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Monday, July 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • John Moon organized two GoFundMe campaigns to help three neighbors after a fire on June 30th at 706 Terra Court left a home, vehicles, and memories behind+Reno resident Jeffrey Johnson will host a fundraiser next week at his mobile coffee shop Get Roasted+ to help cover about $40k needed for each victim.  News4

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A fatal motorcycle crash blocked traffic on I-80 eastbound in Sparks on July 6th—Nevada State Police released more details about the incident.  KTVN
  • On July 6th, a fatal motorcycle crash blocked one right lane of I-80 eastbound in Sparks — the incident occurred just west of McCarran Boulevard according to NDOT and the Highway Patrol.  KTVN
  • On Thursday night, strong winds stranded kayakers, swimmers, people on rafts and a disabled boat at Pyramid Lake, so Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue teams—Marine 10, Marine 20 and rescue swimmers—brought everyone safely back to shore.  News4

CULTURE NEWS

  • Truckee Meadows Community College is hosting a group exhibition titled Myself/My Space: Collage Interpretation of Self Portraits and Environment at the Dandini Campus until July 31. An opening reception with artists will be held on July 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.—visitors can explore a variety of self-portrait collages and environmental art.  KTVN

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Open House

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

    Sun, 7/20/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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