Neighborhood news

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is scheduled to host a Mother’s Day celebration for children with stories and songs at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday . The event is suited for children up to age 5. For more information, call 507-3820.

spring valley library plans to host japanese children’s day wednesday

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is scheduled to host a Japanese Children’s Day to feature story and crafts for kids between ages 6 and 11 beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday .

For more information, call 507-3820.

Westside Newcomers Club to meet

The Westside Newcomers Club, a social club for women who have lived in the area for 10 years or less or for those who have had life-changing events such as retirement, plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at
9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the social hall at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 Pavilion Center Drive.

The club offers a variety of activities. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month.

For more information, visit westside
newcomersclub.org or call 399-2689.

Las Vegas Astronomical Society to host Desert Under the Stars event

The rangers of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge and the Las Vegas Astronomical Society plan to host Desert Under the Stars at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Corn Creek Field Station on U.S. Highway 95, north of Las Vegas.

Members’ telescopes will offer viewing of the moon and Saturn just after sunset, followed by deep-sky viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters as the sky darkens. A laser-guided “What’s Up Tonight” tour of the night sky is planned for 8:30 p.m. This event is free of charge.

Park at the information kiosk and take a short, easy walk to the observing site. Handicap parking is available.

The club plans to be at the Las Vegas Science Festival and Expo on Saturday at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, with solar viewing beginning at 10 a.m. and night sky viewing after dark.

For more information, call Ida Castillo at 879-6110 or Rob Lambert at 461-1390 or go to lvastronomy.com.

Health and wellness event
planned for Saturday

Guest speakers, informational booths and activities for kids are planned during a community health and wellness event set for 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the SGI Las Vegas Community Center, 2725 W. Charleston Blvd.

Participants can stroll through booths featuring noninvasive testing and information on various diseases and services. A healthy activity corner is planned for children .

Speakers are scheduled to address topics such as sleep apnea, stress reduction, disability insurance, acupuncture, sports nutrition and mental coping.

SGI Las Vegas is a Buddhist center affiliated with SGI-USA. The event is being sponsored by the SGI-USA Golden Stage Group.

For more information, call 258-6489 or visit sgi-usa-lasvegas.org.

Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic
set for Saturday

The fifth annual Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic is planned for 8 a.m. Saturday at Palm Valley Golf Course, 9201 Del Webb Blvd.

It will benefit Henry’s Place Foundation, which was formed in 2006 to honor Metropolitan Police Department Sgt. Henry Prendes, who died in the line of duty. Proceeds will help construct a camp for underprivileged children in Cedar City, Utah. A portion will be donated to the Injured Police Officers Fund.

The cost is $125 for individuals and $400 for foursomes. To register or for more information, visit henrysplace.org or call 296-5078.

Lexus employees raise funds
for Japanese earthquake victims

Employees of two area Lexus dealerships raised $8,700 in donations to go toward relief efforts in Japan following the magnitude 9.0 earthquake that hit the northern region of the country in March.

Donations by employees of Lexus of Las Vegas and Lexus of Henderson were matched by the dealerships’ parent company for a total donation of $17,400. All funds will go to humanitarian relief efforts in areas devastated by the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis. Though participation was voluntary, many employees donated a full day’s wages to the fundraising campaign.

Toyota Motor Sales and Toyota Motor Corp. ultimately will ensure that the funds are distributed to the agency they believe can most effectively support humanitarian relief efforts in Japan.

St. Baldrick’s raises more than $464,500 for childhood cancer research

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation raises money for childhood cancer research with head-shaving events in Las Vegas and Henderson. So far in 2011, eight events have raised more than $464,500, with donations still coming.

Participants stand in solidarity with the more than 160,000 children diagnosed with cancer each year, who typically lose their hair during cancer treatments, and raise awareness and money for vital research.

The first St. Baldrick’s event in Las Vegas took place in 2007. Since then, more than $1.4 million has been raised. For more information, visit stbaldricks.org.

Water Authority accepting
nominations for Landscape Awards

The Southern Nevada Water Authority’s 13th annual Landscape Awards competition is taking applications.

The contest is open to local residents and landscape professionals interested in showing off their water-efficient landscapes.

Full information and applications are available at snwa.com through May 12. Applications also are available by calling 258-7283.

Charities invited to sell
Helldorado Days tickets

Charitable organizations can partner with the Las Vegas Elks Lodge No. 1468 to sell tickets for the Helldorado Days rodeo and receive $5 for their organizations for every ticket sold.

The rodeo will seat approximately 5,000 spectators each night. General admission seats in each section are $15. Premium seats are $25.

Rodeo tickets are available for May 12, 13 and 15. Helldorado Days 2011 is scheduled for May 12-15.

The Elks can custom-make packages for each organization. The group produces events throughout the year to raise funds for youth groups and underprivileged children. Since 2009, the rodeo has become the flagship event of Helldorado Days, which takes place downtown.

Entries due May 14 and 15
in Red Rock Canyon photo contest

The Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest has been held since 2002. This year’s entries will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 and 15 at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center.

Categories are Nature, Wildlife, Creative and Monochromatic. First prize is $100. There is a ceiling cap of 100 entries per category. A teen nature/wildlife category has a top prize of $50.

For more information, call Jim Sudduth at 515-5366 or email jim@
friendsofredrockcanyon.org.

Complete rules are available at friendsofredrockcanyon.org (click on “Events” and then select the photo contest).

COMEDY AND MAGIC FUNDRAISER
planned FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

The Las Vegas Central Rotary Club is scheduled to host a fundraiser for local charities and youth groups starring comedian Don Barnhart and magicians Kyle Knight and Mistie at 8 p.m. May 21 at the Clarion Hotel, 305 Convention Center Drive.

Tickets cost $29.95 and are available for purchase at the door or by visiting at www.brownpapertickets.com.

For more information, call 466-4121.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FUNDRAISeR

The Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas has scheduled Girls Day 2011 at 10:30 a.m. May 21 at 2850 Lindell Road.

The event will match women from the community with girls from disadvantaged and single-parent homes for a day of fun, food and games.

The event is free to young club members. A $50 donation is requested.

For more information, call 253-2824.

United Way to announce
fundraising results MAY 25

United Way of Southern Nevada is set to hold its campaign finale at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 25 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Presented by sponsors NV Energy, Southwest Gas Corp. and USAA Savings Bank, United Way will announce the community’s impact on the total dollars raised during the annual campaign season. Tickets are $40 per person or $400 for a table of 10, and they are available through May 18. For more information, call 892-2371 or visit uwsn.org/finale.

Soles4Souls seeks shoe donations

Soles4Souls is asking for shoe donations. It collects and distributes usable shoes to people in need around the world.

Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away more than 13 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (one pair every 7 seconds). The shoes have been distributed in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal and the United States.

Clothes4Souls, a new division of Soles4Souls, provides hope for hurting people through the gift of new clothing from manufacturers, designers and retailers. Those who graciously give (rather than destroy) unused inventory are assured their donations are distributed to people around the world living in desperate need.

HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS SEEK CLASS OF ’45 MEMBERS from western, clark

The Western and Clark High Schools Classes of 1967 plan to celebrate their 45th reunion on Oct. 5 and 6. They are asking for help to find classmates. Between the two schools, there were more than 950 graduating students, approximately 100 of whom are deceased. Approximately 300 have been located.

For those with information on the remainder, call 336-7549, or email: Western High School, Barbara (Hackett) McCoy at mizzbarb@yahoo.com; Clark High School, Nita (Pierce) Augustus at nita1249@gmail.com.

FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED

With the unemployment rate still high and many families reaching the end of their savings, the Salvation Army is helping with food relief on an unprecedented scale.

To donate, call Charles Desiderio at 870-4430, ext. 112.

Las Vegas Cocker Rescue receives grant

The Las Vegas Cocker Rescue has received a grant as part of a petfinder.com Foundation program to vaccinate dogs against canine influenza virus (CIV), a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog. Because CIV is relatively new, most dogs have not built up immunity to it.

Dogs are contagious before they show any symptoms. Dogs that go to doggie day care, boarding facilities, groomers and shows and are vaccinated for canine cough (Bordetella) also are at risk for canine flu. Information about canine flu is available at doginfluenza.com.

Nevada Cancer Institute offers smoking cessation courses

The Nevada Cancer Institute is offering A Smoke-Free Life, a free six-week tobacco cessation course for companies looking to reduce health care costs.

A Smoke-Free Life realistically addresses the challenges of ending tobacco use. A certified tobacco treatment specialist will help employees quit successfully by creating a quit plan, providing information on nicotine replacement therapy and helping participants develop the coping skills to stay smoke-free.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing approximately 1,200 people every day, which is more than alcohol, AIDS, motor vehicle crashes, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined. Each year, Nevada spends $565 million in health care costs that are directly related to smoking. Only 22 percent of Nevadans currently smoke, according to Dr. John Ruckdeschel, director and CEO of NVCI.

Companies interested in offering the course can call 822-5299 or email jquade@nvcancer.org.

Baby’s Bounty asks for donations
of baby items

Baby’s Bounty, 2295 Renaissance Drive, Suite D, is in critical need of supplies and is asking for the donation of items such as portable cribs, car seats, baby clothing and diapers.

Baby’s Bounty is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2008 by civic activist Kim Amato. It is devoted to helping babies born to disadvantaged families. Recipients include domestic abuse victims, teen mothers and those living in poverty.

For more information, call 485-2229 or visit babysbounty.org.

MUSIC IN THE TREE BAR

The town of Blue Diamond regularly schedules music gatherings Saturday nights in the village’s unofficially titled “Tree Bar,” across from the Rebel gas station. The event is free and open to the public; musicians are welcome.

VETERANS TO BE HONORED AT EVENT JUNE 6

A Welcome Home Celebration for veterans of all generations and their families is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 6 at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.

The event will include opportunities for veterans to learn about benefits, employment opportunities, education funding, housing and mortgage information.

For more information, 636-4000.

Senior art show

The 11th annual West Flamingo’s Senior Art Show is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the West Flamingo Active Adult Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Paintings, knitting, crochet and needlework, plastic canvas and watercolors are scheduled for display. There is no cost to attend. Small refreshments will be served. For more information, call 455-7742.

San Gennaro Feast

The annual San Gennaro traditional Italian food festival is set for Wednesday through Sunday at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Admission is $9. For tickets or more information, visit silvertoncasino.com.

GEICO MMSX

The Gieco Mini Moto SX has been moved from The Orleans to the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday. Advance tickets are $20 to $30 for adults and $10 to $20 for children 2 to 12. For more information, go to southpointeventscenter.com/events/11-minimotosx.php.