Henderson/Anthem Neighborhood News
Macy's is accepting letters to Santa, will donate to Make-A-Wish
Residents throughout the Las Vegas Valley can write a letter to Santa Claus and drop it off to the Santa letterbox at any valley Macy's store to benefit Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada. For each stamped letter received, Macy's will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million.
Letters can be delivered through Dec. 24.
ORGANIZATIONS HELP WIDOW WITH HOME REPAIRS
Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada and Sears Heroes at Home project worked together to help a Las Vegas military veteran's widow with home repairs on Nov. 3.
The homeowner had lived in her home for 40 years and had limited resources to fix structural deterioration.
More than 30 volunteers from the Henderson Benevolent Firefighters Fund also participated.
BIG LOTS OPENS AT LAKE MEAD CROSSING
Retail store Big Lots was scheduled to open a new location Nov. 9 at the Lake Mead Crossing Shopping Center, 350 W. Lake Mead Parkway.
Big Lots district manager David Nielsen was also expected to present a check for $2,500 to Burkholder Middle School.
BIRD PRESERVE HAS 100,000TH GUEST
The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive, hit a milestone Oct. 5 when it had its 100,000th visitor. The center has been open since 1998.
More than 281 species of birds have been identified at the facility.
For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
Green Valley Woman's Club welcomes new members
The Green Valley Woman's Club is scheduled to host a social to welcome new members at 6:30 p.m. today at Bread & Butter Restaurant, 10940 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 107.
RSVP to Beth Ilagan by emailing betril77@yahoo.com or calling 702-858-1797. For more information, visit gfwcgreenvalley.org.
Sunset Garden Club to Host program on antique floral design
The Sunset Garden Club plans to meet at noon today at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The program will be "Pressed Flowers and Antique Floral Design" presented by Kristi Livreri, former president of NGCI and secretary of Rose Garden Club.
This event is open to the public. For more information, visit sunsetgarden clubofnv.org.
Henderson seeks entries for Winterfest parade
The city of Henderson is seeking groups and individuals to participate in the annual WinterFest Evening Light Parade at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 on Water Street in downtown Henderson.
This year's theme is "An Old-Fashioned Christmas Delight." Entries will be judged in three categories: incorporation of lights, creativity and overall appeal.
First place is to receive $1,000, second place $750 and third place $500.
To register, visit hendersonlive.com. Deadline is Wednesday.
CITY HALL AT THE MALL PLANNED FOR SATURDAY
Residents are invited to the annual City Hall at the Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road.
The event allows people to learn more about city services and programs.
For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.
S.A.F.E. HOUSE to hold ANNUAL RUN
S.A.F.E. House is scheduled to have its fourth annual Run for Shelter 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Family-friendly activities and entertainment also are planned.
Registration is $35 the day of the event.
For more information, visit safehousenv.org.
HENDERSON SEEKS ENTRIES FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST
Henderson is accepting entries for its 2012 Holiday Decorating Contest through 5 p.m. Nov. 28. The program is open to the first 50 entries received.
Members of the Henderson Commemorative Beautification Commission are scheduled to judge participants Dec. 10, and winners are to be announced Dec. 14.
For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
Registration under way for junior basketball winter league
The Henderson National Junior Basketball Winter Divisional League is accepting early registration for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through eight.
Individual registration fee is $150 and includes a uniform, pictures and awards. Games are set to start in early December.
Ten games are scheduled, including playoffs. Games are scheduled at Liberty High School, 3700 Liberty Heights Ave.; Miller Middle School, 2400 Cozy Hill Circle; and Schofield Middle School, 8625 Spencer St.
For more information or to register, email Erica Santigate at erica.hnjb@yahoo.com.
Free Flu shots to be available in Henderson
The Southern Nevada Immunization and Health Coalition and its partners plan to host multiple no-cost flu immunization and health clinics until Dec. 8 in the Las Vegas Valley.
The next Henderson clinic is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital Siena Campus, MacDonald Conference Center, 3001 St. Rose Parkway.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that everyone 6 months or older should receive the flu vaccine each year. It's especially important the following get the shot because they are at high risk for serious flu-related complications or because they live with or care for people who have a greater risk for flu-related complications:
n Pregnant women.
n Children older than 6 months and younger than 5.
n People 50 or older.
n People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions.
n People who live or work in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
n Health care workers.
n Caregivers of children younger than 6 months (these children are too young to be vaccinated).
The clinics will provide flu shots on a first-come, first-served basis. Children older than 6 months, adolescents and adults are eligible for the inoculations.
NEVADA PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS YOUTH HOSTING PLASTIC FOOD DRIVE
The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance and resources to homeless teenagers in Southern Nevada, announces its sixth annual Plastic Food Drive, now through Nov. 20.
The Plastic Food Drive was designed to provide homeless youths with immediate food. NPHY aims to raise $25,000 in food vouchers to help feed the approximately 6,000 homeless youths in Clark County. Fast-food and grocery store gift card vouchers are being collected through Nov. 20.
Gift cards may be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the William Fry Drop-In Center, located at 4981 Shirley St. in Las Vegas.
For more information, or to register as a participant of the Plastic Food Drive, visit nphy.org/pfd or call 702-383-1332.
CITY OPENS UP SUBMISSIONS FOR PHOTO CONTEST
The city of Henderson has announced its fourth annual "What Makes Henderson Great" photo contest. Submissions are due by Dec. 21.
Examples of photos include city of Henderson landscapes, landmarks, friends, animals, abstracts, sports and portraits.
Winners are expected to have their photos featured in City Hall, on the city's website and Facebook and at the 2013 State of the City address.
To submit, email photo.contest@ cityofhenderson.com or mail to City of Henderson, Attention Photo Contest, P.O. Box 95050 MSC 141, Henderson, NV 89009-5050.
For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.
HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA SEEKS HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS
HELP of Southern Nevada is calling for volunteers to assist with a number of programs this holiday season. Assistance is accepted from individuals who can donate any amount of time.
Areas where volunteers are needed include: assisting clients with their applications for holiday programs at HELP's main campus, 1640 E. Flamingo Road; assisting in receiving donated Thanksgiving turkeys at various locations (turkeys will be given to more than 1,200 families); and assisting in receiving holiday gifts for selected clients in the Adopt-A-Family program.
To volunteer, contact Joan Lima at jlima@helpsonv.org or 702-369-4357.
COUNCIL MEETINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The city of Henderson has begun live streaming of City Council meetings.
Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month. Before watching, residents can also view the council agenda and supporting documents. The stream is available at cityofhenderson.com.
