Henderson Neighborhood News for Oct. 23-29, 2014

CRAFT FOR CAUSE AT GIBSON LIBRARY

The Gibson Library is inviting crafters to use their talents to help others through its Crafting for a Cause program. Volunteers can register and pick up a skein of yarn and a pattern to complete a scarf, hat or pair of gloves or mittens for men, women or children from the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The last day for volunteers to register is Oct. 25. Completed projects must be turned in by Nov. 8. Projects will be donated to nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-6581.

LITERACY PROGRAM TO START OCT. 28

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is set to offer a six-week parent-child interactive literacy program from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays Oct. 28 through Dec. 2 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive.

For more information, call 702-267-5850.

VETERANS CLUB TO FEATURE

PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT

The Solera Veterans Club is set to meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Solera Club House, 2401 Somersworth Drive. The event is slated to feature guest speaker Dr. Richard Small, a Purple Heart recipient. For more information, call Ed Kranson at 702-492-0066.

DECORATING CONTEST slated

The city of Henderson plans to run its Commemorative Beautification Commission’s 2014 Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest from Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. This year’s theme is “Spread the Holiday Cheer,” and judging is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 8. The contest is limited to homes within the Henderson city limits and is open to the first 50 entries received by Dec. 1. For more information, call 702-267-4090 or visit tinyurl.com/3ml7xuc.

TEACHER needs votes TO WIN $100,000 FOR SEWELL ELEMENTARy

Sewell Elementary School, 700 E. Lake Mead Drive, seeks support winning $100,000 through the Farmers Insurance Dream Big Challenge. Teacher Brenda Moynihan is one of 15 finalists in the challenge and will receive the money for the school if she receives the most votes. The contest is set to run through Nov. 30. To vote, visit tinyurl.com/mhw7jj6.

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ENROLLMENT HELP offered at library

Consumer Assistance & Resource Enterprise is set to help individuals enroll for Affordable Care Act health insurance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Appointments are required. For more information or to make an appointment, call 702-836-9033.

LIBRARY TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE

United Blood Services plans a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Appointments are required. Visit tinyurl.com/n5gsgoa.

EARLY VOTING locations identified

The city of Henderson plans general election early voting from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Henderson City Hall, 240 Water St.

For more information, visit ecalendar.cityofhenderson.com/default.asp.

Early voting is set to be available through Oct. 31 in the Kohl’s Court at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Voting hours are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 and 27-31. For more information, visit galleriaatsunset.com/events.