Neighborhood News

Enjoy Fourth of July storytime

As part of the summer reading program, kids and adults can learn about the Fourth of July from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.

Another reading session is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday for children ages 6 to 11.

For more information, go to lvccld.org/events.

Family to Family Connection plans
to host open house today

Family to Family Connection has scheduled an open house called Stayin' Alive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at its facility, 6114 W. Charleston Blvd.

Attendees are urged to bring baby pictures for a time capsule to be opened in three years. The name of the event is in response to the Gov. Brian Sandoval's budget cuts, which stripped the nonprofit of 60 percent of its funding. Founder Dianne Farkas said its doors will remain open despite the setback.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is working on a research project and would like your opinion in exchange for a free gift. Family to Family Connection offers free services to families of newborn babies and infants up to age 4. For more information, call 870-9583.

Gymnastics summer camps available

Flip For Me Gymnastics has scheduled recreational gymnastic camps from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday to provide children with a safe and fun environment to experience gymnastics, tumbling, athletic games, arts and crafts, open gym time and more. To reserve a spot for your child, call 202-0020.

Design a logo for Nevada Arts Academy

The Nevada Arts Academy is seeking a logo design to represent the academy on print materials (fliers, letterheads, business cards, etc.) and on the academy's website. The designer of the winning entry will receive a $500 prize.

The deadline for entry forms is Thursday.

For complete contest rules or to download an entry form, visit musicartslv.com or call 248-1288.

CHARITY CAR WASH TO FUND MISSION TRIP

The Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 8425 W. Windmill Lane, is scheduled to host a carwash to benefit a mission to Mexico beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. All the proceeds raised at the event will go toward the trip, scheduled for the end of July. For more information, call 873-3589.

comedian bill Maher Returns
to The Orleans Showroom

Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher is scheduled to perform at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $54.95. For more information, call 365-7075 or go to orleanscasino.com.

Good Samaritan Lutheran Church
TO HOST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

The Good Samaritan Lutheran Church is scheduled to host Vacation Bible School for children through Saturday. Registration has passed. The school is open to kids in preschool to fifth grade. For more information on future events, go to gslclasvegas.org. The church is at 8425 W. Windmill Lane. For more information, call 873-3589.

Get ideal hair and benefit charity

Style DQ, 5540 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 120, began a hair fundraiser June 10 for the Shade Tree shelter, 1 W. Owens Ave. The salon plans to raise $100,000 through $10 haircuts of any style. It is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 566-4247.

Rescue seeks foster homes for animals

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. is in urgent need of foster families to house animals until forever homes are found.

The all-volunteer group takes in pets left behind in the rocky home mortgage situation.

It is running at capacity and can accept no more animals without more foster parents.

For more information, call 272-0010 or visit forecloseduponpets.org.

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. the last Tuesday of the month at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd.

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.

The next meeting is set for today. For more information, call 888-324-2028.

Enter to win an iPad
while grocery shopping

For every product purchased at Winder Farms, a home delivery grocery service at 6420 Cameron St., Suite 203, customers will be entered to win an iPad 2.

The giveaway lasts through Aug. 31.

Winder Farms specializes in delivering farm-fresh products, such as milk in glass bottles or half-gallon jugs, various dairy products, organic fruits and vegetables and natural meats.

To sign up to be a Winder Farms customer, visit winderfarms.com.

Nominations being taken
for Caregiver of the Year

Homewatch CareGivers, a provider of full-service home care, will be accepting nominations for its National Family Caregiver of the Year award through July 29.

Semifinalists will win a yearlong scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University, where they can take various courses on gaining an educational foundation, skill set and confidence to continue improving their caregiving.

The semifinalists also will be given eight hours of respite care.

One well-deserving winner will be awarded the $10,000 grand prize and the title of National Family Caregiver of the Year.

For more information on the program, visit homewatchcaregivers.com.

Show your love for pets with a 'like'

For every person who "likes" the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, page on Facebook during July, the casino will donate $1 to the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The campaign, aimed at helping pets in need, started in June and hopes to raise $5,000.

Watch Wimbledon in 3D

Watch the Wimbledon women's finals live in 3-D this weekend.

Century Theaters at The Orleans, 4500 E. Tropicana Ave., is set to show the championship at 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The showing is expected to be the closest way to get to the action without actually being there.

Visit fandango.com to secure tickets in advance.

SPRING VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHER SCHEDULED TO HOST FLORIDA GALLERY SHOW

Spring Valley resident Lamar Marchese's work, "PRIDE (and prejudice)," a photo essay, is featured in a monthlong run at the Studio 620 gallery in St. Petersburg, Fla., through July 16.

"PRIDE (and prejudice)" documents the 2009 and 2010 Gay Pride Parades in St. Petersburg, one of the largest such events in the Southeast with more than 80,000 attendees.

It focuses primarily on parade participants and spectators and secondly on a minority of protestors.

Summer camp to help children
deal with loss

Camp Mariposa, the Nathan Adelson Hospice-hosted bereavement camp for children, is taking registration for the 2011 camp session scheduled for July 15-17 at Torino Ranch.

Now in its 21st year, the overnight camp is designed to facilitate the natural grieving process and provide opportunities for bereavement exploration, balanced with arts and crafts, sports, music, storytelling and other recreational activities.

Camp Mariposa is open to children ages 7 to 12.

The camp is funded by Nathan Adelson Hospice, with no cost to families of accepted campers. A $25 refundable deposit reserves a space. Reservations must be received by Friday.

To request an application or volunteer for the camp, call 796-3167 or visit the Center for Compassionate Care, 4131 Swenson St.

For more information, go to nah.org.

The Rat Pack is Back to play at Rio

The Rat Pack is Back is set to perform at 8:30 nightly at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $62.10 for general admission. The show is open to all ages. For more information, go to riolasvegas.com.

Nv Energy launches checkme plus
air conditionING program

Is your air conditioner ready to handle the heat in Southern Nevada? NV Energy has launched the CheckMe Plus Air Conditioning Program, offering customer rebates to tune up or replace air conditioners that are not operating efficiently. To save energy and money, check out the CheckMe Plus A/C Program at nvenergy.com/ac or call
855-625-6404.

Camping near Red Rock Canyon
closed for summer

The campground at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is closed until Sept. 1 due to summer's low usage.

It is approximately two miles east of the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center on state Route 159 (West Charleston Boulevard) and is the only developed campground within the conservation area.

Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of other camping opportunities in the area, including backcountry camping at Red Rock Canyon with permit, 515-5050; Valley of Fire State Park, 397-2088; Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 293-8990 or 293-8906; Death Valley National Park, 760-786-3200; Mojave National Preserve, 760-252-6100; USDA Forest Service Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, 515-5400; Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, 968-8138; and Potosi Pines Camp, 875-1980.

Camping is allowed on Bureau of Land Management land outside of the Las Vegas Valley for up to two weeks without charge.

For more information, go to blm.gov.

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 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 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, go to lasvegasymca.org.