Good morning, Sparks.

Catholic Charities expanded its food pantry hours amid cuts to SNAP benefits — a change designed to help local residents facing food insecurity.

Food Drive will host a Christmas donation event on December 12 in Sparks—community members are invited to donate food to help families in need.

Organizers say the event will provide a simple way to share holiday spirit while supporting local neighbors.

Local organizers are hosting a tree planting volunteer day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon—residents are encouraged to join in and help boost local green spaces in Sparks.

Michael Hess, the volunteer maintaining Sparks Marina Veterans Memorial, died on November 6 from injuries he suffered after a violent attack on November 3—first responders had taken him to a medical facility on Monday afternoon.

Hot August Nights announced its new executive director, Lisa Jansen, who aimed to broaden the event's appeal to northern Nevadans—she was previously the Director of Special Events and Entertainment at the Nugget Casino Resort.

Honor Flight Nevada said it remains confident its airline partners will keep flights for 60 veterans and their guardians despite FAA-mandated cancellations and calls from concerned families—this important trip to Washington, D.C. will honor local heroes from the Marine Corps birthday through Veterans Day.

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to cut flight schedules by 10% at Reno-Tahoe International Airport and 39 other airports starting today, which may lead to delays and cancellations.

RNO advised passengers to check their flight status with airlines and noted that refunds will be issued—travelers should plan ahead for the busy holiday season.

Local government offices and public facilities in Sparks will close on Veterans Day to honor military service on November 11 — residents are advised to plan ahead.

Patients of OB-GYN Associates received letters alerting them that some personal information may have been exposed in a data breach that happened around August 7.

The incident is under review by the practice.

Human Bean raised more than $15,000 last month during its Coffee for a Cure fundraiser, donating 100% of proceeds from five Reno and Sparks locations to Community Health Alliance to support breast cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women in northern Nevada.

Cancer Care Coordinator Maria Partida said the $15,002.10 in funds will help ensure that women have access to life-saving screening services.

Nevada Donor Network held its annual Hope Dinner on Thursday night to honor donor families and partners while Olympic bronze medalist Chris Klug—who recovered from a transplant—shared his inspiring journey with over 400 guests.

CEO Joe Ferreira said the event raised awareness for organ, eye and tissue donations as nearly 17 people die each day from not finding a donor.

Kids in eighth grade or younger will get free tickets to Nevada's home football game against San José State next Saturday when they attend with a parent.

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