Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
Good morning, Sparks.
🏘️ Community
Raley's Food for Families program marked its 40th anniversary on Jan.
14 and celebrated decades of service and food support to local families (Raley's highlighted the milestone at its community event).
Councilman Donald Abbott invites community members to join the 6th Annual Valentine Cards for Seniors project to deliver 3,500 handmade cards to assisted living & senior centers.
Meals on Wheels cards are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 1 and others by 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 at designated drop-offs.
🎓 Education
Adam Mayberry (a single father and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District employee) was elected Washoe County School Board president at Tuesday’s meeting on Jan.
14, and he is seeking the Sparks Ward 4 city council seat, which would require him to resign from the board if he wins.
Students at Debbie Smith CTE Academy celebrated the inaugural Debbie Smith day on Jan.
14 (they wrote words that capture her values) to honor the school's namesake.
🎉 Sparks Events
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Beekeeping 101
6-8 p.m. — Rail City Garden Center — Cost includes manual — Discover the essentials of beekeeping and learn how to keep your bees healthy while harvesting honey.
Pilates and Yoga Retreat
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Cost Info — Restore your soul through a day of Pilates, Yoga, and mindfulness in a serene environment.
New Year's Eve Celebration with Champagne
6:00-11:59 PM — Gambi's Restaurant — No cover charge — Celebrate the New Year with live piano music and complimentary champagne.
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