United Federal Credit Union will celebrate the opening of its second branch in Carson City with a week of activities, including a daily treasure hunt at nearby locations with clues provided via social media.
The branch opened its doors Oct. 3 at 935 Jacks Valley Road. As part of the celebration, the public is invited to participate in a weeklong Facebook treasure hunt, available at www.facebook.com/unitedfcu. Follow the credit union on Facebook to find a clue each day about where a piggy bank containing a coupon can be found. Bring the coupon to the new branch to redeem it for a $50 Visa gift card. The piggy banks will be hidden at locations near the branch..
Besides the treasure hunt, the celebration includes other events including a Stop and Go Dunkin Donuts giveaway from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 17; a live broadcast from Cowboy Country FM 102.5 and free pizza from The Thick Slice from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17; a Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Carson Valley event with “Aim for a United Future” and “Stack It Up for a United Future” games from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18-20; and music by a disc jockey, and Curbside Café, Los Caporales and Tahoe Tenderloins food trucks from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21.
The new branch is the second UFCU facility to be constructed in Carson City. The first, at 1350 E. William St., opened in April. A UFCU branch in Spanish Springs is currently under construction at 2432 Wingfield Hills Road.