Facilitate Joy

09/03/2026

Enjoy three days filled with all things Anime, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, Disney, Marvel, DC, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Pop & Cosplay. Meet amazing cosplayers and the voices behind some of your favorite anime characters, including Attack on Titan, Sword Art Online, Hunter x Hunter, Miraculous, Demon Slayer, Resident Evil & more! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fandom. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast.

Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Rooms: D1-D3

Admission & parking are FREE!

https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/amazing-art-expo

08/27/2026

Another great community activity from our wonderful local library!

Mahjong popularity has surged! Need to learn? Want to play? Chinese Mahjong is now at the Sparks Library beginning September 8 on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 10 am. Space is limited so registration is encouraged. For more info on our mahjong events and to register: washoelibrary.org/mahjong.

08/27/2026

Yes! This video is so accurate and important. One other sign to know about - fear of escalators. Not all people with dyspraxia are scared of escalators, but if your kid is scared of escalators, you should definitely consider getting them assessed.

08/25/2026

Thank you to the Nugget! So grateful that they really stepped up!

HAWK FIRE EVACUATION RATE

To our Northern Nevada community: If you or someone you know has been impacted by the Hawk Fire, we want to help provide a safe place to rest.

PLEASE NOTE: We are completely sold out tonight (Saturday), but we are sharing this now so you can secure a room for tomorrow if needed.

We are offering a $49/night rate with NO resort fees for stays starting tomorrow, Sunday, August 23 through Tuesday, August 25.

How to Book:

- Use promo code EVAC26 online or over the phone.

- Must present a valid ID showing an address from the impacted area at check-in.

Please share this post to help reach those who may need it. Stay safe out there, Northern Nevada.

08/25/2026

HAWK FIRE EVACUATION RATE

To our Northern Nevada community: If you or someone you know has been impacted by the Hawk Fire, we want to help provide a safe place to rest.

PLEASE NOTE: We are completely sold out tonight (Saturday), but we are sharing this now so you can secure a room for tomorrow if needed.

We are offering a $49/night rate with NO resort fees for stays starting tomorrow, Sunday, August 23 through Tuesday, August 25.

How to Book:

- Use promo code EVAC26 online or over the phone.

- Must present a valid ID showing an address from the impacted area at check-in.

Please share this post to help reach those who may need it. Stay safe out there, Northern Nevada.

08/23/2026

We need food in Sparks, Nevada for an autistic child (age 3). Deliver to hotel late tonight/tomorrow.

I need food for an autistic child who had to evacuate: "Needs bananas and the capri suns that are water. Likes to eat chips (salt and vinegar or bbq) and the Annie's fruit gummies and cracker lunchables." Can anyone help? Deliver to a hotel in Sparks late tonight or tomorrow.

08/23/2026

Hi all - This is Cady, I'm also the Exec Dir for the Autistic Resilience Network. I'm on the phone with families who had to evacuate, they are incredibly stressed. We're working to provide help with motel costs, coordinating services, etc. Please share what you know in the comments. If you know someone who needs help, or if you can donate, please go here: https://www.autisticresilience.org/ This is a triage situation right now but the long, hard road is going to be next, after the people who didn't lose their homes go back to regular life and the families who did are lost and trying to recover. They are going to need your help. If you can help, please let us know.

Autistic Resilience Network is a non-profit in Reno, NV. Our mission is to support individuals with autism and related conditions by meeting their unique needs and empowering their resilience.

08/23/2026

Help people impacted by the Hawk Fire. It's 4:00 a.m. and we are working on helping families with autistic kids and adults with disabilities cover evacuation costs - the money they spent on motels that they needed for rent and electricity.

As the sun rises, we'll start to get updates on lost homes. We don't have any idea where we're at with that right now.

Donate here: https://www.autisticresilience.org/milos

Request help here: https://www.autisticresilience.org/request-help

08/23/2026

IMPACTED BY THE HAWK FIRE?

AUTISTIC OR ANOTHER NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITION?

WILL THE COST OF EVACUATING DERAIL YOUR BUDGET?

A limited amount of funds are available to help reimburse evacuation related expenses for people in need. Documentation will be required.

Apply https://www.autisticresilience.org/request-help

08/19/2026

Are you an autistic or ADHD professional looking for support? Join Dr. Lee Bess's 8-session group workshop! Only five seats left! Register here https://brainydaycoaching.com/groups/