Neighborhood News

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 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.

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).

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 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.

Church rummage sale set for Saturday

Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church plans to host a s pring r ummage s ale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at its facility, 2004 Spring Gate Lane.

Expect gently used clothing for all ages, household goods, accessories and more.

For more information, call 838-7444.

Whole Foods Market to host
dog adoptions Saturday

Whole Foods Market, 8855 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host dog adoptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in conjunction with Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc.

The group rescues animals that have been abused and/or abandoned by their owners as a result of economic hardship, including home foreclosure, loss of employment, insufficient income or death or illness.

For more information, contact Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. at 272-0010.

Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic
set for Saturday at palm valley

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

It will benefit the 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 or $400 for foursomes. To register, visit henrysplace. org or call 296-5078.

Health event coming Saturday
to SGI Las Vegas Community Center

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 kids.

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.

Good Samaritan Lutheran plans
sew-a-thon event for charity

Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 8425 W. Windmill Lane, plans to host a sew-a-thon to benefit young girls in Africa from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday .

The effort is being organized by Las Vegas resident and church member Jill Gertz. She said she had the idea after a representative from Hope For Children International spoke at the church about making a difference in countries such as Africa. “I made me really want to do something,” Gertz said.

She visited the group’s website and learned about the Dress A Girl Around The World program, which encourages people to make dresses for toddlers to teens from gently used and new materials such as pillowcases.

The goal is to produce 100 dresses for the program. People are asked to donate new and clean and gently used pillowcases, tank tops and T-shirts. Eight sewing machines will be available for use at the event. Volunteers also will sort, fold, iron and cut material.

For more information, contact Good Samaritan Lutheran Church at 873-3589.

Business moves to new location

Artiques Unique Home Furnishings and Decor has moved to 8975 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110.

The shop opened about seven years ago and carries furniture and home design elements. For more information, visit artiquesimports.com.

Storytelling festival coming
to Summerlin Library

Clark County School District students will show their storytelling skills during the Bristlecone Storytelling Festival, which is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.

Las Vegas Swim Academy offers lessons

The Las Vegas Swim Academy has begun registration for swim lessons. Private, semiprivate, 30-minute Baby & Me lessons and swim team groups are available.

For more information, visit lvswimacademy.com. To register by phone, call 360-2255.