Southwest Neighborhood News, Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 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.

RANCH TO CELEBRATE OPENING WITH COMMUNITY HOEDOWN

The White Horse Youth Ranch, 8390 W. Windmill Lane, plans to celebrate its new facility with a grand opening community hoedown from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27.

The event is set to feature tours, food, beverages, a meet-and-greet, games and prizes.

The ranch offers a free horsemanship program catering to socially challenged youths and their families.

For more information visit whyranch.org or call 702-644-9177.

LECTURE TO FOCUS ON STRESS REDUCTION

University Medical Center plans a lecture about stress reduction from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 25 at the Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane. For more information, visit umcsn.com.

CLUB TO DISCUSS MUSIC AT LIBRARY

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, plans to host a free music club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

Attendees can listen to and discuss music spanning different artists, genres, musical periods and themes.

For more information, call 702-507-6036 or visit lvccld.org.

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.

FLUTISTS INVITED TO CHIME IN DURING GROUP’S PRACTICE SESSIONS

Adults are welcome to join the Sirocco Flutes of Las Vegas in practice sessions planned for 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at 3021 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 110.

For more information, call 702-233-3029.

CAREER AND COLLEGE FAIR SET FOR TEENS

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, plans a free teen career and college fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29.

Representatives from schools and other organizations are scheduled to be on hand to answer questions. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the event.

For more information, call 702-507-6041 or visit lvccld.org.

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.

CLARK COUNTY PLANS LAND AUCTION

Clark County plans to sell about 190 acres of surplus Department of Aviation land during a public auction set for 1 p.m Nov. 18 during a County Commission meeting.

The Department of Aviation has identified roughly 1,500 acres of vacant land primarily west and southwest of McCarran International Airport that is unnecessary for airport operations. Most is within the Cooperative Management Agreement boundary.

All of the land is subject to the new permissible use restrictions, updated in 2013. These restrictions are based on the location of the property in relation to the flight path noise contours.

Information about the auctions and parcels listed for sale is available at mccarran.com/doingbusiness/realestate/home/auctions.

Starting bids for the Nov. 18 auction will be based on the appraised values established for each sales unit. The appraisals are expected to be complete in October and are set to be posted on the website when available. Also, by the end of October, the county will include on the website details regarding how to register for the auction, the minimum bid required for each sales unit, when and where to submit a written bid and details on the oral bidding process.

Proceeds from the sale are subject to the provisions of the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act and will be distributed as prescribed, with 85 percent going to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management Special Account, 5 percent to the Nevada Education Fund and 10 percent to the Department of Aviation for airport development and noise mitigation.

BLM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR PUBLIC LANDS DAY TRAIL WORK

The Bureau of Land Management plans to celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 27 with volunteer events at Pine Creek in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Registration is set for 7 a.m. at the visitor center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. Volunteers will assist with trail and trailhead maintenance, trimming vegetation, painting restrooms and kiosks and picking up trash.

For more information or to sign up, contact Jim Sudduth at jim@friendsofredrockcanyon.org or at 702-515-5366.

COATS FOR KIDS SEEKS DONATIONS

Harriet’s Coats for Kids is seeking donations of new or gently used children’s coats, to be distributed in the valley through The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada.

Donation boxes can be found at area Albertsons stores. Everyone who donates a coat has an opportunity to win two tickets to the “Million Dollar Quartet” show.

Coats will be picked up by Aramark Uniform Services and cleaned free by Al Phillips The Cleaner. Adults’ coats also can be donated.

For more information, visit salvationarmysouthernnevada.org or call 702-870-4430.