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February 3, 2010 SPARKS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR SURVEY The City of Sparks is looking for a few good citizens to help in conducting the city's annual Public Attitude Survey. The survey is an important tool for the Mayor and City Council in measuring the success of city services as well as to gauge residents' opinions on city programs and initiatives.
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February 1, 2010 CITY OF SPARKS OFFERS SPRING KICKBALL LEAGUE FOR ADULTS SPARKS, NV – Registration is open through February 25 for the City of Sparks' spring kickball league for adults.
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January 27, 2010 KIDBRIGHT FUN & FITNESS PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT THE ALF SORENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER IN SPARKS Sparks, NV - The benefits of exercise are significant at any age, and starting children out with a regular routine of physical activity is critical for their future health and well being.
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January 26, 2010 SPARKS SEEKS INPUT ON THE FUTURE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT The City of Sparks will hold a public workshop to receive input from City residents on the revised city's proposed land use plan on Thursday, February 4, at 3:00 p.m. at the City's Community Development Department located at 1675 E. Prater Way, Suite 107. This second workshop is for residents to provide their input on the proposed changes.
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January 15, 2010 SPARKS CITY HALL CLOSED ON MLK DAY
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January 8, 2010 LEARN HOW TO DANCE LIKE A STAR Sparks, NV - The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department has monthly dance classes available for all levels.
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January 6, 2010 SIX-WEEK DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLASS 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.
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January 5, 2010 WORKSHOP ON FUNDAMENTALS OF HOMESCHOOLING OFFERED IN SPARKS Sparks, NV - The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department is offering "Introduction to Homeschooling", a workshop for parents of public, private, charter and homeschooled students.
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January 5, 2010 OIL PAINTING CLASS FOR ADULTS TO BE HELD JANUARY 13 AT THE LARRY D. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CENTER Sparks, NV - Discover the Joy of Painting® by taking part in an adult oil painting class on Jan. 13 at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center, 1200 12th Street. Hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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January 5, 2010 DESIGN THERAPY CLASS AVAILABLE THROUGH SPARKS PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT Sparks, NV - Is the interior of your home in need of an update, but you just don't know how or where to start? The Design Therapy class offered through the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department can provide you with the guideance you need.
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December 23, 2009 Waste Management Helps Keep Washoe County Clean
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December 21, 2009 CITY OF SPARKS HOLIDAY CLOSURES
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December 17, 2009 CITY OF SPARKS DEDICATED TO SAFE ROADS
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December 16, 2009 SEWER RATE INCREASE OF $3.46 PER SPARKS RESIDENTIAL UNIT PER QUARTER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 On January 1, 2010, Sparks sewer users will see a $3.46 increase in their sewer bills. The effective rate on January 1, 2010 will be $81.10 per residential unit per quarter, up from $77.64 per residential unit per quarter in 2009. This is part of the rate increase approved by the City Council February 25, 2008 and implemented April 1, 2008. The rate increase was phased in over a period of five years to minimize the impact on ratepayers.
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December 14, 2009 REMINDER: MEDIA ADVISORY…..MEDIA ADVISORY….MEDIA ADVISORY Join the Sparks City Council today at 11:00 a.m. for the start of demolition on a two-story brick building (approx. 5,400 sq. ft.), located at 1212 Victorian Avenue, which will allow the City to advance the Sparks Victorian Square redevelopment project.
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December 14, 2009 SPARKS TO HONOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
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December 14, 2009 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION HONORS SPARKS BUDGET PROCESS The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) announced that City of Sparks, Nevada has received the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget process for fiscal year 2008-2009.
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December 14, 2009 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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December 11, 2009 SPARKS HONORS CITY TEAM FOR 2009
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December 10, 2009 WOOD BURNING BAN ISSUED FOR THE TRUCKEE MEADOWS – COMMERCIAL BURNING INCLUDED
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December 8, 2009 CONTRIBUTE TO SPARKS HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
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December 8, 2009 CITY OF SPARKS ANNOUNCES PARADE WINNERS Sparks, NV - The City of Sparks is pleased to announce the winners for the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade, presented by Intuit. "A Celebration of Angels" was the theme for the 23rd annual event held Dec. 5.
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December 7, 2009 UPDATE: SPARKS BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION POSTPONED On Monday, December 7 through Monday, December 14, Sparks Boulevard will be closed periodically in both directions between Village Meadows Drive and Los Altos Parkway. Motorists can expect delays during this time.
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December 7, 2009 SPARKS CITY HALL CLOSED
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December 4, 2009 REMINDER: ROAD ADVISORY...ROAD ADVISORY...ROAD ADVISORY
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December 4, 2009 Sparks Road Projects will Reduce Traffic Congestion
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December 3, 2009 SPARKS PARKS & RECREATION TO HOLD NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY FOR KIDS Sparks, NV – A New Year's Eve party just for kids will be held on Dec. 31 at the Alf Sorensen Community Center in Sparks.
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December 3, 2009 REGISTER BY DEC. 10 FOR CITY OF SPARKS DEEP FREEZE SOFTBALL LEAGUE Sparks, NV - Registration for the City of Sparks Deep Freeze Softball League will be held through Dec. 10 at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center, 1200 12th St.
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December 3, 2009 CITY OF SPARKS OFFERS FREE 'NORTH POLE CALLING' PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN Sparks, NV - Share the excitement of Christmas with a special call from Santa!
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December 3, 2009 TAKE PART IN CITY OF SPARKS ADULT DODGEBALL LEAGUE Sparks, NV - The City of Sparks is offering an adult winter dodgeball league for men and women age 18 and older.
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November 25, 2009 REMINDER: GET INVOLVED WITH SPARKS CITY GOVERNMENT The Mayor and Sparks City Council is currently seeking dedicated residents to serve on the following committees:
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November 25, 2009 SPARKS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER HONORED
City of Sparks Assistant City Manager Stephen W. Driscoll was recently awarded the University of Phoenix, Northern Nevada Campus, Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs' Student Leadership Award for Graduate Programs in the John Sperling School of Business.
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November 25, 2009 REMINDER: APPLY TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sparks, NV - Sparks residents can apply through November 30 to become members of the Sparks Citizens Advisory Committee (SCAC), offering input and opinions directly to members of the Sparks City Council.
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November 24, 2009 SPARKS CITY HALL CLOSED ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
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November 23, 2009 TODAY'S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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November 19, 2009 CITY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO THROW AWAY FALLEN LEAVES Autumn is well underway, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Many streets throughout the City of Sparks have become decorated with the colors of the season from fallen leaves.
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November 16, 2009 SPARKS HOMETOWNE CHRISTMAS, PRESENTED BY INTUIT TO FEATURE "A CELEBRATION OF ANGELS" Sparks, NV - Sparks Hometowne Christmas, presented by Intuit, will host a weekend of festive and traditional activities beginning Friday, December 4th with the annual tree lighting ceremony.
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November 16, 2009 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR SPARKS TURKEY TROT CLOSES NOV. 19 Sparks, NV – Take part in a healthy run or walk at the annual Turkey Trot event held at the Sparks Marina Park on Thanksgiving Day.
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November 10, 2009 DEADLINE NEARS FOR COMMUNITY INPUT ON PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES IN SPARKS Sparks, Nevada — Area residents have until Nov. 16 to complete a questionnaire on parks and recreation services to assist the City of Sparks in planning efforts for the next 10 to 20 years.
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November 10, 2009 SPARKS SEEKS INPUT ON THE FUTURE OF A SUSTAINABLE CITY The City of Sparks will hold a public workshop to receive input from residents on the City's proposed sustainability goals and policies that will support Sparks' draft comprehensive master plan. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, at 3:30 p.m. at the City's Community Development Department located at 1675 E. Prater Way, Suite 107.
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