Centennial Neighborhood News

Mount CHARLESTON Seeks
Trail volunteers

The U.S. Forest Service is looking for volunteer trail hosts this summer in the Mount Charleston area of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

Many times, hikers lack the knowledge of where to go, what they can do and how to be safe. Trail hosts provide information along the trails, monitor trail conditions and greet fellow hikers. Trail hosts also help visitors have a fun hiking experience while reducing impacts to the forest environment.

Those who are interested can attend the first of two trail host volunteer orientations, set for begin 7 p.m. today at REI in Henderson at 2220 Village Walk Drive, No. 150. A second orientation is scheduled May 7 at the same time and location. For more information, contact volunteer program development specialist Cody Dix at 702-515-5408. For more information on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, visit gomtcharleston.com.

Overnight Event Offers
Summer Camp Experience

The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department plans to host a Women of the Wild overnight camp May 18 and 19 at Camp Lee Canyon in the Toiyabe National Forest.

The women-only overnight camp includes archery, a high-ropes challenge course, day and night hikes, Dutch oven cooking, crafts, mountain biking, fly fishing, campfires, movies and more. Other than the provided dinner and breakfast, campers are responsible for their own food, snacks and bedding. Minors are welcome with a registered parent or guardian.

The cost for the camp is $25. Space is limited to 30 participants. Registration is available at the Mountain Crest Community Center, 4701 N. Durango Drive, or online at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration. Contact the Mountain Crest Community Center at 702-455-1905 for more information.

NATHAN ADELSON HOSPICE PLANS BUTTERFLY RELEASE AT SYMPHONY PARK

Nathan Adelson Hospice plans its to host its annual Butterfly Release Sunday at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave., with a ceremony starting at 2 p.m. and the release of the butterflies at 2:30 p.m.

The event will consist of a nondenominational dedication, followed by the release of live butterflies in honor and/or memory of loved ones.

Butterflies are $25. Funds raised will support the hospice’s services. For more information, contact Stephanie Forbes at 702-938-3910 or sforbes@nah.org.

TOUR OF DEMONSTRATION GARDENS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 11

Clark County Master Gardeners are set to offer a tour at 10 a.m. May 11 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration Gardens, 8050 Paradise Road . The tour is slated to cover desert-adapted plants that can be grown in home gardens.

The Demonstration Gardens contain more than 500 species of desert-appropriate landscape plants, such as trees, shrubs, perennials, palms, cactuses and agaves.

The grounds are open for self-guided walks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

To join the May 11 tour, visitors must meet in the property’s courtyard by 10 a.m. For more information, call 702-257-5555 or visit www.unce.unr.edu.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSED TRANSIT SERVICE CHANGES

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is seeking public input on proposed transit service changes scheduled to take effect July 7, pending community feedback.

Proposed changes to some routes include: increased frequencies, schedule and span of service adjustments in addition to modifications to the Boulder Highway Express, the Henderson & Downtown Express, Route 212-Sunset Road and Route 402-Sunset/Boulder City. Also, boarding changes are proposed on the Sahara, Boulder Highway and Henderson & Downtown express routes. A full list of proposed changes is available at rtcsnv.com.

Public comments will be accepted through 5:30 p.m. May 13 and can be made by emailing diaza@rtcsnv.com, visiting rtcsnv.com or calling 702-676-1557.

NV ENERGY TAKING APPLICATIONS
FOR SOLAR GENERATIONS PROGRAM

NV Energy’s SolarGenerations program is accepting applications through 5 p.m. May 17 for the next round of solar energy projects.

Successful applicants will be eligible for rebates to help offset their installation costs for photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electricity.

Residential customers and small businesses are eligible.

Rebates for the next round of projects range from $1.25 to $1.35 per watt for residential customers and small businesses and from $2.80 to $3.10 per watt for schools and public buildings. For program and allocation details, visit nvenergy.com/renewablesenvironment/renewablegenerations.

For more information, call 866-786-3823.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
SEEKS FOSTER HOMES

The Clark County Department of Family Services is seeking members of the public willing to become foster parents.

The program involves individuals and families providing safe, stable and loving environments for children in need of temporary care.

Information packets are available and include an overview of the program and the latest session schedule.

For more information or to request a packet, call 702-455-0181.