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Local government encouraging seniors to engage at every age
Older Americans Month Opening Ceremonies is Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 10 a.m.
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Early Voting Opens This Saturday for Primary Election
Washoe County Registrar of Voters Office opens 20 early polling locations
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Washoe County administrative offices and libraries closed in observance of Memorial Day
County Clerk’s Office will remain open