AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Sparks Nevada. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nv/sparks 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nv/sparks http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:44:03 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that,... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-stimulus-package-rewards-for-businesses-greening-up-242516 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-stimulus-package-rewards-for-businesses-greening-up-242516 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ice Skating Rinks in Washoe County Nevada Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Washoe NV County area! Map of... http://www.americantowns.com/nv/washoe-county/news/ice-skating-rinks-for-washoe-county-nevada-maps-and-directions-242067 http://www.americantowns.com/nv/washoe-county/news/ice-skating-rinks-for-washoe-county-nevada-maps-and-directions-242067 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/nv/sparks/news/sparks-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-sparks-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/nv/sparks/news/sparks-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-sparks-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Nevada (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/nv/crystalbay/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-county-228625 http://www.americantowns.com/nv/crystalbay/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-county-228625 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A dinner  and bingo  night for all the family.   Dinner you be tri tip salads fruits desserts and much more.  Aduilts $10.00... http://www.americantowns.com/nv/sparks/news/knights-of-columbus-council-12877-dinner-and-bingo-night-224340 http://www.americantowns.com/nv/sparks/news/knights-of-columbus-council-12877-dinner-and-bingo-night-224340 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Washoe County, NV area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Washoe County,... http://www.americantowns.com/nv/crystalbay/news/county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-county-221321 http://www.americantowns.com/nv/crystalbay/news/county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-county-221321 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Washoe County Nevada area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/nv/crystalbay/news/county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-county-221959 http://www.americantowns.com/nv/crystalbay/news/county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-county-221959 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-fairfield-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-fairfield-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What is “vertical farming” and how is it better for the environment? – J.S. “Vertical farming” is a term coined by... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-vertical-farming-238431 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-vertical-farming-238431 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-bike-riding-and-traffic-pollution-240166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-bike-riding-and-traffic-pollution-240166 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600