Northern Nevada Real Estate Blog: Nevada: Sparks: Spanish Springs

Casoleil Condominiums, located in the beautiful Spanish Springs neighborhood in Sparks, Nevada are now building and selling  "Phase 2."

Single Story floor plans are available.  Units are either up one flight of stairs or on ground level. All rooms are located on one floor. Each unit comes with a one or two car garage, paved driveways, slate entry ways, covered deck and patios.

Interior features include 9-foot ceilings, granite slab counter tops in kitchen and baths, upgraded "Clean Steel" appliances, dual sinks in master baths, 2 full bathrooms, custom wood cabinets throughout and upgraded 48oz carpeting and pad.

On-Site amenities include:

• Gated Entry
• Community Night Lighting
• Pool and Spa
• Large Barbecue and Fire pit area
• Picnic Areas
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• Community Center
• Children's Playground

Location! Location! Location!

Located in the Spanish Springs Valley in Sparks, Nevada. Centrally located off of I-80 via Sparks Blvd. and Pyramid Highway. Nestled in between the new Sparks Galleria and Spanish Springs Shopping Center. Both offer over 100 shops and eateries.

 If you would like additional information on condominiums available for sale, new or resale, please feel free to call or visit my website at www.servingrenoandsparks.com to get  a complete listing of homes/condominiums for sale in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Authored by Terrie Leighton. February 2009. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada. The information in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

The Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball League is officially in its 2009 season and registration for youths ages 4 years old to 12 years old is right around the corner!

If you live in Sparks, Spanish Springs or Wingfield Springs, your child is eligible to play on the Spanish Springs Cal Ripken  Baseball League.

There will be two options for registering for the 2009 baseball season:

1) In person~ Come to any of the scheduled sign-up dates and complete a registration form.

Walk-in Registration Schedule

2) On line ~ Register on-line by going to www.calripkenbb.com and download the 2009 registration forms:

• The 2009 registration form is for returning players as well a new players
• Consent for Treatment form ~ All four parts need to be completed with original signatures
• If new to league, include a copy of child's birth certificate and a proof of residency, such as a power bill.
• Make your check or money order payable to Cal Ripken Baseball and mail to:

Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball, 9732 State Route 445, PMB357, Sparks, Nevada 89432

Registration Fees

NOTE:   League age is determined by the age of the player as of April 30, 2009.

T-Ball (ages 4,5,6)                                                                    $65 per child (after Feb. 7th, $90)

Rookie (ages 7,8)                                                                     $85 per child(after Feb. 7th, $110)

Majors (10,11,12), AAA (9,10,11,12) AA(7-10)                             $125 per child (after Feb. 7th, $150)

• All Sign-ups received on or before January 15th will be given a $10.00 discount.
• All Sign-ups received after February 7th will be charged a $25.00 late fee.
• Receive an additional $10.00 discount for each sibling.

Major, AAA, AA Tryouts

Who: All players moving up a division or new players are required to try out to play.

Where: Eagle Canyon Fields on Eagle Canyon Parkway in Sparks, next to Shaw Middle School.

When: Saturday, February 28, 2009 or Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Schedule:

11 & 12 year old players from 9 to 11 a.m.

9 & 10 year old players from 12 to 2 p.m.

6, 7, & 8 year old players from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Please Note:

• The only players exempt from tryouts are T-Ball and Rookie players.
• No sing-ups will be accepted after February 14, 2009.
• Players will be placed in the appropriate divisions based on ability not age.

Opening Day

Saturday, April 4, 2009

For more information go to www.calripkenbb.com .

League President: Dustin Chipman 775-224-3751

Players Agent: Mark Prizina

Secretary: Terrie Leighton 775-846-5424

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to answer any of your questions regarding the Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball League, or any other questions you may have about the Sparks/Spanish Springs area.

Authored by Terrie Leighton. January 2009. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate. The information in provided in this post is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.

Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball

Cal Ripken Baseball in Spanish Springs in fast approaching the end of another great season. We are in our fifth week of play. I say we because my son, Alec, plays for the Astro major team.

This year, nearly 600 children signed up to play ball. Boys and girls from ages 4 to 13 can play in this league. This season there are 14 T-Ball teams, 12 rookie teams, 11 minor teams and 7 major teams.

Currently, the City of Sparks and the league are building new fields for the kids to play on. According to the league president, Jeff Mckusker, the fields should be finished in July 2008. They will be located on Eagle Canyon Parkway. A great location in Spanish Springs. The kids and thier parents won't have to travel far to play and have a great time.

If you would like additional information on this league you can go to www.calripkenbb.com to find out more.