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🌱 Rawson prepares to lead Sparks after Lawson concedes

Sparks, Nevada Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Sparks! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rawson prepares to lead Sparks after Lawson concedes
  • National left-handed golf tournament is coming to Sparks
  • An old Subaru in a Sparks junkyard has a story

Also on today's calendar: Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs Bingo Night! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 40.
  • Friday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sparks mayor-elect Wendi Rawson responds after Ed Lawson concedes mayoral race (2news.com) — Wendi Rawson will become Sparks' next mayor after Ed Lawson conceded and pledged to help with a smooth transition. Rawson, a downtown winery co-owner, promised to represent all residents and work with city leaders on roads, public safety and taxpayer spending.
   

2. Minnesota's Fiddle Claims the 90th Annual NALG National Tournament Title (golfdaily.com) — Red Hawk Golf & Resort in Sparks will host the National Association of Left-Handed Golfers tournament June 12–15, 2027. The announcement follows this year's Minnesota competition, where 17-year-old Easton Fiddle won the national title. Details for the Sparks tournament are expected after January 1.
   

3. Junkyard Find: 1983 Subaru GL 4WD Hatchback (thetruthaboutcars.com) — A 1983 Subaru GL hatchback at Sparks Pick-n-Pull offers a glimpse of four-wheel driving before modern all-wheel drive became commonplace. The car still ran when the yard acquired it, but a $1,899 sale attempt found no buyer. Its odometer was just 11 miles shy of 150,000.
   

4. NTSB Prelim: Seawind 3000 (aero-news.net) — A pilot reported losing engine power before landing on Interstate 80 near Sparks on October 22, according to a preliminary NTSB report. The plane struck an occupied vehicle and the center median, substantially damaging the aircraft. The pilot was uninjured, and the cause remains under investigation.
   

5. Rain forecast moves 2027 Reno Rodeo ticket sales to Pavilion Friday (2news.com) — Sparks residents eligible for early Reno Rodeo tickets should head to the Pavilion, not the ticket office, for Friday's in-person sales. Sales start at 9 a.m. Nov. 13, with entry through Gate 2 off Wells Avenue and free North Lot parking. The indoor move applies only to Friday.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Happy Diwali ,my dear neighbors 🪔 ✨
    🪔Diwali — The Festival of Lights: A Celebration of Light, Hope and New Beginnings Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most beautiful and… (Nextdoor Pioneer Meadows Village)
  • Can I post about my new laundry pickup and delivery services here, or is there a specific business option on Nextdoor?
    Looking to share with neighbors and get some feedback! (Nextdoor Wingfield Springs)
  • Rexel USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Wire Cutter in Sparks. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Sparks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparks here.

Ok Sparks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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