Henderson/Anthem Neighborhood News for May 14-20, 2013

EARLY VOTING TO BEGIN May 18

The race for Henderson Municipal Court Judge Department 1 between incumbent Judge Mark Stevens and Sandra Allred DiGiacomo is scheduled to go to general election June 4.

Early voting is scheduled to run May 18-31.

Residents can vote from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the City Clerk’s office at the city of Henderson, 240 S. Water St., or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road.

The city has also set up voting centers opened from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates at locations throughout the city:

-- May 22 at Vons, 2667 Windmill Parkway

-- May 23 at Albertsons, 575 College Drive

-- May 24 at the Solera Anthem Community Center, 2401 Somersworth Drive

-- May 25 at Albertsons, 2650 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway

-- May 26 at Vons, 45 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway

-- May 28 at Albertsons, 201 S. Stephanie St.

-- May 29 at the Anthem Center, 2450 Hampton Road

-- May 30 at the Desert Willow Community Center, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway

-- May 31 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 Racetrack Road

For more information, visit votehenderson.com.

Henderson libraries foundation
RAISES FUNDS TO BENEFIT ITS COLLECTIONS

The Henderson Libraries Foundation raised $37,165 through Nevada’s Big Give campaign April 25.

The foundation ranked seventh in Nevada in the number of donors and 16th in the amount raised online.

Donations received are expected to go toward providing funding for library collections, outreach services, innovation technology and capital projects.

For more information, visit mypubliclibrary.com.

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMPS OPEN

The city of Henderson has opened registration for summer camps, which run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 10 through Aug. 23.

Summer Kids Zone offers drama, music, games, field trips, special events and arts and crafts for children 5 to 12. It costs $99 per week.

Teen Kamp, open to youths from 12 to 15, offers leadership opportunities and themed activities for $110 per week.

Five locations are expected to host the summer programs: the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road; the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway; Bob Miller Middle School, 2400 Cozy Hill Circle; the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway; and the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive.

For more information, call 702-267-4100 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT SENIORS

The Foundation Assisting Seniors is scheduled to host its 10th annual golf tournament at 7:30 a.m. May 27 at Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road.

Proceeds are planned to help the nonprofit, which is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors.

For more information, call 702-616-0804.

DANCECENTER TO HOST FUNDRAISER

The DanceCenter Las Vegas has scheduled a fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. May 25 at the DanceCenter Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, 3686 E. Sunset Road.

The event is to feature a silent auction and is expected to raise money for Deaf Expression.

The studio also plans to celebrate its third anniversary.

For more information, visit dancecenterlv.com.

Yes! Air Conditioning & Plumbing
sends out call for submissions

One local homeowner could win a new HVAC air conditioning system valued at $8,900 from Yes! Air Conditioning & Plumbing. The company’s Help A Home initiative invites residents to nominate friends, relatives or neighbors in need of a new system. Emailed submissions with short descriptions of the homeowner’s needs will be accepted at helpahomelasvegas@theyesmancan.com through May 31. Yes! technicians plan to visit the top five homes before selecting a winner to be announced the first week of June.

GROUP TO HOST MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Desert Newcomers Club is scheduled to host its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 15 at A Thyme For All Seasons, 310 E. Warm Springs Road.

The event is expected to include a fashion show with clothes modeled by members from The Dress Barn.

For more information, visit desertnewcomersclub.org.

HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DONATES TO AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Henderson International School, 1165 Sandy Ridge Ave., donated $23,112 to the American Heart Association at a May 2 assembly. Students fundraised during March as part of the AMA’s Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs. Students got pledges from family and friends and jumped rope and shot basketballs during physical education classes. Students received one penny per jump or made basket.

Henderson International School is a private school serving more than 400 students in eighth grade or younger. For more information, visit hendersonschool.com.

Students were told the money would go to benefit children with heart diseases. To donate to the AMA, visit heart.org.

SHORT STORY CONTEST OPEN
TO YOUNG AUTHORS

Aspiring authors ages 14 to 22 can apply for a chance to have their work published as part of a compilation book to be sold at amazon.com.

Applications for the Gateway Arts Foundation’s Helen Hearne Literary Scholarship are being accepted through Aug. 1. Applicants can submit a short story in fiction or nonfiction of 14,000 to 21,000 words. The story must have a theme or central focus of Nevada or any town in Nevada throughout the story. Three award classifications will be given based on age.

For more information, visit
gatewayartsfoundation.org/literary_scholarship.

HENDERSON PLANS
TO SLIDE INTO SUMMER WITH EVENT

Henderson is scheduled to host its “Slide Into Summer” event from 5 to 7 p.m. June 7 at Anthem Hills Park, 2256 Reunion Drive.

The event is expected to include a giant slip and slide for all ages, a mini slip and slide for children, bounce houses, lawn games and sun safety tips.

Entry costs $5 per person.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.