The Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza is hosting its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony next Friday, November 4 at 3 p.m. on the west side of the Sparks Marina to celebrate the completion of the years-in-the-making project. The mission of Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza is to preserve and honor the legacy of our fallen Nevadan service members since 1864. Since 2014, … [Read more...]
RTC asking community to review McCarran Boulevard Corridor Study
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) in conjunction with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is inviting Washoe County residents to share their input on the 23-mile McCarran Boulevard section that encircles the urban outskirts of the urban areas of Reno and Sparks. The McCarran Boulevard Corridor Study takes an in-depth look at transportation problems and … [Read more...]
Sparks native opens Coffee N’ Comics across from Reed HS
Sparks native Alex Farside took a significant risk by opening a coffee shop/comic bookstore in Reno before the pandemic. But thanks to his hard work, tenacity, creative marketing, and giving the Reno/Sparks community exactly what they want, his concept did so well that he has now launched another location in Sparks. It’s across from where he went to high school (Farside was … [Read more...]
Annual Harvest Festival back at family farm in Sparks
Andelin Family Farm’s Harvest Festival is back and offering a plethora of fall-themed activities, spooky adventures, and a pumpkin patch for people of all ages to enjoy. The Harvest Festival is open Wednesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, October 29. Tickets cost $13-$17 depending on what day you go and kids two and under are free. Admission to the … [Read more...]
Real estate market showing signs of settling in Northern Nevada
The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS (RSAR) released its home sale report on what the real estate market has been doing in the last few months and it seems like it is finally starting to stabilize. According to its report based off data collected through the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service, the median price of a home was up less than one percent from … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s walk set for Saturday at the Marina
The Alzheimer’s Association’s biggest fundraising walk of the year is coming back to Sparks, inviting everyone to register, donate, and walk in this weekend’s event at the Sparks Marina. The 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s-Northern Nevada is taking place on Saturday, October 8 from 8-11:30 a.m. to bring awareness and raise funds to fight and end Alzheimer’s disease and … [Read more...]
City outlines plans for ARPA funds
At its September 26 city council meeting, the City of Sparks approved the spending plan for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds received in the amount of $16,230,272. This allocation was received from the federal government to address the social, health, and economic impacts created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The first half of the $16.2 million was deposited into the … [Read more...]
Volunteers sought for foster grandparent program
Seniors in Service- a division of AmeriCorps Seniors- is looking for grandparents to volunteer in the Northern Nevada region. Headquartered in Sparks, the Foster Grandparent Program currently has 76 volunteers. The main prerequisite for being a volunteer is to be at least 55 years or older, enjoy spending time with children, and be able to dedicate at least five hours a week … [Read more...]