From Dec. 27-31, monetary donations to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $40,000, through the support of Dermody Properties and Greater Nevada Credit Union.
All donors who give during the period will be entered into a drawing to watch a 2022 Reno Aces game in the Greater Nevada suite, with 20 tickets and hosted food. Donate here.
Washoe Public House hosts Bently distillery dinner
Beginning 6 p.m. Jan. 13, 2022, Washoe Public House, 275 Hill St., is presenting a five-course dinner featuring pours from Bently Heritage Estate Distillery of Minden. Tickets: $80 plus fees. Purchase/details.
Cioppino and seafood event at Nugget Casino Resort
Beginning 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2022, the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, is presenting its Cioppino & Seafood Feast in the property’s Grand Ballroom. Tickets: $59.99 plus taxes and fees. 21 and older only. 90 minutes maximum dining time. Purchase/details.
Single pot still Irish whiskey tasting at Whisky Lounge
From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 2022, Whisky Lounge Reno, 711 S. Virginia St., is hosting a tasting of releases from Redbreast Irish Whiskey, a single pot still spirit with a global reputation for quality. Purchase $165 tickets at the lounge. Sales limited to 20 tickets. Details.
The apian way: Workshop on bees and beekeeping
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 22, 2022, Mason Valley Beekeepers is offering its Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping Workshop at the Catholic Center, 311 Virginia St., Yerington. The workshop covers basic bee biology and terminology, beekeeping equipment and caring for a bee colony.
Cost of $60 through Jan. 15, 2022, $70 thereafter, includes snack, lunch and book. Details/registration.
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Johnathan L. Wright is the food and drink editor for Reno News & Review. Follow him on Twitter at @ItsJLW or on Facebook personally or at @FoodNevada. Sign up here for the Reno News & Review free weekly newsletter highlighting our most recent stories.