Henderson/Anthem neighborhood news

WARD 3 GETS 12 APPLICANTS

Twelve people have applied to be appointed to the Ward 3 Henderson City Council seat.

The seat was left vacant after Councilwoman Kathleen Vermillion resigned Jan. 3. The council must appoint a new council member from the generated candidate field. The city is no longer taking applications.

According to the city of Henderson website, the applicants are: Beverly Daly-Dix, Milton E. Doyle, Rick Dreschler, Dr. Sam E. Elia, Sean M. Fellows, Thomas Eugene Haugh, John M. Kehoe, Erin Lale, John F. Marz, Gary J. Riggs, Catherine D. Rosenfield and Jason P. Stoffel.

COMPANY opens HENDERSON OFFICE

Land Interests Inc. opened a Henderson office Jan. 2 at 701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200, under managing director Rick Simmons.

The company is a full-service real estate asset management and brokerage firm specializing in the optimization of financially distressed assets in the United States. The company's headquarters is in Irvine, Calif., with other locations in California and Texas.

For more information, visit landinterestsinc.com.

Church to meet wednesday at SUN CITY
MACDONALD RANCH Community Center

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas is planning to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Yosemite Room of the Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. Laurrie Bullock is scheduled to host the next discussion topic, "Childhood Memories and Knowing."

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit uuclv .org.

DIVAS' DAY OUT set for Saturday

Divas' Day Out is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The event is set to feature more than 100 businesses with information on health, fitness, beauty, fashion, motherhood, finance, education and careers .

Singer Donny Osmond is scheduled to appear, as are Val and Maksim Chmerkovskiy from "Dancing With the Stars." The event is free. The first 1,000 women are expected to receive a free feather boa, and the first 500 can receive a party gals romance bag.

For more information, visit divasday
outlasvegas.com.

GOSPEL SINGER to perform AT CHURCH

Gospel singer and pianist Cynthia Girtley is slated to perform at three church services Sunday at Green Valley Baptist Church, 270 N. Valle Verde Drive. Girtley is slated to perform at the
8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. services. Admission is free.

For more information, call 434-1906.

Learn about the HISTORY OF HAWAII

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is slated to host a Hawaiian heritage celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday . The event is scheduled to include discussions on the history of the Hawaiian monarchy, as well as crafts, games, a hula dancing workshop, movie screenings, music and more. The event is open to all ages and is free. For more information, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com.

ARCHERY is coming to the South Point

The 2012 National Field Archery Association's World Archery Festival is scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The event is expected to feature the latest bows, arrows, accessories, optics, videos, clothing and targets. A shooting competition with a three-spot 20-yard "Vegas Round" also is scheduled.

Admission is free. For more information, visit nfaa-archery.org/tournaments/vegas.

COMPUTER CLASS to teach THE BASICS

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, is scheduled to offer a computer class from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 1. The seminar is expected to teach participants about computer basics. Class size is limited to 12, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, call 492-6580.

Animal adoption event set for Feb. 4

Senior Spaniel Rescue of Las Vegas is planning Find Your Furry Valentine, a pet adoption event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Bass Pro Shops at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road.

Rescue groups will attend with a variety of pets available for adoption and to collect donations. Vendors, sponsorships and volunteers still are needed.

For more information, visit seniorspaniels.org.

HENDERSON HAPPENINGS BOOK RELEASED

The winter and spring 2012 Henderson Happenings event book has been released. Registration for programs is under way.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks/.