Neighborhood news

The newly opened Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, is scheduled to host Tales and Trails Storytellers at
11:30 a.m. Friday . The event, which features participatory storytelling, is targeted for kids 11 or younger. Admission is free. For more information, visit lvccld.org.

FIRST CHURCH COMPLETED
IN MOUNTAIN'S EDGE COMMUNITY

The Las Vegas Nevada South Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has completed a new building to serve people living in the southwest community of Mountain's Edge. An open house for the general public is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. Tours of the building will be offered, and refreshments will be served.

This is the first church to open within the boundaries of Mountain's Edge. The building is at 7979 Mountain's Edge Parkway.

For information about the open house, visit facebook.com/MountainsEdge
Chapel?sk=info.

CARD TRADING EVENT SCHEDULED
FOR LIBRARY

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is scheduled to host a Yu-Gi-Oh! event at 3:30 p.m. Saturday .

The event will allow enthusiasts to bring and trade cards. It is best suited for kids in grades four through 12.

For more information, call 507-3820.

Nevada Desert Mermaids to perform

The Nevada Desert Mermaids synchronized swimming team plans to perform at 4 p.m. Saturday at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive . The event is free for spectators. For more information, visit nevadadesertmermaids.com.

SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY SCHEDULED
TO HOST DRAWING CLUB

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is scheduled to host a Drawing Club meeting at noon Sunday. The club welcomes kids 6 to 11.

Participation is free.

For more information, call 507-3820.

Open house to help those facing cancer

The Nevada Cancer Institute plans to host a special open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at its main campus, 1 Breakthrough Way (near Town Center Drive and the Las Vegas Beltway).

It will include workshops, activities and resources for cancer survivors, their families, friends and supporters. The event is free and will celebrate those who have faced cancer and won. Workshops include yoga, meditation and nutrition. Expect craft activities for the whole family. Survivors are invited to share their personal stories in a special scrapbook.

For more information, visit nevada
cancerinstitute.org.

VETERANS TO BE HONORED
AT monday EVENT

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

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

For more information, call 636-4000.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM scheduled

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, is scheduled to host Around the World Summer Reading Kickoff is at 11 a.m. June 11.

The event is part of the library's summer reading program. People can sign up and get a reading log. For more information, go to lvccld.org.

Thomas & Friends Live!
COMES TO ORLEANS ARENA

The live stage production Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage in "Thomas Saves the Day." This 90-minute musical adventure features Thomas the Tank Engine. The show is scheduled to play at 3 and 6 p.m. June 11 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets cost between $23 and $45. For more information, call 284-7777 or by visit orleansarena.com.

Lily Tomlin performs june 18-19
AT The Orleans Showroom

Lily Tomlin is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. June 18-19 at the Orleans Showroom.

Tickets cost $39.95.

For more information, call 365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

PLAYTIME PRESCHOOL OFFERED
AT LOCAL CENTER

Child's Play, 7260 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 100, is scheduled to host a playtime preschool for kids 18 months to 4 years at 9:45 a.m. each Thursday. The class will include group activities in language development, music, early reading, math, science and writing. Classes run in six-week increments and vary in cost. The center offers classes in dance, yoga, gymnastics, arts and languages.

For more information, visit childsplaylv.com.

Day camps available at YMCA

The YMCA of Southern Nevada offers wallet-friendly solutions for families looking for child care and ways to stay active this summer. The YMCA is now taking day camp registrations and selling Sizzlin' Summer passes, which provide four months of unlimited access to its locations: the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane; Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive; Centennial Hills Community Center YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive; and the YMCA's newest location, the SkyView YMCA in North Las Vegas, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.

YMCA day camp is for kids ages 5 to 15 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 13 through Aug. 26. Free care for campers is available from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. and is provided for working parents. Weekly camp prices range from about $100 to $200, and a daily drop-in rate of $45 is available. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Financial assistance is available.

The Sizzlin' Summer Pass provides unlimited access to the YMCA's water parks, swimming pools, wellness centers and classes. Prices are $109 (individual) and $209 (family). For a list of amenities by location, visit lasvegasymca.org.

Buy a pin to help a child

During May, all Short Line Express convenience stores will be selling Yogi Bear and Kermit paper hearts, and select stores will be selling various styles of gold heart pins to raise money in support of Variety-the Children's Charity.

Variety helps children with special needs in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit varietysn.org.

Patrons can purchase a paper heart for $1 or a gold heart pin for $2.

For more information, call 307-6667 or visit mommyandmewest.org.

Donations allow Adopt a Rescue Pet animal sanctuary to remain open

After weeks of seeking donations to cover a $70,000 debt, Adopt a Rescue Pet, 1500 E. Tropicana Ave., Suite 105, will be able to keep adoptable animals at its 5-acre Amargosa Valley property.

The $70,000 sum was to cover a balloon payment on the mortgage that was to be paid by a private grant. When that funding was no longer available, the nonprofit animal rescue organization sought donations and conducted creative fundraising to cover the cost.

As of midnight May 1 -- the deadline for the payment -- the remaining donations were gathered, and the property was saved, said Elizabeth Davis Rubin, founder and president of the organization.

Rubin said that although the payment is covered, residents are welcome to donate funds or supplies to the organization.

For more information, email arpinfo@adoptarescuepet.org or call 798-8663 or 883-0035.

To adopt a pet, visit PetSmart at 2140 N. Rainbow Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.