North Las Vegas Neighborhood News

COUNCILMAN SET TO HOST WELLNESS FAIR

City Councilman Wade W. Wagner is set to host a health and wellness fair at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the YMCA Skyview Multi-Generational Center, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.

The free event, presented in partnership with the YMCA, is open to all ages and is set to feature more than 20 exhibitors, including Shots 4 Tots. Parents must bring their children's shot records to the event to take advantage of free immunizations.

For more information, call Kathi Thomas-Gibson at 633-5632.

EXPO 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. April 18 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.

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE OFFERED TO SENIORS

Taxpayers 60 or older with low to moderate income can utilize free tax preparation assistance by AARP from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through April 13 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way.

The service is by appointment only.

Participants must bring Social Security cards for themselves and all dependents, last year's tax return and a valid photo ID.

For more information, visit nlvld.org or call 839-2980.

AID FOR AIDS OF NEVADA PLANS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING WALK SUNDAY

Aid for AIDS of Nevada plans to host its 22nd annual AIDS Walk beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Student Union on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Event registration for teams and individuals is free, but a minimum $50 donation from each participant is encouraged.

For more information, call 382-2326 or visit afanlv.org.

Citizens group to meet

The North Las Vegas Alliance of Homeowners Association and Concerned Citizens is set to meet at
6:30 p.m. April 17 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.

Local Historian set to speak on impact of 'Pawn Stars'

Mark Hall-Patton, administrator for the Clark County Museums and a consultant for the television program "Pawn Stars," is set to speak on the impact of "Pawn Stars" and the history of the Clark County Museum from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today at the Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane.

Admission is free.

For more information and to register, call 455-7617.

NATURE WRITING CLASS SET
AT RED ROCK CANYON

The Bureau of Land Management plans to host Introduction to Nature Writing, a sensory-based writing class, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday and April 26 at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Each session will include short writing exercises, group discussions and selected readings from notable American nature writers. Participants may share their own writing.

Depending on the group's interest, plan to experiment with different types of nature writing such as creative non-fictions, short story, memoir, poetry or simply writing for one's own enjoyment.

The class is free. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call 515-5367.

Devil PupS Leadership meeting planned

An informational meeting for prospective Devil Pups and their parents is planned at noon April 21 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.

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 your 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.

Beekeeping classes planned at orchard

A series of beekeeping classes is scheduled at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Orchard starting at 8 a.m. April 21. 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.

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.

THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION OFFERING DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS

The Animal Foundation, 655 N. Mojave Road, is launching its Seniors 4 Seniors program, offering local seniors (60 or older) $50 discounts on adoption fees for dogs 3 years or older and cats 1 year or older. The shelter receives more than 50,000 animals annually. Younger cats and dogs often find homes quickly and easily while older pets frequently are passed over. Animals that are a bit older are often calmer and gentler, which can be a better match for less active people. Additionally, senior citizens often spend more time at home, which can be ideal for an older pet. The program is sponsored in part by nonprofit The Pets for the Elderly Foundation. For more information, call 384-3333, ext. 131 or email adoptions@
animalfoundation.com.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OFFERS REDUCED FARE TRANSIT PASSES

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada announced that 30-day and five-day full and reduced fare transit passes now are available for purchase at more than 135 7-Eleven locations across the Las Vegas Valley. With the new addition of 7-Eleven stores, it will be easier and more convenient for Transportation Commission transit riders to purchase their full or reduced fare transit passes.

The 30-day and five-day full and reduced fare transit passes also are available at other retailers throughout Southern Nevada, including Albertsons, Walgreens and Mariana's. Passes also are available for purchase at bookstores at the College of Southern Nevada campuses.

A full list of local retailers selling Transportation Commission transit passes can be found at rtcsnv.com/transit/fare_vendors.cfm.