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May 2022
Sparks Police Exhibit Opening
Join us for the official opening of the Sparks Police De- partment Exhibit beginning at 10 a.m. The history of the Sparks Police Department is featured in this exhibit and added fun on this day will include visits by the K-9 unit behind the Museum, as well as historic police vehicles!
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Lifescapes is a memoir writing class for seniors and adults. Created in 2000, Lifescapes was designed for Northern Nevada seniors to connect with others in a friendly, community setting. Over the last 20 years, Lifescapes has engaged over 800 community members in writing, sharing, and publishing their life stories. Over 250 publications, including over 35 anthologies have been locally and internationally published. Some members' works have been published by major publishers, and a few have been translated into several languages. Lifescapes is free…
Find out more »For the Love of a Smudge! – Class 3
Join this exciting and fun art class gears toward older adults 55 and better! We will be creating our own art each day, everything from abstract to landscapes, florals, and more in this eight-session class, running Wednesdays and Fridays through June 17th.
Find out more »For the Love of a Smudge! – Class 4
Join this exciting and fun art class gears toward older adults 55 and better! We will be creating our own art each day, everything from abstract to landscapes, florals, and more in this eight-session class, running Wednesdays and Fridays through June 17th.
Find out more »June 2022
For the Love of a Smudge! – Class 5
Join this exciting and fun art class gears toward older adults 55 and better! We will be creating our own art each day, everything from abstract to landscapes, florals, and more in this eight-session class, running Wednesdays and Fridays through June 17th.
Find out more »Great Victorian Artisans Fair
Join us in historic downtown Sparks for a truly unique craft fair featuring many local artisans with incredible creations for sale! The fair takes place from Memorial Park, around the Museum to Victorian Avenue, and fin- ishes INSIDE the Museum with crafters and artists in- side the upper gallery! Friday, June 3rd - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4th - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5th - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Find out more »For the Love of a Smudge! – Class 6
Join this exciting and fun art class gears toward older adults 55 and better! We will be creating our own art each day, everything from abstract to landscapes, florals, and more in this eight-session class, running Wednesdays and Fridays through June 17th.
Find out more »For the Love of a Smudge! – Class 7
Join this exciting and fun art class gears toward older adults 55 and better! We will be creating our own art each day, everything from abstract to landscapes, florals, and more in this eight-session class, running Wednesdays and Fridays through June 17th.
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Lifescapes is a memoir writing class for seniors and adults. Created in 2000, Lifescapes was designed for Northern Nevada seniors to connect with others in a friendly, community setting. Over the last 20 years, Lifescapes has engaged over 800 community members in writing, sharing, and publishing their life stories. Over 250 publications, including over 35 anthologies have been locally and internationally published. Some members' works have been published by major publishers, and a few have been translated into several languages. Lifescapes is free…
Find out more »For the Love of a Smudge! – Class 8
Join this exciting and fun art class gears toward older adults 55 and better! We will be creating our own art each day, everything from abstract to landscapes, florals, and more in this eight-session class, running Wednesdays and Fridays through June 17th.
Find out more »Sparks Art Walk – June
Join us from 4-7 p.m. as part of the new monthly Sparks Art Walk and participate in our new scavenger hunt in- side the Museum! Finish the scavenger hunt and submit at the front desk for a chance to win a prize and stop by for a tour of the train as you make your way down the Art Walk!
Find out more »For the Love of a Smudge! – Closing Event
Join this exciting and fun art class gears toward older adults 55 and better! We will be creating our own art each day, everything from abstract to landscapes, florals, and more in this eight-session class, running Wednesdays and Fridays through June 17th.
Find out more »Special Event: Historic Postcard Collection Unveiling
Please join us this evening, 4-6 p.m. in the upper gallery where we will unveil a newly acquired framed postcard collection originally featured outside the showroom doors of the Nugget! This date marks the 60th Anniver- sary of the opening of the Circus Room at the Nugget - the original showroom opened by John Ascuaga in 1962. Featuring special guests, this is a don't miss fund- raising event for the Museum. Space is limited, and tick- ets are $20 contact…
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Lifescapes is a memoir writing class for seniors and adults. Created in 2000, Lifescapes was designed for Northern Nevada seniors to connect with others in a friendly, community setting. Over the last 20 years, Lifescapes has engaged over 800 community members in writing, sharing, and publishing their life stories. Over 250 publications, including over 35 anthologies have been locally and internationally published. Some members' works have been published by major publishers, and a few have been translated into several languages. Lifescapes is free…
Find out more »July 2022
LifeScapes
Lifescapes is a memoir writing class for seniors and adults. Created in 2000, Lifescapes was designed for Northern Nevada seniors to connect with others in a friendly, community setting. Over the last 20 years, Lifescapes has engaged over 800 community members in writing, sharing, and publishing their life stories. Over 250 publications, including over 35 anthologies have been locally and internationally published. Some members' works have been published by major publishers, and a few have been translated into several languages. Lifescapes is free…
Find out more »The Lincoln Highway Exhibit Opening & Lecture
Join us for the official opening of the Lincoln Highway Exhibit beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Lincoln Highway had great impact in Nevada's history, and very specifi- cally in Sparks! Lincoln Highway Association member Mr. Jim Bonar will be speaking at 2 p.m. in the upper gallery on the subject, and don't miss seeing the new ex- hibit provided by the Nevada Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association!
Find out more »Sparks Art Walk – July
Join us from 4-7 p.m. as we welcome the Latimer Art Club for the opening reception for the opening of their most recent exhibit: Freedom of Expression. All works of art are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds support the Sparks Heritage Museum. Don't miss this fabulous exhibit by the oldest art club in Nevada!
Find out more »LifeScapes
Lifescapes is a memoir writing class for seniors and adults. Created in 2000, Lifescapes was designed for Northern Nevada seniors to connect with others in a friendly, community setting. Over the last 20 years, Lifescapes has engaged over 800 community members in writing, sharing, and publishing their life stories. Over 250 publications, including over 35 anthologies have been locally and internationally published. Some members' works have been published by major publishers, and a few have been translated into several languages. Lifescapes is free…
Find out more »August 2022
LifeScapes
Lifescapes is a memoir writing class for seniors and adults. Created in 2000, Lifescapes was designed for Northern Nevada seniors to connect with others in a friendly, community setting. Over the last 20 years, Lifescapes has engaged over 800 community members in writing, sharing, and publishing their life stories. Over 250 publications, including over 35 anthologies have been locally and internationally published. Some members' works have been published by major publishers, and a few have been translated into several languages. Lifescapes is free…
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