October 17, 2026 at 10:00AM
Empire City Cemetery
Join Patti Bernard for a fascinating look at the history of local residents.
Marjorie Russell Textile Museum
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 at 10:00am
Join us for a visit to the renowned Marjorie Russell Textile Museum, dedicated to storing and preserving historic costumes and textile collections of Nevada.
Garden Party
AUGUST 22, 2026
11:00 am
995 Pineridge Drive, Reno
Members: $10 / Non-Members: Free
Join us for our annual Brunch and Garden Party in Patti Bernard’s beautiful backyard.
Fowler, Catherine S., PhD – Washoe County, Nevada
Dr. Catherine S. Fowler is a distinguished anthropologist and Professor Emerita at the University of Nevada, Reno, celebrated for her decades‑long work documenting and preserving the cultures, languages, and ecological knowledge of Native peoples of the Great Basin. Prior to earning her PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, she joined UNR in 1964 and spent […]
Abowd, Karen – Carson City, Nevada
Karen moved from Seattle to Carson City in 1980 with her husband, Charlie, to help his parents run their restaurant, Adele’s. A major shift from her medical career and his work in construction, they embraced the venture fully and eventually purchased the restaurant in 1994. Beyond the restaurant business, Karen expanded her career opportunities. She […]