By james art 
Time to go back means it’s also time to check those smoke alarms
Also, the time to set your clocks back to Daylight Saving Time is a great time to make sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are working.
This Thursday night is the traditional trick-or-treat night across Northern Nevada, but bring your coats and an umbrella – the forecast calls for a chance of rain this week, including on Halloween.
Luckily, we’ll have more time to sleep after the Halloween candy debacle. Clocks will return to standard time early Sunday morning, with clocks set back from 2am to 1am on November 3.
What else is happening in Northern Nevada as the calendar turns from October to November? Here’s an overview of events, weather and road projects from October 28 to November 3, 2024.
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Northern Nevada Events Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Halloween House Reno, through November 2: This all-ages Halloween attraction is billed as “spooky, not scary” — in other words, no jump scares. Explore the Illusion Room of Beetlejuice, Halloweentown, Vampires’ Lair and more at 1330 Scheels Drive in Sparks. For details, visit halloweenhousereno.com.
Dark Corner Haunted House, through November 2: This fascinating haunted house is aimed at the older set. Located at the National Bowling Alley, 300 N. Center St. in Reno. Performances are every Friday and Saturday night until November 2, with Thursday night performances on October 17, 24 and 31. For details and tickets, visit darkcornerhaunt.com.
Dragon Lights Reno, through November 30: The Festival of Light, Art and Nature returns to the Wilbur D. May Arboretum at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno this fall. For details and tickets, visit dragonlightsreno.org.
Magique, October 29: The theater hosts a dazzling spectacle of illusions and special effects by the Renault duo Kevin and Caruso. The magic begins Friday nights at 8:00pm and Saturdays at 4:00pm at 505 Keystone Avenue. Tickets start at $50. For details, visit wethetheatre.com.
Halloween in the Children’s Office, October 30: The Wilbur D. May Youth Center at 777 Sinclair St. in Reno will host an all-ages event, including interactive games. The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. For details, visit facebook.com/childrenscabinet.
Spooky Date Night, October 30: In addition to a haunted car tour, this event at the National Automobile Museum includes a haunted photo booth and a screening of the original Beetlejuice in the museum’s theater. It starts at 5pm at 1 Museum Drive in Reno. Admission is $5 for museum members, $10 for non-members. For details and admission, visit automuseum.org.
Hauntober Parade and Safe Trick-or-Treating, October 31: Virginia City wraps up its festivities with a parade down C Street, in which anyone in costume can participate — kids, adults, even pets. Parade registration is at 4:30 at the Virginia City Jerky Co., with the parade starting at 5 p.m. Then from 6 to 8, kids can trick-or-treat at the boardwalk shops. questions? Call the Virginia City Visitor Center at 775-847-7500 or visit visitvirginiacitynv.com.
Paul Cotten, October 31: This Texan singer/songwriter with a soulful yet country style voice will make Halloween his final show in Reno-Tahoe. Held at 8:00 p.m. in the Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $30-$50. For details, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silverlegacyreno.
SNAFU Con, October 31 – November 3: Fans of anime, comics and sci-fi will gather for this four-day event, featuring appearances by authors and big names in anime voice acting. It’s all happening at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia Street in Reno. For details, visit snafucon.com.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive, November 1: Still fronted by guitarist/singer Randy Bachman (but with bassist/singer Fred Turner joining him for some tour dates), BTO play their classic 70s rock hits including You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet ” and “Takin’ Care” of Business.” It all starts at 8pm at the Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $60-$100. For details, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silverlegacyreno.
John Hiatt, November 1: This award-winning singer-songwriter is the author and performer of some rock songs that have become standards, including “Have A Little Faith in Me” and “Thing Called Love.” He also continues to record and play shows, including this one at 7:30 p.m. at the South Shore Room, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $50-$75. For details, call 800-342-7724 or visit harveystahoe.com.
Nevada Football vs. Colorado State, Nov. 2: The Wolf Pack hosts former head coach Jay Norvell and the Colorado State Rams. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. at Mackay Stadium, 1664 N. Virginia St. in Reno. For details, visit nevadawolfpack.com.
Earthquake, November 2: From roles on TV shows to top-rated comedy specials on Netflix and HBO, this comedian (real name: Nathaniel Stroman) has been making audiences laugh for decades. He returns to Reno for this show at 8pm at the Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St., Reno. Tickets range from $20-$50. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.
Psychedelic Furs and The Jesus and Mary Chain, November 3: These two UK alternative rock bands were very successful in the mainstream circuit of the 80s and are still releasing new albums and touring today. The Furs are best known for songs like ‘Pretty in Pink’ and ‘Love My Way’. JAMC had hits with “Just Like Honey” and “Head On”. It all starts at 8pm at the Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St., Reno. Tickets range from $40-$80. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.
Weather in Northern Nevada, Oct. 28-Nov. 3
monday: Partly sunny with showers likely after 11am; snow levels drop to 5,700 feet during the day. Highs in the 50s in the valleys and 30s to 40s around Lake Tahoe. Rain is likely to continue before midnight, with snow levels dropping to 4,900 feet overnight. Lows in the upper 20s in the valleys and in the mid-10s to mid-20s in the higher elevations.
Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 11am with snow levels near 4,900 feet. Highs in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s to upper 40s in the higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight with a slight chance of snow around Lake Tahoe; lows in the mid-20s in the valleys and mid-10s to mid-20s in the higher elevations.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s. Slight chance of precipitation overnight, with snow levels falling to 5,300 feet; otherwise partly cloudy. Lows around 30 in the valleys and into the 20s in the higher elevations.
Thursday: Cloudy with a chance of showers on Halloween; snow levels between 5,100 and 6,200 feet. Highs in the 50s in the lowlands. and in the upper 30s to upper 40s at higher elevations. A continuing chance of precipitation overnight, with snow levels dropping to 5,500 feet after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s in the valleys and in the upper 10s to upper 20s in the higher elevations.
friday: Slight chance of precipitation in early November; snow levels between 5,100 and 6,000 feet. Otherwise, partly sunny, with highs in the 50s in the valleys and in the 40s in the higher elevations. Cloudy with a chance of precipitation at night; lows near 30 in the valleys and in the low 20s in high places.
Saturday: Snow and rain in the morning, then warming to near 50 in the valleys and into the 40s in the higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 20s in the valleys and in the mid-20s in the higher elevations.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, with highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and upper 40s in the higher elevations. Clear overnight, with lows in the upper 20s in the valleys and in the upper 10s to 20s on higher ground.
Roadworks in Northern Nevada, Oct. 28-Nov. 3
I-80, West Reno: Lane reductions and overnight ramp closures will continue as part of a multi-year project to repave and improve the stretch of freeway between West McCarran and Keystone. Expect lane changes and speed reductions.Lakeside Drive, Holcomb Ranch Lane and West Huffaker Lane, Reno: Alley and road closures will be in place through late fall as the Nevada Department of Transportation works to resurface 3 1/2 miles of State Route 671. Expect closures of up to 30 minutes.
Steamboat Parkway, South Reno: Crews will widen Steamboat Parkway from four lanes to six between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway by November.
US 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will continue to be reduced to two lanes on 395 until mid-2025 due to NDOT’s work to widen 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. The ramp at Panther Valley, north of Reno, will be closed until the end of 2024. Watch for intermittent ramp closures at night.
Mark Earnest contributed to this report.