Classic cars, drag racing and even some faux Rolling Stones. Sparks is ready to roll out the welcome mat for another Hot August Nights, which begins July 30 and runs through Aug. 7. It is the 30th anniversary of the popular car event, and organizers are making plans to make it one of the best. “Over the years, Hot August Nights has become a tradition for so many families … [Read more...]
Overgrown weeds a concern for D’Andrea homeowners
Four years after the D’Andrea golf course closed, residents of the development say overgrown weeds and a pond that may be a breeding ground for mosquitoes are hurting property values and making homeowners nervous about the area’s future. City officials say they sympathize with residents, but have gotten no response from owner Will Gustafson of IPC D’Andrea, LLC when asking … [Read more...]
Another Apartment Building Coming to Victorian Square
For a few years, Victorian Square looked victorian squandered. Northern Nevada was hit as hard as anywhere when the housing market collapsed in December 2007 and the portion of downtown Sparks with the most personality reflected the damage. But things appear to be changing. A rebounding economy as well as the efforts of 39 North (a grassroots organization of local … [Read more...]
Sparks Campo Eatery Hosts Grand Opening
“Let’s have fun, let’s drink, and let’s eat because Sanjay’s got the bill!” Executive Chef David Holman said at the Sparks Campo grand opening toast last week. After a successful launch of their downtown Reno flagship restaurant back in 2011, owner Sanjay Lillaney had been looking at locations in Sparks to open up a Campo. He said that he had been looking at Sparks … [Read more...]
Sparks Celebrates America’s Birthday in Grand Fashion
The streets of Sparks were fairly quiet Sunday morning, except for patriotically decorated kids and bikes roaming around Victorian Square. “We have three kids in the [patriotic] parade,” said Danuta Manabat, mother of some of the children. “My kindergarten-er got a flyer in the school about a month ago and got excited about it, so we started planning it.’’ Promoting the … [Read more...]
Nugget to host 17th annual ‘Star Spangled Sparks’ event
The Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks will be hosting its 17th annual “Star Spangled Sparks” Fireworks Show on Sunday July 3. This event is known as the biggest fireworks show in Northern Nevada. This year with the help of the Regional Transportation Commission, there will be free round-trip rides from Reed High School to the RTC Centennial Plaza in Victorian Square. Rides start … [Read more...]
Rodeo rides into Northern Nevada
On June 16, a herd of 300 cattle and 75-plus wranglers and guests meander into the Reno Livestock Event Center to mark the start of the state’s much beloved annual event. The cowboys and cowgirls led the cattle 100 miles over open range from Doyle, Calif. into Reno, arriving at high noon. Regarded as the rodeo’s most dangerous event, the Xtreme Bull Riding features 40 of the … [Read more...]
Young Anglers
John Byrne photos/Tribune 8-year-old Grace Budre and her brother Konnor, 11, of Sparks (above), show off their catches at the Kids Free Fishing Day at the Sparks Marina Saturday. Chelsea Morin and her 2-year-old son Eddie (bottom right) also took part in the event that included a variety of booths and prizes. Every child in attendance received a free t-shirt and fishing … [Read more...]