North Las Vegas neighborhood news

New Adopt-A-Park clean up program begins in Deer Springs Park

About six businesses and neighborhood groups partnered with North Las Vegas officials to clean up Deer Springs Park, 6550 Aviary Way, as part of the city's new adopt-a-park pilot program. The event at the 10-acre park drew about 30 to 50 volunteers from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 24. For more information about the city's community outreach services, call Kathi Thomas-Gibson at 633-5632.

City participates in emergency preparedness month

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has declared September as Emergency Preparedness Month. The group launched "READY," a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and terrorist attacks.

The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation. For more information about North Las Vegas resources, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com. For more information about the national campaign, visit ready.gov.

Justice of the Peace Stephen Dahl won't seek re-election

North Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Stephen Dahl has announced that he will not seek re-election next year. Dahl, 56, is in his third term in office and has served in North Las Vegas Justice Court since 1995. He has also been active in the Trial by Peers youth court program since 1996 and has been named Judge of the Year for that program six times. Most recently, he was presented with the Lifetime Jurist Achievement Award by the Nevada Judges of Limited Jurisdiction.

For 15 years, Dahl and his staff sponsored an art contest for North Las Vegas students. In 2000, Dahl, together with former North Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Warren Van Landschoot, and in cooperation with other agencies, created the "Life of Crime" education program, which was designed to educate young people and their parents about the criminal justice system and the results of negative contacts with that system.

Dahl said he is announcing he will not be seeking re-election now so those who might be interested in running will have adequate time to consider and plan for a possible campaign.

Kidnapped for a Cause event Oct. 7 to support SNCF

Starting at 1 p.m. Oct. 7, Southern Nevada Children First (SNCF) will be organizing its first Kidnapped for a Cause event in which local business and community leaders will volunteer to be "kidnapped for a cause" and taken to an undisclosed location -- at the Queen Victoria Pub inside the Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South. These participants will have to call family, friends and coworkers to raise their "ransom money," which is set at $1,500 per participant. This amount sponsors a young mother who is ready to move into her own apartment with her baby after successfully graduating from SNCF's Life skills and Transitional Housing program.

SNCF is a nonprofit organization at 720 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 30, that provides long-term transitional living and life skills training to homeless pregnant and parenting teens and young adults, ages 16 to 22.

Individual donations in cash, check or credit card payments will be accepted at the Queen Victoria Pub the day of the event. For more information, go to childrenfirst-nv.org.

North Las Vegas unveils new electronic billing system for utilities

The city of North Las Vegas' utilities department is offering a free online service for electronic billing. Sign up for the new E-Bill at tinyurl.com/NLVebill. Once you have subscribed to the online service, an email notification will be sent that contains a link to the secured website to sign in, review and pay your utility bill.

Once you sign up and return an email confirmation, all utility bills will be electronically generated every month, and paper bills will no longer be mailed. For more information about the electronic billing process, call 633-1484.

NV Energy accepting solar rebate applications through Wednesday

NV Energy is accepting applications through Wednesday for its solar rebate program. Customers who submit their application before Wednesday will be part of the application process Sunday for the available rebates.

More rebates will be available in the first half of 2012; customers also can take advantage of other rebate programs, including solar hot water heating and wind and hydro rebates.

Interested parties must first visit the website, as there are steps that need to be taken before applying. Visit nvenergy.com and click on "save energy" then "solar, wind and hydro rebates."

Vendors needed at church's community yard sale

Vendors are needed for a community-wide craft and yard sale planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Vendors need not be affiliated with the church and may sell any legal product except food.

To reserve a sale space or ask questions, call 648-8437 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A donation of $5 will be requested if the vendor provides his or her own table and $10 if the church provides it.

Golden retriever rescue plans barbecue

The Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Nevada plans to host its Reunion BBQ and Fundraiser from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Doggie District Pet Resort, 3223 N. Rainbow Blvd.

The cost is $10 per dog, and dog owners eat free. Those attending without dogs pay $10. Bring folding chairs. Proceeds will assist the group with adoption costs. To RSVP, email rescuegolden1@aol.com. For more information about the rescue, call 893-3647 or visit grrsn.org.

Las Vegas Track Club to host 5K, 1-MILE WALK for Little People of America

The Las Vegas Track Club plans to host a 5K and 1-mile walk to benefit Little People of America at 9 a.m. Saturday at W. Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road. Advance registration is $20 for the 1-mile walk and $25 for the 5K. Race-day registration is $30. Register at active.com through Thursday or in person at The Athlete's Foot, 4712 W. Sahara Ave. For more information, visit lvtc.org.

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 or to obtain a copy of the agenda, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com and click on "Meetings & Agendas" on the left-hand side.

Red Rock 5K set for Oct. 8

The Red Rock 5K is planned for 8 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive. The walk for charity portion is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m.

New-Com and Ryno Running have teamed up with the golf club for a safe, scenic course using the golf course's concrete cart path. Entry fee for the walk is $25 and benefits After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. The 5K entry fee is $30. Cash prizes will be awarded.

To register, visit redrock5k.com.