Henderson Neighborhood News for Dec. 25-31, 2014

View Staff

11 years ago

With tablet PC in hand, Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen expresses delight at receiving the first official email sent using Cox Wi-Fi. Hafen was a participant in a ceremonial Wi-Fi demonstration conducted by Cox Communications-Las Vegas to launch its nearly 500 hotspots in the Las Vegas Valley. The demonstration was held at the grand opening of the company’s newest retail store at 545 Marks St. in Henderson Also pictured is Albert Sanchez, Cox information technology specialist.The email read “Today – on 12.13.14. – Cox launched the first of its 500 hotspots in Southern Nevada with this very first email to me…the Mayor of Henderson.” It was sent by Cox Vice President of Technology, David Diers, who was standing about 50 feet away at the podium next to the entrance of the new store. From there, he was addressing an audience of about 100 people gathered to watch the demo and take part in the store opening festivities. (Special to View)

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.