🌱 Free Transportation For Star Spangled Sparks + Annual Duck Race

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 92 Low: 61.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny. High: 95 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. Tonight (Jul. 4), the RTC of Washoe County will offer free transportation on their RAPID Lincoln Line and Route 11 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight, allowing people to attend the Star Spangled Sparks fireworks show conveniently. Event-goers can take advantage of these routes to reach RTC Centennial Plaza in Victorian Square near the Nugget Casino Resort in nearby Sparks, where the event will take place. Limited event parking will be available. Click here for detailed information on routes and schedules. (KOLO)
2. The Nevada Humane Society is preparing for its ninth annual Duck Race, set to take place on Aug. 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Wingfield Park in Reno. The event aims to support homeless pets and offers participants the opportunity to win a brand-new car or a generous cash prize of $15,000, courtesy of the presenting sponsor, Carson City Toyota. To adopt a duck, you must be a Nevada resident and be over the age of 18. Adopt a duck here. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
3. The Washoe County Clerk's Office in northern Nevada will offer passport services to the public beginning Aug. 1, providing a valuable resource for travelers seeking to obtain passports. The Clerk's Office will process new passport applications exclusively and has begun scheduling appointments from Jul. 1 for August appointments, also offering passport photo services for an additional fee. This initiative aims to address the region's lack of passport acceptance facilities and will be available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Washoe County Complex Building A in Reno. (Washoe Life)

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Today and tomorrow in Reno:

Tuesday, July 4

• Great American Craft Fair & Parade At Mckinley Park (10:00 AM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Feed The Camel 2023 At McKinley Arts And Culture (5:00 PM)
• Artown Cultural Connections 2023 At Wingfield Park (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• To help residents celebrate the 4th of July safely, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the Carson City Sheriff's Office have teamed up to patrol the waters of Lake Tahoe. Crews will be looking for safety violations and taking action for boat operators under the influence of drugs/alcohol as part of Operation Dry Water. (Washoe County Sheriff via Twitter)
• If you're in the market for a new job, the Washoe County Government recently posted some new job openings, including Deputy County Clerk for Board Records and Minutes, Animal Control Officer Lead, and Mental Health Counselor II. Learn more about the positions and their application deadlines here. (Washoe County, Nevada - Government via Facebook)
• The City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department received an $18,750 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund a new public piece of artwork on Victorian Avenue. (KTVN)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.