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Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2014

PET ADOPTIONS PLANNED AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host pet adoptions for the nonprofit A Home 4 Spot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2. All animals are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped before adoption.

For more information about A Home 4 Spot, visit ahome4spot.com.

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.

RUNNING CLASS SET AT DESERT BREEZE

Adult runners or those looking to participate in their high school’s cross country or track programs can learn how to improve their running technique, speed and efficiency during classes geared toward teens and adults that are scheduled for Wednesdays beginning Nov. 5 at the Desert Breeze Recreation Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.

The class will be led by a certified running and triathlon coach who has completed several Ironman competitions.

The Intro to Running Intervals class is for teens who want to participate on their school’s cross country or track teams and is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Train to Race class, which is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., will prepare adults to run anything from their first 5K to a marathon.

The cost for each six-week class is $30. For more information, visit clarkcountyv.gov/parks or call 702-455-8334.

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 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 N. 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.

Donations will also be accepted throughout October at the White House Black Market in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, where donors can receive a 15 percent discount.

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.

CROSSFIT PLANS SMA BENEFIT

The fundraiser Crossfit to Cure SMA is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Crossfit 702, 7520 W. Washington Ave., Suite 180.

The event will help local organization Falynn’s Wings, which provides medical equipment to newly diagnosed families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a muscular degenerative disease that leaves children unable to walk, eat, speak and eventually breath. The average lifespan for children with SMA is two years.

The cost is $40. To register, visit falynnswings.org.

JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY TO MEET NOV. 16 AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

The topic is scheduled to be “Social Media for the Genealogist,” regarding what is available and how to make use of Facebook and other sites.

The society is set to meet at 1 p.m. the third Sunday of each month. Meetings are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit jgssn.org or contact president Abe Simon at abe_simon@cox.net or 702-523-9874.

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, call 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.

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