Henderson/Anthem Neighborhood News for Feb. 4-10, 2014

WARD 1 NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION MEETING SCHEDULED

The city of Henderson is scheduled to host a Neighborhood Connection meeting for Ward 1 residents at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road.

Henderson City Councilwoman Gerri Schroder is slated to address concerns and answer questions. Other city staff members are scheduled to be at the event.

For more information, visit cityofhenderosn.com.

TAKE THE PLUNGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEVADA

Las Vegas Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Nevada, is set for noon Feb. 15 at the pool at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Plungers are asked to raise a minimum of $125 before diving into the cold pool. The registration fee includes a hooded sweatshirt and admission to a post-plunge lunch. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

For more information, visit sonv.org

UNION VILLAGE PARTNERS WITH THE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM

The integrated health, retail, entertainment and residential plaza Union Village recently sold 38.5 acres of land to the Valley Health System.

The proposed 170-acre complex is near U.S. Highway 95 and Galleria Drive.

For more information, visit unionvillage.net.

CITY LAUNCHES AED LOAN PROGRAM

The city of Henderson is offering an automated external defibrillator loan program for public use.

The portable device is capable of delivering a shock if needed to restore a heart to its normal rhythm in the event of cardiac arrest.

Henderson launched the program after it was approached by three local mothers who founded Adam’s Heart, an organization that was created after one of the members’ sons experienced sudden cardiac arrest during a soccer game.

AEDs are expected to be provided at public gatherings and sporting events at no cost.

For additional information, call 702-267-4000.

WOMEN’S EVENT SCHEDULED FEB. 7 and 8

The Heart’s on Fire Greater Las Vegas Women’s Conference, an event packed with speakers from the religious community delivering messages geared toward women, is scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 7 and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Admission is $40, which includes lunch Feb. 8. The event is hosted by the Greater Las Vegas Women’s Ministry.

For more information, visit godsheartforyou.com.

GROUPS TO DISCUSS PREPARING FOR TAX SEASON

Boomers Babes and Beyond is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at Black Mountain Grill, 11021 S. Eastern Ave.

Rebecca Warnick, a certified public accountant, is expected to speak about preparing for tax season.

The group meets to help women network and find opportunities for social enrichment.

For more information, visit boomersbaebesandbeyond.com.

GARDEN CLUB TO TALK TOMATOES

The Sunset Garden Club is scheduled to meet at noon Feb. 11 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway.

The program Tomatoes, The Passion Fruit is slated to be presented by Master Gardener Lori Evans.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.

REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR HENDERSON SENIOR GAMES

Registration for the upcoming Henderson Senior Games was scheduled to open Feb. 3.

The event attracts people 50 or older to participate and compete in a variety of sports and games, including table tennis, basketball, volleyball, bowling and track and field.

Games are scheduled from April 6-27.

For more information, call 702-267-5717.