NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Southern Hills Republican Women plan to host Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki at 11:30 a.m. June 28 at Buckman's Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. Krolicki was re-elected to his second term in 2010, serves as head of tourism and presides over the Senate.

For reservations, send a $22 check to Donna Lakers, 1817 Tarrant City Drive, Henderson, NV 89052, or call 616-0056. Reservations are due by Friday.

Enjoy a family-friendly movie,
bounce houses at recreation center

Enjoy an afternoon of bounce houses, popcorn and a family-friendly movie at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center's Jump 'n Movie. The all-ages event is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the center, 1575 Galleria Drive Participation is $5 each.

"Gnomeo & Juliet," rated G, is slated to be shown on a giant inflatable screen. Bounce houses will be open from 1 to
3:30 p.m., when the movie starts, and will reopen after the movie.

HomeGoods stores seeking
donations to fight cancer

Now through Sunday , local HomeGoods shoppers can support cancer care and research while shopping at the off-price home fashions retailer. More than 210 HomeGoods stores nationwide will be participating in the 11th annual HomeGoods "Helps Families Fight Cancer" campaign benefiting the Jimmy Fund, which supports the lifesaving mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

HomeGoods customers who would like to participate can make a $1, $5 or $10 contribution at the register with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Dana-Farber.

HomeGoods has a store at 2950 St. Rose Parkway.

HENDERSON SERVES UP
VOLLYEBALL TOURNAMENT

Henderson is scheduled to host its second annual Viva Las Volley Volleyball Tournament from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Russell Road Recreation Complex, 5901 E. Russell Road.

Spectator admission is free. Teams must register from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway.

People can register as a two-person team for $70 or a four-person coed team for $120. Coed teams must have two women on the court at all times.

For more information, visit vivalasvolley.com or call 267-2171.

Sun City Anthem PET CLUB to raise MONEY
FOR Nevada SPCA during woofstock

The Sun City Anthem Pet Club is scheduled to host the first Woofstock at 7:45 a.m. Saturday at the Anthem Center, 2450 Hampton Drive.

All the proceeds from the event are going to the Nevada SPCA. The event is slated to feature entertainment, vendor tables and raffles. Raffle tickets are $5 or three for $10 with the chance to win gift baskets, wine, spa packages and an adult bike worth $1,800.

For more information, visit anthempetclub.com.

WOMEN'S FAIR COMES TO SOUTH POINT

The South Point is scheduled to host the Las Vegas Women's Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at its events center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Admission is free to the public.

For more information, visit southpointeventscenter.com.

Blackjacks to play scrimmage match

The Las Vegas Blackjacks rugby team has scheduled a scrimmage match from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit lasvegasblackjacks.com.

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. Deadline for submission of entries is June 30.

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

ANNUAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT RETURNS

Henderson is scheduled to host its 23rd annual Midnite Madness 1-Pitch Softball Tournament July 8-10 at the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd.; Russell Road Recreation Complex, 5901 E. Russell Road; and Dos Escuelas Park, 1 Golden View St.

Registration is open until July 6 and is $250 per team. For more information, call 267-5700 or visit cityofhenderson.com/midnitemadness.

SEMINAR ON CHRONIC PAIN scheduled
for Green Valley LIBRARY

The Foundation for Wellness Professionals is scheduled to host a seminar on chronic pain and fatigue at 7 p.m. July 25 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway.

The event talks about the no-drug and nonsurgical methods that can eliminate chronic pain and fatigue.

For more information or to register, call 643-9904.

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.