Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, Oct. 23-29, 2014
SUN CITY SUMMERLIN TO HOST COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE OCT. 24-26
The Sun City Summerlin Community Garage Sale is slated from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24-26 throughout the development. Look for advertising signs on major cross streets or just drive the area to locate participating homeowners. Sun City Summerlin’s general boundaries are west of Rampart Boulevard to the 215 Beltway, north of Summerlin Parkway and south of Cheyenne Avenue.
For a general map or more information, visit scscai.com.
ALS OF NEVADA PLANS RUN, WALK & ROLL FOR OCT. 25
The ALS of Nevada’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll event is slated for 6 a.m. Oct. 25 at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way.
The event will feature family activities, including a superhero costume contest for individuals and teams. Awards will be presented for the best costumes, top runners and top fundraisers.
The 5K starting time is 8 a.m., with the walk portion to start immediately after the runners.
To register, visit alsofnevada.org or call 702-777-0500.
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER 5K COMING OCT. 26 TO RED ROCK RESORT
The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Oct. 26 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. On-site registration and packet pickup for the event is set to begin at 7 a.m., with a rolling start time of 7:30 a.m.
The event will raise funds for breast cancer awareness and research. The local chapter of American Cancer Society has set goals this year for attracting 15,000 walkers to raise $500,000.
The walk coincides with Station Casinos’ fifth annual Project Pink, an initiative to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. In addition to several pink menu items being sold throughout its restaurants, the company also will donate gaming winnings from designated pink gaming areas, including blackjack, poker and bingo and new loyalty memberships. To date, more than $200,000 has been raised.
Participants may sign up for the noncompetitive 5K (3.1-mile) walk, which begins at Red Rock Resort and travels though the newly opened Downtown Summerlin shopping center and back to the resort. Individual walkers and teams are encouraged to participate.
Online registration is available at makingstrideswalk.org/lasvegasnv. There is no fee to register for the walk.
RED ROCK COUNTRY CLUB TO HOST GOLF AND TENNIS CLASSIC
The Las Vegas Golf & Tennis Classic is scheduled for Oct. 27 at Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive. Golf is set to start at 8 a.m., with a 7 a.m. check-in for the scramble. Tennis is set to begin at 9 a.m. with an 8 a.m. check-in for round-robin format.
It will benefit the nonprofit Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Las Vegas chapter, which works to cure Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis and help improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, an auction and raffles. Played as a scramble, the golf event uses the private AKA Mountain course, and guests have a chance to win a new Lexus, courtesy of Lexus of Las Vegas, at the hole-in-one-competition. Tennis is played in a round-robin format, with tennis coach to Andre Agassi and ESPN analyst Darren Cahill hosting a private clinic.
Registration is $200 for golf and $75 for tennis with individual lunch tickets available for $40. To register, visit online.ccfa.org/lvgolfandtennisclassic.
TRAVEL CLUB INVITES POTENTIAL MEMBERS TO OCT. 28 MEETING
The Las Vegas Singles Travel and Social Club, a group of mature singles in the Las Vegas Valley interested in local, national and international travel, plans to meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. The club meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. Meetings start with a half hour of social time prior to a short business portion, followed by introduction of guests and that month’s speaker. October’s speaker plans to discuss solo cruising and touring of Alaska.
There is a small fee for members and guests to cover refreshments and the cost of the meeting room. For more information, call 888-324-3928.
WORKFORCE CONNECTIONS PLANS SUPER HIRING EVENT OCT. 29
Workforce Connections plans to host its second annual Nevada Day Super Hiring Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at the One-Stop Career Center, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190.
More than 24 employers with hundreds of open positions are set to interview potential hires on-site during the event. Participating is free, but all applicants will be pre-screened before seeing an employer. Job seekers should bring several resumes and dress professionally.
Walk-ins are welcome. However, to expedite the pre-screening process and minimize wait time, job seekers are encouraged to apply for open job positions at nvcareercenter.org.
WESTSIDE CHICAGO CLUB TO MEET NOV. 2 AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY
The Westside Chicago Club plans to meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
The group meets the first Sunday of each month and consists of mostly people who have retired to Las Vegas. Monthly meetings start with a short business portion followed by a program. The group is open to all who want to meet people from all parts of Chicago, not just the west side.
For more information, call president June Edelman at 702-256-9542.
JOBS FOR VETS EVENT PLANNED AT SUNCOAST NOV. 4
The Large Vision Business Network Mixer plans to host 400 Jobs for 400 Vets at 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. From 10 to 11 a.m., admission will be for veterans only (must show DD-214 ID). From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans and the public can enter.
For more information, visit pjproductionlive.com/LVBNM.html or call 702-639-6964.
WESTSIDE NEWCOMERS CLUB TO GATHER NOV. 5 AT CHURCH
The Westside Newcomers Club plans to host a coffee for potential members at 9:15 a.m. the first Wednesday of almost every month at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2022 Spring Gate Lane. The next one is slated for Nov. 5.
There will not be a new member coffee in December. Events are set to resume on Jan. 7.
For more information, visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Nancy Ovuka at 702-837-8685.
JEWISH SINGLES PLAN NOV. 5 AND DEC. 3 EVENTS
The Jewish Singles Social Club for men and women plans to meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 at the Las Vegas Sports Park, 1400 Rampart Blvd., in the room marked JCC.
Meetings are open and free to anyone interested in entertaining programs and socializing. In addition to monthly meetings, dine-outs and other social events are planned throughout the year.
For more information, call 702-233-8618 or 702-243-1761.
ATRIA SEVILLE PLANS FACILITY TOURS NOV. 6
Atria Seville, 2000 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to mark its 15th anniversary starting at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 by opening its doors to seniors and/or their families to meet staff members and directors and tour the community.
Each department will present the happenings within their respective areas. Happy hour refreshments and live entertainment are planned starting at 3 p.m.
For more information, visit atriaseville.com or call Karen Gaines at 702-804-6800.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS PLANS FALL SUIT DRIVE NOV. 7
A women’s fall suit drive is planned from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at NV Energy, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Drive-through donations can be made at the parking lot.
Hosted by the United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council, the annual drive collects suits and other business attire for women in need to help them prepare for career opportunities and gain confidence to succeed during job interviews and in the workplace. Last year’s drive collected more than 7,000 professional items, including suits, dresses, shoes, handbags and jewelry.
Gently used and/or professional attire should be cleaned and on a hanger.
For more information, contact Lawrel K. Larsen at lawrell@uwsn.org or 702-892-2319.
NOV. 8 CASINO NIGHT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S HEART FOUNDATION
The Children’s Heart Foundation’s annual Operation Cards for Kids — Casino Night is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive.
The evening is set to include blackjack, food, specialty cocktails and silent and live auctions. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Tickets are $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP admission at operationcardsforkids.com.
VICTORIAN RAILROAD LADIES TO MEET AT TIVOLI VILLAGE NOV. 10
The Victorian Railroad Ladies, the Las Vegas Railroad Society Museum women’s club, plans to meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at Cafe Leone inside Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
The club supports children’s education in Las Vegas and offers monthly activities and hobby classes. Look for women wearing hats.
Membership is free. For more information, visit lasvegasrailroadsociety.org or call 702-656-9705.
RETIRED RAILROAD WORKERS SET TO GATHER AT MAD MATTIE’S NOV. 18
The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Workers plans to meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at Mad Matty’s, 8100 W. Sahara Ave.
One of the group’s goals is to keep people knowledgeable about political actions that affect their pensions. Meetings are a good way to say connected, meet others who worked in the industry and share tales from days on the job.
For more information, visit narvre.info.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR MAYOR’S URBAN DESIGN AWARDS
The city of Las Vegas invites nominations for the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards, which are being accepted until 5 p.m. Nov. 3.
Nomination forms and general judging principles are available online at lasvegasnevada.gov/muda. Anyone is invited to nominate projects, which must be located within city of Las Vegas limits and be completed by Dec. 31 to qualify for the award.
The four categories are: buildings and their environment; public places; historic preservation/adaptive reuse; and public art. The awards recognize projects that cultivate walkways and streets that are shared public spaces, promote safety, conserve resources, celebrate public art, preserve historic buildings and places, seamlessly link to their surroundings and are pedestrian-friendly.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman will select the winners. The awards are set to be presented at the Jan. 7 Las Vegas City Council meeting.
For more information, contact Courtney Mooney at 702-229-5260.
TEMPLE SINAI PLANS HOLIDAY BAZAAR DEC. 7
Temple Sinai has scheduled its first Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at its facility, 9001 Hillpointe Road.
Vendors, food trucks, face painting and children’s activities are planned.
For vendor inquiries, email tsholidaybazaar@gmail.com. For more information, call 702-254-5110.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION TO HOST JINGLE BELL RUN DEC. 13
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is planned for 8 a.m. Dec. 13 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
Runners can wear holiday-themed costumes and tie jingle bells to their shoelaces to get in the holiday spirit while raising funds to find a cure for arthritis. Live entertainment, vendors providing breakfast and a Reindeer Dash to Kidville also are planned.
To register, visit bit.ly/VKXj7g. For more information, visit tivolivillagelv.com.
AARP SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM
The AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program plans to offer free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low to moderate income. In its 46th year, the program is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, giving special attention to the older population. The service is offered in conjunction with the IRS and is open to anyone, not just AARP members.
Last year in Nevada, 260 volunteers helped more than 12,700 people file federal tax returns and answered tax-related questions. The program is offered at senior centers, libraries and other convenient locations.
The program needs volunteers. Tax volunteers must complete a tax preparation workshop from the IRS prior to working with taxpayers. There is also a need for grass-roots leadership, on-site greeters and those who can provide language assistance in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/4r34r8v or call 888-227-7669.
