Farmer's Market Wraps Up Season  

on Aug. 19 There are only two Thursdays left to shop for fruits and vegetables straight from the farm at the Hometowne Farmer's Market on Victorian Square in downtown Sparks. In addition to fresh produce, the market has a tasty variety of international food and beverage items, packaged foods, unique arts and crafts, assorted flowers, fun for kids and live entertainment. Event hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. A free shuttle service is available from Legends to Victorian Square from the mall's shuttle stop located between The Gap and Banana Republic. The shuttle begins transporting guests at 4:30 p.m. on approximately the half hour, and the last shuttle departs from C St. near Victorian Ave. back to Legends at 9:30 p.m. More event details

Summer Water Fun With the summer season quickly winding down, there are only a few weeks left to take advantage of the outdoor pools located in Sparks. The pools at Deer Park (1700 Prater Way) and Oppio Park (2355 18th St.), offer all ages an afternoon of fun in a picturesque setting. Deer Pool is open Wed. - Sun., 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 29. Oppio Pool is open Tues. - Thurs., 1:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. through Aug. 26. Cost: Youth (under 18 yrs.) - $3.50; Adult (18 yrs. - 54 yrs.) - $6; Senior (55 yrs. & older) - $4; Family (up to 6 members) - $15.  

Are You Ready for Some  Football?

NFL Flag Football is the premier youth football league for boys and girls ages 6 to 14. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork, dedication and discipline. Participants are taught the fundamental skills of passing, receiving, running and defense. It's a great way to meet new friends while having fun learning the sport. The program will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Mon./Wed./Fri., Sept. 13 - Nov. 5 at Sparks Middle School and Shadow Mountain sports complex. Cost: $84 ($70 for residents of Sparks). The fee includes a reversible NFL jersey, team and individual pictures, and a certificate from the NFL Flag Football Program. Scholarship assistance is available for eligible households. Volunteer coaches are needed. Register by Sept. 9 at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center, 1200 12th St. More info

New Volleyball League for Girls

Girls in 3rd - 8th grade are going to dig a new volleyball league available this fall. Dig It! is designed to be fun for all levels of players. A prior knowledge of volleyball is not required. The first four practices feature a group clinic where new players learn volleyball basics, such as serving, passing, setting, spiking, rotation and rules of the game. Participants will be split into three groups: 3rd - 4th grade, 5th - 6th grade, and 7th - 8th grade. The program will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mon./Wed., Sept. 27 - Nov. 10 at the Alf Sorensen Community Center. Cost: $96 ($80 for residents of Sparks). The fee includes a uniform top, pictures and tournament. Scholarship assistance is available for eligible households. Registration opens on August 16. Call 353-7780 for details.