Not so special events This article was published on 08.05.10 On the park over the railroad trench west of Virginia Street, Hot August Nights vendors set up their stands. Crowds this week were small in both Reno and Sparks, an apparently recession related condition also affecting other special events such as the Sparks farmers’ market. On the upside, special events are more pleasant and less raucous with smaller crowds.Photo By DENNIS MYERS More Local Stories » News Pic Men in trees Published on 07.29.10 Beach games Published on 07.22.10 Our story Published on 07.15.10 Centennial Published on 07.08.10 Time out Published on 07.01.10