Henderson Neighborhood News

AUTHOR plans talk ABOUT TRAVELING

Max Grinnell, an author and urbanologist, is scheduled to host a seminar on making traveling meaningful from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Grinnell plans to offer tips on documenting and explaining travel experiences, drawing on his own stories and examples. For more information, visit mypubliclibrary.com.

HEALTH HOUR DISCUSSES STROKES

Henderson Libraries is set to present another Health Hour series topic from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. People can learn about strokes, including warning signs and how to reduce risk. To register, call 207-4261. A minimum of 10 people must register or the session will be canceled.

SUPPORT GROUP HELPS WITH OVEREATING

Fat Head, Fat Body is offering a weekly support group from 6:30 to
7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Club Sport Green Valley, 2100 Olympic Ave. The group is headed by Diana Gibbs, a former UCLA academic counselor and psychology author. People can discuss the reason behind overeating and how to take control. Meetings cost $5. For more information, visit fatheadfatbody.com.

Sen. Heller to speak at luncheon

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller is scheduled to speak at the Southern Hills Republican Women's luncheon on Aug. 23 at Buckman's, 2600 Hampton Road. The room opens at 10:45 a.m., and lunch is set to be served at 11:30 a.m. To reserve a seat, send $22 to SHRW, c/o Donna Lakers, 1817 Tarrant City Drive, Henderson, NV 89052. For more information, call 616-0056.

Animal Foundation offers
low-cost sterilization

Pet owners who make and keep an appointment to have their dog or cat spayed or neutered at the Animal Foundation's Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, 655 N. Mojave Road, during August will receive free core vaccinations at the Low-Cost Shot Clinic for the remainder of the pet's life. For more information, call 384-3333.