North Las Vegas Neighborhood News

INTERSTATE 15 CLOSURES
SET DURING EVENINGS

As work on North 5th Street bridge continues, crews will be closing the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.

The official southbound detour will be to exit I-15 southbound at Cheyenne Avenue to the right, then make a left onto Losee Road and a left onto Lake Mead Boulevard, which leads back to the southbound I-15 on-ramp.

The detour is needed for crews to erect steel girders across the southbound lanes of I-15 for the North 5th Street bridge.

This $30 million bridge improvement is part of the city's North 5th Street Arterial project. The bridge is expected to be complete in 2013.

BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION PLANS NETWORKING LUNCHEON

The American Business Women's Association has planned its business solutions for women network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Door prizes and a raffle are planned, and the keynote speaker is to be Kim Boyer, certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. For more information or to RSVP, call 483-0183.

YOUTH CAMP OPENINGS FILLING FAST

Time is running out to register for University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math day camp, scheduled from Aug. 14-18.

The camp is open to youths 7 to 11. It includes activities in plant and animal sciences, health and nutrition, computer science, robotics and rocketry.

The Lifelong Learning Center is at 8050 Paradise Road. The cost is $90 and includes daily lunch, snacks and activities. Sibling registration is $60. Previous 4-H participation is not required.

For more information on 4-H or the day camp, contact Mary Regan at 257-5524 or email reganm@unce.unr.edu.

CACTUS SALE, BARBECUE PLANNED
AT ORCHARD

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, has planned a cactus sale and barbecue at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23. At 7:30 p.m., Dr. Dale Devitt, soil and water scientist, will discuss Getting To Know Your Soils, and Dr. Tom Piechota, civil and environmental engineer, plan to talk about the Colorado River and the future of water.

Hamburgers will be offered for $1.25 and soda for 75 cents.

For more information, call the orchard at 257-5532 or the Master Gardener help desk at 257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

american CANCER SOCIETY PLANS
BUNCO TOURNAMENT

The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer bunco tournament is scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at 2716 N. Tenaya Way. The $30 registration fee includes dinner, bunco, entertainment and prizes.

For more information, contact Christine Poniatowski at 240-8877 or christine.poniatowski@uhc.com.

CITY HALL, PLAZA NAMED PROJECT OF THE YEAR

North Las Vegas City Hall and Civic Plaza has been named Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association, a national organization devoted to supporting public works professionals.

North Las Vegas City Hall and Civic Plaza, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, opened in November and is a 210,000-square-foot building. It relies on solar panels to generate about 12.5 percent of its own energy.

The Civic Plaza consists of a 4-acre community events park funded by a Southern Nevada Public Lands Manage Act grant.

Criteria for selection includes: Use of good construction management and on-schedule completion; safety performance; good community relations as evidenced by efforts to minimize public inconvenience during construction, protection of the environment during construction; quality control; and money saving techniques.

BENCH BUILDING CLASS PLANNED

Space is available for a bench building workshop Monday through Aug. 30 at Wood It Is!, 2267 W. Gowan Road.

The bench workshop is to be hosted from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday nights and instructed by John Eugster.

Course tuition and materials are $300.

To register or for more information, visit woodworkingclassesinlasvegas.
blogspot.com/ or call 631-1870.

YMCA TO EXTEND FEDERAL LUNCH SERVICE

SkyView Multi-generational Center YMCA is one of three YMCA of Southern Nevada locations to participate in a summer food service program, a continuation of The National School Lunch Program, this summer.

The federally assisted meal program provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to students.

Youths younger than 19 can receive a free lunch Monday through Friday through Aug. 24 at 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.

The Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive, and the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, are also to participate in the program.

Preregistration is not required.

For more information, visit lasvegasymca.org.

SHOOTING COMPLEX HOSTS NIGHT SHOOT

Take aim under the stars during night shooting planned until 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 27 at all ranges of the Clark County Shooting Complex, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd.

Public shooting other days is as follows: Rifle-Pistol Range is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; Shotgun and Archery Ranges are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

For more information, call 455-2000 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/depts/parks/pages/clark-county-shooting-park.

FALL 2012 WOODWORKING SCHEDULE AVAILABLE at wood it is!

Reservations are being accepted for a basic woodworking class and other courses planned at Wood It Is!, 2267 W. Gowan Road, this fall.

The full course schedule is available online.

Participants learn safety and machinery lessons and complete projects designed to teach practical use of woodworking tools. Fees vary.

For more information, visit wood workingclassesinlasvegas.blogspot.com or call 631-1870.

DONATIONS ACCEPTED TO AID NONPROFIT

Help homeless, pregnant and parenting teens by donating time, money or new or gently used items to assist clients of Southern Nevada Children First, 720 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 30.

Volunteers and donations are always needed to support the nonprofit.

For more information, visit childrenfirst-nv.org or call 487-5665.

ANIMAL FOUNDATION SEEKING DONATED LINENS

Nonprofit The Animal Foundation, 655 N. Mojave Road, one of Nevada's largest open-admission animal shelters and pet adoption centers, is seeking donations of new and gently used linens, including: towels, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, T-shirts and sweat shirts.

During summer, The Animal Foundation receives more than 100 animals per day. Donated linens are used to make the animals more comfortable and to keep the young and underweight animals warm.

Due to the cleaning procedures for donated linens, items must be washed in a high bleach-to-water concentration, which breaks down materials quickly. Additionally, once an item has been torn, it cannot be used again. Items with stuffing (comforters, pillows, dog beds, etc.) can only be used once as they cannot be completely disinfected.

Linens can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the shelter. For more information, visit animalfoundation.com.

FORECLOSED UPON PETS NEEDS
FOSTER FAMILIES

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. needs foster families for dogs and cats that have been relinquished by owners, left in foreclosed homes, found on the street or need a new home when the owner dies or is deployed.

Fostering usually involves short-term stints, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months. Assistance is given to foster families, if needed, in the way of food, toys, medicine and veterinary care.

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. does its best to match foster families with a short-term companion that suits their lifestyle.

Foster families increase an animal's chance of being adopted by providing feedback on the temperament, activity level and likes and dislikes.

For more information, complete the foster form online at forecloseduponpets.org/, call 272-0010 or email forecloseduponpets@hotmail.com.

SPRING MOUNTAINS NIGHT HIKES PLANNED

Explore the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, also known as Mount Charleston, with free interpretive hikes.

A night hike discussing wildlife adaptations after dark is planned for 8 p.m. each Friday, beginning at the McWilliams Campground host site.

Campfire programs are planned for 8 p.m. each Saturday at the Hilltop Campground. Due to limited parking, the program is recommended for campground guests only.

The programs are made possible through a partnership among the U.S. Forest Service, the Basin Institute, and the Southern Nevada Conservancy.

For more information, visit gomtcharleston.

The Red Rock 5K is slated for 9 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Arroyo Golf Course at Red Rock Country Club, 2205 Red Springs Drive.

The course is scenic and challenging, following the rolling landscapes of the course. For more information, visit rynorunning.com.

VACCINATIONS REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL

The Southern Nevada Health District has reported 22 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, since January. Seven have occurred in children younger than 1 year. The health district reminds parents, health care providers and child care providers to receive the vaccine. For information, call 759-0850 or visit southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.

VALLEY'S LARGEST MIXER
IN NEED OF EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors are needed for Las Vegas' Largest Mixer VIII planned for 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane.

Businesses are invited to display on one 5-foot-deep by 8-foot-wide exhibit space at the large-scale event.

More than 100 exhibitors participated last year, and tickets for the more than 1,500 attendees sold out two weeks before the event, organizers said.

Admission is $15 per person.

For more information, call 769-7799 or visit lasvegasmixer.com.

BEAT THE HEAT WITH SKATE SCHOOL

The Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena is offering ice skating lessons or brush-up tips this summer at 2400 N. Rancho Drive.

Skate school is open to anyone 3 or older.

The fee is $70 per month, which includes one lesson each week and four public ice skate sessions per month.

For more information, visit stationcasinos.com or call 631-7000.

YOUTH UNITED LOOKING FOR RECRUITS

Students and parents looking to stay civic-minded this summer are encouraged to join Youth United, a service group conducted by Habitat for Humanity.

Volunteers ages 5 to 25 are welcome to join. The group conducts monthly meetings, volunteers, sponsors and builds a house with its local Habitat affiliate.

For more information, visit habitatlasvegas.org, email trisha@
habitatlasvegas.org or call 638-6477.

KIWANIS CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

The Kiwanis Club of North Las Vegas, a chapter of the international service organization, is scheduled to meet at
6:15 p.m. each Tuesday at T.G.I. Friday's in Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway.

Club community projects have included canned food drives, car shows, kites in the park events and charity fundraisers.

The fourth meeting of the month is limited to members only.

For more information, visit nlvkiwanis.com or call 399-0332.

LOCAL ROTARY CLUB TO MEET

The North Las Vegas Rotary Club of Las Vegas meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at the Painted Desert Golf Club, 5555 Painted Mirage Road.

The weekly breakfast meetings include guest speakers, networking, education workshops and service projects.

For more information, visit nlvrc.org/newsite or call Bob Lillis at 340-9735.