Henderson Neighborhood News for Feb. 5-11, 2014
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Nominations are being sought for Nevada’s Senior Citizen of the Year. Anyone 60 or older who has lived in Nevada for at least five years is eligible to be nominated.
The National Silver Haired Congress Nevada Delegation, in partnership with the Aging Services Directors Organization, established the award in 2013. Las Vegas resident Raymonde Fiol, 77, was the 2014 recipient.
The deadline for nominations is March 31. Guidelines and nomination forms are available at nevshc.org or by calling 702 860-6349. The award will be presented in May.
HENDERSON MAYOR AND COUNCILWOMAN APPOINTED TO NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES COMMITTEES
The National League of Cities, a resource and advocate for America’s cities and towns, appointed Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen chair of its 2015 Finance, Administration & Intergovernmental Relations Committee and Henderson Councilwoman Gerri Schroder as a member of it 2015 Community and Economic Development Steering Committee.
In his role as committee chair, Hafen is scheduled to help shape the NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress and at home. The committee is tasked with developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving national economic policy, general financial assistance programs, intergovernmental relations, capital finance, municipal management, citizen participation, civil rights, labor relations and municipal authority.
As a member of the committee, Schroder is set to be responsible for assisting in the development of NLC federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation and international competitiveness.
For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.
HENDERSON VIEW REPORTER TO MEET WITH RESIDENTS FEB. 11
Henderson View readers are invited to meet reporter Caitlyn Belcher from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at Starbucks, 690 E. Horizon Drive.
Belcher will be available to chat about the community and discuss potential story ideas.
For more information, contact Belcher at cbelcher@viewnews.com or 702-383-0403.
AMERICAN RED CROSS PLANS BLOOD DRIVES FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The American Red Cross plans various blood drives throughout February in honor of Black History Month.
Drives are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Green Valley Range, 175 Cassia Way; 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 1401 S. Boulder Highway; and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nevada State College, 1125 Nevada State Drive.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Appointments are required.
For more information visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
CITY OF HENDERSON PLANS MEETINGS
The city of Henderson plans its next Planning Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 and its next City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St.
For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/city_clerk.
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ENROLLMENT HELP SET FOR FEB. 7
A certified health insurance enroller from Nevada Health Link is set to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.
For more information, visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
CAREER EXPERT TO TEACH INTERVIEW WORKSHOP
Author and career expert PJ Sheldon plans to teach an interview workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Registration is required.
For more information, visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
LIBRARY TO HOST ONLINE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS FEB. 17
The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a digital photography class at noon Feb. 17.
The course is set to cover how to upload, edit, organize and share photos using online programs. Attendees must know how to use basic Windows and Internet functions. Registration is required.
For more information, visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
