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| Greetings! | Welcome to your May issue of the KNPB eNewsletter!
This month, KNPB is offering our community a wide variety of events and some exciting new programming. Please remember that is through your financial support that KNPB is able to provide programs and activities to inspire, entertain and inform our community. We encourage you to invest in the future of our community by making gift of support to KNPB today.
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KNPB's Special Eclipse Observation Event
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On May 20, 2012, Reno will be treated to a rare, astrological event! Reno will be one of a few cities in the world where an annular solar eclipse will be visible in its entirety (weather permitting!) in perfect alignment. Join KNPB for this once-in-a-lifetime event by attending our special Observation Celebration, presented with Fleischmann Planetarium, Astronomical Society of Nevada and Project Science. The event features a KNPB Kids Club event with Sid the Science Kid, as well as eclipse observation, a "Galileo" dinner and lecture with Dean Regas. Get your tickets today!
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OpenLine: Reno 2020 Progress Report
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Watch KNPB on TONIGHT, May 3, 8pm for a live broadcast of OpenLine. KNPB, along with news partners Reno Public Radio and Reno Gazette-Journal, will hold a live Reno 2020 Progress Report broadcast to discuss the current state of education in Washoe County with a specially selected panel of guests and questions from the live studio audience. The special OpenLine program, entitled "Teaching For Jobs," will be featured in an hour-long broadcast on KNPB and a special extended 90-minute live online stream provided by RGJ.com. Find out more online.
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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 Friday evenings at 8:30pm and Sunday mornings at 11am. Take a look at this month's featured topics. Archived episodes are also available for online streaming at watch.knpb.org.
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A Date with Sherlock
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Join KNPB Public Broadcasting for a Sunday afternoon "Who Done It" as we celebrate master detective Sherlock Holmes. On Sunday, June 3, 2pm at Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo Street. The event features reserved seating at the theatrical performance, an after-party, a meet and greet with actors and so much more... Reserve your seats today.
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KNPB Is Your Channel For Community Broadcasts
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Tune in Sunday, May 20 at 11:30am, when KNPB once again joins forces with the NIAA and Gustin Sports Productions to broadcast state high school sport championships. In May, we will be featuring the baseball games deciding the 1A, 3A and 4A state boys baseball championships. Tune in on Sunday, May 20, to KNPB to watch recorded broadcasts of the games or enjoy a LIVE online stream at game time. Find out more online at knpb.org.
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Community Event Explores and Celebrates Heritage
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Explore and Celebrate your Heritage at the Living History Faire on Saturday, May 19 at the Miguel Ribera Park on Neil Road in Reno. This free event features presentations, demonstrations and performances. Join KNPB for this day-long celebration of the many threads that make up our wonderful American heritage and our many diverse cultures. Find more details online at knpb.org.
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Join KNPB in Truckee for Truckee Day
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On Saturday, June 2, KNPB will be heading to Truckee, California, for their 9th Annual Street Clean Up & Town-wide Block Party. Clean-up will be from 8am to Noon followed by the Community Block Party beginning right after the clean-up at the Truckee River Regional Park on Brockway Road. For more information please contact Nichole at the Town of Truckee at 582.7700 or go to www.truckeeday.org.
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| Take Hold of Your Finances |
There is still time to join KNPB in attending a series of free, no-obligation seminars on estate planning and personal finances this spring. The workshops provide attendees with in-depth information on managing their money and estates. Presenters 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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"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. 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 series like A Conversation and Wild Nevada, as well as full length documentaries like Rangeland Water 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. |
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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