevada Alumni Association among others.

Group Tickets:

(15 tickets or more) Not available day of game, only available for first game Nevada plays in.

  • $15 – Group Tickets of 15 or more (regular price $25) available in upper corners and end seats.
  • Can be purchased in advance through Meredith Montoya 682-6905  mmontoya at unr.edu or in person at Lawlor Events Center 10-5 M-F 10-2 Sat.

Women’s Sessions:

  • $15 – General Admission
  • $10 – for All WAC Students (with valid ID), Youth 3-12, Seniors 65 and older, Active Military with Military ID, * employees listed above. ($5 Discount, available in advance or day of game Lawlor Events Center only.)
  • $10 – Group Tickets of 15 or more (regular price $15) Can be purchased in advance through Meredith Montoya 682-6905  mmontoya at unr.edu or in person at Lawlor Events Center 10-5 M-F 10-2 Sat. Not available day of game.

2010 WAC Basketball Tournament – Men’s Bracket (download)

Thursday, March 11 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 (Session 3) – #8 Boise State vs. #1 Utah State 12:00 pm PST
Game 2 (Session 3) – #5 Fresno State vs. #4 Louisiana Tech 2:30 pm PST
Game 3 (Session 4) – #7 Idaho vs. #2 Nevada 6:00 pm PST
Game 4 (Session 4) – #6 San Jose State vs. #3 New Mexico State 8:30 pm PST
Friday, March 12 (Semifinals)
Game 5 (Session 6) – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 6:00 pm PST
Game 6 (Session 6) – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 8:30 pm PST
Saturday, March 13 (Finals)
Game 7 – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 7:00 pm PST

2010 WAC Basketball Tournament – Women’s Bracket (download)

Wednesday, March 10 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 (Session 1) – #8 Hawai’i vs. #1 Fresno State 12:00 pm PST
Game 2 (Session 1) – #5 New Mexico State vs. #4 Idaho 2:30 pm PST
Game 3 (Session 2) – #6 Boise State vs. #3 Nevada 6:00 pm PST
Game 4 (Session 2) – #7 Utah State vs. #2 Louisiana Tech 8:30 pm PST
Friday, March 12 (Semifinals)
Game 5 (Session 5) – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 12:00 pm PST
Game 6 (Session 5) – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 2:30 pm PST
Saturday, March 13 (Finals)
Game 7 (Session 7) – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 1:00 pm PST

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Reno-Tahoe Open Volunteer Marshal Opportunity

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The PGA TOUR returns to Reno this summer, July 12th – 18th, 2010 at Montreux Golf and Country Club. It is because of our dedicated volunteers that we can give so much to children’s charities in our community. Any amount of time is greatly appreciated.

We are currently in need of volunteer Marshals. The Marshal duties include: quieting the gallery around tees and greens, controlling crossings and ball spotting. Positions will fill quickly, so register early.

All volunteers receive:

• Two season passes for you and a guest

• Parking pass

• 1 RTO embroidered golf shirt

• 1 RTO embroidered golf cap

• Meals for each shift worked

• Volunteers’ appreciation party

• Raffle drawings for great prizes from now thru the event

• Volunteer package is $50…. a $200 value

Register online at: www.RenoTahoeOpen.com/volunteers

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Fallon National Wildlife Refuge

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Fallon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and wild animals. It is located in the Lahontan Valley of western Nevada, at the terminus of the Carson River. The refuge comprises over 15,000 acres of playa and wetland habitat in the Carson Sink.

In years of high water flows down the Carson River, the refuge is important for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl. However, due to diversions, in most years there is insufficient water flow down the Carson River for the water to enter the refuge.

The refuge is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, but there are no facilities on the refuge. Roads are primitive and passable only during those periods of dry weather.
Getting There . . .
Fallon Refuge is 15 miles north of Fallon on Indian Lakes Road. To visit the refuge, it is best to stop at the Stillwater Refuge headquarters at 1000 Auction Road in Fallon to obtain a map and directions. Roads in the Fallon Refuge area are not marked and can become confusing.

read more at http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/inde…

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A Different Way To See Reno

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Using Segway Personal Transporters, they offer tours that explore the Downtown area, the Riverwalk District, California Avenue, and Idlewild Park. Your tour guide will share interesting information about Reno’s colorful history, pop culture, current events, architecture, favorite eateries, and popular hang-outs. But what makes the tour unique is your mode of transportation. The Segways are incredibly easy to operate and a blast to ride! The tours will begin with a thirty-minute training session and then hit the road for about two hours to see the sites. You will see and appreciate Reno from an entirely different perspective.

Daily 10:00 am and 2:00 pm or by special arrangement

Tours last approximately 2 1/2 hours

For more information:  http://www.renofuntours.com/

read more at www.renodatebook.com

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