Run a race or climp steps to benefit Las Vegas groups
5K event benefits foundation for kids’ care
The Little Miss Hannah Foundation will host Vegas Cares About Rare, a a 5K run and 1-mile walk, beginning at 8:15 a.m. Feb. 18 at Sunset Park, which is at Sunset Road and Eastern Avenue. The foundation’s mission is to assist families caring for children who are diagnosed with rare diseases, life-limiting or complex medical conditions, and children in palliative or hospice care. Registration is $40 through Wednesday and $45 from Thursday through race day. littlemisshannah.org/vegasrare5k
Think you can Scale (steps of) the Strat?
Registration is underway for team and individual participation in the 10th anniversary of Scale the Strat Las Vegas, sponsored by the American Lung Association. It’s 108 floors and 1,455 steps from the casino to the top of the Stratosphere tower, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S. The event will begin at 7 a.m. Feb. 25. Register at scalethestrat.com.
Mobile immunization clinic plans stops
The Southern Nevada Health District has a mobile immunization clinic for adults and children. Through April, the clinic will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first and third Wednesdays at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Skyview YMCA, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas.
Vaccine costs vary based on the type of immunization required. In addition to the vaccine costs, the Health District charges an administration fee of $20 per person for one vaccine and $8 for each additional vaccine. Families are asked to bring immunization records. southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/mobile-clinic
Lunch & Learn series meets Wednesdays
The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., hosts the Lunch & Learn Educational Series from noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday in January. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. This week’s program is “”What Every Person Needs to Know about Persistent Pain: Biology, Psychology and Social Factors.” Strategies to manage pain will be discussed, with an emphasis on non-pharmacological remedies.
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