Centennial Neighborhood News

Dog boarding and grooming site opens water park for canines

Bring pooches to beat the heat at the newly constructed doggie splash park behind the boarding facility at Just Like Home Doggie Hotel and Grooming, 4872 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

The park sits on a bone-shaped concrete slab surrounded by turf. Water pop-ups, tower water spouts, waterfalls and shooting fire hydrants are some of the features at the park.

Just Like Home Doggie Hotel and Grooming is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call 558-5689 or 445-6038, email justlikehomedogcare@ cox.net or visit justlikehomedoggiehotelandgrooming.com.

Department of Transportation to gather public input

The Nevada Department of Transportation plans to host a public information meeting from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Ballroom A at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.

It will regard a possible alternative to fuel taxes for funding transportation projects and roadway maintenance in the future. Representatives will be available to discuss the Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee Study and will answer questions.

Comments may be submitted in writing at the meeting or verbally to a court reporter, who will be available throughout the meeting. Written or emailed comments will be accepted through Aug. 12.

For more information, visit vmtfeenv.com.

Star party set for Aug. 6 at Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

An Astronomy in the Park Star Party is planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.

The evening is set to begin with a presentation on meteor showers and storms. Immediately following the presentation, telescope viewing of the moon and Saturn will take place just after sunset, followed by deep-sky viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters as the sky darkens. A laser-guided What's Up Tonight tour of the night sky is scheduled for 9 p.m.

The free event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society.

For more information, call Rob Lambert at 461-1390 or visit lvastronomy.com.

Calendar uses award-winning photos of Red Rock Canyon

Friends of Red Rock Canyon has created a limited edition, 16-month calendar featuring the award-winning photography of the 2011 Red Rock Canyon Photo Contest.

The calendar features the sights of Red Rock Canyon and runs through December 2012. The cost is $15. Reserve a calendar by Sunday , and it will be shipped by Aug. 15. Shipping is $3.95 per order.

Proceeds support Friends of Red Rock Canyon programs. For more information, visit friendsofredrock canyon.org and click on "news."

Westside Newcomers Club to meet

The Westside Newcomers Club, a social group for women who have lived in the area for 10 years or less or have had a life-changing event such as retirement, plans to host a coffee event for prospective members in the social hall at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3.

The coffee socials are scheduled the first Wednesday of every month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month.

For more information, visit westside newcomersclub.org or call 399-2689.

The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre announces its second session of summer classes for a variety of ages and levels Aug. 8-18.

The new Story Ballet class is for children 3 to 5 and 6 to 8. The annual Summer Intensive class is for dancers 9 to 19.

Adult drop-in classes also are available, including the new Salsacize class taught by 24 Hour Fitness instructor Enrique Lugo and Barre Only, taught by Nevada Ballet Theatre company dancer Sarah Fuhrman.

Classes are set to take place at the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre, 1651 Inner Circle Drive.

For more information or to register, call 243-2623.