Centennial Neighborhood News
May 14, 2012 - 11:20 pm
WARD 6 FISHING DERBY SCHEDULED
JUNE 9 AT FLOYD LAMB PARK
Join Ward 6 Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross and the Department of Fish and Wildlife for a free fishing day at the Ward 6 Fishing Derby , planned for 7:30 a.m. June 9 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road .
For more information, call 229-6154 .
PROGRAM AIMED AT PERSONAL GROWTH FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Registration is open for New A.G.E ., a program of activities and special events promoting individuality, self-esteem and independence, for those 22 or older with developmental disabilities .
The program is set for 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through June 5 and June 11 through Aug. 17 . There are no events July 4 and staff development days.
The fee is $21 for one to three days, $28 for four days and $35 for five days each week .
The program is set to be hosted at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive .
For more information, call 229-5177 or e mail jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov .
FISHING CLINIC PLANNED
FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
The Project D.I.R.T. fishing clinic for those 22 or older with developmental disabilities is planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
Advance registration is required . The fee is $2 per person . To register or for more information, call 229-4796 .
RUMMAGE SALE TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR CHURCH SUMMER CAMPS
A rummage sale and car wash to fund youth summer camps is planned for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Deep Roots Christian Church, 4161 N. Rancho Drive. Rental space is optional and donations are needed. For more information, call 463-3599.
YMCA'S SIZZLIN' SUMMER PASS ON SALE
The Sizzlin' Summer Pass for the Centennial Hills Community Center YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, is on sale.
The $112 pass for individuals and $215 for a family grant four months of access to water parks, pools, fitness centers and other member benefits.
The special is set to run through July 31 . The four-month period begins at the time of purchase .
For more information, call 478-9622 .
COUNCILMAN ROSS TO ATTEND
TURTLE ROCK HOA MEETING
Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross of Ward 6 is scheduled to attend a Turtle Rock Homeowners Association meeting set for 6 p.m. May 24 at 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 290.
To have Ross attend a future HOA meeting, call Michelle Thackston at 229-6154.
MAYOR GOODMAN, COUNCILMAN ROSS
TO CHAT WITH RESIDENTS AT WAFFLES CAFE
Ward 6 residents looking to meet and chat with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will have the opportunity to do so at 8 a.m. Monday at the Waffles Cafe, 6446 N. Durango Drive, Suite 150. City Councilman Steve Ross is scheduled to attend the event.
CHURCH TO HOST FREE FOOD PANTRY EVENT
Truth Christian Ministries International, a nondenominational worship center, is to host a free food pantry from 9-11 a.m. each Saturday at 5101 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Food, diapers, clothing and health-care products are to be offered to needy individuals. Appointments are required. For more information, visit tcmii.com or call 396-3189.
GLBT MONTH JURIED ART COMPETITION set
In celebration of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Month, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has planned "Over the Rainbow," a juried art competition created to encourage participation of the public in showcasing creativity in the visual arts.
Participants can include young adults (sixth to 12th grade) and adults.
Entries are set to be accepted from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. May 29 and 30 at the Windmill Library Art Gallery, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Judging is set for May 31. For entry forms and more information, visit lvccld.org/events/special_programs/overtherainbow.
LOW-COST MAMMOGRAMS OFFERED
The Breast Center at Sunrise, Southern Hills Hospital and Red Rock Radiology (a department of MountainView Hospital) are offering $75 digital screening mammograms through May.
For more information, call The Breast Center at Sunrise, 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 250, 855-445-2246; Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Road, 880-2900; or Red Rock Radiology, 7130 Smoke Ranch Road, 731-2888.
A physician's referral is not required for patients 40 or older. The program is most beneficial to women who may be uninsured or underinsured.