Henderson Neighborhood News for Dec. 25-31, 2014

HENDERSON LIBRARIES TO CLOSE FOR HOLIDAYS

The Henderson District Public Libraries are scheduled to be closed Dec. 25 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.

For more information, visit mypubliclibrary.com.

CITY OF HENDERSON TO HOST HEALTHY RECIPE CONTEST

The city of Henderson plans a Healthy Henderson Recipe Contest Jan. 2-30. Participants are encouraged to submit healthy and original recipes for a chance to be published in the new Healthy Henderson Cookbook. Categories include appetizers, entrees, desserts and holiday favorites. Submitted recipes are set to be reviewed by the Healthy Henderson team, a registered dietitian and the Southern Nevada Health District.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/healthyrecipecontest.

HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE OFFERED DEC. 30

Consumer Assistance & Resource Enterprise volunteers are set to assist residents in enrolling for Affordable Care Act health insurance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 30. Appointments are required.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 702-836-9033.

UNITED BLOOD SERVICES TO HOST BLOOD DRIVES AT LIBRARIES

United Blood Services plan blood drives from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway; and 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway.

Registration is required. To make an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/c7p4no4.

CITY OF HENDERSON PLANS MEETINGS

The city of Henderson plans its next City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and Planning Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St. For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/city_clerk.

PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS TO GATHER HOLIDAY TREES FOR RECYCLING

The city of Henderson plans to collect holiday trees for recycling from Dec. 26 through Jan. 15.

Residents can drop off trees at Anthem Hills Park, 2256 N. Reunion Drive; Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St.; Pecos Legacy Park, 150 Pecos Road; Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Drive; Morrell Park, 500 Harris St.; Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive; and Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd.

All non-organic material, such as lights, ornaments and tinsel, must be removed. Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.