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Friday, September 20th, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roads in Sparks will be closed from 12:15 a.m. Friday night to 6:00 a.m. Saturday for a concert at Victorian Square. KTVN
- ➤ Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue offers free Green Waste Collection for Washoe County residents to promote defensible fire space, with several dates and locations starting October 5. KTVN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Union Pacific Railroad will close a section of US95 Alternate starting Saturday for rail bed replacement and upgrades. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A worker was killed and another injured in a shooting at a Sparks apartment complex, with the attacker facing multiple charges including murder. FOX Reno
- ➤ Oscar Urbina-Acosta was sentenced to 45 years to life for sexually assaulting a child under 14 in Sparks, and is required to register as a sex offender. KTVN
- ➤ A California couple was arrested by Sparks Police for stealing over $6,000 in merchandise from Scheels in a series of organized retail thefts. FOX Reno
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dragon Lights Festival is set to begin its sixth year next Friday at the Wilbur D. May arboretum. KTVN
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Garlic Growing Workshop
Learn the best tips and tricks for growing garlic at home while exploring various seed garlic varieties available for purchase.
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Intro to Glass Fusion Jewelry Workshop
Learn the art of glass fusion jewelry making through unique demonstrations and hands-on experience with instructor Donna Smit.
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Dierks Bentley Concert with Mackenzie Carpenter
Experience a live concert by country music star Dierks Bentley, featuring Mackenzie Carpenter, at the Nugget Event Center in Sparks, Nevada.
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Mosaic 101 Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of mosaic art in this comprehensive workshop led by studio owner and artist Katie Packham, featuring hands-on activities and all materials included.
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Mosaic Pendant Workshop with Katie Packham
Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaic pendants guided by experienced artist Katie Packham in a hands-on workshop.
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1st Annual Oktoberfest at Nugget Event Center
Celebrate local and German culture with a variety of beers, food stalls, live entertainment, and games at this vibrant festival.
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1st Annual Oktoberfest at Nugget Event Center
Experience a vibrant celebration featuring local and German beer, food stalls, live entertainment, and engaging competitions at the inaugural Oktoberfest event.
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Mosaic Garden Stones Workshop
Experience a fun beginner-level class to create a colorful mosaic garden paver while learning essential mosaic techniques.
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Introductory Stained Glass Workshop
Experience a hands-on introduction to stained glass art by creating a geometric stained glass hanging in a small class setting.
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Introductory Silversmithing Workshop: Create Your Own Pendant or Ring
Learn the fundamental skills of handmade jewelry by crafting a unique pendant or upgrade to a gemstone ring in this hands-on silversmithing workshop.
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