Northern neighborhood news and events, July 3-9, 2014

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IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Gloriana is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 3 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $22.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

The Independence Day Jubilee is scheduled from 3 to 9:30 p.m. July 3 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. Admission is $8 or $5 for presale and $5 for parking. The event is set to feature a headlining performance by “America’s Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm, a variety of local and regional bands, a fireworks display and a full-size carnival. Visit tinyurl.com/nlvjuly4.

The Stars, Stripes and Sparks event is scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. July 4 at Knickerbocker Park in the Providence Master Planned Community, 10695 Dorrell Lane. The event will feature live music, contests, an ice cream giveaway, food vendors, sponsor booths and an array of fun activities. Visit providencelv.com.

Clark County pools are set to offer free swimming from noon to 4 p.m. July 4. Locations include the Walnut Water Park, 3075 N. Walnut Road. Call 702-455-7716 or 702-455-8508.

Live music is scheduled from 7:15 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. July 5 at the Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. For a list of bands, visit cheyennesaloonlv.com or call 702-645-4139.

While She Waits, Scarlet Canary, Autumn In Stitches, Suffer By Degrees, The Voice Unheard, We Can Be Trees and Dim The Flame are set to perform from 7:15 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. July 5 at the Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit cheyennesaloonlv.com or call 702-645-4139.

Folk rock band America is set to perform at 7 p.m. July 6 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets for the all-ages show start at $14.95. Visit cannerycasino.com or call 702-507-5700.

Dean Bradley is scheduled at 7 p.m. July 3 and 6 at Pin-ups at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free and open to people 21 or older. Visit cannerycasino.com.

Mark B. is set to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight July 3 and 6 at Pin-ups at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free and open to people 21 or older. Visit cannerycasino.com.

The Rising, a Tribute to Bruce Springsteen, is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 4 and 5 at The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5. Visit cannerycasino.com.

Ricky Lee is set to perform from 9 p.m. to midnight July 5 at Victory’s Bar and Grill at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com.

Septicflesh, Fleshgod and Apocalypse are scheduled from at 7:30 p.m. July 9 at the Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $20. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit cheyennesaloonlv.com or call 702-645-4139.

Live music is scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. July 9 at the Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $25. Guests must be 21 or older. For a list of bands, visit cheyennesaloonlv.com or call 702-645-4139.

Latin Vida Duo and Carlos Perez are set to perform from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 8-13 at Pin-ups at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free and open to people 21 or older. Visit cannerycasino.com.

The exhibit “Kate Shannon: You Deserve More” is set through Aug. 1 at the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.

The Summer Fun on Ice program, presented by the Las Vegas Academy Skate School, is planned at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and at 11:15 a.m. Saturdays through July 29 at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Tuition for the skate school is $255, and registration is open to students of all ages. Call 702-638-3785 or visit fiestarancho.sclv.com/entertainment/sobe-ice-arena.

New A.G.E. is planned for those 22 or older with developmental disabilities from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Aug. 29 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. This program offers a variety of activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence. The cost ranges between $21 and $35. Call 702-229-5177.

WORTH A DRIVE

Plant World Nursery, 5311 W. Charleston Blvd., is set to host a children’s flower potting session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 and Aug. 16. The event is free and designed for ages 3 to 12. Visit plantworldnursery.com or call 702-878-9485.

PLAN AHEAD

Let’s Draw the Story! is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. July 11 inside the story room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to hear stories and draw whatever comes to mind. Space is limited for all Centennial Hills Library programs. Tickets are to be given out a half-hour before the program starts. Call 702-507-6100.

Live music is scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. July 12 at the Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $7. Guests must be 21 or older. For a list of bands, visit cheyennesaloonlv.com or call 702-645-4139.

A free fiction writing workshop by Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. July 13 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 14 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107.

Hotel California, an Eagles tribute band, is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 19 at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $23.45. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Live music is scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. July 20 at the Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $7. Guests must be 21 or older. For a list of bands, visit cheyennesaloonlv.com or call 702-645-4139.

A Whovians Unite for Dr. Who Day event is planned at 2 p.m. July 26 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. The event includes a scavenger hunt and a costume contest. Visit tinyurl.com/drwhob-n or call 702-631-1775.

A summer blood drive is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Donors will earn bonus points, which can be used toward a choice of prizes in the Donor Hero Rewards Program. Register at bloodhero.com with promotion code CHLibrary. Walk-ins are welcome.

DJ Tony is scheduled to perform from 3 to 4:30 p.m. July 28 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 or older are invited to learn dance moves from DJ Tony. Call 702-507-6100.

Medicare 101 is planned at 10 a.m. July 29 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Join Lee Jordan as he discusses the ABCs of Medicare and the three paths associated with Medicare. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas senior citizen programs. Call 702-229-1702.

Bingo is planned at 11 a.m. July 31 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Enjoy homemade lemon bars while playing bingo on the center’s new electronic board. Admission is $5 with a $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas senior citizen programs. Call 702-229-1702.

A Sherlock Day Murder Mystery Party is planned at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. Visit tinyurl.com/sherlockb-n or call 702-631-1775.

ONGOING EVENTS

Jazz Under the Stars is scheduled for 6 p.m. the last Thursday of every month at The Deck, poolside at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets are $15. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Doublewide is scheduled at 10 p.m. Thursdays inside the Revolver Saloon at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Doors are set to open at 9 p.m. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

All Star Friday Nights, an R&B dance party, is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Admission is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Hits of the 1980s with 80s Station is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

JAMM is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays in Santa Fe Station’s Chrome Showroom, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Barbwire & Roses is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Fridays inside the Revolver Saloon at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Darrin Michaels is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Yellow Brick Road is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Sam Riddle is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Saturdays at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Admission is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

A disc jockey is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Santa Fe Station Bowling Center, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

DJ Amanda Rose and DJ Olya are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 4949 Lounge at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

A Ladies’ Night is scheduled at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Revolver Saloon at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5 after 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

A current events discussion group is set at 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults 50 or older are invited to meet new people and have a free, cerebral conversation. Call 702-229-1702.

Line dancing for adults 50 or older is set at 2 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Fridays at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas senior citizen programs. Call 702-229-1702.

Yu-Gi-Oh card games are set from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month inside the story room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Kids 11 to 17 are invited to bring their own cards and duel. Call 702-507-6107.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is scheduled to set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Admission to the park is free during the market. Visit lasvegasfarmersmarket.com.

Free line dancing lessons are offered from 8:15 to 9 p.m. most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Revolver Saloon Dance Hall inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

The West End Boys Sunday Morning Car Show, a free get-together for auto enthusiasts, is planned from 7 to 10 a.m. Sundays in the Santa Fe Mining Company parking lot, 5021 N. Rainbow Blvd. Email judggto69@aol.com.

The Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at 8103 Racel St. The sanctuary is home to birds, pigs, goats, llamas, donkeys, reptiles and more. Visit naturesanctuarygilcrease.org.

Strap on a pair of ice skates for Cosmic DJ Skate Night, scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free.

Crossfire is set for 10 p.m. Fridays at the Fiesta Rancho’s Club Tequila, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-631-7000.

Sherry Gordy’s A-List Open Mic is set for 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Fiesta Rancho’s Club Tequila, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-631-7000.

Coffee Cup Skate, an open skate for anyone 45 or older, is scheduled from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5, and the arena provides coffee and cookies. Visit fiestarancholasvegas.com or call 702-638-3785.

Trivia Night is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the ETA Lounge at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

The Boogie Knights are scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Ladies Night on Fridays at Club Tequila is scheduled 10:30 p.m. at the Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. There is a $10 cover charge for men. On Saturdays, catch DJ Carlos as he spins the best in regional Mexican music. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover charge is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

Noche Caliente Latina featuring Volume 1 is set for 10 p.m. Saturdays in the Access Showroom at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5; women are admitted free. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Acoustic Junkyard is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturdays in the ETA Lounge at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

SOIL AVAILABLE AT RESEARCH CENTER & DEMONSTRATION ORCHARD IN NORTH LAS VEGAS

In September 2013, the northwest area of the Las Vegas Valley and the Carpenter 1 Fire scar area were impacted by a severe rainstorm producing intense rainfall and heavy runoff that washed a large amount of soil and debris into North Las Vegas’ detention basin at Sand Stone Ridge Park.

As a result of the storm, more than 26,000 cubic yards of soil coated the basin floor. The deposited soil was tested and it was determined to be highly enriched soils and perfect for use as topsoil.

The soil is available for pickup from the Research Center, 4600 Horse Drive, on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings. The soil is free if loaded by the individual and $1 per tractor scoop loaded. A $2 fee is charged to those who do not bring containers. Contact Jon Chodacki, research center technician, at 702-257-5555.

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD RECRUITMENT FOR 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR STARTS

The North Las Vegas Police Department is recruiting for school crossing guards to work near elementary schools for the upcoming school year. Crossing guards are responsible for assisting students safely across busy intersections on their way to and from school.

The position is part-time and pays $9 an hour. Guards typically work from 6:30 to 9:15 a.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. every day when school is in session depending on to which school they are assigned.

Apply at cityofnorthlasvegas.com or call 415-633-1017, ext. 6671.

CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL PLANS BABYSITTING CERTIFICATION CLASS

A babysitting certification class is planned from 8 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of every month at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. The four-hour class helps youths ages 11 to 16 gain the knowledge and skills they need to care for infants and children, as well as time to practice these skills in a web-based program.

The cost is $30 per person. The class will be held in the computer lab on the first floor of the hospital. Class size is limited, and registration is required by calling 702-388-4888.

SHADE STRUCTURE IN THE WORKS AT SUNNY SPRINGS SKATE PARK

A new shade structure is scheduled to be constructed at Sunny Springs Skate Park, 7620 Golden Talon Ave. The installation is set to be complete by late spring. The total project is estimated at $80,000, with costs to be paid from the Ward 6 Residential Construction Tax fund.

Dalton Taylor, 10, a student at Rhodes Elementary School, requested the project in an email to Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross in May 2013.

LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL APPROVES LEASE WITH HORSES4HEROES

The Las Vegas City Council voted to approve a concession lease with Horses4Heroes, paving the way for the local nonprofit organization to create a Community Equestrian Center at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday by appointment, throughout the year, weather permitting. Daily activities are set to include HorsePlay at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., a mommy and me class for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 18 months to 6 years), beginning and intermediate lessons and after-school programs for elementary, middle school and high school students from 2:30 to 6 p.m.. Birthday parties, field trips, corporate retreats and leadership workshops can be scheduled by appointment.

For more information, visit horses4heroes.org or call 702-885-1943.

CONSTRUCTION TO RESUME ON MEDICAL CAMPUS IN NORTHWEST VALLEY

Construction is scheduled to resume on Centennial Hills Center, 6100 N. Durango Drive, a 24.36-acre mixed-use development offering medical and professional office condominiums for sale or lease. The project consists of 18 buildings encompassing 290,269 square feet of medical and professional office and retail buildings in the northwest valley. The partially completed project, on which construction was shuttered in 2008 due to the economic recession, is back on track for phase one completion by summer.

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. Wednesdays at T.G.I. Friday’s at the Aliante, 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 702-399-7373.

NORTH LAS VEGAS ROTARY CLUB TO MEET

The North Las Vegas Rotary Club of Las Vegas meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at the Los Prados Golf and Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle.

The weekly breakfast meetings include guest speakers, networking, education workshops and service projects.

For more information, visit nlvrc.org/newsite.

PLANETARIUM HOSTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Planetarium at the College of Southern Nevada hosts educational programs and stargazing at various times Fridays and Saturdays at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $4 for children and seniors and $6 for adults. For more information, including times, visit csn.edu.

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY HOLDS OUTREACH EVENTS

The Las Vegas Astronomical Society holds events every month for those interested in learning about astronomy. The society meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the College of Southern Nevada Planetarium, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., usually with a speaker or program on an astronomical topic.

For more information on the group, visit lvastronomy.com.

ALIANTE LIBRARY WRITERS CLUB TO MEET MONTHLY

The Aliante Library Writers Club is set to meet monthly from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Aliante Library, 2400 w. Deer Springs Road. The group gathers for networking, readings and learning about writing. For more information, call 702-839-2980, visit nlvld.org or email Glory Wade at glorywadewriter@gmail.com.

CENTENNIAL HILLS LIBRARY HOSTS STORY TIME FOR KIDS

The Centennial Hills Library plans to host story time for babies from birth to 18 months at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. most Thursdays and story time for children ages 3-5 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. most Wednesdays at 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Organizers plan to offer songs, nursery rhymes and language-enrichment activities with an adult. For more information, call the library at 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

MASTER GARDENERS TO HOST KIDS GARDENING CLASSES

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener program plans to offer hands-on gardening activities from 9 a.m. to noon every other Saturday at the Clark County Center for Urban Food Production, 4600 Horse Drive.

Children ages 7-12 are invited to attend. The eight-session-per-semester class fee is $50. Students must register to participate.

For more information, contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.

WILDLIFE REFUGE GROUP HOSTS MONTHLY MEETINGS

Friends of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offices, 8050 Paradise Road.

The group provides volunteers and other support to the National Wildlife Refuge, 30 miles northwest of Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs.

For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or call Harry Konwin at 702-515-5494.

SENIOR GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETS BIMONTHLY

A grief support group for seniors is set to meet the second and fourth Fridays of the month at 9 a.m. at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. For more information, call 702-229-1702.

AUDUBON SOCIETY HOSTS BIRD WALKS

The Red Rock Audubon Society hosts bird walks at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, starting at 8 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month. Walks last about two hours and are geared toward beginners and casual walkers. Attendees meet in the last parking lot in the group picnic area. For more information, visit redrockaudubon.org.

CENTENNIAL HILLS ACTIVE ADULT CENTER TO HOST KNITTING GROUP

The Centennial Hills Active Adult Center plans to host a low-cost knitting group for adults 50 or older at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. The group is free to those with a $2 annual adult center membership. For more information, call the center at 702-229-1702.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES PLANNED AT ACTIVE ADULT CENTER

Join members of the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center for belly dance classes set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Class members, led by instructor Jeanne Baer, have performed during luncheons at the Lieburn Senior Center and at a Chinese New Year celebration in Sun City Anthem. For more information, call the center at 702-229-1702.

FREE TRAPPERS SET TO MEET IN SPRING MOUNTAINS

Spring Mountain Free Trappers meet for a black powder shoot the first weekend of each month at CC Spring and Lovell Canyon roads in the Spring Mountains southwest of Las Vegas. Locations vary depending on weather, so call Daniel Trousdale at 702-645-2658 before attending. For more information, visit smft.org.

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD RECRUITMENT FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR STARTS