Good morning, Sparks.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada announced that its Kids Café will restart this summer to serve hot meals for kids aged 2-18 at various on-site locations in the Reno/Sparks area.

The program will run at sites such as North Valleys Library (lunch from 11:30 to 12:00, June 9 to August 2) and Sparks Library (lunch from 12:15 to 12:45, June 8 to August 2).

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will face a $1.5 million budget shortfall when federal cuts take effect on June 30 & is launching a community fundraiser to fill this 20% drop in funding that supports 40,000 people each month.

Starting June 7, Washoe County School District students will ride RTC buses free with their student IDs and Token Transit App—students without phones will get a paper pass to help reduce long walks and cut chronic absences.

Starting June 7, students in the Washoe County School District will ride RTC buses for free using their student IDs and the Token Transit App — officials say the program is designed to help kids get around town.

On June 3rd, Sparks City Council approved a new budget and set plans to deal with a shortfall—officials said they will soon outline specific measures to close the gap.

Sparks City Council voted on a $112 million budget after months of work to nearly close an $18.2 million gap, cutting 13 city worker jobs—including five firefighters—and freezing three police officer positions.

The new budget raises the waste management fee from 8% to 14% and uses drones to help dispatch first responders—officials said they expect a higher deficit next fiscal year.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Concert

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical music of Rings and Dragons presented in a stunning candlelit setting.

Cancer Survivors Day Celebration 2025

10 AM – 12 PM — Sparks Marina Park — Free entry — Celebrate life with games, resources, and support for cancer survivors and their families.