North Las Vegas Neighborhood News

WOMEN OF HIGH CALIBER SET TO MEET

Women of High Caliber, a monthly social group for women to learn about firearms or improve their shooting skills, is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Clark County Shooting Range, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd.

Each meeting includes a social and educational hour, followed by target shooting at the rifle and pistol range.

For more information, call 455-2000, email womenofhighcaliber@clark countynv.gov or visit facebook.com/womenofhighcaliber.

FREE SWIM LESSON PLANNED FOR KIDS

A free swim lesson and discount on future sessions are planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA Skyview Multi-Generational Center, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.

The classes, Y Splash at SkyView!, are open to children ages 3-12. Participants are to receive $20 off their next swim lesson if they register during the event.

For more information, visit lasvegasymca.org or call 522-7500.

CANNERY PARTNERS WITH OPERATION SHOWERS OF APPRECIATION

Members of the community are encouraged to drop off their new unwrapped baby items to the valets of the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, or the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, through May 11 for Operation Showers of Appreciation, which is set to help military expecting mothers and their families receive the items needed when caring for their newborns.

Individuals or companies wishing to donate items or volunteer, contact Jody Shervanick, PR coordinator and Las Vegas shower organizer, Operation Showers of Appreciation Inc. at 862-6064 or email jodyshervanick@hotmail.com.

MOMS GROUP BENEFITS STAY-AT-HOME PARENTS IN NORTH LAS VEGAS

Stay-at-home moms looking for events with their peers and children are encouraged to learn more about the North Las Vegas chapter of MOMS Offering Moms Support, or MOMS Club.

The club is part of an international nonprofit organization founded to support, engage and enrich the lives of stay-at-home moms. Regular events include play groups, field trips, moms' nights out and community service projects. For more information, visit northlasvegasmomsclub.com or email momsclubnlv@yahoo.com.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLANNED

The North Las Vegas City Council is set to meet at 6 p.m. May 2 at City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

For more information or for a copy of the agenda, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com or call the city clerk at 633-1030.

SHOES BEING COLLECTED FOR TORNADO VICTIMS

Desert Birkenstock and Soles4Souls are working to provide victims of tornado-ravaged areas with something many lost: shoes. Bring gently worn shoes to Birkenstock stores, and they will be delivered to the local Soles4Souls warehouse near McCarran International Airport. There are two Desert Birkenstock/Soles4Souls drop-off locations: in northwest Las Vegas at 2192 N. Rainbow Blvd., and in Henderson at 594 N. Stephanie St. For more information about donating, call Desert Birkenstock at 454-0114.

KIWANIS CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

The Kiwanis Club of North Las Vegas, a chapter of the international service organization, is scheduled to meet at 6:15 p.m. each Tuesday at T.G.I. Friday's in Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway.

Club community projects have included canned food drives, car shows, kites in the park events and charity fundraisers. The fourth meeting of the month is limited to members only.

For more information, visit nlvkiwanis.com or call 399-0332.

TEXT CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT THE SHADE TREE

Text and support the victims of domestic violence assisted by the Shade Tree, 1 W. Owens Ave. The "Text to Give" campaign launched Feb. 14. Donors can text "TST" to 501501 and donate $10. Donors who wish to gift a larger amount can text "TST" to 91011.

All of the donation goes directly to the Shade Tree, a nonprofit assisting victims of domestic violence.

Donors can make unlimited donations.

For more information, visit theshadetree.org or call 385-0072.

LOCAL ROTARY CLUB TO MEET

The North Las Vegas Rotary Club of Las Vegas meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at the Painted Desert Golf Club, 5555 Painted Mirage Road.

The weekly breakfast meetings include guest speakers, networking, education workshops and service projects.

For more information, visit nlvrc.org/newsite or call Bob Lillis at 340-9735.

INFORMATIONAL TEA MEETINGS OFFERED

Novice to seasoned tea drinkers are invited to book tea tastings with a local expert, Louise Carruth, of Tea-rrific, 570 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 180.

Carruth also hosts "tea talks" for groups of 10 or more. Fees vary.

For more information, visit tea-rrific.com/ or call 228-8327.

CAMP REGISTRATION OPENED

Open registration for Clark County Parks and Recreation's summer overnight camps in July commenced March 1.

The price is $400 per child.

This fee includes all meals, snacks, activities, supplies and an official camp T-shirt. Omni Discovery Camp, for ages 8 to 12, is set to take place from July 22-27, and the On the Edge Camp, for ages 13 to 15, is set for July 15-20.

Both camps will take place at Camp Lee Canyon, about 30 minutes from North Las Vegas.

For more information, call 455-1905 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NEEDS INPUT FROM RESIDENTS

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is continuing to hold community outreach events and public hearings until May 17 to discuss the transit fare adjustments proposed by the Fare Working Group to address fiscal challenges. A 60-day public comment period is in effect to obtain community input about the fare recommendations before any decisions are made. The recommendations include modifications to transit fares for the residential market, resort corridor and ADA Paratransit service.

The public is encouraged to attend upcoming public outreach sessions to learn more about the fare proposals: 4 to 6 p.m. May 1 at Albertsons, 4850 W. Craig Road; 5 to 7 p.m. May 4 at Albertsons, 2575 S. Maryland Parkway; and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 9 at the Centennial Hills Transit Center, 7313 Grand Montecito Parkway.

In addition, the transportation commission plans to host two public hearings on the proposals: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bonneville Transit Center, 101 E. Bonneville Ave.; and 3 to 5 p.m. May 12 at the Bonneville Transit Center.

The public may review the proposed fare adjustments at rtcsnv.com.