Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, April 30-May 6, 2015

SUMMERLIN AQUATIC FACILITY BREAKS GROUND

District F Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager and executives from The Howard Hughes Corp. took part in a groundbreaking ceremony April 13 for the Summerlin Aquatic Center, to be located adjacent to Wet’n’Wild, at 7025 S. Fort Apache Road.

The 24,940-square-foot facility, set to be complete by summer 2016, is scheduled to feature a 25-meter-by-25-yard lap pool with an area 9 feet deep where scuba classes can be held, as well as an 1,800-square-foot therapy pool for water aerobics, swimming lessons, physical therapy and other uses. Also planned are a meeting room, men’s and women’s locker rooms and staff offices. The facility is being constructed by Hughes, which will turn it over to Clark County when construction is complete.

“This is going to be an incredible amenity for the people of the southwest part of the valley when it opens next summer,” Brager said. “This facility will allow families to enjoy swimming indoors throughout the year at very reasonable rates.”

Hughes said a cost estimate for the facility’s construction was not available.

NONPROFIT HOPELINK HOSTING MOTHER’S DAY FUNDRAISER

HopeLink of Southern Nevada plans a Mother’s Day fundraising campaign through April 30.

The nonprofit offers to send personalized Mother’s Day cards or post a memorial message on its website through May for $20 donations. The proceeds are set to benefit local struggling mothers with food, supplies and shelter.

Visit link2hope.org or call 702-566-0576.

CITY COUNCIL NAMES MAYOR PRO TEM

The Las Vegas City Council approved Councilman Steve Ross as mayor pro tem. The mayor pro tem steps in as mayor when the sitting mayor is unavailable or unable to serve for any reason. Ross was elected to the position by a 7-0 vote by the City Council after being nominated by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Ross was first elected to the council in 2005 and was re-elected in 2009 and 2013. He represents Ward 6, including the northwest and the Centennial Hills areas.

GRANT TO FUND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR INJURED MILITARY PERSONNEL

Injured and disabled military service members, whether active or inactive, are eligible to participate free in a variety of sports and recreation activities offered by the city of Las Vegas through a grant from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. Six-month adaptive recreation membership passes are available to qualified veterans while grant funds last.

The city offers a variety of adaptive recreation programs, including Project D.I.R.T (outdoor adventure experiences and fishing clinics); F.L.O.A.T (private swim lessons and aquatic therapy); G.O.L.F. (seasonal golf lessons, including adaptive golf carts); Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (low-impact, gentle range-of-motion group exercise program); Paralympic Sports Club Las Vegas (wheelchair sports training and competitions); and several more.

For more information, call Bernard Preston at 702-229-4904.

CAMP ERIN TO HELP KIDS DEALING WITH GRIEF

Southern Nevada youths who are experiencing grief from the death of someone close to them are invited to the second annual Camp Erin Las Vegas. The three-day camp is offered by Nathan Adelson Hospice in partnership with The Moyer Foundation and is held at Camp Potosi Pines for children ages 6 to 17.

This year’s camp is planned from June 12-14, including traditional camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support, led by grief professionals and trained volunteers.

Camp registration is open. Space is limited, and campers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Children from military families are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to first-time Camp Erin attendees.

For more information, contact Jennifer Mauceri at 702-733-0320 or jmauceri@nah.org, or for an application, visit nah.org.

LETTER CARRIERS PLAN FOOD DRIVE MAY 9

Local letter carriers plan to collect nonperishable food items such as cereal, pasta and rice May 9 as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp out Hunger Food Drive.

To participate, leave the food items in a bag by or in the mailbox.

For more information, visit facebook.com/stampouthunger.

SOUTHERN NEVADA LANDSCAPE AWARDS ACCEPTING ENTRIES

The annual Southern Nevada Water Authority is accepting entries for its 2015 Southern Nevada Landscape Awards through May 1. Entries in the homeowner category can be for a front yard, backyard or both. The contest is offered in partnership with the Springs Preserve.

For more information or to enter, visit snwa.com/land/landawards.html.

FOSTERS NEEDED FOR FUPI ANIMALS

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. is in urgent need of foster families for rescued dogs and cats. Fostering plays a major role in the success of the organization. In many circumstances, the animals have come from harsh backgrounds, have been abandoned or have lost their home through no fault of their own.

The foster’s main responsibility is to offer the dog or cat a safe and secure environment. The foster will offer a nurturing background, possibly provide some basic training and consequently help to make the animal a better candidate for adoption.

For more information, contact FUPI at forecloseduponpets@hotmail.com or 702-272-0010.

FRIENDS OF RED ROCK CANYON ACCEPTING PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES

The 2015 Friends of Red Rock Canyon Photo Contest is slated to accept entries from 2 to 4 p.m. May 1 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 and 3 at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. The theme is Nature and Wildlife of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Categories are landscape, desert plants, wildlife, creative, monochromatic, and professional.

All photos must be framed. The entry fee is $10 per photo and $8 for Friends of Red Rock members. First-place winners receive $100, second place gets $75, and third place gets $50.

For entry rules, visit friendsofredrockcanyon.org/photo.php or email photo@friendsofredrockcanyon.org.

WOMEN’S CLUB SEEKS DARE TO DREAM GRANT APPLICANTS

The Women’s Club of Summerlin is accepting applications for its Dare to Dream grant. Each year, the organization awards Dare to Dream grants to women working to improve their lives and the lives of others in the community. The money can be used for assistance with educational opportunities, new skills development, business development, tuition or anything a woman can dream of that will help her move toward her goal.

Grants of up to $3,000 are awarded based on the impact that the money will have on the recipient and others in the community, the merit of the requested program or project and personal need. Applicants must be 21 or older and reside in the Las Vegas Valley.

To date, the organization has donated more than $430,000 in cash and items to the Las Vegas community, and 47 women have been awarded grants.

The deadline is May 8. For applications, visit womensclubofsummerlin.org.