Centennial Neighborhood News

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT PLANNED
AT CENTENNIAL HILLS PARK

A back-to-school community event is planned for 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. The event will include free school supplies for participants, while supplies last, and a free movie.

Several community partners will be present to provide school supplies and information about their services.

The movie "The Muppets" is set to be shown in the amphitheater at dusk.

Attendees can bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy free light refreshments while they last.

For more information, call 229-6154.

TOASTMASTERS PLAN OPEN HOUSE

Residents can learn about building or sharpening public speaking skills at a free open house for the Centennial Hills Toastmasters planned for 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Centennial Hills Toyota, 6551 Centennial Center Blvd .

Local Toastmasters are to highlight how the program helps organize thoughts, build confidence and develop public speaking skills vital to professional success.

For more information, visit centennialhillstoasters.org, email trevoryanke@yahoo.com or call 265-2910 .

CITY LOOKING TO FILL 67 POSITIONS
IN SAFEKEY PROGRAM

The city of Las Vegas is looking to fill 67 positions in its Safekey program, which is a before- and after-school recreational enrichment program offered at 68 Clark County School District elementary schools within the city.

Job positions average 19 to 25 hours per week, with an hourly pay range of $10 to $12.

The program is geared to provide a safe environment where children in kindergarten through fifth grade can receive homework assistance, have an afternoon snack and engage in fun activities.

Positions available for the 2012-13 school year include Safekey site assistant and Safekey site leader. Some of the requirements are:

n Minimum 18 years of age.

n High school diploma or GED equivalent.

n First aid and CPR certification at time of hire/reclassification.

n Need to maintain physical agility.

An application can be downloaded from the city's website at lasvegasnevada.gov/employment or obtained at the Safekey office at 1651 S. Buffalo Drive. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, call 229-3399 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov/files/
safekeyjobdescriptions.pdf.

RED ROCK 5K SET FOR SEPT. 8

The Red Rock 5K is slated for 9 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Arroyo Golf Course at Red Rock Country Club, 2205 Red Springs Drive. The course is scenic and challenging, following the rolling landscapes of the area. For more information, visit rynorunning.com.

YOUTH CAMP OPENINGS FILLING FAST

Time is running out to register for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math day camp, scheduled from Aug. 14-18.

The camp is open to youths 7 to 11. It includes activities in plant and animal sciences, health and nutrition, computer science, robotics and rocketry.

The Lifelong Learning Center is at 8050 Paradise Road. The cost is $90 and includes daily lunch, snacks and activities. Sibling registration is $60. Previous 4-H participation is not required.

For more information, contact Mary Regan at 257-5524 or reganm@unce.unr.edu.