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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The third annual Great Basin Scottish Highland Games will return to Sparks on September 13 and 14 at Gandolfo Arena—located on 2200 Loop Road—for a weekend of heavy athletics, cultural performances and vendor displays that benefit a local high school. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday the Sparks Redevelopment Agency approved a $10-million purchase of a 7.8-acre lot near the Sparks Marina for a new City Hall campus to replace aging facilities and crowded offices. Officials said the move—funded by a dedicated redevelopment fund—will improve civic services, protect key land from private use, and boost local businesses. KTVN
- ➤ The Nevada DMV announced that all offices will remain closed until further notice due to a network outage that began on August 24—cancelled appointments will be accepted as walk-ins for two weeks and any fees incurred will be waived when the DMV reopens. News4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Seniors in Washoe County will attend Senior Fest 2025 at Reno Town Mall on Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., where they can get free health screenings, high-dose senior flu shots, and vaccinations including COVID, pneumonia, RSV and shingles — and receive details on Medicare Advantage, VA benefits and local services. KTVN
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Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament
7 AM – 3 PM — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Various sponsorship levels available — Swing into action for children's health with golf, awards, and a silent auction.
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NRAP's 2025 Annual R5k and Recovery Celebration
Nevada’s Recovery and Prevention (NRAP) warmly invites you to take part in a meaningful and uplifting event in honor of National Recovery Month—our 5th Annual R5K Run/Walk & Recovery Celebration! This community-centered gathering celebrates the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery and aims to break the stigma associated with substance use and mental health challenges.
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NRAP's 2025 Annual R5k and Recovery Celebration
Nevada’s Recovery and Prevention (NRAP) warmly invites you to take part in a meaningful and uplifting event in honor of National Recovery Month—our 5th Annual R5K Run/Walk & Recovery Celebration! This community-centered gathering celebrates the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery and aims to break the stigma associated with substance use and mental health challenges.
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