Friday, September 27th, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new hybrid beacon crosswalk has been installed on East Second Street between Pringle Way and Kirman Avenue to enhance pedestrian safety. KTVN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County faced 22 of the national 9,021 library book challenges in 2023, predominantly targeting material with LGBTQ+ themes. Reno Gazette-Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a coyote bit a worker, the Nevada Department of Wildlife euthanized several coyotes and reminded the public that feeding wild animals is illegal. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pyramid Highway widening and improvement project in Nevada is 75% complete, remains on schedule for a 2025 completion, and aims to enhance traffic mobility and safety for the daily 50,000 vehicles. FOX Reno
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County has temporarily shut down The Brewer's Cabinet due to the brewery's failure in a health inspection citing critical and non-critical violations. KTVN
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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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Dirty Heads Concert with Sublime With Rome
Experience an exciting live performance by Dirty Heads alongside Sublime With Rome at the Nugget Event Center in Sparks.
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Needle Felted Pumpkins Workshop
Learn to create adorable felt pumpkins perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving in this engaging workshop designed for beginners.
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Reductive Printing Workshop: Halloween Edition
Experience a creative day of printmaking focused on Halloween themes, where participants will learn to create vibrant prints using the reductive process.
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