Neighborhood news

Howie Landa's Hoop Clinic is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 26-28 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway.

The clinic is open for players 8 to 16 years old and costs $80 per person .

For more information or to register, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

HENDERSON ORCHESTRA WELCOMES youths TO AUDITION FOR CONCERT

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra welcomes young musicians to audition for the 17th annual Young Artists Concert. Applications are due Jan. 13 and carry a $35 fee. Auditions are scheduled for Jan. 28. For more information, visit hendersonsymphony.org.

koko FITCLUB SEEKS clothing DONATIONS

KoKo FitClub in Henderson has scheduled a clothing drive through Jan. 5. People can drop off donations at the three Henderson locations, 55 S. Valle Verde Drive, 55 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway and 2970 St. Rose Parkway.

Donations are expected to go to Safe Nest, a domestic violence shelter.

For more information, call 702-487-5656.

DROP-OFF CENTER OFFERED FOR PARENTS

Giving parents time to finish last- minute shopping, the city of Henderson plans to offer a child drop-off station called Santa's Workshop from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive.

Children are expected to have games, holiday cartoons and be able to make a take-home present.

The event is open to children ages 6 to 12 and costs $15. Registration is required.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

POST OFFICE COLLECTS TOY DONATIONS

Henderson post offices are expected to have a toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots until Dec. 18. Gifts should be new and unwrapped. From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., people can drop the toys off at four Henderson post office locations: 404 Boulder Highway, 1575 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, 3055 St. Rose Parkway and 2722 N. Green Valley Parkway.

Macy's accepting letters to Santa, will donate to Make-A-Wish

Residents throughout the Las Vegas Valley can write a letter to Santa Claus and drop it off at the Santa letterbox at any valley Macy's store to benefit Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada. For each stamped letter received, Macy's will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million.

Letters can be delivered through Dec. 24.

PHOTO CONTEST LOOKS AT WHAT MAKES HENDERSON GREAT

The city of Henderson has announced its fourth annual "What Makes Henderson Great" photo contest. Submissions are due by Dec. 21.

Examples of photos include city of Henderson landscapes, landmarks, friends, animals, abstracts, sports and portraits. Winners are expected to have their photos featured in City Hall, on the city's website and Facebook and at the 2013 State of the City address.

To submit, email photo.contest@ cityofhenderson.com or mail to City of Henderson, Attention Photo Contest, P.O. Box 95050 MSC 141, Henderson, NV 89009-5050.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.