Southwest and Spring Valley Neighborhood News

LAS VEGAS LITTLE THEATRE SEEKS VOLUNTEER ACTORS

Nonprofit Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, is seeking volunteer actors for the farce "Boeing - Boeing." Auditions are planned at 7 p.m. today. The play is set to run Jan. 11-27.

For a list of the positions available, visit lvlt.org. All positions are volunteer-based and unpaid. For more information, email volunteers@lvlt.org.

MASTER GARDENER PLANS TO OFFER
FREE FALL GARDENING CLASS

As part of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners program, 4600 Horse Drive, Master Gardener Helen Brown plans to present a fall gardening class at 10 a.m. today at the Family Resource Center at University Medical Center, 1120 Shadow Lane. It is free and open to the public.

To reserve a space, contact Amy Runge at the Family Resource Center at 383-2229. For general gardening questions, contact the Master Gardener Help Line at 257-5555.

AREA NONPROFIT SET TO HOLD
FIRST FUNDRAISER SATURDAY

In celebration of its first year, It's All About Kidz, a nonprofit that offers recovering mothers a place to live with their children, has planned its first fundraiser from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce in Town Square Las Vegas, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 300. The event is set to be a fashion show and auction involving new and slightly used name brand clothing. Appetizers are planned.

For more information, email aakidz10@gmail.com.

FUNDRAISER TO HELP
FORECLOSED UPON PETS INC. PLANNED

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. plans to host its fourth annual fundraiser from
5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the home of Conita and Tom Jones. The evening will include a beer and wine bar, a buffet, music and a raffle. Donation is $25 per person, and 100 percent of the donations will benefit FUPI. Raffle tickets are five for $20. To RSVP and get directions, contact Sandy Marsh 279-2544 or smarsh2009@yahoo.com.

GRIEF CAMP TAKING APPLICATIONS

Applications are being accepted for Camp Solari, which offers a nurturing environment for children 6 to 17 and their surviving caregivers to learn to cope with grief. The next camp is planned for Oct. 12-14 at the Mount Charleston Lodge, 5375 Kyle Canyon Road. All weekend activities, including art, music, talk therapy, drumming, dancing and nature walks, as well as lodging, meals and materials, are free to camp participants. Solari Hospice Foundation covers these costs through fundraisers and charitable donations.

For an application or to learn more about how you or your organization can donate to Camp Solari, go to
solarihospicefoundation.org, call 877-795-8760 or email jamie@solarihospice
foundation.org.

SOLARI HOSPICE CARE SEEKING BEREAVED LOVED ONES FOR MEMORIAL SERVICE

Solari Hospice Care, 5550 S. Jones Blvd., is planning its annual Celebration of Life memorial service in which loved ones of the hospice's deceased clients may gather to mourn their passing, scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The hospice has sent invitations to those on its records, but any member of the public is welcome to attend the nondenominational service, which is set to include comments from administrators and staff, words of inspiration, a message of comfort and the reading of patients' names. For more information, call 870-0000, visit solarihospice.com or email info@solarihospice.net.

NEW ROTARY CLUB ESTABLISHED
FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Rotary International chartered the first club for young professionals in Southern Nevada, Red Rock Rotary of LV, Sept. 15. The club is primarily made up of people in their 20s and 30s.

It is scheduled to meet from 6 to
7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at O'Aces Bar & Grill, 9050 W. Post Road. New members and interested parties are welcome. For information on joining or finding ways to work with the Rotary Club in your community, visit redrockrotarylv.org or email redrockrotary@hotmail.com.

MAKING STRIDES WALK TO RAISE FUNDS
FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Making Strides, a 5K walk to raise money for the fight against breast cancer, is planned for Saturday at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Registration is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m., and the walk is planned from 8 a.m. to noon. New to the event this year is pet participation. Check your dog in at the registration tent with a participation waiver and a $10 donation, and your pet will receive a pink bandana and exclusive access to the canine corral and walk route. All dogs and their owners must be registered to walk and sporting their bandanas and wristbands to take part. To download the waiver, visit strideslasvegas.com. For more information and to sign up for the walk or to donate, visit strideslasvegas.com or call 891-9022.

COATS FOR KIDS DRIVE SET
THROUGH NOV. 3 AT ALBERTSONS

The 13th annual Coats for Kids drive is scheduled through Nov. 3 at Albertsons stores across the valley.

Bring gently used coats to any Albertsons store and place them in the marked box at the front of the store. Aramark Uniforms will pick up the coats and drop them off at Al Phillips The Cleaner, which has cleaned all the coats free for the past 13 years.

They are distributed to children in need by The Salvation Army's Family Services.

As part of the Lucky 13 theme for this year, anyone who donates a coat can enter a drawing for one of 13 pairs of free tickets to see Carrot Top's show at the Luxor.

Entry forms are available at the Albertsons service desks.

COMMUNITY DAY OF SHARING TO ASSIST FIVE NONPROFITS

Albertsons Sav-on's CommUNITY Day of Sharing will combine five nonprofit groups for a donation drive, culminating Oct. 20.

The effort will unite Catholic Charities, The Salvation Army, Three Square food bank, United Way of Southern Nevada and Goodwill of Southern Nevada, with the goal of impacting the lives of those who need help with shelter, food, employment or other basic needs.

Donate gently used clothing, home goods, nonperishable food items and new hygiene products to any Albertsons location from 9 am to 4 p.m. Oct. 20.

The Albertsons store at 4055 S. Durango Drive at Flamingo Road will serve as the main event site from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day, with music, prizes and a community barbecue planned.

FREE BEREAVEMENT SESSIONS OFFERED FOR TEENS

The Center for Compassionate Care division of the Nathan Adelson Hospice is offering a series of free bereavement support groups for teens 13 to 18 who have experienced a significant loss.

The support group plans to meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ending Nov. 14, at The Center for Compassionate Care, 4131 Swenson St.

The program will explore grief, loss, emotional responses to memories and events surrounding loss, and coping skills.

To register, call 796-3167 or Christine Zazzeri at 796-3126. For more information, visit nah.org.

IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE GALA TO RECOGNIZE NOBEL PRIZE WINNER ELIE WIESEL

The eighth annual In Pursuit of Excellence Gala is planned for 6:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 17 at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

It will honor Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize winner and "Night" author Elie Wiesel for his literacy and activism in human rights. Live and silent auctions, a dinner and dancing are planned.

Tickets start at $250 per person. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit adelsoncampus.org or contact Davida Sims, Adelson Educational Campus director of development, at 515-8203.

MASTER GARDENERS PLAN TOURS OF DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

The Master Gardeners of Southern Nevada plans monthly tours of the Demonstration Gardens at the Clark County/University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Tours are free and open to the public. Groups of five or more people are requested to call program coordinator Ann Edmunds at 257-5587 at least two weeks in advance.

HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA DISTRIBUTES DONATED WATER BOTTLES

HELP of Southern Nevada, in partnership with Whole Foods Market and Real Water, acquired 14,784 bottles of water, or 616 cases, during its HELP2O bottled water drive this summer.

From June through August, the nonprofit teamed up with all four Whole Foods Market locations in the Las Vegas Valley for the effort. Real Water, a Las Vegas-based bottled water company sold at Whole Foods Market, matched all Real Water purchases made during the campaign.

HELP of Southern Nevada staff are regularly distributing the bottles to homeless citizens around the valley. The inventory is expected to last into the winter season.

For more information, call HELP of Southern Nevada at 369-4357 or visit helpsonv.org.

AARP TAX-AIDE SEEKING VOLUNTEER HELP

AARP Tax-Aide NV, which prepares free personal income tax returns for residents in the lower- to middle-income brackets, is seeking unpaid volunteers to prepare taxes, greet clients and program computers in early 2013. Training is scheduled for Jan. 7-11 on the west side of the Las Vegas Valley and Jan. 21-25 on the east side. For more information or to volunteer, email taxesbarb@cox.net or jerrytaxes@cox.net.

WINDER FARMS PLANS FARMERS MARKET

Southwest area-based Winder Farms plans to hold a farmers market from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 26 in the south parking lot of Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road in Henderson.

Companies are encouraged to sign up and become a vendor at the Winder Farms Farmers Market. For more information on how to become a vendor, email Sean McCrady at sean.mccrady@winderfarms.com.

For more information, visit winderfarms.com.

RESCUE GROUP BEGINS CAMPAIGN TO FUND PERMANENT SHELTER

Area animal rescue Adopt a Rescue Pet has launched its Beggin' for Bucks: 65,000 Pet Lovers Wanted campaign to support the organization's effort to build a no-kill animal sanctuary and canine retirement ranch. The goal is to reach $650,000 by collecting $10 from 65,000 people by Oct. 15.

The sanctuary, slated to be located on several acres in Amargosa Valley, will house 300 dogs.

To support the effort, visit facebook.com/arplasvegas.

FORECLOSED UPON PETS NEEDS
FOSTER FAMILIES

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. needs foster families for dogs and cats that have been relinquished by owners, left in foreclosed homes, found on the street or need a new home when the owner dies or is deployed.

Fostering usually involves short-term stints, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months. Assistance is given to foster families, if needed, in the way of food, toys, medicine and veterinary care.

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. does its best to match foster families with a short-term companion that suits their lifestyle.

Foster families increase an animal's chance of being adopted by providing feedback on the temperament, activity level and likes and dislikes.

For more information, complete the foster form online at forecloseduponpets.org/, call 272-0010 or email forecloseduponpets@hotmail.com.

ANIMAL FOUNDATION SEEKING
DONATED LINENS

Nonprofit The Animal Foundation, 655 N. Mojave Road, one of Nevada's largest open-admission animal shelters and pet adoption centers, is seeking donations of new and gently used linens, including towels, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, T-shirts and sweat shirts.

During summer, The Animal Foundation receives more than 100 animals per day. Donated linens are used to make the animals more comfortable and to keep the young and underweight animals warm.

Due to the cleaning procedures for donated linens, items must be washed in a high bleach-to-water concentration, which breaks down materials quickly. Additionally, once an item has been torn, it cannot be used again. Items with stuffing (comforters, pillows, dog beds, etc.) can be used only once as they cannot be completely disinfected.

Linens can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the shelter. For more information, visit animalfoundation.com.

MAMMOVAN SCHEDULED TO OFFER
LOW-COST BREAST CANCER SCREENING

Thanks to a $10,000 grant from Food 4 Less, Nevada Health Center's Mammovan is scheduled to offer its last low- to no-cost breast cancer screening from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at 2255 Las Vegas Blvd. North. For more information, visit nvhealthcenters.org.

WINDER FARMS PLANS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT INITIATIVE

Winder Farms plans to make a donation to the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every Winder Farms strawberry milk sold through Oct. 31 (October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month). To remind customers of the charitable initiative, labels on 16-ounce and half-gallon bottles have been changed and will now feature the Susan G. Komen for the Cure pink ribbon.

Winder Farms has also created a Friends of the Farm offer to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For every new customer who signs up for Winder Farms using the promotional code "KOMEN," $25 will go to the charity. For more information, visit winderfarms.com.