Good morning, Sparks.

The Salvation Army is asking community members to donate extra protein-packed foods—like chicken, ground meat and canned soups—because the food pantry sees more demand during school break while donations fall.

They serve about 1,500 families a month and say federal cuts and rising prices are making it harder for people in our area to stretch their budgets.

Today Eddy House previewed a new transitional living community with 36 studio apartments that will open this summer for homeless young adults ages 18 to 24.

The two-year program will gradually raise fees (starting at $300 a month) and requires tenants to maintain full-time jobs.

Nevada State Parks is asking for local input on a new master plan for Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park to guide its management for the next 20 years.

Readers can submit comments by July 20th.

The City of Sparks will launch its Summer in the City pilot program on July 3 with pop-up events like a craft fair and chalk art day while closing Victorian Avenue (from Pyramid Way to Victorian Plaza) through mid-October to boost downtown activity.

People behind the Thacker Pass lithium mine remain confident the project will move forward even though the Division of Water Resources issued a cease and desist order to Lithium Nevada Corporation pending an investigation—further review is ongoing.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider whether to hear arguments in the John Doe GPS tracker case — involving Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve — on September 29.

In April — when the Nevada Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the First Amendment does not protect John Doe — lawyers appealed to keep the client's identity hidden.

Community Health Alliance gained full ownership of its Wells Avenue center+ on June 25th and will expand the facility soon.

The expansion will boost patient care+ and add new services.

Open House

7:30-9:30 p.m. — 957 Ruddy Ct, Sparks — Free entry — Explore a charming Sparks gem full of warmth and opportunity.

Playa Art Preview Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — The Generator Community Maker Space — $60 admission — Experience captivating art projects and engaging artist talks before they venture to the desert.