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Celebrating Veterans Day with Handmade letters and Candy Donations!

Let's Show Support To Our Veterans and Active Troops This Season With Events In Reno & Sparks!

By Danielle Wagner, Macaroni KID Publisher North Reno-Sparks-Spanish Springs November 4, 2024

Veteran’s Day is just around the corner. Check out ways to show support to our Veteran’s and Active Troops!


 Did you know there are currently 1.29 million people reported as active duty Troops? And roughly 170,000 of those Troops are stationed overseas. That means Holidays, Birthday’s and Family Events look a little different for them. So, if you’re looking for ways to Support our Veterans and Troops this Veterans Day, check out the details below!


Fun Fact, in Nevada we have 3 Active Military Bases!

1. Creech Air Force Base

2. Nellis Air Force Base

3. Naval Air Station Fallon



1. Donate That Candy!


The Blue Star Mothers of America are taking candy donations until November 13th, and on the 16th, they are looking for help from anyone who wants to help put together Care Packages! These care packages will go to our troops overseas, along with handmade Christmas stockings, sock because everyone needs socks, and letter’s and postcards from local students sending their many thanks for protecting our Amazing Country! USA USA USA!


There are two drop off locations:

Location: Everbowl 

   1. 435 Sparks Blvd Ste 101, Reno NV 89434 

   2. 1610 Robb Dr. D3, Reno NV 89523

Now through November 13th




2. Handmade Letters to Veterans and Troops!


Stop by the North Valleys Library from November 1st - 8th to create a handwritten note of gratitude and encouragement to retired military veterans and active service members! The library will distribute these notes to the Northern Nevada State Veterans Hospital and to deployed troops at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, and the USS Nevada SSBN-733! Share what you love about America, is it the Natural Parks, the Coastlines, the Freedom that we have to live each day how we want? And while you're writing that down, don't forget to share how you appreciate all they've done to help protect us and this country, making all of those wonderful things possible.


Location: North Valleys Library

1075 N Hills Blvd Reno NV 89506

Now Through November 8th





*We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event information. However, we recommend checking with the venue to make sure an event is not changed or canceled. Thank you for your ongoing support!