HELP of Southern Nevada offers a weatherization program to help low-income, elderly or disabled residents conserve energy.
It is funded through the Nevada Housing Division.
The program's professionally trained crews use computerized energy audits and advanced diagnostic equipment to identify energy-saving strategies in single-family, multifamily and mobile homes.
Cost-effective weatherization measures and those that are essential for health and safety are then performed, including but not limited to heating and cooling and installation of insulation and solar screens.
"This program is critical for those in our community who need help and can't financially or physically make the improvements to their home." said Albert Weiss, administrator of the weatherization program.
For more information, call 795-0575.
THREE DAYS OF ACTIVITIES
Annual UNLVino benefits scholarship fund
Some of the country's latest wine releases and best vintages will be featured during the 32nd annual UNLVino May 4-6. The scholarship fundraiser is presented by the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada.
The schedule includes:
* Bubble-Licious, a Champagne and sparkling wine tasting, from 7 to 10 p.m. May 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. The cost is $75.
* Auss-Some and Then-Some, a tasting of wines from the Southern Hemisphere, from 7 to 10 p.m. May 5 at Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Course, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $50.
* The Grand Tasting & Wine and Art Auction, from 3 to 7 p.m. May 6 at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $50 in advance and $75 at the door.
Tickets for all events are available at www.unlvtickets.com, the UNLV bookstore, Paris Las Vegas, Bally's and select local wine retailers.
REED WHIPPLE CULTURAL CENTER
Search for Talent winners plan showcase
Youngsters ages 6 through 18 will perform in the 27th annual Search for Talent Winners' Showcase at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
Tickets are $5. Call 229-6211 for details.
Performers have been selected through auditions and preliminary competitions in three age divisions: primary (ages 6 through 9), junior (ages 10 through 13) and senior (ages 14 through 18).
Primary winners include vocalists Jessica Noel Ruettiger, Ellie Smith, Kennedy Anne Sparling, Kailey Nicole Swanson and Nikki Testa. Junior winners are vocalists Gabrielle Boyadjian, Malia Civetz and Chelsea Sykora, and dancers Brooke Bormann and Ana Realmuto. Senior winners are vocalists Stevie Jewel Keeter, Jennifer Daquila and Aimee Rochelle, and cellist Claudia Duka.
Search for Talent is presented by the Cultural Affairs Division of the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services.
FULL-DAY AND HALF-DAY PROGRAMS
Registration open for summer art camp
Registration is open for TACK, the annual Arts Connection Kamp, for children ages 6 to 12.
The eight-week camp, offered by the Cultural Affairs Division of the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services, will run Monday through Friday, June 12 through Aug. 4, at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
Three options are available for children interested in the arts.
The full-day camp, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers theater classes in the morning and a variety of dance and visual arts classes in the afternoon. Participants also will attend the four performances of the Children's Summer Concert Series in July.
Early drop-off and late pickup are available. Parents must provide sack lunches and snacks.
Half-day sessions are offered from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.
Fees are $550 for the full day or $300 for half-day sessions. Multiple family discounts and flexible payment plans are available.
More information and a free brochure are available by calling 229-6211.
