Centennial Neighborhood News

SECONDHAND CLOTHING SHOP
OPENS NEW LOCATION

Plato's Closet, a store that buys and sells brand name, gently worn clothes, shoes and accessories for teens and 20-somethings, has opened at 5623 Centennial Center Blvd., Suite 105. For more information, call 818-3333 or email platosclosetlv@yahoo.com.

COUPONING CLASS PLANNED saturday

Learn beginning couponing strategies and how to save money on groceries, clothes, airline tickets, dining and more during an Extreme Couponing 101: Beginners Class planned for 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. The free workshop will be hosted by myvegasmommy.com. For more information, call 507-6107.

EVENT TO SHARE INFORMATION
ON MEDICARE BENEFITS

Learn the basic of Medicare benefits at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive.

Information will be shared on enrollment and options for receiving Medicare benefits .

For more information, call 229-1702.

NIGHT HIKES SCHEDULED
ON MOUNT CHARLESTON

Explore the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, also known as Mount Charleston, with upcoming free interpretive hikes.

n A night hike discussing wildlife adaptations after dark is planned for 8 p.m. each Friday, beginning at the McWilliams Campground host site.

n Campfire programs are planned for 8 p.m. each Saturday at the Hilltop Campground. Due to limited parking, the program is recommended for campground guests only.

The programs are made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Forest Service, the Basin Institute and the Southern Nevada Conservancy.

For more information, visit gomtcharleston.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
PLANS BUNCO TOURNAMENT

The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer bunco tournament is scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at 2716 N. Tenaya Way.

The $30 registration fee includes dinner, bunco, entertainment and prizes.

For more information, contact Christine Poniatowski at 240-8877 or christine.poniatowski@uhc.com.

CITY OF LAS VEGAS OFFERS FUNDS
TO IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOODS

Thursday is the application deadline to participate in the city of Las Vegas' Neighborhood Partners Fund.

Registered city neighborhood associations can apply for grants of up to $5,000. The program funds landscaping projects, senior citizen home-safety programs, mural projects or other proposals related to the betterment and beautification of neighborhoods.

Applicants must use zoomgrants.com to submit their applications. Applicants must make a 10-minute presentation of their projects to the Neighborhood Partners Fund Board in October.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov or contact Maria Castillo-Couch at 229-6681.