North Las Vegas Neighborhood News
Solar company drops 200 jobs
California-based solar power company Amonix Inc. has nixed 200 jobs in its first year of production at its North Las Vegas plant.
The company opened its largest manufacturing plant mid-2011. The cuts came from Flextronics Industrial, the Singapore solar panel manufacturer and Amonix Inc. partner. Company heads said the layoffs are temporary as the companies "retool" production.
Woodworking class offered
Act fast to reserve a space in a basic woodworking class planned for next month at Wood It Is, 2267 W. Gowan Road. The six-week class is planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays March 20 through April 5.
The introductory class fills quickly, owner and North Las Vegan Jamie Ann Yocono said. Participants learn safety and machinery lessons and complete three projects designed to teach practical use of woodworking tools.
The fee is $250.
For more information, visit wood
workingclassesinlasvegas.blogspot.com or call 631-1870.
Photo challenge benefits families
Show off your photogenic child for a cause with Portraits to You and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a nonprofit group that provides free photography sessions to families suffering an early infant loss.
Participants pose for a session with Portraits to You for a $39 fee. Families also receive a print.
Families rally support and votes via charitymodelsearch.org. Votes are $1 each, and proceeds benefit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. Voting is to be conducted through March 23.
The top 25 vote yielders are judged by a panel of photography experts, and the top three are to receive awards including a camera, gift cards and savings bond.
For more information, visit charitymodelsearch.org, portraitstoyou.net or call 499-9930.
Bus system to run holiday schedule
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is to operate on a Saturday transit system schedule on Presidents Day, Feb. 20, due to traditionally lower ridership and less traffic on those days. Schedules for all commission transit routes are available at rtcsouthernnevada.com or in the commission's transit guide.
For more information, call 228-7433.
Ticket amnesty program available
The North Las Vegas Municipal Court, 2332 Las Vegas Blvd. North, has begun a ticket amnesty program that will offer 50 percent off on total fines for qualifying traffic and misdemeanor cases, including any additional warrant fees. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/nlvcourt or call 633-1130.
February book club selection chosen
Get a jump start on the February book selection for the book club at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way.
"The Ha-Ha" by Dave King is to be discussed at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the library. The club is free and open to the public. For more information, call 839-2980.
Regular city council meeting planned
The North Las Vegas City Council is set to meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 15 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.
Contractors board, association
to offer free air-conditioning units
The Nevada State Contractors Board and nonprofit Southern Nevada Air Conditioning Refrigeration Service Contractors Association have announced the start of the seventh annual Mission Cool Off program. The program provides selected individuals and families in Southern Nevada a free air-conditioning unit that has been donated by licensed contractors who are also members of the contractors association.
The first 100 applications received by Feb. 29 will be considered for selection. Selections are made by a committee of individuals and are determined based on a person's or family's special circumstances. The program is not open to tenants, landlords, owners who do not reside at the residence or mobile homeowners. All applicants who qualify must complete and submit all required forms, including the application and media release form, in order to be considered. The forms can be downloaded at nscb.nv.gov or by calling Ranya Botros at 486-1165.
YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS can enter library district's art competition
Clark County youngsters from grades six through 12 can enter the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's Visual Poetry, a photographic art competition for teens.
Submissions are due by Feb. 29. Awards are $150 for Best of Show, $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for third.
The awards reception is planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 5 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
For more information, visit lvccld.org/teen/specialprograms/visual_poetry.
WALK AROUND NEVADA
WITHOUT LEAVING TOWN
The Southern Nevada Health District offers the Walk Around Nevada program, which helps participants track their physical activity online as they trek around the state and clock in 1,442 miles.
Anyone can sign up for this free online program and start a tour of Nevada. Track mileage online via a red line that marks your tour of the state. It also offers tips about staying hydrated, stretching and healthful hiking basics.
Walk Around Nevada maps include the entire state, a Lake Mead map and a Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake map.
For information on any health district online programs, visit gethealthyclark
county.org.
TAKE CARE CLINICS HAVE ONLINE COMPONENT
Take Care Health Systems, a subsidiary of Walgreens, announces new scheduling options for its Take Care Clinics. Now, appointments can be made online through takecarehealth.com.
The site offers access to a comprehensive cost menu to quickly evaluate the cost of services, as well as local and up-to-date information on patient satisfaction scores and market-specific quality of care scores. The site includes estimated wait times at each clinic.
United Way approves funds allocation
United Way of Southern Nevada's Immediate Needs Council approved the allocation of $1 million to 12 local agencies providing rent and nutritional assistance. The funding distribution is a part of the nonprofit's mission to ensure families in need receive support so they can work toward becoming financially independent. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada was allotted the largest amount of funding, receiving $355,178 for its food pantry services. HELP of Southern Nevada acquired $165,864, and Lutheran Social Services of Nevada obtained $103,119 for food and rent assistance. The Salvation Army Clark County received $159,825 for food services. Other agencies receiving financial aid include: American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, Las Vegas Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, Emergency Aid of Boulder City, HopeLink, Jewish Family Service Agency, The Shade Tree and United Labor Agency of Nevada.
For more information about United Way's Immediate Needs initiatives, visit uwsn.org.
Residents able to 'try the y' free
In an effort to remove barriers and help everyone in the community get moving, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is to offer its "Try the Y" promotion to prospective members through Feb. 24.
Southern Nevadans can "discover, play and be active" for two weeks free at the organization's four locations, including its newest in North Las Vegas, SkyView Multi-Generational Center, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.
The 36,000-square-foot recreation center has an indoor pool, wellness center, kids gym, lounge areas and studios and offers an array of classes and fitness programs for all ages.
To "Try the Y," visit lasvegasymca.org and download a coupon for two weeks free, plus no joining fee, a savings up to $75. For more information on SkyView Multi-Generational Center, call
522-7500.
City hires new directors
The city of North Las Vegas filled two administrative roles in January with the hiring of Gerald Allan Zochowski as finance director and Alfonso Noyola as administrative services director.
Zochowski brings 30 years of government operations experience to his post. His most recent work was as finance director for the Village of Lake Zurich, Ill. He is a certified public accountant with a master's degree in business administration. His annual salary is slated to be $135,000.
Noyola has been acting director of administrative services and finance for the city since June. He holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration and a master's degree in public administration.
His annual salary is to be $141,990.
The city council ratified their positions at its Jan. 6 meeting.
Free health expo planned
The My Health and Wellness Expo, a free gathering of local and national health exhibitors, is planned for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane.
Participants are invited to learn, snack and shop during the expo. Exhibitors slated to attend include natural and organic companies, personal trainers, life coaches, psychics, chefs, community nonprofits, skin care professionals, pediatricians and alternative healers.
For more information, visit myhealthandwellnessexpo.com, call 602-625-3000 or email info@myhealthandwellness
expo.com.
