Southwest and Spring Valley Neighborhood News
Town Hall meeting set this Thursday
Residents are invited to attend a town hall meeting set to be hosted by Clark County Commission Chair Susan Brager and Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Wolfson. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.
The commissioner and councilman will be joined by staff members from several city and county departments, including Code Enforcement, Social Services and University Medical Center. Representatives from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are also expected to attend. The meeting will focus on issues affecting the residents of the nearby Lakes and Peccole Ranch communities. However, any resident may attend to discuss issues and services provided by the city or county.
While Wolfson has long represented this area, recent redistricting of the county commission boundaries has moved these communities into County Commission District F, which is represented by Brager.
The redistricting process is undertaken every 10 years following the national census in order to comply with state law, which requires commission districts be nearly equal in population. A map is posted on the county website, clarkcountynv.gov, so residents can see in which district they now reside.
TRAVEL CLUB TO MEET AT TAP HOUSE
The Las Vegas Single Social and Travel Club for Mature Adults invites prospective members to its meetings, which are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd.
The meet-and-greet portion is set to start at 6 p.m. Meeting discussions focus on day trips, local events, in-state and out-of-state traveling, cruises and international traveling. A guest speaker frequently is featured. The meeting closes at about 7:30 p.m., and appetizers are served as the group mingles.
The next meeting is set for today. For more information, call 888-324-2028.
Reiki healing circle planned
at funeral services location
Reiki Masters, the Rev. Peggy Ashman and the Rev. Karen Jackson have scheduled a Reiki healing circle at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 at Kraft and Sussman Funeral Services, 3975 S. Durango Drive, Suite 204. The circle is intended to help those who have experienced a loss and desire some gentle assistance in moving through the stages of grief. This relaxation technique is intended to be calming and help relieve the body of emotional distress and sorrow.
Christ the King church plans Silent
and Live Auction
A silent and live auction is planned at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Christ the King Catholic Community, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive. Choice wines and specialty appetizers will be served. Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple. Auction items include two cars, a Suzuki upright piano, china, Waterford crystal, collectibles, hand crafts, antiques, jewelry and spa treatments. Free daycare will be provided for children younger than 8.
For more information, call 871-1904.
United Way women's leadership council to host suit drive
United Way of Southern Nevada's Women's Leadership Council has scheduled its annual suit drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at NV Energy, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. The organization is collecting new and gently used women's business apparel, including suits, handbags, shoes, belts and more to assist those in need. Items collected benefit Safe Nest, S.A.F.E. House, the Shade Tree and Goodwill of Southern Nevada Career Connections, HELP of Southern Nevada, HopeLink and W.O.R.C.
Superior Cage Combat returns
to The Orleans
Superior Cage Combat 3, a mixed martial arts event, is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event will feature a superior cage combat rematch between John Alessio and Robert Emerson, as well as a title fight between Bristol Marunde and Elvis Mutapcic. The following local fighters will be competing: John Alessio, Blas Avena, Phil Dace, Danny Davis Jr., Cameron Diffley, Shawn Fitzsimmons, Kui Gonsalves, Steve Lopez, Bristol Marunde, Jerry Shapiro, Sidney Silva, Dave Terrel, Javier Torres and Lance Wipf. Tickets start at $35. For more information, visit orleansarena.com.
Hospice care facility seeking volunteers in spring valley
Solari Hospice Care, 5530 S. Jones Blvd., is seeking individuals in the Spring Valley area to help brighten the lives of terminally ill patients and their loved ones. Volunteers serve in a variety of capacities, providing companionship to patients, sharing favorite hobbies (such as reading or playing music), doing light chores, running errands and offering respite to family caregivers. Volunteers also are needed to assist with receptionist and other clerical duties at the inpatient facility.
Solari Hospice Care's goal is to help people live with dignity and comfort by providing hospice care in Las Vegas.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Shari Diebold, Solari Hospice Care volunteer coordinator, at 870-0000. For more information, visit
solarihospice.com.
Solari Hospice planning Celebration of Life ceremony
The botanical gardens of the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., will be the setting of Solari Hospice Care's Celebration of Life ceremony, which is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12.
This event honors the lives of Solari Hospice Care patients who have died between November 2009 to December 2010 and symbolizes closure of the year-long formal bereavement process. The service will include comments from Solari Hospice Care administrators and staff, an inspirational song, a message of comfort and the reading of patients' names. Refreshments will be provided.
Special notices are being sent to each patient's loved ones. All friends and relatives of patients are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, call 870-0000. To learn more about Solari Hospice Care, visit solarihospice.com, e-mail info@solarihospice.net or follow @SolariHospice on Twitter or Facebook.
Mule Deer Foundation plans annual banquet
The Las Vegas Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation plans to host its annual banquet and auction Nov. 19 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner to start at 7 p.m.
The event will feature a social hour and dinner followed by a benefit auction. The door prize will be a gun.
Tickets start at $50. Proceeds will benefit the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Restoration in Southern Nevada.
Visit muledeer.org and click on "Nevada" to download a registration form or call 888-375-3337.
