Good morning, Sparks.

The Dancing in the Streets Festival is seeking $20,000 in donations so the event can take place later this year in Sparks.

Organizers encourage community support (donations help make the festival a reality).

Trader Joe’s confirmed it will release a new large tote with lavender handles + pink logo, but no release date has been set.

The grocer said pastel mini totes will arrive mid-March at local stores.

UNR is moving forward with plans to establish Nevada's first veterinary medical school; the first class is set to start in 2029.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will stock 5,000 Rainbow Trout at Sparks Marina starting Wednesday, Mar.

11 — fish stocking will continue into early summer and expand to other urban ponds later this month.

The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District will conduct routine pile burns on Sunday, March 8 at the Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Station on Red Rock Road, igniting about 40 piles.

Smoke may drift into the north valleys — residents sensitive to smoke should exercise caution.

Nevada now blocks SNAP benefits from being used to buy candy or sugary drinks following a USDA waiver approved March 4.

The two-year policy affects 444,000 participants and aims to promote healthier food choices.

Northern Nevada Public Health updated respiratory illness numbers for Feb.

22 to Feb. 28 with 12 flu hospitalizations this week and 167 reported RSV cases while COVID-19 hospitalizations remained low. The agency urges residents to get vaccinated at its clinic for kids and the uninsured by calling (775) 3282402.

County leaders will consider Sierra Reflections after 1 p.m. Tuesday, a proposal to develop 940 single-family home lots, parks and trails on a 760-acre site north of Eastlake Boulevard.

Local residents oppose the plan because they fear its high density may change the rural character of the South Valleys.

Sierra Regional Roller Derby will open its season with two home games at El Sol de Nevada on Mar.

28. The first game starts at 3 p.m. and a second, fundraising matchup at 5 p.m. will let fans vote on rule changes.

The Nevada men's basketball team hosts Air Force today at Lawlor Events Center — the game airs live on Nevada Sports Net with a free livestream and tips off at 7 p.m.

Funkytown LIVE at RPM

7-10 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free entry — Experience a night of high-energy disco and funk grooves with the vibrant sounds of Funkytown.

Zen Zone Painting Party

1-4 p.m. — CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro — Open for all — Enjoy a creative afternoon of painting while savoring delicious Asian cuisine.

Julio Preciado and Kanales Concert

9 PM — Millennium Night Club — Tickets available — Experience a night filled with live regional music and unmatched talent from Julio Preciado and Kanales.