Good morning, Sparks.

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.

A fatal motorcycle crash blocked traffic on I-80 eastbound in Sparks on July 6th—Nevada State Police released more details about the incident.

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.

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.

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.

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.