United Federal Credit Union in Carson City holding week of events to celebrate new location

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.