Henderson neighborhood news for June 12-18, 2014

HENDERSON FORMS BICYCLE UNIT

With a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, the city of Henderson recently launched a bicycle unit.

The 18-member unit will be tasked with providing law enforcement on trails and at city events such as the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.

This new team also complements Henderson’s recent designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.

SEMINAR TO GIVE TIPS ON JOB HUNTING

A seminar on job hunting is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 14 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.

The free workshop is slated to give people tips and resources in searching.

To register, call 702-207-4261.

HENDERSON OFFERS WORLD’S LARGEST SWIM LESSON

The city of Henderson is preparing for the world’s largest swimming lesson scheduled at 8 a.m. June 20.

Henderson is joining the international event that is designated to raise awareness about child safety in and around the water.

The free event is slated to offer free lessons at the Black Mountain Aquatic Complex, 599 Greenway Road; the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway; and the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT TO OFFER GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

The city of Henderson is scheduled to host a Parents Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. June 20 at the Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool, 1575 Galleria Drive.

The event is slated to include pizza, dessert, swimming activities and games.

Children must be able to swim at least one length of the pool comfortably to participate.

The event is open to children 8 to 12 and costs $10.

For more information, visit hendersonlive.com.