Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood News

ENJOY COSMIC SWIMMING AT HOLLYWOOD RECREATION CENTER

Cosmic Swimming is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. The event is set to include pop music and special lighting, mostly provided by underwater pool lights. The use of glow sticks is encouraged. For more information, call 702-455-0566.

COMPUTER PURCHASING WORKSHOP PLANNED AT WHITNEY LIBRARY

A workshop on how to buy a computer is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, call 702-507-4010.

CANDY LAND CARNIVAL STORY TIME PLANNED AT SUNRISE LIBRARY

Candy Land Carnival, a special story time for children 11 or younger featuring books and songs about candy and crafts based on the game, is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Participants are invited to bring a camera and pose with the Candy Land Castle. For more information, call 702-507-3900.

CHRISTMAS GLOW SKATE PARTY SET

A Christmas Glow Skate Party is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 21 at Crystal Palace Skating Center, 4680 Boulder Highway. Plans for the event include drawings for prizes and glow sticks for sale. The price is $9 if you bring your own skates or $10 with a skate rental. For more information, call 702-458-7107.

WETLANDS PARK TO HOST GUIDED HIKE

A Wetlands Park Weekend Walk is scheduled from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 22 at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. The walk is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 702-455-7522.

HEALTH COMPANY DONATES KNITTED ITEMS TO LOCAL VETERANS

Humana donated more than 350 knitted caps, scarves and afghans to U.S. Vets-Las Vegas, 525 E. Bonanza Road, Nov. 30.

The items were knitted and crocheted by the Humana Charity Crafters. The group meets from 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays at 1000 N. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson and from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at 8975 W. Charleston Blvd.

The group is open to anyone, and all materials are provided free by Humana. For more information, visit humana.com.

STAY AT HOME FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT EASTER SEALS

Retire your cocktail attire and stay home this December to benefit Easter Seals Nevada and its mission to serve more than 7,000 Nevadans living with disabilities. On Thursday, Easter Seals is hosting Nevada's second Stay at Home Gala, a charitable event you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.

Purchase a $35 "un-ticket" and spend the evening at home with friends and family, and you'll be eligible to win an exciting door prize. Tickets can be purchased at stayathomegala.org.

THREE SQUARE SET TO FIGHT HOLIDAY HUNGER

Three Square food bank is in the midst of its Fight Holiday Hunger program, which runs until Dec. 31. The charity will match donations of $25 or more, and each dollar can provide six meals for the Las Vegas Valley's hungry residents.

For more information, call Three Square at 702-556-9129 or visit threesquare.org.

As part of Fight Holiday Hunger, radiothons are planned from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday , when X107.5 FM and Ultimate Fighting Championship plan to host a radiothon in the parking lot at Walmart, 7200 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Morning radio personalities Dave Farra and Jason Mahoney will welcome special on-air guests, including UFC fighters, who will sign autographs and meet with fans. X107.5 will be asking for non-perishable food items and/or cash and check donations.

To make a donation or for more information, visit fightholidayhunger.com or x1075lasvegas.radio.com.

MACY'S ACCEPTING LETTERS TO SANTA, WILL DONATE TO MAKE-A-WISH

Residents throughout the Las Vegas Valley can write a letter to Santa Claus and drop it off at the Santa letterbox at any valley Macy's store to benefit Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada. For each stamped letter received, Macy's will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million. Letters can be delivered through Dec. 24.

BLM AND SIERRA CLUB MISSION OUTDOORS HOSTING ESSAY CONTEST

The Bureau of Land Management and Sierra Club Mission Outdoors have kicked off their first Veterans Day essay and photo contest centered on the theme "what my public lands mean to me." They encourage veterans, active-duty military and their families to submit photos, essays and video about their memories in America's public lands by Thursday.

The public will be able to vote on its favorite entries through Friday and the three most popular will be featured on the BLM and Sierra Club websites and social media platforms. For more information or to submit an entry, visit mypubliclands.challenge.gov.