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| Greetings! | Welcome to the August issue of the KNPB eNewsletter!
KNPB and PBS expand our world -- there's no limit to where we can go together! We're America's broadcasting service, and we are made possible through your financial support. This August during the KNPB Membership Campaign, make a financial commitment to protect the future of KNPB -- become a member today.
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KNPB's August Membership Campaign
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On the Green with the Reno Tahoe Open
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KNPB is proud to again be part of the Reno Tahoe Open. Come to the KNPB Kids' Tree House at the tournament, August 2-5, beginning at 9am. Drop by the KNPB booth for fun for the entire family with storytime and activities. Meet our special guest Bob the Builder on Saturday, 8/4 and Sunday, 8/5, 11am-2pm. Visit the Reno Tahoe Open website for tickets and more information. |
A Delicious Way to Support KNPB
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Come to Reno Street Food, a FREE event at Idlewild Park, 5-9pm every Friday evening through September. The Reno Street Food is a gathering of food trucks, mobile food vendors, and pop-up restaurants featuring a variety of foods from Americana favorites to ethnic delights! Three percent of the proceeds from this event are donated to local non-profits -- including KNPB! Find more details online. |
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Aged to Perfection Tribute Dinner
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It takes a careful touch to cultivate a community... On Thursday, October 11, join KNPB as we pay tribute to community treasures, Jennifer and Phil Satre during the 2012 Aged to Perfection Tribute Dinner.  Enjoy an elegant evening at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino with food and wine pairings, live auction and video tribute to the Satres celebrating their commitment to KNPB and our community. Then, join KNPB in November for the 15th Annual Aged to Perfection on-air wine and travel auction hosted by Dr. Kosta Arger, Dr. Lynn Learey, Tim Jones and Chris Orr. Find out more information and reserve your dinner tickets at knpb.org. |
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Understanding Your Finances
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KNPB and their community partners are presenting two different series of free, no-obligation seminars on estate planning and personal finances. Join us beginning in August and continuing throughout the months of September and October for the "It's Your Estate" series or the "It's Your Money" series being held at different Washoe County libraries. The workshops will provide in-depth information on managing money and estates. Presenters will cover topics including the basics of wills, trusts, charitable remainder trusts, tax implications, asset protection and estate planning. Visit us online for more.
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The KNPB Kids Club Fun Fall Adventure
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Join KNPB Kids Club for our Fall Adventure on Saturday, October 13 at the Lattin Farm Corn Maze in Fallon. KNPB Kids Club members will receive FREE admission and can explore the Lattin Farm Corn Maze and enjoy a hay ride to the pumpkin patch. Find more details online, and remember to RSVP or if your child is not yet a member to join the KNPB Kids Club before October 11 by visiting knpb.org/kidsclub or calling Gigi at 775.682.7796. |
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KNPB Showcases Key Voices and Issues
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Join host Brent Boynton for A Conversation, a series featuring conversations with key voices that address critical issues affecting you, Nevada and the nation as a whole. Airs Fridays at 8:30pm and Sundays at 11am. Take a look online at this month's featured topics. And, if you've missed a show your can watch archived episodes online anytime at watch.knpb.org.
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Where Grown-ups Keep Growing
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America is about to become home to the largest -- and most diverse -- older population in our nation's history. Next Avenue is a PBS system website designed to reach America's booming 50+ population. Next Avenue is an inclusive, vibrant and congenial gathering room for curious learners to discover and explore with trustworthy, inspirational, entertaining and actionable content. Visit the site at knpb.org/nextavenue.
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Let Your Elected Officials Know You Support KNPB
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More than half of all Americans use public media every month. 170 million Americans connect through 368 public television stations, 934 public radio stations, hundreds of online services, and in-person events and activities. As discussion continues among lawmakers about reducing or eliminating funding for public media, get involved in protecting the public broadcasting programming you love. Take action and join the cause at the grass-root level with 170MillionAmericans.org. |
"Get Social" with KNPB
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| Have you added KNPB to your social network? KNPB is now regularly offering updates and information about station programs, services and events through its Facebook and Twitter pages. Enjoy photos from our summer full of events and get all the details about what is coming to your community public television station. KNPB also selects and forwards some of the best from PBS and PBS programs on to our followers. Look for and add KNPB on your favorite network today!
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WATCH.KNPB.ORG: Programs on Your Schedule
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 With our online video streaming services at watch.knpb.org you can watch award-winning KNPB and PBS programming anytime, free and on-demand. The service offers featured KNPB productions, including the most recent episodes of our series A Conversation and OpenLine as well as full length documentaries like the Emmy-nominated The Work of Art and Jews in Nevada along with other PBS Video content. You can enjoy hundreds of hours of high-quality KNPB and PBS content all on your schedule at watch.knpb.org. |
PBS Programs Go Mobile
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 PBS has free apps for your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. These applications provide quick access to KNPB's and other PBS station's programming, opportunities to learn more about PBS programs, the chance to preview upcoming features and watch full-length features, the ability to share videos, and offers to purchase episodes and series you would like to own. Download these free apps online. |
Give An Old Car New Value
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Interested in donating your vehicle to an organization you believe in? It's easy to make a contribution that supports KNPB. Not only will you gain garage space, but we offer free pick up, provide a tax receipt, and we do not need a smog report to accept the donation. Just call 1-877-800-KNPB or visit us online for more information. |
Valuable Benefit for KNPB MemberCard Holders
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During this economic crunch, coupon-cutting and bargain-hunting are becoming commonplace, and frugality is the shopper's mantra. As a KNPB MemberCard holder, you can now find more value for your membership dollar by downloading coupons. Access the coupon portal. Create a login and choose the coupons you like. The coupon portal will automatically calculate your savings. Once you're finished, download the free coupon printer (which you'll only need to do once) and print away!
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Enjoy the Benefits of Your KNPB Membership
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You can review the benefits of being a member of KNPB at knpb.org. Members will want to take advantage of the specials and the discounts offered to them. Explore the offerings online.
� Memberships at the $75-$119 level may receive one KNPB MemberCard by request.
� Memberships at the $120-$199 level may receive two KNPB MemberCards by request.
� Memberships at $200 or higher may receive two KNPB MemberCard Plus by request.
� KNPB Kids' Birthday Club Memberships may receive one KNPB MemberCard by request.
FYI: If you use your MemberCard at our local restaurants, you could gain back the price of your KNPB donation and enjoy delicious food at the same time! It's easy to upgrade to the MemberCard level of $75 - become a member online.
 In addition, KNPB is encouraging you to think green and to consider rolling over your current KNPB membership into "KNPB Sustaining Friends." Sustaining Friends decrease the volume of paper arriving in their home mail box by going paperless with our easy automatic payment plan. And, all KNPB Sustaining Friends receive a reusable "KNPB Choose Blue & Reuse" multi-purpose ChicoBag, as well as KNPB's 2-for-1 MemberCard. Find all the details online.
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