Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, May 7-13, 2015

SOCCER SIGNUPS SET FOR MAY 16

Early-bird signups for the Rainbow Youth Soccer League are slated from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.

The cost is $105. Youths signing up should bring a birth certificate copy and a wallet-sized photo. The signup fee includes a uniform, a picture plaque and 10 games.

Remaining signups are set to be conducted at Villa Pizza, 3385 S. Durango Drive, from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. The cost will be $125.

For more information, visit ryslsoccerleague.com.

DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMPS

Registration is open for summer camps at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Sign up by June 8 to receive 15 percent off.

The museum’s summer camp programs are presented by museum educators and focus on arts and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities, where creative expression, scientific pursuits or the art of solving a mystery are options for summer-time learning and exploration.

Weekly camps sessions are for July 6-31. Sessions are available from 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m. for children 6 to 9 and 10 to 12. A wide variety of camp themes are available, including Physics Fun, Grossology, Exploring Creativity and Art and Rockin’ Rockets.

Camp prices are $180 per weekly camp session for a half day. Lunch care also is available.

For schedules, descriptions and registration information, visit discoverykidslv.org/camp. To register, call 702-382-5437.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.