A family sports festival for all to enjoy as 500 pro athletes of volleyball and watercross meet to compete as part of a tour of the largest beach series in america.  

Expedition Man introduces the inaugural Endurance Festival featuring Northern Nevada’s 1^st Ultra Distance Triathlon. A unique course that starts swimmers at Zephyr Cove in the beautiful southern part of Lake Tahoe, Ca. The 112 mile bike ride will utilizes a variety of Northern Nevada’s scenery including a 1,400 ft elevation drop into Carson City. Three fast out-and-back’s around the Sparks Marina will cap off this extraordinary race. Details: www.ExpeditionMan.com.

March is officially National Kidney Month, and Liberty Dialysis  is demonstrating its commitment to clinical care through the open house of Liberty Dialysis Sparks Center, on Monday March 5, 2012.  The center will feature patient-driven, cutting-edge technology, such as the real time capacity of the Fresenius 2008T hemodialysis delivery system, as well as the CWP 100 RO System, featuring the most advanced water treatment. Additionally, the center will feature such amenities as an aquarium, flat screen televisions, 12 heated massage chairs for dialysis, Wi-Fi and a wide selection of movies to further enhance patient comfort.

Event Details:

What: Liberty Dialysis Sparks Center

When:  Monday March 5, 2012 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm  

Where: 595 South Altos Parkway

Sparks, NV 89436

Media Contact: Alia Henson (316) 619-4245

For More Information on This Open House:

Alia Henson

Exposure Public Relations

Email: amahi@exposurepublicrelations.com

(316) 619-4245

National Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is scheduled for April 22^nd – 28^th, 2012. This year’s theme is “Play: Where Learning Begins”. Early childhood education is vital to our community. Children need a strong early learning foundation to succeed in school, and go on to succeed in life. Help us make a difference in our community by joining us in celebrating.

Reno Association for the Education of Young Children is planning the 6^th Annual Walk for Children and 3rd Annual Family Fun Day at the Spark Marina on Saturday, April 28^th. The Walk begins at 9:00 am (onsite registration starts at 8:00 am) and Family Fun Day will be from 10:00am -1:00pm to end the week with a bang.

We are looking for people interested in setting up a free table at Family Fun Day.  We ask that you provide a fun activity or game for children and their families such as: make and take projects, face painting, giveaways, etc. as well as your business information at the table.

If you prefer NOT to provide an activity or game and would like to advertise your business, there is a $50 vendor fee.

If you are interested in setting up a table, send a request for a “Vendor registration” form to Michelle Gehlert at mgehlert@unr.edu or call 682-5939, or the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children @ 775-327-0680 if you have any questions. 

Raffle prizes will be given away throughout the Event. We ask that Vendors provide a gift basket or raffle prize of your choice.

If you are interested in signing up for the Walk, please call 682-5939.

Michelle Gehlert

Michelle Gehlert

The Financial Stability Partnership of Northern Nevada (FSPNN) will host its inaugural Financial Fitness Fair of 2012 on Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows located at 2680 E. Ninth St. in Reno.

The event will offer free tax preparation to individuals and families earning less than $50,000 per year using IRS certified volunteers.  Spanish-speaking translators will be available and no appointment is necessary to participate.

In addition to tax preparation, families will be able to learn more about budgeting and smart money skills, credit reports, housing assistance, utility assistance, energy savings, employment services and more.  Families will also have access to one-on-one meetings with certified credit councilors as well as several banking institutions will be available to help open accounts.

“The Financial Fitness Fair was made possible by the FSPNN’s dedicated volunteers.  Thanks to their efforts many hard-working Nevadans will have an opportunity to build a better financial future for themselves and their families,” said Karen Barsell, CEO and President of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.  “This event is a great opportunity to get your taxes filed as well as learn more about financial strategies and available resources within our community.”

This FSPNN event is sponsored by United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra; Earn It, Keep It, Save It Partnership; the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows and Charles Schwab Bank. For more information about the Financial Fitness Fair, please dial 2-1-1.

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About The Financial Stability Partnership of Northern Nevada

The Financial Stability Partnership of Northern Nevada (FSPNN) is a region-wide initiative of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.  FSPNN is a coalition comprised of diverse volunteers from multi-sector community organizations that work to impact individuals and families by increasing knowledge about achieving financial goals and coordinating and promoting programs that support financial education. Efforts of the coalition and programming related to the FSPNN are coordinated by the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra. For more information or to volunteer, call 775-325-8908 or email Monica Cochran at mcochran@uwayreno.org.

About United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra

The foundation that nurtures and supports healthy lives is made up of three, interconnected ‘building blocks’ – education, financial stability and health.  United Way is ideally suited to create positive, lasting change by addressing all three areas as one – through proper expertise, capacity and relationships.  Join us! Bring your passion, knowledge and resources to get things done all across our community.  We all win when a child succeeds in school, when a neighborhood turns around and when workers have solid jobs. For more information, call 775-322-8668 or visit www.uwnns.org.

The City of Sparks annual Arts in Bloom Festival will be held on July 22 at Sparks Victorian Square Plaza across from John Ascuaga’s Nugget. The event will feature a fun day of art, entertainment, food and beverages, and activities for children. Approximately 40 artist booths offer a variety of fine art, including oil paintings, watercolors, jewelry, ceramic pieces, woodwork and photography.

If you like it fresh, then attend this weekly summertime celebration of food and family fun! Local and out-of-state produce and a variety of seasonal items will tempt your taste buds. Enjoy food and beverage, arts and crafts, flowers and community booths. The market runs on Thursdays, June 7 - August 23 (except August 9).  Details

The country's favorite free rib festival is back! The 24th annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off will run Wednesday, August 29 through Monday, September 3, 2012. Come out and enjoy the country's best rib competition and enjoy the Best Ribs in the West!

Once again transforming the Labor Day holiday on Victorian Square in downtown Sparks into a must-attend culinary, music, craft, and family end-of-summer affair. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids' area is open every day.  Details

Fourth of July in Sparks offers a full line-up of fun with activities at the Sparks Marina during the day followed by a fireworks display and more at Victorian Square beginning at 4 p.m.. For more information, contact the Sparks Chamber of Commerce (Sparks Marina event) at (775) 358.1976 and John Ascuaga's Nugget (Victorian Square event) at 800.843.2427 or 775.356.3300.