North Las Vegas Neighborhood News

NORTH LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL CANVASSED ELECTION RESULTS

The North Las Vegas City Council canvassed the Ward 4 election results at a special July 28 meeting in a 3-0 vote. Mayor Shari Buck and Councilman Wade Wagner abstained from voting. Richard Cherchio filed a lawsuit earlier that week challenging the election results because an official allowed a voter to cast a ballot in the wrong ward on election night. The lawsuit refers to "at least two other voters" including a union stagehand who voted in the city but doesn't live there and the mayor's son.

NORTH LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED TO MEET WEDNESDAY

The North Las Vegas City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 2200 Civic Center Drive. For more information about the council, its meetings or to get an advance copy of the agenda, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com and click on "Meetings and Agendas."

FIREFIGHTER CONTRACT CONCESSIONS SAVE 35 JOBS

The North Las Vegas City Council approved an agreement on contract concessions July 20 with the firefighters union to save the jobs of 35 firefighters, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The agreement includes a 5 percent base salary reduction for union members. Firefighters in the city average $162,000 annually in salaries and benefits, according to the committee formed last year to study the city's budget. The value of the concessions is about $2 million. The agreement went into effect Monday and is good through the end of January, at which time the parties will talk again. It eliminates uniform maintenance pay, education reimbursements and education incentives. The proposed layoffs were part of the city's plan to bridge a $30.3 million shortfall in the fiscal 2012 budget year, which began July 1.

NORTH LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHEDULED TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENT

The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host a cyber security session at noon Aug. 8 at 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway. John Cooper and Matt Engle will discuss network security and cyber liability insurance in the education session presented by NetEffect called "Cyber Security: Is Your Business At Risk?"

For more information, visit northlas vegaschamberofcommerce.com.

Team United set to hold Bunco tournament aug. 26

Team United has scheduled its third annual Bunco Tournament at 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at UnitedHealthCare, 2716 N. Tenaya Way, to benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. Tickets are $15 for Bunco only and $25 for Bunco and dinner. The evening includes dinner (optional), entertainment and prizes. Advance registration is required, and participation is limited. Sponsorships and prize donations are being accepted.

For more information or for a registration or sponsor packet, call the Bunco information number at 240-8877.

NORTH LAS VEGAS LIBRARY LEGO CLUB SCHEDULED TO MEET AUG. 31

The North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive, is scheduled to get out the Legos for children of all ages to show off their creative abilities on the last Wednesday of each month.

Jigsaw puzzles also are provided. No registration is required.

The group is scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 31.

For more information, visit nlvld.org or call 633-1070.

ALIANTE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB MEETING SCHEDULED for AUG. 30

The Aliante Library Book Club is scheduled to meet Aug. 30 to discuss author Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief." For more information, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com or call 839-2980.

Animal Foundation offers low-cost sterilization

Pet owners who make and keep an appointment to have their dog or cat spayed or neutered at the Animal Foundation's Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, 655 N. Mojave Road, during the month of August will receive free core vaccinations at the Low-Cost Shot Clinic for the remainder of the pet's life. The August Hot Shots promotion is introduced as summer temperatures, and intake numbers, continue to rise. The Animal Foundation, Nevada's largest open-admission animal shelter, receives more than 50,000 animals annually. The Foundation's intake numbers are higher than those of New York City and Los Angeles, two metropolitan areas with populations much larger than the valley. And they're directly related to the number of unspayed and un-neutered animals in the community. To reduce the number of unwanted pets in Southern Nevada, all four valley jurisdictions passed mandatory spay and neuter ordinances in 2010, requiring pet owners to have their animals altered unless they possessed a breeders' or fanciers' license. Procedures at the Foundation's clinic start at $65 and include IV fluid and pain medication. Vitals (oxygen levels, heart rate, respiration rate and ECG) are monitored during surgery. Core vaccinations include DAPPV, rabies, bordetella and deworming for dogs, and FRVCPC, rabies and deworming for cats. For more information, call 384-3333.

montandon BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTING SUMMER PROGRAMS

The Montandon Boys & Girls Club, 2627 Donna St., is scheduled to host a summer program that includes art, crafts, sports and computers, among other activities. Registration is available throughout the summer for an annual membership fee. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The program runs through Aug. 26.

The cost is $20 for 6- to 12-year-olds and $10 for 13- to 18-year-olds. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

A free lunch will be provided.

For more information about the programs, call 564-7378.

CASHMAN CENTER to host Senior energy Assistance EXPO

The Senior Energy Assistance Expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is free to the public.

At this event, seniors can receive energy assistance through Project REACH, an energy assistance program administered by the United Way of Southern Nevada, make payment arrangements and receive help through a variety of social service programs.

Project REACH helps adults 62 or older, who are medically fragile, vulnerable or U.S. Reserve and National Guard members who meet program guidelines.

Customers must bring a valid Nevada driver's license or state ID, past due NV Energy bills and proof of income. Anyone who has received energy assistance in the previous 12 months is not eligible to receive assistance but can take advantage of other resources offered at the event.

Nonprofit, government agencies and other utility representatives will be available to provide energy assistance, discuss weatherization options, provide energy education, conservation and rebate information and social services such as food bank, housing, medical and rental assistance.

For more information about the expo, visit nvenergy.com/home/assistance/energyexpo.cfm.

YMCA DAY CAMP SCHEDULED AT SKYVIEW LOCATION

Y day camp for kids 5 to 15 runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 26 at the SkyView YMCA, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway. The Y provides free care for campers from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

Camp includes weekly themes and activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, group games and character development activities. Weekly camp prices range from about $100 to $200, and a daily drop-in rate of $45 is offered. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Financial assistance is available.

For more information visit lasvegasymca.org/locations/skyview-ymca.aspx or call 522-7500.

Department of Transportation to gather input on funding projects

The Nevada Department of Transportation plans to gather public comment both written and email through Aug. 12 for a possible alternative to fuel taxes for funding transportation projects and roadway maintenance in the future.

For more information, visit vmtfeenv.com.

CALENDAR USES AWARD-WINNING PHOTOS of Red Rock Canyon

Friends of Red Rock Canyon has created a limited edition, 16-month calendar featuring the award-winning photography of the 2011 Red Rock Canyon Photo Contest.

The calendar features the sights of Red Rock Canyon and runs through December 2012.

The cost is $15. Reserve your calendar by Sunday, and it will be shipped by Aug. 15. Shipping is $3.95 per order.

Proceeds support Friends of Red Rock Canyon programs. For more information, visit friendsofredrock canyon.org and click on "news."

Junior League of Las Vegas accepting membership applications

The Junior League of Las Vegas Inc. is accepting applications for new members for the 2011-12 provisional class year.

Members will be participating in a variety of projects and outreach programs related to the group's main focus of health and wellness, and other ongoing projects such as education grants.

Last year, JLLV's 400-plus members devoted more than 12,165 volunteer hours at an estimated value of more than $250,000. In addition, JLLV provided more than $100,000 in financial support to the Las Vegas community with more than $1,800,000 in cash, reserves and investments.

For more information, visit jllv.org.

astronomy Star party set for Aug. 6 at Red Rock Canyon visitor center

An Astronomy in the Park Star Party is planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.

The evening is set to begin with a presentation on meteor showers and storms. Immediately following the presentation, telescope viewing of the moon and Saturn will take place just after sunset, followed by deep-sky viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters as the sky darkens. A laser-guided What's Up Tonight tour of the night sky is scheduled for 9 p.m.

The free event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Parking, and access to video-assisted viewing of the night sky is available for those in wheelchairs.

For more information, call Rob Lambert at 461-1390 or visit lvastronomy.com.