KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - First of Two Fundraisers for Washoe Drive Fire Victims Saturday

The Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department is holding a fundraiser benefiting the victims of the Washoe Drive Fire next weekend.

The "Forever Community Strong" Pancake breakfast will be held at Pleasant Valley Elementary School at 405 Surrey Drive.

It's Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. There will be a breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, juice and milk.

The event is accepting any and all donations. Those donations will then be divided between the victims of the Washoe Drive Fire.

If you have a question or would like more information, just call (775) 240-3027 or email pleasantvalleyvfdevents@aol.com.

The Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department has also set up a donation account for fire victims at Wells Fargo. Just go to any Wells Fargo Bank branch and ask for the "Pleasant Valley VFD Washoe Drive Fire Victims Fund". That account number is 9932426530.

Next month a local nonprofit organization is hosting another fundraiser to help victims of the Washoe Drive fire.

The nonprofit, Pacific 5 is hosting a poker tournament at the Grand Sierra Resort on East Second Street on Saturday, March 10^th at 2 p.m.

There's a $70 entry fee and all the money will go to families who lost their homes.

To learn more or sign up, click here http://www.pacific5.net/upcomingevents.html