Henderson/Anthem Neighborhood News for June 25-July 1, 2013

HENDERSON MAKES ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR BUSINESSES

The city of Henderson has a new online application to make it easier for Henderson businesses to apply and pay for licenses.

The new system saves businesses time from submitting applications in person.

For more information, visit .cityofhenderson.com/online_services.php.

Henderson SEEKS APPLICANTS
FOR housing PROGRAM

The city of Henderson is seeking applicants for its Housing Rehabilitation Program, which helps income-eligible homeowners improve their homes.

Administered by the neighborhood services division with the city, the program provides financial assistance for repairs that correct code violations or eliminate health and safety hazards.

The city uses funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the deferred loans, which are interest free with a five-year affordability period.

For more information, call 702-267-2027.

GARDEN CLUB SCHEDULED TO MEET

The Sunset Garden Club is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. July 6 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.

The seminar is expected to discuss growing a garden in Nevada.

For more information, call 702-207-4260.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TO IMPLEMENT SERVICE CHANGES JULY 7

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada plans to implement its annual transit service change July 7.

After receiving public feedback, modifications will include increased frequencies, schedule and span of service adjustments, in addition to modifications to the Boulder Highway Express (BHX), Henderson & Downtown Express (HDX), Route 212-Sunset Road and Route 402-Sunset/Boulder City. Also, boarding changes are proposed on the Sahara Express (SX), BHX and HDX.

A full list of service changes is available at rtcsnv.com, or for more information, call 702-228-7433.

BANK OF AMERICA INITIATIVE PLANNED
TO BENEFIT VETERANS SUPPORT GROUPS

Bank of America has announced a fundraising initiative called Express Your Thanks to benefit veterans of the Wounded Warrior Project and Welcome Back Veterans, an initiative of Major League Baseball Charities.

The project’s goal is to raise $1 million for these charities. Running through Veterans Day (Nov. 11), anyone can participate by taking a photo, creating a video or writing a message of support and sharing it on bankofamerica.com/troopthanks. They also can post on Twitter with the hashtag #troopthanks. For every message posted, Bank of America will donate $1 to Wounded Warriors and Welcome Back Veterans.

CHILDREN’S HEART FOUNDATION PLANS CAMP MEND-A-HEART through JUNE 27

The Children’s Heart Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Nevada children with heart problems, plans its ninth annual Camp Mend-a-Heart at Rapport Executive Ranch in Alamo. The camp is scheduled through June 27.

Camp Mend-a-Heart is a cost-free, medically supervised camp with camp activities such as crafts, water fun, hiking, obstacle courses and some “hanging out” time. Two sessions are planned, one for ages 13-18 and another for those 7-12.

The Children’s Heart Foundation is at 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 690. For more information, call 702-967-3522 or visit chfn.org.

HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA LAUNCHES BOTTLED WATER PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS

HELP of Southern Nevada invites the community to be part of its HELP2O campaign, which donates bottled water to the homeless. Patrons can donate water at any Las Vegas-area Whole Foods Market through Aug. 31. For every bottle of Real Water brand purchased at Whole Foods Market during the campaign, the Nevada-based Real Water company will donate a bottle of Real Water.

Collection points for donated water include: Whole Foods Fort Apache, 8855 W. Charleston Blvd.; Whole Foods Tenaya, 7250 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; Whole Foods Town Square, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South; and Whole Foods Henderson, 100 S. Green Valley Parkway.

Bottled water donations can be purchased in-store and donated or purchased elsewhere and dropped off. The water will be collected on a regular basis and distributed to area homeless.

Additionally, monetary donations can be made with HELP of Southern Nevada change jars at all four Whole Foods Market locations or by submitting a donation through the nonprofit’s website at helpsonv.org.

NEVADA CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION PLANS CAMP CARTWHEEL FOR JULY

Registration is open for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s 17th annual Camp Cartwheel Summer Camp for critically ill children and their siblings, planned for July 17-20 and 24-27 at Torino Ranch in Lovell Canyon, abut 40 miles southwest of Las Vegas. The event is a medically supervised, outdoor and overnight camp experience for children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.

The free camp includes five days of swimming, scuba diving, arts and crafts, canoeing and outdoor games for more than 190 campers, ages 5-17.

For more information, call 702-735-8434 or visit nvccf.org.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS

The Nevada chapter of the Community Associations Institute is accepting nominations for individuals and charities statewide for its annual Ordinary People Extraordinary Measures Awards. The institute is a trade organization representing homeowners, homeowners associations, community managers and industry partners.

Formerly known as the Annual Heroes Luncheon, the awards program was redeveloped in 2012 to honor small charitable organizations that make a difference. Nominations are due July 15. For nomination forms, visit cai-nevada.org and click on “Events.” Winners will be honored during the chapter luncheon slated for Sept. 10 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road.

SIGN-UPS BEGIN FOR CHILDREN’S BEREAVEMENT CAMP

Registration for Camp Mariposa, an annual free children’s bereavement camp hosted by the nonprofit Nathan Adelson Hospice, is open for the planned June 28-30 camp session, which takes place at Camp Potosi in Lovell Canyon, about 40 miles southwest of Las Vegas. It is open to any child between the ages of 7 and 12 who has lost a loved one.

To request an application or volunteer for the camp, call 702-796-3167 or visit the Center for Compassionate Care, 4131 Swenson St. Information can also be downloaded from nah.org.

MDA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR AUGUST CAMP

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for volunteer counselors and medical professionals to care for children with muscular dystrophy and related diseases at the Southern Nevada MDA Summer Camp, slated for Aug. 4-10 at Apple Canyon Center in Mountain Center, Calif.

Volunteer counselors must be at least 16. Campers’ ages range from 6 to 17. Each counselor is a companion to an MDA camper, helping him with camp activities (sports, horseback riding, arts and crafts, etc.) and day-to-day activities (eating, bathing and dressing).

Also, the association is seeking physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, physical therapists and other medical professionals to volunteer for the camp’s medical staff. Medical staff members supervise and maintain the health and well-being of all camp participants.

To volunteer, contact the local MDA office by visiting mda.org/locate.

TORINO FOUNDATION SIGNING UP CHILDREN AND ADULTS FOR FREE CAMP

The Torino Foundation, a nonprofit organization, invites hundreds of children with medical issues each summer to its ranch for summer camp through specialized programs. The foundation now plans to offer camp experiences to teens and adults who were not able to have the chance in their youth. Every camp is residential, coed and offered at no cost to the participants.

Sessions are specialized, such as for children with a primary diagnosis of autism, or who are blind or have heart disease. Camps are set to begin June 20.

For more information, visit torinofoundation.org or call 702-258-4474, ext. 22.

SOLARI HOSPICE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Solari Hospice Care, 5550 S. Jones Blvd., is looking for volunteers to aid with day-to-day operations and patient well-being. Volunteers bring companionship to people in the final months and weeks of life, often when people find themselves cut off from the community, isolated and alone. They bring respite to family caregivers who are caring for dying loved ones. Sometimes volunteers share a special knowledge or hobby, such as speaking a second language or playing music. Solari also uses volunteers to answer phones, assist with receptionist duties or perform light secretarial work.

For more information, call Shari Diebold at 702-870-0000.

SOLARI HOSPICE OFFERING FREE BEREAVEMENT SESSIONS

Solari Hospice Foundation, 5550 S. Jones Blvd., offers free weekly bereavement support groups from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

For more information, call 702-870-0000 or visit solarihospice
foundation.org.

MEN’S CHORAL GROUP PLANS
WEEKLY MEETINGS

The Silver Statesmen Chorus invites men of all ages to join its group. The chorus rehearses at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Christ The King Catholic Community, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive.

For more information, visit silverstatesmen.com.

RAD TAD WATER SAFETY DAY TO TEACH
FIRST AID BASICS

The city of Henderson scheduled its Rad Tad Water Safety Day at 1 p.m. June 29 at the Wells Outdoor Swimming Pool, 1650 Price St.

The event is expected to include demonstrations on first aid and basic water rescue.

Other sites and times are July 12 at the Whitney Ranch Activity Pool, 1575 Galleria Drive, and July 20 at the Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway.

INTRODUCTION TO CROSSFIT TO BE TAUGHT at paseo verde park

Colosseum Training Center is scheduled to host free classes at 7 p.m. June 26, July 3 and July 10 at Paseo Verde Park, 1851 Paseo Verde Parkway.

The class is an introduction to CrossFit, a core strength and conditioning program.

For more information, visit colosseumtraining.com.

HENDERSON GEARS UP
FOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

The city of Henderson is preparing for its 25th Annual Midnite Madness 1-Pitch Softball Tournament, which is scheduled for July 5-6 at the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd.; Dos Escuelas Park, 1 Golden View St., and the Russell Road Recreation Complex, 5901 E. Russell Road.

The event is an all-night tournament where players pitch to their own teams in 30-minute games.

Registration costs $250 per team.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/midnitemadness.