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November 19, 2008 "CAN THE MAYOR" FOOD DRIVE NOW UNDERWAY Beginning today, residents throughout Sparks and the Truckee Meadows can participate in the City's third annual "Can the Mayor" food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada by donating canned goods and other non-perishable food items for those who are less fortunate this holiday season.
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November 19, 2008 SPARKS SEEKS SUPPORT FOR BRANDING ACTION PLAN The City of Sparks and Destination Development International continue their work this week (Nov. 17 - 20) in creating a brand identity for the City of Sparks.
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November 19, 2008 THURSDAY IS LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN SPARKS BRANDING FORUM The City of Sparks will hold a final tourism and branding summit Thursday evening at John Ascuaga's Nugget, Poolside Terrace meeting room.
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November 18, 2008 SPARKS FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU RELOCATES TO NEW OFFICES Effective Friday, November 21, 2008, the Sparks Fire Prevention Bureau will relocate its offices at 1055 Roberta Way to 1675 E. Prater Way, the same building where the City's Community Development Department is located.
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November 14, 2008 SPARKS TURKEY TROT FUN RUN/WALK EVENT TO BE HELD THANKSGIVING DAY AT SPARKS MARINA PARK Sparks, NV - Start your Thanksgiving holiday off with a healthy run or walk at the 10th annual Turkey Trot event at the Sparks Marina Park on November 27. Choose from a non-timed 2 mile walk or run around the Marina and a 10K timed run that extends into the surrounding neighborhood. The first race begins at 8:30 a.m.
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November 14, 2008 SPARKS TO HOLD WEEK-LONG FORUM TO DEVELOP A BRANDING ACTION PLAN Don't forget to join the City of Sparks and Destination Development International beginning this Monday (November 17) as they embark on an unprecedented opportunity to create a distinct identity and marketing brand for the City of Sparks.
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November 13, 2008 MEDIA ADVISORY…..MEDIA ADVISORY…..MEDIA ADVISORY Roger Brooks of Destination Development International along with Councilman Ron Schmitt, chair of the Sparks Tourism and Marketing Committee, will be holding a press conference to provide a briefing on the week-long charrette process running from Monday, November 17, through Thursday, November 20.
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November 10, 2008 SPARKS CITY HALL CLOSED ON TUESDAY – VETERANS DAY In observance of Veterans Day, Sparks City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
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November 10, 2008 SPARKS PARKS & RECREATION TO HOST FREE TURKEY SHOOT EVENT ON NOVEMBER 16 SPARKS, NV - Take part in a fun family event which pairs an adult and child and combines their ages to determine a competitive bracket -- for shooting baskets.
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November 10, 2008 TODAY'S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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November 7, 2008 ROAD ADVISORY
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November 6, 2008 SPARKS COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Come out and help your community and donate at the City of Sparks Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Thursday, November 13, at Sparks City Hall, 431 Prater Way.
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November 5, 2008 SPARKS TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY TRAINING EXERCISE TODAY The City of Sparks will be conducting an emergency training exercise on Wednesday, November 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. to noon. The exercise will simulate an earthquake of a magnitude 6.0.
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November 3, 2008 STEVEN D. ASHER SELECTED FOR SPARKS POLICE CHIEF Sparks City Manager Shaun Carey has announced Commander Steven D. Asher as his choice to lead the Sparks Police Department. Commander Asher is a 23 year veteran of the Sparks Police Department, and was chosen after an extensive internal recruitment.
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November 3, 2008 SPARKS ANNOUNCES WEEK-LONG COMMUNITY FORUM TO INCREASE TOURISM As a follow-up to the Community Assessment conducted by Destination Development International (DDI) earlier this year, the City of Sparks, Nevada, has contracted with DDI to take the next step and create a brand identity for the community. Funding for the $114,000 contract comes from the City's tourism and marketing budget which is derived from hotel room taxes. The funding is restricted only to funding city marketing programs.
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October 29, 2008 SPARKS CITY HALL CLOSED ON NEVADA DAY In observance of Nevada Day, Sparks City Hall will be closed on Friday, October 31, 2008.
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October 27, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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October 22, 2008 MEDIA ADVISORY - CITY OF SPARKS TO HOLD TREE PLANTING FOR NEVADA SHADE TREE WEEK Sparks, NV - In honor of Nevada Shade Tree Week, the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Forestry Division is hosting a tree planting at Alice Maxwell Elementary School (2300 N. Rock Blvd.) on Wednesday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m.
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October 20, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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October 18, 2008 DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING OFFERED THROUGH SPARKS PARKS AND RECREATION Sparks, NV - Curb your dog's bad habits and establish good conduct during a six-week obedience class taught by professional dog trainer, Guy Yeaman. Learn how to teach your pet to sit, stand, stay, heel and master other commands.
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October 14, 2008 OLYMPIAN NATALIE COUGHLIN TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR SPARKS HOMETOWNE CHRISTMAS PARADE PRESENTED BY INTUIT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Greg von Schottenstein, (775) 353-7856 Sparks, NV - Fresh off her six (6) medal performance in the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, Olympic swimmer Natalie Couglin will serve as Grand Marshal for the 22nd annual City of Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade, presented by Intuit.
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October 13, 2008 CITY OF SPARKS HONORED FOR INNOVATION At today's City Council meeting, the Nevada League of Cities & Municipalities (NLC&M), which represents many diverse cities and municipalities around the state, presented the City of Sparks with the 2008 NLC&M Innovation Award for the construction of Golden Eagle Regional Park.
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October 13, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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October 9, 2008 When is a shopping center not a shopping center? Join us and hear all about the new Legends at Sparks Marina.
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October 8, 2008 INTRODUCTORY HARP CLASS AVAILABLE THROUGH SPARKS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Sparks, NV - Learn the art of playing the harp by taking part in a new introductory class offered through the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department. Beverly Colgan, principal harpist for the Reno Philharmonic, will be teaching the course geared for ages 10 and older.
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October 8, 2008 SPARKS CITY MANAGER RECEIVES CREDENTIALED MANAGER DESIGNATION Shaun D. Carey, CM, City Manager of Sparks, NV, recently received the Credentialed Manager (CM) designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the premier local government leadership and management organization.
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October 7, 2008 CREAM THE COUNCIL! On Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. until Noon, residents can have the opportunity to throw cream pies at Sparks Mayor Geno Martini and/or Councilman Ron Smith, all for a good cause.
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October 6, 2008 SPARKS LIBRARY TO HOST ART EXHIBIT FEATURING THE WORK OF LOCAL STUDENTS Sparks, NV - The Sparks Library will host an art exhibit October 10 – November 26, featuring the work of students taking part in the City of Sparks' "Art Start" Watercolor class. Local award-winning artist, Marguerite Crokus, is the instructor for the monthly class. The art exhibit will include 12 pieces highlighting various watercolor styles and subject matter. Additionally, Crokus will have some of her own work on display.
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October 3, 2008 REMINDER: CITY OFFICIALS SEEK INPUT ON MASTER PLAN The City of Sparks will hold two informational public workshops to discuss and solicit input on the conservation and land use elements of the City's Master Plan. The City is in the process of updating the Master Plan and these are the first elements which will serve as the framework
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September 30, 2008 ROCK PARK REMAINS CLOSED Rock Park (1515 S. Rock Boulevard) remains closed to the public to create a new recreational destination.
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September 23, 2008 SPARKS PREVAILS IN WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT
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September 23, 2008 SPARKS MUNICIPAL COURT WILL IMPLEMENT A FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK DECEMBER 1 The Sparks Municipal Court has announced a four-day work week to save costs and energy and enhance services.
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September 22, 2008 TRAFFIC ADVISORY…..TRAFFIC ADVISORY…..TRAFFIC ADVISORY The world's largest all-sports store Scheels, will open this Saturday, September 27, 2008. Doors open at 9 a.m.
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September 22, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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September 22, 2008 SPARKS CITY ATTORNEY WARNS OF “SECRET SHOPPER” SCAM Sparks City Attorney Chet Adams warns Sparks residents about a recent mail campaign offering to hire members of the public as "Secret Shoppers."
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September 21, 2008 CITY OF SPARKS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN HOURS OF OPERATION As a cost-saving measure due to current economic conditions, the City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department will be implementing an alternative work schedule starting September 29. Recreation and administrative employees will switch to four 10-hour days, resulting in a change in the hours of operation, including Friday closures, at the following facilities:
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September 19, 2008 JOIN SPARKS IN CELEBRATING FAMILY DAY ON MONDAY The City of Sparks is joining forces with The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University to celebrate the eighth annual Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children on September 22, 2008.
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September 15, 2008 NORTHERN NEVADA DUI TASK FORCE DONATES $5,000 TO SPARKS CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
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September 15, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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September 10, 2008 SPARKS FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD BADGE CEREMONY Sparks Fire Department to honor 10 firefighters with promotions
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September 9, 2008 CITY OF SPARKS REMEMBERS 9/11 The Sparks Fire Department would like to invite the public to observe the anniversary of September 11, 2001 at the Sparks Fire Department Monument in the newly remodeled Sparks Memorial Park, located at the corner of Pyramid Way and "C" Street in Sparks.
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September 4, 2008 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast & Open House with Sparks Fire Food, Fun, Displays, & Fire Station Tours. Join us on October 4th from 8am til Noon.
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August 29, 2008 SPARKS CITY HALL CLOSED ON LABOR DAY In observance of Labor Day, Sparks City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2008.
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August 25, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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August 22, 2008 BEST IN THE WEST NUGGET RIB COOK-OFF The 20th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off begins Wednesday, August 27.
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August 22, 2008 SPARKS ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF LAYOFFS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Sparks City Manager Shaun Carey announced the layoff of 13 City of Sparks employees in the Community Development Department today.
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