North Las Vegas Neighborhood News

The North Las Vegas Alliance of Homeowners Association and Concerned Citizens is set to meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way. The public is invited. For more information, contact Bob Borgersen at 649-2176 or via email at vborgersen@cox.net.

VENDOR EXPOSITION TO SHOWCASE NORTH LAS VEGAS BUSINESSES

The city of North Las Vegas is set to host a vendor exposition from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the North Las Vegas Civic Plaza in front of City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The free event is to feature more than 50 vendors, including many local businesses, of supplies and services with booths, demonstrations and exhibitions. Food, drawings and music are also planned. In case of inclement weather, a backup date of April 25 has been reserved for the same time and place. For more information or to participate as a vendor, call Shelia Thompson at 633-1441.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLANNED

The North Las Vegas City Council is set to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North. For more information or for a copy of the agenda, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com or call the city clerk at 633-1030.

MAYOR PRO TEM SET TO HOLD FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR

North Las Vegas Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Pamela Goynes-Brown has scheduled a family resource fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the 100 Academy of Excellence, 2341 Comstock Drive. This free event is open to all ages. With a focus on Ward 2, the event will include an opportunity for residents to meet the councilwoman and learn about resources available to them throughout the community. The event is set to feature information booths on health, city services, public safety and more. Shots for Tots is scheduled to be on hand to provide free immunizations. Families wishing to immunize their children must bring their shot records.

The family resource fair is intended to encourage community spirit, relationships and highlight priorities of the city’s strategic plan for a sustainable future. For information about the family resource fair, call Kathi Thomas-Gibson at 633-5632.

BEEKEEPING CLASSEDS PLANNED AT ORCHARD

A series of beekeeping classes is scheduled at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Orchard starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. The class will last the entire day and will orient bee enthusiasts on how to manage small bee colonies in Southern Nevada with the idea of producing honey and preventing the bees from becoming Africanized.

For more information, email Bob Morris at extremehort@aol.com or call the Master Gardener help line at 257-5555.

NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE SOFTBALL TEAM TO PLAY AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS

North Las Vegas police officers are set to play a softball game with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds at noon Saturday at Mojave High School, 5302 Goldfield St. Activities will include performances by the NLVPD Honor Guard and K-9 team, autograph signings by the USAF Thunderbirds, on-site food vendors and a raffle. All proceeds from the event are set to be donated to Elizondo Elementary School, named for North Las Vegas Police Officer Raul Elizondo, who was killed in the line of duty in 1995. There is no charge, and the public is welcome to attend.

DEVIL PUPS LEADERSHIP MEETING PLANNED

An informational meeting for prospective Devil Pups and their parents is planned at noon Saturday at the Leatherneck Club, 4360 W. Spring Mountain Road. The Devil Pups program trains teens 14 to 17 on Saturday mornings in preparation for a 10-day leadership and physical fitness training program at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in California. Only a handful of the teens nationwide pass the rigorous tests for entrance to the camp. For more information, visit devilpups.com or contact local liaison Marie Tomao at 285-4142 or via email at marietomao@yahoo.com.

BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT AT ALIANTE PARK NEEDS HELPING HANDS

Volunteers are needed for a community cleanup of Aliante Nature Discovery Park planned for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the park, 2600 Nature Park Drive.

A light breakfast and a box lunch are to be provided.

Project partners include Aliante Master Association, Excellence Community Management, LLC, city of North Las Vegas, Boy Scout troops 679 and 430 and more.

For more information, call 399-4273 or email kguerra@excellencemgmt.com.

FREE FUN DAY PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Healthy Kids Day, a free event including interactive games, face painting, entertainment, wellness screenings, vendor fairs and demonstrations, is planned from 10 a.m. to noon April 28 at the YMCA Skyview Multi-Generational Center, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.

Healthy Kids Day, a national Y initiative, is designed to help parents improve their kids’ lifestyles for the long term.

The Y is to waive its joining fee and include a free program for any family or individual who joins the Y during the April 28 event. The offer is valued at up to $150. No coupon is required.

For more information, visit lasvegasymca.org or call 522-7500.

FREE SWIM LESSON PLANNED FOR KIDS

A free swim lesson and discount on future sessions are planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28 at the YMCA Skyview Multi-Generational Center, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.

The classes, Y Spash at SkyView!, are open to children ages 3-12. Participants are to receive $20 off their next swim lesson if they register during the event.

For more information, visit lasvegasymca.org or call 522-7500.

MOMS GROUP BENEFITS STAY-AT-HOME PARENTS in north las vegas

Stay-at-home moms looking for events with their peers and children are encouraged to learn more about the North Las Vegas chapter of MOMS Offering Moms Support, or MOMS Club.

The club is part of an international nonprofit organization founded to support, engage and enrich the lives of stay-at-home moms. Regular events include play groups, field trips, moms’ nights out and community service projects.

For more information, visit northlasvegasmomsclub.com or email momsclubnlv@yahoo.com.

SHOES BEING COLLECTED FOR TORNADO VICTIMS

Desert Birkenstock and Soles4Souls are working to provide victims of tornado-ravaged areas with something many lost: shoes. Bring gently worn shoes to Birkenstock stores, and they will be delivered to the local Soles4Souls warehouse near McCarran International Airport.

There are two Desert Birkenstock/Soles4Souls drop-off locations: in northwest Las Vegas at 2192 N. Rainbow Blvd., and in Henderson at 594 N. Stephanie St.

For more information about donating, call Desert Birkenstock at 454-0114.

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.

TEXT CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT THE SHADE TREE

Text and support the victims of domestic violence assisted by the Shade Tree, 1 W. Owens Ave.

The "Text to Give" campaign launched Feb. 14. Donors can text "TST" to 501501 and donate $10. Donors who wish to gift a larger amount can text "TST" to 91011.

All of the donation goes directly to the Shade Tree, a nonprofit assisting victims of domestic violence.

Donors can make unlimited donations.

For more information, visit theshadetree.org or call 385-0072.

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.

INFORMATIONAL TEA MEETINGS OFFERED

Novice to seasoned tea drinkers are invited to book tea tastings with a local expert, Louise Carruth, of Tea-rrific, 570 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 180.

Carruth also hosts "tea talks" for groups of 10 or more. Fees vary.

For more information, visit tea-rrific.com/ or call 228-8327.

CAMP REGISTRATION OPENed

Open registration for Clark County Parks and Recreation’s summer overnight camps in July commenced March 1.

The price is $400 per child.

This fee includes all meals, snacks, activities, supplies and an official camp T-shirt. Omni Discovery Camp, for ages 8 to 12, is set to take place from July 22-27, and the On the Edge Camp, for ages 13 to 15, is set for July 15-20.

Both camps will take place at Camp Lee Canyon, about 30 minutes from North Las Vegas.

For more information, call 455-1905 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION NEEDS INPUT FROM RESIDENTS

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is continuing to hold community outreach events and public hearings until May 17 to discuss the transit fare adjustments proposed by the Fare Working Group to address fiscal challenges. A 60-day public comment period is in effect to obtain community input about the fare recommendations before any decisions are made. The recommendations include modifications to transit fares for the residential market, resort corridor and ADA Paratransit service.

The public is encouraged to attend upcoming public outreach sessions to learn more about the fare proposals: 4 to 6 p.m. May 1 at Albertsons, 4850 W. Craig Road; 5 to 7 p.m. May 4 at Albertsons, 2575 S. Maryland Parkway; and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 9 at the Centennial Hills Transit Center, 7313 Grand Montecito Parkway.

In addition, the transportation commission plans to host two public hearings on the proposals: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bonneville Transit Center, 101 E. Bonneville Ave.; and 3 to 5 p.m. May 12 at the Bonneville Transit Center, 101 E. Bonneville Ave.

The public may review the proposed fare adjustments at rtcsnv.com.