2024 Spring Newsletter
DIVE INTO SUMMER EVENT
It’s getting close to that time of year where we get to kick off the warm weather! Join the District for this year‘s Dive Into Summer Event on Friday, June 14th from 5:30–8pm at the Sun Valley Community Park.
The event is open to the public. Bring your family, friends, picnic blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a FREE hot dog, chips and drinks. The event will include a DJ with live music/entertainment, information booths from various community partners, $1 RAFFLE TICKETS for a chance to win great prizes, and a limited amount of free Sun Valley Pool tokens.
Watch the District’s website and Facebook page for updated event details. (No alcohol, smoking or vaping is permitted and leashed service dogs only).
SUN VALLEY POOL
The Robert & Norma Fink Sun Valley Pool will open for the 2024 season on June 14th and operate through August 11th. Pool hours are Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 pm, as staffing and weather permit.
Save the dates: June 22nd Free Swim Day sponsored by Fink Family, July 4th Free Swim Day sponsored by the District.
New Pool Admission Fee Schedule:
- Youth and Seniors general admission $4.00 per person
- Adults $5.00 per person
- Youth and Senior 5-swim pass $18.00
- Youth and Senior 10-pass $35.00
- Adult 5-pass $23.00
- Adult 10-pass $45.00
- Family pass $20.00
- Season pass $100.00
LIFEGUARDS WANTED
Are you, or someone you know, at least 15 years old and looking for a summer job? The District is now hiring lifeguards and cashiers for the 2024 Sun Valley Pool Season. Cashiers start at $12 per
hour and Lifeguards start at $14 per hour. Applications can be found on the District website or can be picked up at the District office.
TARIFF HEARING
The District will be holding a Public Hearing May 9, 2024, at 5:30pm in the District Board Room (located off Prosser Way) to consider passthrough increases for both water and sewer rates, including establishing a monthly sewer flat rate for residential customers only.
VOTING INFORMATION
Early and General Election voting available at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center, 115 W. 6th Ave. #110. Call 311 or visit washoecounty.gov for more information.
WATERING DAYS
The District encourages water conservation year-round even when we have a wet winter like we experienced last year. The District recommends following Truckee Meadows Water Authority’s schedule to water three times per week as follows:
Odd Addresses: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Even Addresses: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
For water conservation tips visit the District’s website.
DID YOU KNOW?
The District would like to remind customers that it is illegal to hook-up your water and/or sewer line to any kind of recreation vehicle for living purposes. It is a violation of the District and of Northern Nevada Public Health Department. The violation will be reported to Washoe County Code Enforcement, non-compliance may result in additional fees and/or service disconnect. If you have any questions regarding illegal hook-ups, please contact the District office.
KTMB GREAT COMMUNITY CLEANUP
The District is participating in the Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Great Community Cleanup again on April 27th. This annual event helps Sun Valley clean up illegal dumping and encourages local community members to join in and volunteer. Last year over 48,500 pounds of litter and 71 tires were removed from Sun Valley. For more information or to sign up to participate, visit KTMB.org or call (775) 851-5185.
DISTRICT PARTNERSHIPS
The District is proud to partner with the various agencies that provide a program and/service at the Sun Valley Community Park. Visit the District website for program contact information and
schedule.
• Washoe County Senior Program provides daily activities and lunches Monday – Friday.
• Washoe County Library System provides a free library kiosk for the public to check out, reserve and return books during park hours (library card required).
• Community Services Agency provides an Early Head Start Program Monday – Friday.
• New Revival Church provides Sunday services.
• Reno Tang Soo Do provides martial art classes for all ages a skill levels.
• USA BMX/Battleborn BMX provides an individual sport for all ages and skill levels.
• Nevada Adult Baseball provides adult competitive baseball.
• Northern Nevada Soccer League provides youth soccer fundamentals.
• Sun Valley Cal Ripken / Babe Ruth provides youth and prep baseball fundamentals.
DATES TO REMEMBER
- April Month-long E-waste Recycling
- April 6 – Cal Ripken Opening Day
- April 27 – KTMB Great Community Clean Up
- May 4 – Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board Meeting
- May 9 – District Board Meeting / Tariff Hearing
- May 23 – District Board Meeting / Budget Hearing
- May 27 – Memorial Day (Office Closed)
- June 1 – Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board Meeting
- June 13 – District Board Meeting
- June 14 – Pool Opening
- June 14 – Dive Into Summer Event
- June 19 – Juneteenth Day (Office Closed)
- June 22 – Free Swim Day, sponsored by the Fink Family
- July 4 – Independence Day (Office Closed)
- July 4 – Free Swim Day, sponsored by the District
- July 6 – Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board Meeting
- July 11 – District Board Meeting