Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News

WALK FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PLANNED SATURDAY AT TOWN SQUARE

Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis on Saturday, with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and opening ceremonies set for 8:30 a.m.

Participants may register as individuals or teams for the one- or three-mile courses. For more information, call 800-344-4867 or visit walktoendms.org.

ASIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION PLANNED SATURDAY AT LIBRARY

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, is slated to host an Asian cooking demonstration at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Jewel Box Theater.

Attendees will learn how to make meals using ingredients from local Asian grocery stores.

For more information, call 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org.

MOTHER'S DAY DINNER AND DANCE SET

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans to host a Mother's Day dinner and dance from 6 to 10 p.m. May 12 in the facility's ballroom.

Tickets are $20 in advance and include dinner from At Your Service Catering and music from the Walt Boenig Big Band.

For more information, call 229-6383 or visit artslasvgeas.org.

CINCO DE MAYO BREAKFASTS PLANNED

The East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., is slated to host a Cinco de Mayo breakfast at 10 a.m. Thursday for $3 per person. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 229-1515 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

The Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., plans a Cinco de Mayo luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8 for $5 per person. Registration is required by Thursday. For more information, call 229-6125 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

DEFENDING FREEDOM MEMORIAL DEDICATION SET FOR SATURDAY

The seventh annual Defending Freedom Memorial rededication ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive.

The ceremony will add names to the memorial, which honors soldiers, Marines, airmen and sailors.

The ceremony is open to the public and is sponsored by Phil Randazzo and the Nevada Benefits Foundation.

Entrance to the park is free for this event, but notify the park ranger that you are there for the memorial.

For more information, visit defendingfreedom.org, call 258-1995 or email phil@nevadabenefits.com.

ANNUAL LANDSCAPE CONTEST TAKING APPLICATIONS THROUGH MONDAY

Applications for the Southern Nevada Water Authority's 14th annual Landscape Awards competition are being taken through Monday.

The water authority's Landscape Awards honor residential and professional water-efficient landscapes that are attractive and functional.

Participants from Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Laughlin and unincorporated Clark County can enter the competition.

Winners are scheduled to be announced during a special breakfast ceremony in June.

For more information, snwa.com or call 258-2417.

EVENT TO BENEFIT JUNVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Hope Gala ... The Art of the Cure is set for 6 p.m. May 11 at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The gala is set to feature a cocktail reception, a dinner, silent and live auctions and live entertainment, featuring singer Clint Holmes. Auction packages include exclusive vacation packages, jewelry, dining experiences, art, fashion and sports memorabilia.

Table prices range from $3,500 to $25,000, with individual tickets priced $350 each. For more information, visit jdrflv.org or call 732-4795.