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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 'Swish for a Wish' event returns for its fourth year, highlighting a Make-A-Wish family's appreciation for community support.  KTVN
  • A new partnership between Atlantis casino, Eddy House, and PowerHouse Data Centers aims to combat food waste and address food insecurity by providing 18,200 annual meals from leftover buffet food to homeless youth in northern Nevada.  Reno Gazette-Journal
  • Three Washoe County School District students won a Pedestrian Safety Message Poster Contest, with their designs promoting safe driving featured on RTC buses for a year.  News4

HEALTH NEWS

  • Five schools and 19 classrooms in Washoe County are on outbreak status due to respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses.  KTVN
  • The Washoe County School District has reported that 19 classrooms are currently experiencing outbreak status.  KTVN

SPORTS NEWS

  • Coconut Bowl in Sparks will host a PBA bowling event after being requested by the National Bowling Hall of Fame.  KTVN

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Aspire Women's Event - Sparks, NV

    Aspire is an engaging one-night event for women featuring a combination of laughter, learning, and music with performances by a Bible teacher, comedian, and musician.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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  • 13th Annual Leprechaun Race - Family Friendly 5K

    The Leprechaun Race is a family-friendly 5K event taking place in the Midtown and Wells Avenue districts, making it suitable for both new and experienced runners.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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  • Free App Development Workshop for Children in Sparks, NV

    A hands-on workshop aimed at educating children aged 7-14 about app development, featuring interactive activities and sessions for parents.

    Sun, 3/23/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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