Henderson/Anthem Neighborhood News

HENDERSON ENCOURAGES
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

Residents can drop off Christmas trees to be recycled through Jan. 17.

All nonorganic material including lights, tinsel, wires, nails and ornaments must be removed from the trees.

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

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

WORKSHOP EXPLAINS COIN COLLECTING

A workshop on coin collecting is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway.

Participants are expected to learn about what makes coins valuable. The exhibit includes historical tidbits on collecting.

The event is open to people 18 or older.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

REGISTRATION FOR 2013 PROGRAMS
SLATED TO OPEN WEDNESDAY

Registration for the 2013 winter and spring programs for the city of Henderson's Parks and Recreation Department is expected to begin at 5 a.m. Wednesday.

Patrons can sign up at the self-serve kiosks at City Hall, 240 S. Water St.; the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road; and the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

CLASS TEACHES ABOUT MEMOIR WRITING

Life Stories Nevada, a memoir writing class, is scheduled to begin Friday at Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch, 1935 Paseo Verde Parkway.

Classes are scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday in January.

For more information, call 702-940-5423.

LIBRARY hosts INTRODUCTION TO THE IPAD

Henderson Libraries is scheduled to teach an introductory class on iPad usage at 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.

The class is to include basic tips such as using the web browser, eBook reader, personal organizer, syncing with iTunes and sending messages.

For more information or to register, call 702-207-4261.

CAMPAIGN COLLECTS HAIR
FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Disney On Ice is expected to kick off its production of "Dare To Dream" with its Wigs for Kids campaign from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road.

The event is designed to collect donated hair to benefit children suffering from medically related hair loss.

Each person donating is expected to receive two tickets to "Dare To Dream" from Jam 16-20 at the Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Collections are scheduled to be accepted through Jan. 15 at MasterCuts at Galleria at Sunset, MasterCuts at 3680 S. Maryland Parkway and HairMasters at 2225 N. Rampart Blvd.

Learn about container gardening
at Sunset Garden Club meeting

The Sunset Garden Club plans to meet noon Jan. 8 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The program will be "Container Gardening - Meals from your Porch," presented by Joan Reckling, Sunset Garden Club Master Gardener. This event is open to the public. For more information, visit sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.

GFWC Green Valley WomeN's Club
plans to meet Jan. 8

The GFWC Green Valley Woman's Club plans to meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at Findlay Toyota, 7733 Eastgate Road. Enrich your life through volunteer work and club fellowship with women (working and retired) who make a difference in their community. For more information, email Beth Ilagan at betril77@yahoo.com or visit gfwcgreenvalley.org.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES
SEEKS FOSTER HOMES

The Clark County Department of Family Services is seeking members of the public willing to become foster parents. The program involves individuals and families providing safe, stable and loving environments for children in need of temporary out-of-home care.

Information packets are available and include an overview of the program and the latest session schedule. For more information or to request a packet, call 702-455-0181.

EXTRA WEEKEND ADDED
FOR LEE CANYON SNOWSHOE CAMP

Each year, Clark County Parks and Recreation provides a guided snowshoe hike and camping trip at Lee Canyon. The weekend program offers hikes through the Bristlecone Loop, including a night hike in the Lee Canyon Meadow for some stargazing and an interpretative hike with the U.S. Forest Service.

Participants spend the night in heated, rustic cabins equipped with bunk beds. A pancake breakfast is provided on Sunday morning, but participants are responsible for all other food and bedding.

This year, additional dates have been added due to the camp's growing popularity. Space is limited, and snowshoes are available for the first 20 people who sign up. Snowshoes may also be rented at local outdoor outfitters. The family-friendly event is $15 per person.

The camp is planned for Jan. 26 and 27 and Feb. 23 and 24. For more information, call 702-455-1905.