Neighborhood news
The 11th annual Governor's Black-Tie Invitational is set for Thursday through Saturday at Southern Highlands Golf Club, 1 Robert Trent Jones St. The event, sponsored by Southern Highlands Golf Club Charitable Foundation, benefits a variety of charities throughout Southern Nevada. This year, Gov. Brian Sandoval is set to host the invitational, along with Garry Goett, President of Southern Highlands.
The weekend of activities is planned to start with the Governor's Black-Tie Gala at 5 p.m. Thursday .
The highlight of Thursday evening will be the presentation of this year's Governor's Philanthropist of the Year Award to Charles Mathewson.
Following the first round of tournament play Friday , golfers and their guests are invited to the Governor's Grand Bash, featuring a private, live performance by rock band Train.
The weekend wraps up Saturday with the final round of golf and a special luncheon for women, followed by an awards presentation at Southern Highlands Golf Club.
For additional sponsorship information and to reserve a table, contact Shelley Caiazzo at 263-1000.
Mixer to feature mayoral candidate
The Veterans Chamber of Commerce of Nevada is set to hold its next mixer at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday . The guest speaker will be Las Vegas mayoral candidate Chris Giunchigliani.
The mixer is slated to be at the Pacific Asian Plaza, 5115 W. Spring Mountain Road, Suite 201.
A live radio remote broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. is planned for the "Veterans Reporter Radio Show" on KLAV-AM 1230. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. There will be a cash bar.
Republican Women's Club plans membership drive, fundraiser
The Spring Mountain Republican Women's Club plans to host a membership drive and wine tasting fund raiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Total Wine & More, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $35, and reservations are required. To RSVP, call Betty Rumford at 869-0390.
Putter's Gaming Group Holds SAFY Fundraiser Sunday
A Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth (SAFY) fundraiser is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Putter's Bar & Grill, 7150 S. Durango Drive. Putter's extends an invitation to join in the fundraising effort and celebrate the fifth anniversary of its Warm Springs location.
Putter's Bar & Grill will be hosting the Ragin' Cajun Carnival with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting SAFY, which aids in the placement of foster youths throughout the state. In addition to the outdoor and indoor carnival-style event, there will be two live bands, family-friendly carnival amusements, a dunk tank and a jump house. Cajun specialty foods will be cooking all day with choices of a New Orleans-style barbeque, shrimp sandwiches and a crawdad eating contest.
Miller and Samuel Adams trucks as well as Wirtz Beverage will be on site from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
SAFY will stage a booth featuring a silent auction and raffle. In addition, Putter's Gaming Group staff servers will be donating their tips for the day to the charity. SAFY is at 4285 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 130. For more information, call 385-5331.
Library to hold drawing club
The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is set to host a school-age children's drawing club from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday. For more information, go to lvccld.org/events.
HOSPICE OF LAS VEGAS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Hospice of Las Vegas, 5765 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 111, is sponsoring a free training day for those interested in hospice care. The hospice is seeking volunteers to help patients and families in need and has scheduled a training class for April 16. Training will cover hospice services and philosophy. Training is free, and a lunch will be provided.
For more information, call Tara Babcock at 853-9063. The deadline for class registration is April 11.
United Way to announce fundraising results at campaign finale
United Way of Southern Nevada is set to hold its campaign finale at 11:30 a.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.
HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS SEEK CLASS OF '45 MEMBERS from western, clark
The Western and Clark High Schools Classes of 1967 plans 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, 100 of whom are deceased. Approximately 300 have been located.
For those with information on the remainder, call 336-7549, or e mail: 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.
A whole new population, formerly middle-class, is in need of aid.
To donate, call Charles Desiderio at 870-4430, ext. 112.
Travel club to meet at tap house
The Las Vegas Single Social and Travel Club for Mature Adults invites prospective members to its meetings, which are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday. The meet-and- greet portion is set to start at 6 p.m.
Meeting discussions focus on day trips, local events, in-state and out-of-state traveling, cruises and international traveling. A guest speaker frequently is featured. The meeting closes at about
7:30 p.m., and appetizers are served as the group mingles. For more information, call 888-324-2028.
Mission Cool off program
kicks off its sixth year
The Nevada State Contractors Board and the Southern Nevada Air Conditioning Refrigeration Service Contractors Association's sixth annual Mission Cool Off program is taking applications.
This year, three households will be chosen to have their air-conditioning units replaced free of charge. The program is limited to 100 applications received between now and Thursday.
Selections will be made depending on a person's or family's special needs. The program is not open to tenants, landlords, owners who do not reside at the residence, or mobile homeowners.
An application form can be downloaded from nscb.state.nv.us or call Ranya Botros at 486-1165.
Ask-A-Lawyer program open
to those facing foreclosure
The Ask-A-Lawyer program is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon April 12 at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave. Registration begins at 8 a.m. the day of the session.
Homeowners who are going through foreclosure and have elected foreclosure mediation in an effort to save their homes and have questions in preparation for their mediations can receive free legal advice at the Regional Justice Center's Self Help Civil Law Center through a program run by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.
Another event is planned for April 26.
For more details about all of the Foreclosure Mediation resources available through Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, visit lacsn.org or call 386-1070.
ENERGIZER BUNNY semifinalists
NEED YOUR VOTES
Angela Daffron of Henderson and Kelsey Kinsel of Las Vegas have been selected as two of 100 semifinalists in the running to become the 2011 Inductee into the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame. They are being recognized for their energetic commitment to making a positive impact.
It's up to America to determine the 2011 inductee. Vote for your favorite of the 10 finalists at energizer.com/halloffame.
Voting is Monday through May 14. Each finalist vote will trigger a $1 donation from Energizer to the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, up to $10,000.
The 2011 Inductee will receive a $10,000 cash prize, plus a $5,000 donation to his or her favorite charity.
USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION
ACCEPTING ENTRIES
The 16th annual USA Songwriting Competition is accepting entries. Winning songs will receive radio air play in the United States and Canada. The top prize is more than $50,000.
Contestants may enter via songwriting.net, sonicbids.com or broadjam.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 e mail 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. In January, Baby's Bounty assisted 58 infants.
For more information, call 485-2229 or visit babysbounty.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO provide transportation for CANCER PATIENTS
The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program is seeking volunteers to provide transportation to cancer patients to and from medical appointments.
Rides are provided by volunteer drivers who donate their time and the use of their personal vehicle. Rides are offered to cancer patients who have no means of transportation and/or who are too ill to drive themselves. Many patients need daily or weekly treatment over the course of several months. The program is in dire need of drivers in the southwest and northeast parts of the Las Vegas Valley.
Volunteers must complete an application and attend a training/orientation, and all volunteers are screened.
Volunteers must have the following:
n A current, valid driver's license issued by the state in which they will perform their volunteer driving duties or in the state where they reside
n A good driving record, which will be checked by the DMV
n Access to a safe and reliable vehicle
n Maintain sufficient limits of automobile liability insurance for their personal vehicle
n Must be in good health
n Must complete the volunteer driver's application and attend a training/orientation
For more information, call 866-500-3272 or visit www.cancer.org.
Get free tax help at goodwill
of southern nevada
People who earned less than $49,000 in 2010 can receive free tax preparation if eligible at Goodwill of Southern Nevada at 1280 W. Cheyenne Ave. or 3345 E. Tropicana Ave.
Bring a valid I.D., a Social Security card, all 2010 W-2 and 1099 forms received, day care payment records and any other tax documents. For direct deposit, bring routing and bank account numbers. Spouses must be present if filing jointly. For more information, call 214-2056 or visit sngoodwill.org.
E Bunny asks for donations
The E Bunny program is asking for donations of Easter baskets and helping hands to make Easter special for needy children.
The private, volunteer outreach group has grown in 21 years, from delivering 25 baskets the first year to 2,750 baskets in 2009.
Last year's effort was hampered by the economy but still provided 1,800 baskets to children.
Organizations that received baskets include City Mission of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Straight from the Streets, Clark County Social Services, Lutheran Social Services, Nevada Social Services, Family Promise, S.A.F.E. House, Heads Up and the Las Vegas Housing Authority.
The effort relies on the generosity of local business and community support. For more information or to volunteer, visit reviewjournal.com/communitylink and click on "Charitable Groups" and then scroll to "E Bunny."
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 in the downtown area.
Monthly honor to spotlight
water-savvy yards
Know of an exceptional yard in the neighborhood that deserves a moment in the spotlight? The Southern Nevada Water Authority wants to see it.
The agency is asking residents to submit photos of noteworthy yards for its Yard of the Month competition.
Nominations can come from the homeowners, neighbors, friends, landscapers or anyone who appreciates a well-maintained, aesthetically pleasing landscape.
E mail a photo, the property address and the nominator's contact information to yardofthemonth@snwa.com.
Each month, a panel of judges will review entries and select a winning landscape based on its visual appeal, functionality and its incorporation of water-efficient plants, trees and shrubs.
Front and back yards are eligible.
Winners will receive a Yard of the Month sign and mention in Southern Nevada Water Authority publications and outreach TV spots.
For more information, e mail yardofthemonth@snwa.com or call
258-3836.
