Southwest and Spring Valley Neighborhood News

Super Summer Theatre's 'The Drowsy Chaperone' goes on

"The Drowsy Chaperone," a show-within-a-show centered on a 1928 musical, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at Super Summer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on state Route 159 west of Las Vegas. For more information, visit supersummertheatre.org or call 895-2787.

Tell a story at Spring Valley Library

The Storyteller's Club is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Children 6 to 11 are invited to learn the art of storytelling. The event is part of the Summer Reading Program and will take place in the story room.

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 with attendees individually and will answer questions.

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

For more information, visit vmtfeenv.com.

Teen Advisory Group at library looks for members

The Teen Advisory Group at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., needs members to help create, plan, promote and run library programs.

The next meeting is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the story room.

Rainbow Youth Soccer League's final registrations are set from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Villa Pizza, 3385 S. Durango Drive. For more information, go to ryslsoccerleague.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 your 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."

Registration for summer camp open

Camp Hope, a two-week summer day camp, is scheduled from Monday through Aug. 12. Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 8425 W. Windmill Lane, is hosting the camp for children who will be in kindergarten through fourth grade in the upcoming school year. Camp Hope will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with before and after care available. To register, call 873-3589 or visit gslclasvegas.org.

Enter to win an iPad 2 through Winder Farms

For every product purchased at Winder Farms, a home delivery grocery service at 6420 Cameron St., Suite 203, customers will be entered to win an iPad 2. The giveaway lasts through Aug. 31.

Winder Farms specializes in delivering farm-fresh products, such as milk in glass bottles or half-gallon jugs, various dairy products, organic fruits and vegetables and natural meats.

To sign up to be a Winder Farms customer, visit winderfarms.com.

Westside Newcomers Club to meet

The Westside Newcomers Club, a social club for women who have lived in the area for 10 years or less or have had a life-changing event such as retirement, plans to host a coffee event for prospective members in the social hall at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3. The coffees are scheduled the first Wednesday of every month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call 399-2689.

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.

Junior League of Las Vegas accepting membership applications

The Junior League of Las Vegas Inc. is accepting applications for new members for the 2011-12 provisional class year.

Members will be participating in a variety of projects and outreach programs related to the group's main focus of health and wellness, and other ongoing projects such as education grants.

Last year, JLLV's 400-plus members devoted more than 12,165 volunteer hours at an estimated value of more than $250,000. In addition, JLLV provided more than $100,000 in financial support to the Las Vegas community with more than $1,800,000 in cash, reserves and investments.

For more information, visit jllv.org.

Show your love for pets with a 'like'

For every person who "likes" the Facebook page of the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, during July, the casino will donate $1 to the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The campaign, aimed at helping pets in need, started in June and hopes to raise $5,000.

NV Energy Expo set for Aug. 13 at Cashman Center

The Senior Energy Assistance Expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is free to the public.

At this event, seniors can receive energy assistance through Project REACH, an energy assistance program administered by the United Way of Southern Nevada, make payment arrangements and receive help through a variety of social service programs.

Project REACH helps adults 62 or older who are medically fragile, vulnerable or U.S. Reserve and National Guard members who meet program guidelines.

Customers must bring a valid Nevada driver's license or state ID, past due NV Energy bills and proof of income. Anyone who has received energy assistance in the previous 12 months is not eligible to receive assistance but can take advantage of other resources offered at the event.

Nonprofit, government agencies and other utility representatives will be available to provide energy assistance, discuss weatherization options, provide energy education, conservation and rebate information and social services such as food bank, housing, medical and rental assistance.

For more information about the expo, visit nvenergy.com/home/assistance/energyexpo.cfm.

The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre announces its second session of summer classes for a variety of ages and levels Aug. 8-18.

The new Story Ballet class is for children 3 to 5 and 6 to 8. The annual Summer Intensive class is for dancers 9 to 19.

Adult drop-in classes also are available, including the new Salsacize class taught by 24 Hour Fitness instructor Enrique Lugo and Barre Only, taught by NBT company dancer Sarah Fuhrman.

Classes take place at the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre, 1651 Inner Circle Drive. For more information or to register, call 243-2623.

Foreclosed Upon Pets seeks foster homes for animals

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. is in urgent need of foster families to house animals until forever homes are found. The all-volunteer group takes in pets left behind in the rocky home mortgage situation. It is running at capacity and can accept no more animals without more foster parents.

For more information, call 272-0010 or visit forecloseduponpets.org.

Nv Energy launches CheckMe Plus air conditioning program

Is your air conditioner ready to handle the heat in Southern Nevada? NV Energy has launched the CheckMe Plus Air Conditioning Program, offering customer rebates to tune up or replace air conditioners that are not operating efficiently. To save energy and money, check out the CheckMe Plus A/C Program at nvenergy.com/ac or call 855-625-6404.

Design a logo for Nevada Arts Academy

The Nevada Arts Academy is seeking a logo design to represent the academy on print materials (fliers, letterheads, business cards, etc.) and on the academy's website. The designer of the winning entry will receive a $500 prize. For complete contest rules, visit musicartslv.com or call 248-1288.

Registration open for september's youth flag football

Registration is open for the NFL Youth Flag Football leagues.

Beginning in September, games will be played on Saturdays at All-American Park, 1551 S. Buffalo Drive.

Children 6 to 14 are eligible to play.

The $65 fee includes a team jersey.

Call the Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., at 229-6359 for more information.

Gymnastics summer camps available

Flip For Me Gymnastics, 5905 W. Wigwam Ave., has scheduled recreational gymnastic camps from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday to provide children with a safe and fun environment to experience gymnastics, tumbling, athletic games, arts and crafts, open gym time and more. To reserve a spot for your child, call 202-0020.

Camping near Red Rock Canyon closed for summer

The campground at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is closed until Sept. 1 due to summer's low usage.

It is approximately two miles east of the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center on state Route 159 (West Charleston Boulevard) and is the only developed campground within the conservation area.

Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of other camping opportunities in the area, including backcountry camping at Red Rock Canyon with permit, 515-5050; Valley of Fire State Park, 397-2088; Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 293-8990 or 293-8906; Death Valley National Park, 760-786-3200; Mojave National Preserve, 760-252-6100; USDA Forest Service Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, 515-5400; Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, 968-8138; and Potosi Pines Camp, 875-1980.

Camping is allowed on Bureau of Land Management land outside of the Las Vegas Valley for up to two weeks without charge.

For more information, go to blm.gov.

AARP steers safe driving class

A safe driving class for seniors is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 3. The event will be held at H2U at Sunrise Hospital, 3061 S. Maryland Parkway #102.

The class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Auto insurance discounts are rewarded for completion of the class.

To reserve a spot, call 735-5510, or visit sunrisehealthinfo.com for more information.

Learn diabetes therapy

An outpatient diabetes overview class is scheduled from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at 3101 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 100. The building is across from Sunrise Hospital, next to Denny's.

The class is free and focuses on different types of medication therapy available to people with diabetes.

Registration is required. Call 233-5454 to reserve a spot.