As Reno’s “do not consume” water advisory is set to hit the three-week mark on Friday, the community and Wanango Country Club are stepping up to help.
An event to raise money for the water fund will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wanango, with AC/DC cover band Hellz Bellz performing.
Wanango owner Nate Neely said the plan is to have the fundraiser outside by the pool area, but it will be held inside in the event of inclement weather.
Meanwhile, the Reno Neighborhood Association has been offering a volunteer opportunity for community members, which includes distributing water to residents who are unable to pick up their water on distribution days.
She said about 15 families showed up for last Thursday’s distribution, and “Friday actually doubled. We had a steady stream of people.”
The families, she said, have expressed gratitude for the water and there has been “a lot of people” offering to volunteer.
Struthers also said the association is grateful to the YMCA and The Pointe, both in Oil City, for offering their shower facilities to Reno residents.
“I’m glad that those resources are available to them,” Struthers said.
