Paradise Neighborhood News

Mixer for pet owners becomes biweekly event

Due to "overwhelming success," Yappy Hour will be an ongoing event, allowing dog owners to bring their pooches and mingle on a biweekly basis at the Rumor Boutique Hotel, 455 E. Harmon Ave.

Yappy Hour is planned for 6-9 p.m. every other Thursday, with the next one scheduled for this week.

For more information, visit rumorhotel.com or call 877-997-8867.

Department of Transportation to gather public input

The Nevada Department of Transportation plans to host a public information meeting from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Ballroom A at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.

It will regard a possible alternative to fuel taxes for funding transportation projects and roadway maintenance in the future. Representatives will be available to discuss the Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee Study and will answer questions.

Comments may be submitted in writing at the meeting or verbally to a court reporter, who will be available throughout the meeting. Written or emailed comments will be accepted through Aug. 12.

For more information, visit vmtfeenv.com.

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.

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