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Marc Kahre Elementary School, 7887 W. Gowan Road, honored its namesake this month with its annual parade of officers on the school's Kahre Field.

Students also saw demonstrations by the Metropolitan Police Department's K-9 Unit, Mounted Police Patrol and SWAT and heard from guest speakers, including Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie.

Kahre was a 15-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department who was killed Oct. 11, 1988, in the line of duty. Kahre Elementary School opened in 1991.

For more information, visit schools.ccsd.net/kahre.

Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School
to host cheer camp

Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School plans to host a cheer camp from 9 a.m. to noon June 13-16 at the school's gym, 2015 S. Hualapai Way.

The camp is $85 for girls entering second through sixth grades. Girls will be taught in their own age groups.

The camp will be taught by varsity cheerleaders and chaperoned by cheer coaches.

Water and a snack will be provided, and T-shirts will be distributed on the last day of camp.

For more information, call Tony Harris at 308-7727 or email flhscheer@gmail.com.

Public Education Foundation plans charity golf tournament

The Public Education Foundation's 11th annual Tee Up for Kids Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for
7:30 a.m. June 2 at Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane.

Playing spots are available for $300 and foursomes for $1,200, with proceeds going to Nevada public schools through the foundation's various programs.

Tournament activities will include hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin contests, tee prizes, trophies and an awards luncheon.

For more information, visit thepef.org or call 799-1042.

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