House with A History Goes National
House With A History goes into national distribution beginning October 1, 2005. PBS stations nationwide will now have the opportunity to choose to offer air this KNPB program which opens the door to Nevada’s cultural history. Find out more about the series...

Storytime with Miss Ronda
Admission is FREE. September 15, 11:00am. at Reno's Meadowood Mall in the Grand Court KNPB continues its’ Share A Story time, where Miss Ronda entertains children and parents alike with stories, songs, a video presentation and activities – this month will feature a book from the PBS series Jakers! Read a letter from Miss Ronda at www.knpb.org/kids/storytime.

Jakers! can be seen on KNPB Channel 5 on Sundays at 9:00am. Visit Jakers! at pbskids.org.

PBS Program Club event!
Admission is FREE and the viewing is easy. At home, watch “Bob Dylan: No Direction Home” on American Masters, Monday, September 26, 9:00pm. on KNPB Channel 5. Then, join us to discuss your opinions, ask questions, meet our guest facilitator and wine and cheese:

Tuesday, September 27 at 4:00 - 5:30pm
KNPB Channel 5 Studio; 1670 N. Virginia St. in Reno (corner of 17th St. and N. Virginia)

Seating is limited – reservations required. Call 775.784.1900 or 775.784.4555 to reserve your seat. Find more details on www.knpb.org. PBS Program Clubs are fun and easy. Find out how to start your own club at pbs.org.

Wild Nevada special event!
Admission is FREE to this outdoor event. We are kicking off season #4 of our locally produced Wild Nevada series and celebrating the announcement that this popular outdoor travel program is now being offered to PBS stations nationwide! Meet local hosts Dave Santina & Chris Orr and producer Jack Kelly. Learn more by visiting the series companion site at www.knpb.org/WildNevada/. Wild Nevada can be seen on Channel 5 Saturdays at 12:30pm and Sundays at 6:30pm.

Join us on Friday, September 30
Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch, Reno
(Bring a sweater in case cool autumn weather makes a visit)

5:00-6:30 pm – reception (food available for purchase at the park)
6:30 – introduction to the exciting new changes to Wild Nevada
6:45pm – preview episode one of Wild Nevada’s new season (be the first to see it!)
7:15pm– Q & A session with hosts Dave & Chris, producer Jack Kelly, and guest panelist Nevada archaeologist and rock specialist Alvin McLane

Directions: From the intersection of South McCarren and Lakeside Drive, drive south on Lakeside Drive approximately two blocks. Watch for the white Bartley Ranch sign posted on the east side of street.

JumpManJump event!
Members of the Birthday Club are invited join us on Saturday, October 1 to this annual autumn event. Admission is FREE to all current members of the Kids’ Birthday Club. Reservations are required. Call 775.784.4555 during business hours. For more details, visit the Kids' Birthday Club online.

Not a Birthday Club member? It’s easy to join click HERE to find out how.

Get Ready for PTV at Sea
You are cordially invited to experience the best of public television aboard a premiere cruise line. PTV at Sea offers you the opportunity to travel with favorite PBS personalities like Gwen Ifill, Paul Kangas, Jac Venza and Frontline Producer David Fanning. Our ship, the Crystal Serenity, departs on a ten-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale on November 26th. For information on how you can be on board, visit www.knpb.org.

KNPB Channel 5's Capital Campaign
KNPB Channel 5 is quietly marching toward the end of our capital campaign for the conversion to digital television (DTV). This project began in 2000 with an unfunded FCC mandate that all television stations – commercial and public – make the transition from analog to digital transmisson. More information is available at www.knpb.org.

ENTERTAINMENT TIPS for KNPB MemberCard Holders:
The performing arts start their 2005-06 season this month. You surely will want to make plans to use your KNPB 2-for-1 MemberCard for Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Richard III; legendary jazz guitarist Jim Hall and acclaimed bassist Scott Colley; the Boston Brass; and the Nevada Repertory Company production of “Free”. Click HERE for more details...

New partners added to your KNPB MemberCard benefits
include the Reno Philharmonic, Reno Chamber Orchestra, RockSport Indoor Climbing Center, Nevada Opera, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, and Ponderosa Mine Tours. Visit www.knpb.org for more details.

• Memberships at the $65-$199 level of support may receive one KNPB MemberCard by request.
• Memberships at the $200 and higher range may receive two KNPB MemberCard Plus cards by request.
• KNPB Kids’ Birthday Club Memberships may receive one KNPB MemberCard by request.

TUNE IN:
Like all of you, our hearts and prayers are with all those affected by the horrible impact of Hurricane Katrina. We are making immediate and long-term plans for public television's response to these tragic events. For information and resources visit www.knpb.org.