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š± How will Sparksā new AI system change your next police call?
Good morning to you Sparks! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Sparksā new AI system change your next police call?
- Sparks community mourns the passing of Phillis Jo āPJā Gable
Also on today's calendar: Stonebrook Community Association Garage Sale and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 59 and low of 32 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 73, low: 42.
- Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Sparks police launch AI system for nonemergency calls (rgj.com) ā Sparks residents calling the nonemergency police line will now reach an AI system called DeskOfficer, designed to cut wait times and free 911 dispatchers for life-threatening emergencies. Available 24/7 in multiple languages, it answers questions, routes requests, and can transfer callers to a live dispatcher when needed, after being tested on more than 2,000 calls. 
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ā¢ Obituary for Phillis Jo 'PJ' Gable: October 22, 1963 to April 14, 2026 (pizenswitchtimes.com) ā Sparks residents are being notified of the passing of 62-year-old Phillis Jo āPJā Gable, whose life was centered on family, kindness, and home. Her family shares that services will be held through Waltonās Funerals & Cremations in Sparks, where friends and loved ones can honor her memory and support her husband and relatives. Ā Ā Ā
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Stonebrook Community Association Garage Sale
Stonebrook Community, Sparks
8:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Reno Earth Day 2026
Idlewild Park , 2055 Idlewild Dr , Reno
10:00 am -
SPRING LOVE Market & Dance - Presented By THE FUNKTION
Futbol Sports Arena , Hymer Ave , Sparks
11:00 am -
Comedy Night
The Polo Lounge , 1559 S Virginia St , Reno
7:00 pm -
Arizona Jones LIVE at Reno Public Market
Reno Public Market , 299 E Plumb Ln , Reno
7:00 pm -
Red Robin Family Night
Sepulveda Sparks, NV 89436
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
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š Events Nearby
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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
Celebrity Showroom , 1100 Nugget Ave , Sparks
6:30 pm -
Comedy Night at Shim's Tavern ft. Alan Bromwell!
Shim's Tavern , 125 W 3rd St , Reno
7:00 pm -
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Celebrity Showroom , 1100 Nugget Ave , Sparks
8:45 pm -
Reno Varsity Softball @ North Valleys
North Valleys High School , 1470 E Golden Valley Rd , Reno
11:00 am -
Reno JV Softball @ North Valleys
North Valleys High School , 1470 E Golden Valley Rd , Reno
1:00 pm -
Tantra Speed DateĀ® - Reno! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
The Studio Reno , 1085 S Virginia St , Reno
6:30 pm -
Roots of Gratitude Support Circle
Wildflower on 7th , 1273 W 7th St , Reno
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My boy and our foster dog Jazz.
She is an amazing 11 month old German shepherd/huskey/boxer mix who loves to cuddle, play, adventure and train. If you are interested in her pleaseā¦ (Nextdoor D'Andrea) - Painted Tree declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy yesterday nationwide.
We have days to get all our inventory out of the Sparks store and in to storage. I want to thank everyone who has been shopping at my Great Wildlifeā¦ (Nextdoor Pebble Creek)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Reno. Apply here.
š Nearby News
Sun Valley
- Property owner deceased, clean-up process complicated in Sun Valley (mynews4.com)
- Greenhouse Garden tips: Aphids and codeling moths (mynews4.com)
Reno
- Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) Expands Reno Capabilities with Advanced Equipment (packagingstrategies.com)
- Judge says Reno High senior prank defendants doing well nearly a year later (rgj.com)
- Switch Raises $768M in Data Center ABS Deal, Expands to Five Markets (convergedigest.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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