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🌱 Spring Creek's weekend brings a craft festival and marina outing

Spring Creek, Nevada Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Spring Creek! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Spring Creek's weekend brings a craft festival and marina outing
  • Spring Creek's McCoy McCartor earns Athlete of the Week nomination
  • Spring Creek stands out as older newcomers settle in Nevada

Also on today's calendar: Liberty Peak Elementary.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 62, low: 31.
  • Friday: Sunshine, breezy and nice, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Line dancing and craft fair: Elko County events this week (elkodaily.com) — Spring Creek has two community outings coming up: a Nevada Outdoor School event at the marina at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and a weekend craft festival. The Lamoille Women's Club Fall Craft Festival runs Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14–15, in the Spring Creek High School gymnasium.
   

2. Who should win Boys Champion Chevrolet Athlete of the Week? Vote now! (elkodaily.com) — Spring Creek senior McCoy McCartor is an Athlete of the Week nominee after helping the Spartans beat Truckee 31–13 in the Class 3A football semifinals. He threw for 145 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another 153 yards. The Northern Nevada recognition poll highlights performances from Nov. 2–8.
   

3. The Towns In Nevada Where Retirees Are Moving To (worldatlas.com) — Spring Creek stands out among Nevada communities attracting older newcomers, with 219 recent arrivals aged 65 and over, including 197 from outside the state. Its older population rose from 1,405 to 2,036 between Census surveys, and newcomers made up 10.8% of that population—more than three times the statewide share.
   

4. The 10 Nevada Lakes Where Locals Have Fished For Years To Avoid The Crowds (takingthekids.com) — South Fork Reservoir near Spring Creek earns a spot in a statewide guide to quieter fishing destinations, with shore access, boat access and several trout species among its draws. The guide suggests early mornings or weeknights for fewer visitors, while also highlighting Ruby Lake, Angel Lake and Wild Horse Reservoir.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a reliable dog sitter for my inlaw who's recently moved to the area, please email him on mbatchelorj@outlook.
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  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (07416) - 266 Spring Creek Parkway in Spring Creek. Apply here.
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Ok Spring Creek! 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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