Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2012
HELLDORADO DAYS PARADE

Applications are being accepted for participation in the 2012 Helldorado Days parade, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. May 19.

There is no fee to be part of the parade.

Applications can be found on the city's website, lasvegasnevada.gov, and should be sent to the city of Las Vegas, attention Esther Carter, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101, no later than Monday.

The first 120 applications will be accepted.

The Helldorado rodeo is planned for May 17-20 at the downtown rodeo grounds, east of the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Stewart Avenue.

For tickets and more information, visit elkshelldorado.com.

LEARN WHICH PRODUCE GROWS BEST
IN THE DESERT DURING FREE EVENT

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plan to host a spring meeting, free and open to the public, at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

The meeting's topic is scheduled to be selecting vegetables and fruits that grow well in the desert climate.

For more information, call 257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

WORKSHOP TO FOCUS ON CARING
FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, is scheduled to host a workshop titled The Seven Core Concepts of a Special Needs Plan at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Jewel Box Theater.

Crosby Fehr of the Special Needs Planning Center is slated to lead the workshop on helping families with children of special needs.

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

5K WALK AND RUN AT TOWN SQUARE
TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT AUTISM

Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host the Grant a Gift Autism 5K Walk/Run for Hope from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday as part of Autism Awareness Month.

The event is slated to include children's activities, an autism resource fair and an awards ceremony.

For more information, call 564-2453 or visit grantagiftautismfoundation.org.

LEARN TO SELL LOCAL MEAT AT WORKSHOPS

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a workshop on processing and selling locally grown meat Monday and May 1 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

The cost is $50 per ranch, up to three people, or $60 the day of the event.

For more information, contact Jennifer Kintz at 745-945-3444 or kintzj@unce.unr.edu.

ADULT DIABETES CLASS planned

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, 3101 S. Maryland Parkway, plans to host an adult diabetes outpatient class on medications from 1 to 3 p.m. May 1. Registration is required. For more information, call 233-5454 or visit sunrisehospital.com.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
TO MEET MAY 1 AT SUNRISE HOSPITAL

The Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, plans a breast cancer support group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 1. For more information, call 784-1947 or visit sunrisehospital.com.

THANKSGIVING IN APRIL TO OFFER
MEALS TO VALLEY'S NEEDY

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada plans to host a Thanksgiving in April event from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility, 1502 N. Main St. Volunteers aim to serve more than 1,800 meals to needy individuals.

For more information, call 385-2662 or visit catholiccharities.com.

FRATERNITY PLANS SATURDAY FUNDRAISER

The Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity plans a fundraiser at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Copa Room, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

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. Sessions are set for 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 hold a public hearing on the proposals from 3 to 5 p.m. May 12 at the Bonneville Transit Center, 101 E. Bonneville Ave.

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