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Summerlin/Summerlin South Neighborhood News, May 7-14

BUSINESS NETWORK MIXER
COMING TODAY TO SUNCOAST

The Large Vision Business Network plans to host its next event from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, with the theme The Power of Women & Business Expo.

The LVBNM Mega Mixer Consumer Expo will include more than 50 area businesses showcasing their products and services. The Chefs Corner will serve up bites of international flavors.

The event is open to the public. Admission is $10.

Learn how to get free tickets at pjproductionlive.com/LVBNM.html. For more information, call 702-639-6964.

PROGRAM TO ADDRESS NEVADA
DRUG CARDS AT H2U MOUNTAINVIEW OFFICE

An informational program on Nevada Drug Cards is slated from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the H2U MountainView Office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114.

Join Suzanne Domoracki, program development director at Nevada Drug Card, as she presents an informative seminar on how a resident of Nevada can access the statewide Prescription Assistance Program.

For more information, call 702-255-5404.

LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE
SET FOR SATURDAY

The 23rd annual Letter Carriers Food Drive, which benefits organizations across the country, is scheduled for Saturday. The Salvation Army has been participating since the program’s inception in Las Vegas and receives all donations that come to the U.S. post office at 1611 Spring Gate Lane, near Town Center Drive. Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather, sort and load donations alongside staff members from The Salvation Army and volunteers.

For more information, call Matt Haynes at 702-649-8240.

Another way to help the Stamp Out Hunger in Southern Nevada effort is to purchase a prepackaged bag of nonperishable food at any Albertsons Sav-on Pharmacy through Sunday, or donate $1, $5 or $10 at the register. A “stamp” will be hung in honor of each donation.

WARD 2 COUNCILMAN BEERS TO HOST
MEET-AND-GREET EVENT MAY 14

Las Vegas Ward 2 City Councilman Bob Beers invites adult residents to join him for a meet and greet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Angel Park Golf Course’s clubhouse restaurant, 100 S. Rampart Blvd.

Beers also invites residents to join him for coffee and conversation from 8 to 9:30 a.m. May 31 at the same location.

Take advantage of the opportunity to talk with him about Ward 2, the city of Las Vegas and express concerns.

For more information, call 702-229-4645. For more information on Ward 2 activities, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/ward2.

FREE MEDICARE COUNSELING PLANNED
MAY 15 AT H2U MOUNTAINVIEW OFFICE

Free Medicare Counseling is planned from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. May 15 at the H2U MountainView Office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114.

The counseling is by appointment only. To reserve a time, call 702-255-5404.

A State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) volunteer counselor will answer questions about Medicare issues, benefits and Medicare Part D. For information on Medicare Part D, bring a list of all medications, their doses and how often they’re taken.

JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY TO MEET
MAY 19 AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to host its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. May 19 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

There is no charge to attend. The group meets at 1 p.m. the third Sunday of each month.

For more information about the meeting, contact Abe Simon at 702-523-9874 or abe_simon@cox.net. For more information about the group, visit jgssn.org.

EVENT RAISES FUNDS FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT TENNIS CENTER

The Querrey Family Foundation’s Las Vegas Davis Cup Rally and Launch Party was held April 3 at the Darling Tennis Center, 7901 W. Washington Ave. It raised about $7,000 for after-school programming.

NV ENERGY TAKING APPLICATIONS
FOR SOLARGENERATIONS PROGRAM

NV Energy’s SolarGenerations program is accepting applications for the next round of solar energy projects through 5 p.m. May 17.

For more information, call 866-786-3823.

Successful applicants will be eligible for rebates to help offset their installation costs for photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electricity.

Residential customers and small businesses are eligible. Participants must be NV Energy electric customers.

At the close of the application period, if any category is oversubscribed, participants will be chosen by a lottery conducted by a third party.

Rebates for the next round of projects range from $1.25 to $1.35 per watt for residential customers and small businesses and from $2.80 to $3.10 per watt for schools and public buildings. For program and allocation details, visit nvenergy.com/renewablesenvironment/renewablegenerations.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSED TRANSIT SERVICE CHANGES

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is seeking public input on proposed transit service changes scheduled to take effect starting July 7, pending community feedback.

Proposed changes to some routes include: increased frequencies, schedule and span of service adjustments in addition to modifications to the Boulder Highway Express, Henderson & Downtown Express, Route 212-Sunset Road and Route 402-Sunset/Boulder City. Also, boarding changes are proposed on the Sahara, Boulder Highway and Henderson & Downtown express routes. A full list of proposed changes is available at rtcsnv.com.

Public comments will be accepted through 5:30 p.m. Monday and can be made by emailing diaza@rtcsnv.com, visiting rtcsnv.com or calling 702-676-1557.

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