Southwest and Spring Valley Neighborhood News

SIGN-UPS FOR CHURCH SUMMER CAMP OPEN

Camp Hope, a two-week summer day camp, is scheduled 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.

aarp steers safe driving class

A safe driving class for seniors is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday . The event will take place 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 awarded for completion of the class.

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

Origami art class opens for teens

Teenagers are invited to an origami class from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. The class will focus on techniques and allow participants to make a few paper animals in the Japanese art form.

The class is part of the summer reading program.

Pop art crafting for free

The Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., is scheduled to host a Cubecraft event from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday. Those 12 to 18 are invited to the story room to create pop culture collectibles, such as Mario, Luigi, Batman or the Joker. The event is part of the summer reading program.

Animal Foundation offers low-cost sterilization

Pet owners who make and keep an appointment to have their dog or cat spayed or neutered at the Animal Foundation's Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, 655 N. Mojave Road, during the month of August will receive free core vaccinations at the Low-Cost Shot Clinic for the remainder of the pet's life. The August Hot Shots promotion is introduced as summer temperatures, and intake numbers, continue to rise. The Animal Foundation, Nevada's largest open-admission animal shelter, receives more than 50,000 animals annually. The Foundation's intake numbers are higher than those of New York City and Los Angeles, two metropolitan areas with populations much larger than the valley. And they're directly related to the number of unspayed and un-neutered animals in the community. To reduce the number of unwanted pets in Southern Nevada, all four valley jurisdictions passed mandatory spay and neuter ordinances in 2010, requiring pet owners to have their animals altered unless they possessed a breeders' or fanciers' license.

Procedures at the Foundation's clinic start at $65 and include IV fluid and pain medication. Vitals (oxygen levels, heart rate, respiration rate and ECG) are monitored during surgery. Core vaccinations include DAPPV, rabies, bordetella and deworming for dogs, and FRVCPC, rabies and deworming for cats.

For more information, call 384-3333.

CASHMAN CENTER to host NV ENERGY EXPO

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.

cut-a-thon to benefit locks of love

The second annual Cut-A-Thon is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at Rio Spa & Salon at the Rio , 3700 W. Flamingo Road.

Hair donated to Locks of Love is made into wigs and hairpieces for children undergoing chemotherapy, suffering from alopecia or recovering from scalp burns.

Permed and color-treated hair can be donated, but bleached or highlighted tresses are not usable. Ponytails of previously cut hair will also be accepted.

People who donate at least 10 inches of hair will receive a complimentary blunt cut and a 30 percent discount on any styling or coloring treatments. Up to 70 appointments will be accommodated during the drive, and walk-ins are also welcome.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 777-7779.

Team United set to hold
Bunco tournament AUG. 26

Team United has scheduled its third annual Bunco Tournament at 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at UnitedHealthCare, 2716 N. Tenaya Way, to benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. Tickets are $15 for Bunco only and $25 for Bunco and dinner. The evening includes dinner (optional), entertainment and prizes. Advance registration is required, and participation is limited. Sponsorships and prize donations are being accepted. For more information or for a registration or sponsor packet, call the Bunco information number at 240-8877.

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.

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 ages 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.

Day camps available at YMCA

The YMCA of Southern Nevada offers wallet-friendly solutions for families looking for child care and ways to stay active this summer. The YMCA is taking day camp registrations and selling Sizzlin' Summer passes, which provide four months of unlimited access to its locations: the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane; Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive; Centennial Hills Community Center YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive; and the YMCA's newest location, the SkyView YMCA in North Las Vegas, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.

YMCA day camp is for kids 5 to 15 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 13 through Aug. 26. Free care for campers is available from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. and is provided for working parents. Weekly camp prices range from about $100 to $200, and a daily drop-in rate of $45 is available. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Financial assistance is available.

The Sizzlin' Summer Pass provides unlimited access to the YMCA's water parks, swimming pools, wellness centers and classes. Prices are $109 (individual) and $209 (family). For a list of amenities by location, go to lasvegasymca.org.

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.

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 last 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.