Southwest Neighborhood News, Oct. 2-8, 2014

MIXED-USE FACILITY SEEKS TENANTS

The Gramercy, a mixed-use development under construction on 20 acres at 9257 W. Russell Road, is seeking tenants.

The 200,000-square-foot facility plans to offer residences, retail, dining, walking paths, a gym, an outdoor theater and a heated outdoor pool.

For more information, contact Brad Peterson at 702-369-4800.

TEA PARTY LUNCHEON SCHEDULED

A Mad Hatter Tea Party Luncheon for ages 50 or older is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Derfelt Senior Center in Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave.

Seniors are invited to dress in spooky attire, sip tea and dine on refreshments.

The cost is $5, and advance registration is required.

For more information or to register, call 702-229-6601.

SENIORS INVITED TO GLOW IN THE DARK BINGO

Glow in the Dark Birthday Bingo for ages 50 or older is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Derfelt Senior Center in Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave.

A light lunch, bingo and fun are planned. The cost is $5, and advance registration is required.

For more information or to register, call 702-229-6601.

GIVE A MEAL PROGRAM TO HELP THREE SQUARE FOOD BANK

Bank of America and Feeding America are teaming up through Dec. 31 for the Give A Meal program, a matching donation campaign to fight hunger in Southern Nevada.

The program will benefit Three Square food bank. For every $1 donated, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will give $2.

Donations can be made bankofamerica.com/give.

LECTURE TO ADDRESS HAVING GOOD AND BAD POSTURE

The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd, plans a free lecture on posture awareness from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4.

Attendees can learn how postural deviations can cause pain and how to utilize correct posture.

For more information, call 702-507-3964 or visit lvccld.org.

WEEKLY CLASSES TO TEACH PARENTS AND CHILDREN ABOUT HEALTHY EATING

University Medical Center plans a free parenting education workshop series for children ages 3-5 and their parents at the Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane.

The goal of the seven-week Little Books/Little Cooks program is to teach healthy eating and nutrition. Sessions are set for 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 27.

For more information, visit umcsn.com or call 702-383-2000.