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Sparks
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fire Prevention Week emphasizes the importance of having functioning smoke alarms in homes. KTVN
- ➤ Catholic Charities is hosting a 'Spooky to Sparkle' event to offer free holiday decorations to the community. KTVN
- ➤ The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has restored its non-emergency dispatch line after a temporary outage, while emergency 911 services remained available. KTVN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle accident on Pyramid Way resulted in one person being hospitalized and an ongoing investigation by Nevada State Police. FOX Reno
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NV Energy customers face a 4% rate increase approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, despite a statewide decrease in average bills due to reduced natural gas costs. FOX Reno
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County voters will start receiving sample ballots today, with mail ballots beginning to be sent out this Wednesday for the upcoming general election. KTVN
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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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Glass Fusion Workshop: Crafting Nevada-Inspired Art
Experience the artistry of glass fusion by creating a Nevada-themed suncatcher or yard art piece under the guidance of a skilled artist in a hands-on workshop.
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Sparks Cars & Coffee Monthly Gathering
Experience a vibrant community event dedicated to car enthusiasts and coffee lovers in Sparks.
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Fleas The Season: Reno Punk Rock Flea Market 2024
Experience a vibrant two-day punk flea market featuring a variety of vendors, live bands, kids' activities, and community engagement in a lively indoor venue.
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