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News from around the valley, Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2016

Job fair: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 inside the Ravello Lounge at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Candidates are sought to fill 90 positions involving the M Resort Pool and the DayDream Pool Club. Jobs include cocktail servers, bartenders, barbacks, security officers, cashiers, VIP sales representatives, cooks, lifeguards and pool supervisors. Auditions for cocktail servers are set from 10 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m., and candidates must wear swimwear; and auditions for the other positions are set from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online in advance by visiting themresort.com and clicking the “employment” link at the bottom of the page.

Milkweed packets: Over the past two years, Master Gardener Anne Marie Lardeau with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension has been harvesting Rush Milkweed seeds from the Demonstration and Test Gardens at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. The plants are native to Nevada in Clark and Lincoln counties, and their seed collection and distribution encourages the Monarch butterflies to lay their eggs. The public can pick up a seed packet for participation in a study of the Monarch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the Master Gardener Help Desk at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Planting instructions are included. Call the help desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Philanthropy Leaders Summit: The fifth annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit, founded and led by Moonridge Group, is planned from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. The goal of the event is to educate, inspire and provide knowledge sharing for more than 150 corporate donors, grant-making foundations and individual philanthropists. This year’s keynote speaker is Dan Pallotta, author of “Uncharitable — How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential.” Tickets are $95. To register, visit tinyurl.com/fifthannualphilsummit or call 702-570-7693.

Golf company hiring: Topgolf International recently announced that its flagship Las Vegas location is set to open in May at MGM Grand. The 105,000-square-foot golf entertainment venue plans to hire for more than 850 positions. Applications have been posted online, and interviews are set to begin immediately. Available positions include: servers, bartenders, golf instructors, bussers, plus kitchen, maintenance, guest services staff and more. Interested candidates should complete an application online and then visit the Topgolf office in person at 4305 Dean Martin Ave., Suite 185. Applicants may call 702-963-0000 to schedule an appointment. Visit topgolf.com/vegascareers.

Sands donation: Sands Cares, the global corporate citizenship program of Las Vegas Sands, recently donated $100,000 to five nonprofits serving the Las Vegas community. The program, called the Sands Give-Back Bank, is a charitable giving initiative that enables LVS team members at The Venetian, the Palazzo and Sands Expo Convention Center to determine where the company allocates a bank of charitable funds. The organizations were HELP of Southern Nevada, the Shade Tree/Noah’s Animal House, Communities in Schools of Nevada, Three Square, and U.S. Vets, Las Vegas. Visit sandscares.sands.com.

Parks awarded: The city of Henderson was recently awarded the 2015 Outstanding Park Award from the National Softball Association at its national convention. The award recognizes Arroyo Grande Sports Complex and Russell Road Recreation Complex. Operated by the City of Henderson Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Arroyo Grande Sports Complex and Russell Road Recreation Complex are home to tournaments for youths of all ages, adult softball in all divisions, and senior softball. The fields are in use six or seven days each week during the season. More than 6,700 league games are played on these fields annually along with 45 softball tournaments.

Impact Las Vegas donation: Impact Las Vegas, a nonprofit women’s giving circle in its third year, is planning to award $23,000 to a Southern Nevada charitable organization in June. The group consists of women who donate $1,000 per member each year by Dec. 31, and the money is pooled and donated as an annual grant to a Southern Nevada nonprofit to fund a project or program in one of five focus areas: culture, education, environment, family, or health and wellness. In June, members will vote to determine their third nonprofit grant recipient. The group has a two-step grant application process, with a Feb. 12 deadline for the Letter of Inquiry form submission. Interested nonprofits should visit the grant page of the organization’s website to review the grant process guidelines and eligibility requirements at impact-lv.org or send an e-mail to info@impact-lv.org.

Free law classes planned: The Clark County Law Library and Nevada Legal Services are offering free classes on Bankruptcy and Consumer Rights in Nevada every other month February through June. The class is being offered as a community service by Nevada Legal Services. Classes are planned from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays every other month at the Clark County Law Library, 309 S. Third St., Suite 400. Dates are: Feb. 23, April 19, and June 21. Topics include whether to file for bankruptcy, the difference between Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy, debt collector harassment, and how to receive free help. Qualified participants may apply for a pro bono attorney after attending class. Seating is limited. Call 702-455-4696 to reserve a seat.

Toy and clothing drive: Tivoli Village retailer Kidville, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., is teaming up with nonprofit Dinosaurs & Roses to host a toy and clothing drive through Jan. 30 to benefit families in need across the valley. Bring in gently used items in exchange for a 15 percent discount off Kidville retail the day of drop off. Donated items will be distributed via Dinosaurs & Roses ongoing community outreach efforts. Call 702-277-3752.

Pet bed and blanket drive: Nathan Adelson Hospice’s Pet Therapy Program is hosting its fifth annual Dog Bed & Blanket Drive through Feb. 28. All Nathan Adelson locations will serve as a drop-off point for new or gently used items, including: dog beds, blankets, towels, wash cloths, linens and unopened pet food. Locations are at: 4141 Swenson St.; in the MountainView Medical Office Building, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 350; 2270 E. Commercial Road, Suite A/B in Pahrump; and 1201 Nevada State Drive. Visit nah.org.

USA Sevens set to return: The USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament and Las Vegas Invitational is planned March 3-6 at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Tickets start at $15 for youths 14 or younger and $30 for adults. For a full schedule of events, visit usasevens.com/las-vegas.

Holiday tree mulch: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Research Center and Demonstration Orchard and the Lifelong Learning Center are making holiday tree mulch available to the community for free. Bring your own tools and containers. Mulch is to be available for pickup from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays at the research center, 4600 Horse Drive. It is $2 per scoop to load by tractor. Mulch pickup at the learning center, 8050 Paradise Road, is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and only self-loading is available there. Visit www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ho/2006/sp0610.pdf to view the publication titled Mulches for Nevada Landscapes. Call the research center at 702-786-4361 or the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.

Email ballots: Clark County voters have the option of receiving sample ballots by email instead of regular mail, possibly saving $1.5 million and more than 1,000 trees this election year, according to Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak. To receive a sample ballot by email, go to the County Election Department website at clarkcountynv.gov/vote, enter your personal information in the Registered Voter Services box and log-in to the site. Then, click on the drop down arrow next to Voter Services and select “Request my sample ballot electronically (Go Green).” In order to receive a primary election sample ballot by email instead of regular mail, a voter will have to change their preference by May 14. Voters are always able to view their sample ballot through the County Election Department website. The 2016 primary election is on June 14, with early voting from May 28 to June 10. The general election is Nov. 8, with early voting from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4. The deadline to register to vote in the primary election is May 24.

Artificial turf fields closed: The two artificial turf fields at McCarran Marketplace Park, 5800 Surrey St., in southeast Las Vegas are being closed until further notice. The artificial turf has experienced extensive damage and is worn to the subsurface in many of the playable areas with complete material degradation in places, causing hazardous conditions. The rips and tears stem from general wear and tear but also from inappropriate use such as users playing in cleats, which are banned, and riding bicycles across them. Signage at the park makes clear what uses are prohibited. Since the fields opened in early 2007, excessively worn areas have been patched four to five times. The deterioration of the fields is such that a complete overhaul is necessary, officials said. The playground at the site will remain open. The artificial turf fields will remain closed until they can be fully replaced, which would cost more than $4 million to complete.

Nominate veterans for veteran of the month: Nevada’s Veteran of the Month award recognizes veterans statewide who contribute their time and energy in support of veterans and the military, and/or who take pride in caring and nurturing their local communities. The program is managed by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, which continuously seeks out potential honorees. Anyone can nominate potential candidates. Submissions must be on an official form and will be reviewed by members of the Veterans Service Commission at its quarterly meetings. The members then make final decisions on who is chosen. Submissions are accepted throughout the year, and nomination deadlines are three weeks prior to each VSC quarterly meeting. To nominate:

— Read the attached VOM guidelines at veterans.nv.gov.

— Download and complete VOM nomination packet under “Services.” Nomination packets must include a copy of the nominee’s DD-214 Form and a photo of the nominee. For assistance in obtaining a copy of a DD-214 form, call the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, VAST Section, at 775-321-4880.

— Nomination packets can be filled out online, saved, printed, signed and mailed to: Nevada Department of Veterans Services, Attn: Pamela Roberts, 6880 S. McCarran Blvd., Bldg. A, Suite 2, Reno, NV 89509

— Completed packets can also be scanned and emailed to Roberts at robertsp@veterans.nv.gov or faxed to 775-688-1656.

Mojave Max Emergence Contest: The contest opened Nov. 5 for Las Vegas Valley students to guess when Mojave Max, a tortoise at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, will come out of his brumation in the spring. The person who guesses as closely as possible to the correct day, hour and minute when Max will emerge from his burrow wins. Anyone can enter, but only one winner from Clark County in grades kindergarten through 12 who is enrolled in public, private or registered home schools is eligible to win. The grand prize winner and his or her entire class will win T-shirts, Mojave Max Olympic-style medals, a pizza party and a field trip to Red Rock Canyon to see Max. The winner also receives a laptop computer, a digital camera and an America the Beautiful yearlong pass to national parks and federal recreational areas. The winner’s teacher will receive a laptop computer. To enter, visit mojavemax.com and click on the “Emergence Contest” button. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.

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