Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, May 28-June 3, 2015
TIVOLI VILLAGE TO WELCOME RESTORATION HARDWARE
Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., has announced its phase two anchor tenant, lifestyle purveyor Restoration Hardware.
Four stories of indoor and outdoor space are planned in a gallery-style environment, with Tivoli Village to be the only RH location in Nevada.
The RH Gallery is set to open in 2016.
For more information, visit restorationhardware.com and tivolivillagelv.com.
HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA COLLECTING BOTTLED WATER
HELP of Southern Nevada is partnering with Las Vegas’ “Jersey Boys” and Whole Foods Market for its annual HELP2O campaign in an effort to protect homeless residents from the dangers associated with the summer heat.
Those looking to donate bottled water can do so at all Las Vegas- and Henderson-area Whole Foods Market locations June 1 to Aug. 31. Bottled water donations can be purchased in store or elsewhere and dropped off. The water will be collected and distributed to area homeless by HELP of Southern Nevada on a regular basis.
Beginning June 1, the first 10 individuals at the Town Square Las Vegas, Summerlin-area, Henderson and Spring Valley Whole Foods locations to donate one case of water will receive two ticket vouchers for “Jersey Boys” at Paris Las Vegas.
To make a monetary donation throughout the campaign, donate change at HELP of Southern Nevada change jars at Whole Foods locations or at helpsonv.org.
GOVERNOR’S POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD TAKING NOMINATIONS
Residents are invited to nominate a volunteer, volunteer organization, volunteer manager or corporate volunteer program for the 2015 Governor’s Points of Light Award. Three finalists in each category will be invited to an award ceremony luncheon Oct. 8 at Bally’s.
Nominations are being accepted through June 30 in the following categories: Individual-Northern Nevada; Individual-Southern Nevada; Individual- Rural Nevada; Nonprofit/Community Organization Volunteer Program; Corporate/Business Volunteer Program; Volunteer Manager; and Volunteer Program serving Veterans (a new category that may be represented by a nonprofit, corporate, etc. organization).
To submit a nomination, visit nevadavolunteers.org.
SUMMERLIN COUNCIL ANNOUNCES PATRIOTIC PARADE PLANS
The 21st annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. July 4, with the escort division set for 8:30 a.m.
The parade is scheduled to begin at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails Village of Summerlin. Participants will travel south toward Village Center Circle, west on Trailwood Drive and end before the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane.
The parade is set to feature more than 70 entries, including traditional floats, Macy’s-style giant inflatable balloons, American military heroes, bands, musical groups and a variety of children’s storybook and cartoon characters. Several new entries have been added, including an Aladdin’s Magic Carpet float, a Jurassic Adventure 30-foot T-Rex inflatable balloon, a giant Mighty Mouse 35-foot helium balloon and The Indiana Jones Experience float.
The parade is coordinated by The Summerlin Council, the nonprofit arm of the Summerlin Community Association, and is open to the public.
For more information, call 702-341-5500 or visit summerlink.com/patriotic-parade.
PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
The Las Vegas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is seeking nominations for the 2015 National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon, scheduled for Nov. 17 in a yet-to-be-determined location. The purpose is to honor individuals and organizations exhibited outstanding leadership and effectiveness in their dedication to the Las Vegas Valley. National Philanthropy Day is a celebration where people around the world take philanthropic action and honor those making an impact in their communities.
The deadline is 5 p.m. June 5. Nomination forms are available at tinyurl.com/qh2ttj and should be submitted to awards@afplasvegas.org.
WALKER FURNITURE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HELP FOR HEROES PROGRAM
Walker Furniture’s annual Help for Heroes program is accepting nomination letters on behalf of wounded U.S. military personnel and veterans in Clark County in need of specialized furniture items.
Walker CEO Larry Alterwitz said that this year, Help for Heroes will again provide some relief for 10 active military personnel and/or veterans. The program relies on letters from the community describing the situations of prospective recipients, which must be received by June 26.
Walker Furniture will provide certain necessary items not generally available through the VA, such as lift chairs, adjustable beds, new mattresses and dining sets. Each delivery will be specific to the needs of each recipient. Letters received will be reviewed and evaluated by an independent panel headed by Comm. John Rupe of the American Legion Paradise Post 149, who plans to personally visit each prospective recipient to evaluate their individual needs. The furniture items will be delivered shortly after a special presentation event, to be held at the American Legion Paradise Post 149 in early July.
Letters should be sent to: Help for Heroes Program, Larry Alterwitz, CEO, Walker Furniture, 301 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106. Letters also can hand-delivered, faxed to 702-384-7772, emailed to cnelson@walkerfurniture.com or submitted online at walkerhelpforheroes.com.
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.
