Summerlin-area Neighborhood News, March 4-10
STARBRIGHT THEATRE SHOWS CANCELED DUE TO REPAIRS
The Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd., is temporarily closed for repairs. Shows that were scheduled for the first two weeks of March have been canceled. The closure is expected to last for several weeks. Prepaid tickets will be refunded at the box office.
For more information, visit suncity-summerlin.com/starbrighttheatre.htm.
NEW EQUESTRIAN ARENA PLANNED FOR LONE MOUNTAIN PARK
The Lone Mountain Community meeting led by Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown on Feb. 12 discussed a recent request for proposal and developments for a new equestrian arena.
Brown, whose district includes the park, said the Request for Proposal is an attempt to create more of a demand and availability for people who would like tennis lessons and league play at tennis courts throughout Clark County. It is still in the review process.
Plans are also being developed for an estimated $5 million equestrian center at Lone Mountain Park, 9825 W. Lone Mountain Road.
A 2-mile horse trail is planned along the base of Lone Mountain. Other developments include a covered practice riding arena, a horse trailer parking area, picnic pavilion, children’s play area, and a multiuse trail to connect the original park located near Jensen Street and Alexander Road with a new 20-acre phase that opened in October 2012 along Lone Mountain Road.
The new amenities are being added west of the original park and are scheduled to be completed by fall 2015.
Funding for the project comes from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, residential construction tax money and from capital dollars from the old downtown courthouse and the settlement for problems with construction of the Regional Justice Center, according to Sue Baker, Brown’s community liaison.
For more information, call Baker at 702-455-1900.
BUSINESS EXPO TO GO GREEN MARCH 4 AT THE SUNCOAST
The Large Vision Business Network Mixer Gone Green Expo 2014 is planned for 6 to 9 p.m. March 4 in the Grand Ballroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive.
More than 50 exhibits of businesses in Clark County with topics such as energy, food, pollution, waste, water and deforestation are planned. The Chefs Corner will provide food samples.
The first 100 attendees will receive a goodie bag with a special gift. There will also be live entertainment, a Gone Green educational booth and $10,000 in raffle drawings and door prizes.
Pick up a free admission ticket from any Storage West Self Storage location or the Suncoast catering department lobby. No ticket is required for those 18 or younger.
For more information, call 702-639-6964.
WESTSIDE NEWCOMERS TO HOST COFFEE FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS MARCH 5
The Westside Newcomers Club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. March 5 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee event takes place the first Wednesday of each month.
The social club is for women who have lived in the area for 10 years or less or for those who have a life-changing event, such as retirement. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month.
For more information, visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Nancy Ovuka at 702-837-8685.
JEWISH SINGLES CLUB TO MEET AT JCC MARCH 5
The Jewish Singles 55 Plus Social Cub for Men and Women plans its next meeting for 6:30 p.m. March 5 at the Jewish Community Center, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., Suite 205.
Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. The club welcomes anyone interested in entertaining programs, socializing and meeting new friends.
For more information, call 702-243-9482 or 702-243-1761.
READING WITH RASCAL PLANNED MARCH 8 AT DESERT SPRING CHURCH
The next Reading with Rascal session is planned for 10 a.m. to noon March 8 in the multipurpose room at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive.
Children are invited to bring their favorite books to read aloud to therapy dogs. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Billie Oathout at oathouts@cox.net or 702-561-4143.
E BUNNY ANNUAL EASTER BASKET DRIVE UNDERWAY THROUGH APRIL 11
The E Bunny Annual Easter Basket Drive runs through April 11.
Purchase a pre-filled basket at any area store and drop it off at an Opportunity Village location. In the Summerlin area, the two closest locations are Opportunity Village’s Main Campus at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., and the Ralph & Betty Engelstad Campus, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive.
BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET MARCH 13
The Better Breathers Support Group for people living with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer or other chronic lung conditions is set to meet at 1 p.m. March 13 at the Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-West, 8680 W. Cheyenne Ave.
The group meets the second Thursday of each month for about an hour. Family and friends are welcome.
RSVPs are requested. To RSVP, call 702-677-3056.
OVERVIEW OF FRANCE TOUR SET FOR MARCH 13 AT PRESTIGE TRAVEL
Insight Vacations plans to present France’s Normandy, Brittany and Loire Valley tour at 5:30 p.m. March 13 at Prestige Travel, 7550 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Guest speaker Elayne Raksnys plans to discuss the tour’s stop in the Normandy beaches, which is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The tour also includes visits to the American Military Cemetery and Invasion Landings Museum. Other highlights are Bayeux, Samur for wine tastings, Mont Saint-Michel, Chartres and Paris.
For more information, call 702-946-8710.
JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY TO MEET MARCH 16 AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to meet at 1:30 p.m. March 16 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
The meeting is set to cover Beginning Genealogy Research Methods Part Two-Immigration and Naturalization Process.
Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, visit jgssn.org or email Abe Simon at abe_simon@cox.net or call 702 523-9874.
RED ROCK RESORT TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE MARCH 19
Rocks Lounge inside the Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 19. Red Rock Resort plans to provide all donors with $5 dining vouchers valid at any Red Rock Resort-owned outlet. The Red Cross will be giving out T-shirts.
Registration is recommended and can be made at redrcrossblood.org with the sponsor code KTNV-TV Red Rock.
MAYOR GOODMAN TO MEET WITH RESIDENTS AT OMELET HOUSE MARCH 20
Mayor Carolyn Goodman is slated to meet with Ward 4 residents at 8 a.m. March 20 at the Omelet House, 2227 N. Rampart Blvd.
Mayor Pro Tem Stavros S. Anthony also is scheduled to attend. Coffee with the Mayor is an opportunity for residents who have issues to discuss or would simply like to meet the mayor.
For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov.
SENIOR HEALTH CLASS SET FOR MARCH 27 AT SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LIFESTYLE CENTER
A class on senior health is slated from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 27 at the Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Center-West, 8680 W. Cheyenne Ave. Look for the entry that’s marked Social Club.
The class will focus on how proper nutrition, regular exercise and healthy lifestyle habits can affect the quality and length of life.
Preregistration is required by calling 702-877-5356.
BEER WITH BEERS SET FOR MARCH 27 AT CALICO JACK’S SALOON
The next Beer with Beers event with Ward 2 City Councilman Bob Beers is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 27 at Calico Jack’s Saloon, 8200 W. Charleston Blvd.
Beers invites residents 21 or older to join him for a chat about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas.
For more information, call 702-229-2144.
SPONSORS FOR BLOOD DRIVES SOUGHT
Since 2010, the Red Cross has been providing blood services for nine of Las Vegas’ 14 hospitals. To do that, it needs to acquire about 900 units of blood every week. American Red Cross Blood Services is looking for sponsors of blood drives. Any business can sign on with minimal disturbance to its work environment.
There are two types of drives — on site using the business’ facility or the mobile unit. The latter is best when the goal is to collect blood from 25 or more donors.
Individuals interested in donating blood can call 800-733-2767, and organizations that would like to hold a blood drive should call 702-522-3998.
NEW STORE ANNOUNCED AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
The Market LV at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., has announced the opening of a new retailer, Annie Creamcheese.
The award-winning vintage boutique offers styles from the 1930s, including vintage pieces from Chanel, Geoffrey Beene, Versace and other labels.
For more information, visit anniecreamcheese.com.
NEW ZUMBA STUDIO OPENS
Z Crew Studios, a Zumba fitness-inspired studio, is open at 3165 N. Rainbow Blvd., in the Cheyenne Commons Shopping Center on the corner of Cheyenne Avenue.
Z Crew Studios was started by Mandy McKellar and Denise Schoepf as a fun, nontraditional form of exercise. Classes are led by local Zumba instructor Michelle Velez.
For more information, visit zcrewstudios.com or call 702-826-2700.
