Southwest and Spring Valley Neighborhood News

Spring Valley Town Advisory Board meeting scheduled for today

The next Spring Valley Town Advisory Board meeting is set for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.

For more information, call the secretary, Diana Morton, at 245-8413.

Library offers ebook classes

The Windmill Library, 7060 Windmill Lane, has scheduled several eBook classes this month. The workshops are set for 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday , Monday and Sept. 30 in the virtual training lab. Participants will learn how to download an eBook and transfer it to an eReader.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has many titles that can be downloaded for free. Bring your eReader, its USB cord and your library card. For more information or to register, call 507-6300.

Olympia weekend set at The Orleans

Bodybuilding event Olympia Weekend is set for 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., for its sixth consecutive year. This annual competition is sanctioned by the International Federation of Body Builders Professional League (IFBB Pro League), and winning this event is considered the highest accolade in the professional bodybuilding field.

Four-time and current Mr. Olympia and Las Vegan Jay Cutler will compete to defend his title. Challengers include Phil Heath, Dexter Jackson, Kai Greene, Branch Warren and Dennis Wolf.

The parallel contest, Ms. Olympia, will feature Ms. Olympia Iris Kyle, Fitness Olympia Adela Garcia, Figure Olympia Erin Stern and Bikini Olympia Sonia Gonzalez, who will return to defend their titles.

Tickets start at $64.86. For more information, call 248-7777.

Southern Terrace hosts second annual garage sale

The more than 900 residences of Southern Terrace are scheduled to host a community garage sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday . The park across the street from the development, 9750 W. Oquendo Road, and the clubhouse parking lot will be the main attraction for the sale. The master-plan community is off the Las Vegas Beltway, Russell Road exit, and is south of Tropicana Avenue and west of Fort Apache Road.

Celebrities host poker tournament for charity at the Tropicana

Brad Garrett's Comedy Club is scheduled to host a poker tournament for his Maximum Hope Foundation on Saturday at the Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The tourney is scheduled to feature celebrity guests, including Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Kevin Nealon, Teri Hatcher, Annie Duke and Jerry Tarkanian. Professional poker players and the public are also welcome.

The entry fee is $500, which includes a buffet during the tournament and cash bars. The grand prize is $5,000.

For players and non-players, a silent auction with rare musical, sports and entertainment memorabilia is scheduled.

Maximum Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers assistance to families caring for a child with a life-limiting illness.

For more information, visit troplv.com or call 800-527-8767.

Nevada Watercolor Society to meet Thursday

The Nevada Watercolor Society plans to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mesquite Club, 702 E. St. Louis Ave.

Meetings are planned for the second Wednesday of the month and often include programs relating to art. The group has workshops with nationally known artists and two juried shows a year.

Dues are $40 per year, and anyone is welcome regardless of ability.

For more information, visit nvws.org.

Business mixer set for fall

The Las Vegas Largest Mixer VII is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.

Las Vegas-area chambers and business organizations are invited to attend to meet new clients, work with other companies and learn to grow.

Tickets are $15.

To buy a ticket, a booth or for more information, call 769-7799 or visit largestmixer.com.

Nevada Cooperative Extension offers information on invasive species

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers are working with community members to maintain the health of Nevada's urban forests. Through the Citizens Monitoring for Invasive Bark Beetles program, Master Gardeners provide information on maintaining tree vigor by recognizing problems as they first arise, before extensive damage occurs.

The information is offered free of charge. Homeowners, landscapers and community groups can arrange to have a Bark Beetle workshop on their site or at the Cooperative Extension office in Las Vegas. For more information, contact Dr. Angela O'Callaghan at 257-5581 or email ocallaghana@ unce.unr.edu.

NV Energy accepting solar rebate applications

NV Energy is accepting applications Friday through Sept. 28 for its solar rebate program. Customers who submit their application within that time period will be part of the application process Sept. 30 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."

Job search workshop opens

Designed for those unable to find a job in this economy is a workshop set for Sept. 24.

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., will host the class in Room AB from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class is part of a series of hands-on workshops to teach the fundamentals of job searching, resume writing and more.

Registration is required. Call 507-3821 to sign up or for more information.

Teen advisory group sets meeting

The Teen Advisory Group at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., needs new members.

The group is scheduled to meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 in the story room. The board helps create, plan, promote and run library programs.

For more information, call 507-3820.

Annual Greek Fest offers family fun

Las Vegas' 39th Annual Greek Food Festival, sponsored by St. John Greek Orthodox Church, is scheduled for Sept. 23-25.

The event is set to run from 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24 and from noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 25 at 5300 S. El Camino Road.

The three days will feature Greek dancing, music, cuisine and shops.

The event is open to the public. Admission is $6 for adults. Children 12 or younger and members of the military and their immediate family are free.

For more information, call 221-8245 or visit lasvegasgreekfestival.com.

Freestyle Explosion set at The Orleans

KLUC's Freestyle Explosion is set for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The show features Exposé, Lisa Lisa, The Cover Girls, Shannon, Debbie Deb, Johnny O, Cynthia and Nice and Wild. Tickets start at $34. For more information, call 284-7777.

Swing-Jazz Band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy set to perform at the Orleans

Swing-Jazz Band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. To date, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has released eight studio albums, most recently "How Big Can You Get? A Tribute to Cab Calloway," in 2009. Tickets start at $19.95. For more information, call 365-7075.

Comedy legend Marty Allen to perform at palace station

Marty Allen, 89-year-old comedy legend, is scheduled for a group of weekend performances at the Louie Anderson Theater at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., this fall.

Shows are set for 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25, Oct. 15 and 16, Nov. 12 and 13 and Dec. 10 and 11.

Tickets start at $49.95. Locals and Station Casinos hotel guests receive a $15 discount.

Tickets can be purchased at 547-5300 or palacestation.com.

Allen performed more than 40 times on the "Ed Sullivan Show" and starred in the comedic film "The Last of Secret Agents." He also made several appearances on "Hollywood Squares" and other game shows.

Youth grant applications being accepted

The city of Las Vegas is currently accepting grant applications for youths looking to help improve their communities. As part of the Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program (YNAPP), the city is offering grants of up to $1,000 for young people to create and implement neighborhood-based service learning projects of their own design. Schools, school classes, churches, community and civic groups that are youth-driven are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted through Oct. 10 by visiting www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Apply/grants.htm.

YNAPP is designed to use the gifts and talents of young people while helping them grow into community leaders. The program challenges youths to take stock of their community, identify a community need or issue and then develop a project to address that need, with the assistance of YNAPP funding provided by the city of Las Vegas.

Grants are available for projects that are developed and implemented by youth with adults serving as advise rs, address a neighborhood need, occur within Las Vegas city limits, match grant funds with volunteer labor and partner with a neighborhood association located in city limits. Donations of materials and in-kind services are also permitted. City staff members can assist with locating a nearby neighborhood association.

For more information regarding the grant programs and how to obtain grant applications, contact YNAPP Coordinator Lisa Campbell at 229-5406 or email her at lcampbell@lasvegas nevada.gov.

Lupe Fiasco to headline at palms

Lupe Fiasco is scheduled to perform at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, on Oct. 9.

Fiasco, known as a lyrical whiz, has released the albums "Food & Liquor," "The Cool" and "LASERS."

The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $39, $59, $79 and $89.

To purchase tickets, call 942-6888.

Steely Dan set to perform at The Palms

American rock duo Steely Dan is set to perform at 9 p.m. Oct. 13 at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $75. For more information, call 944-3200.

Red Rock calendars for sale

The 2012 Visions of Red Rock calendar is available for purchase for $15.

The 16-month calendar features views of wildlife, as well as landscapes and vistas within the canyon. Photographs were selected from the 2011 photo contest entries.

Calendars are for sale at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, or at friendsof redrockcanyon.org.

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.

For more information, call 888-324-2028.