JROTC Raising Money for New Flagpole
Craig Gustavson saw a tattered American flag flying at Sparks High School and inadvertently started a tradition. Now the Sparks High School JROTC and others want to make sure everyone sees the flag flying proudly at the school. “It all started when I was walking my dog in Paradise Park (off of Oddie Boulevard) and I saw a faded, torn flag at the Sparks High School,” says … [Read more...]
Christmas Arrives in Sparks
John Byrne photos/Tribune The holiday season officially began in Sparks over the weekend as the city hosted the 30th annual Hometowne Christmas Celebration in Victorian Square. Friday night’s tree lighting ceremony was followed Saturday by an afternoon of fun with a parade that featured floats, costumes and the “Mayor’s Own Marching Band” comprised of over 250 music students … [Read more...]
Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration Set For This Weekend
Get ready to revel in seasonal spirit at the 30th anniversary Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration in downtown Victorian Square. The event’s annual tree-lighting ceremony happens on Friday, Dec. 3, followed by the Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3. According to Sparks officials, the theme for this year’s special anniversary celebration is a “Season of Giving.” The event … [Read more...]
Trottin’ on Turkey Day
Nature Conservancy launches Truckee River Excavation Project
The Nature Conservancy and Q&D Construction launched a massive excavation project on a 2/3-mile stretch of the Truckee River between Tracy Reach and 102 Ranch along the Truckee River near Sparks last week. Q&D Construction began the process of moving around 300,000 tons of dirt and rocks in an attempt to reconnect the river with its natural floodplain and help … [Read more...]
New Sparks Brewery Plans January Opening
Set to open in early 2017, Revision Brewing Company (RBC) is on track to start producing quality beers out of its Sparks distribution center on 380 South Rock Boulevard in the previous “Trinkets, Treasures and Trash” location. Without even providing samples, Revision Brewing Company has secured distribution in five states and are confident that they can get their brews in 11 … [Read more...]
After Record Early Voter Turnout in Washoe, Election Day is Finally Here
Nevada’s Early Voting period is over and today will be the final determination on who will be our country’s next president. If you haven’t voted already, the polls are open all over Washoe County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. sharp. The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is offering free transit services all day to help people get to their polling locations; check … [Read more...]