Summerlin-area neighborhood news

NEW CHURCH OPENS ON FLAMINGO ROAD

Advance Church is a newly established church housed in the Desert Breeze Plaza, 8665 W. Flamingo Road. Services started Jan. 8 and are offered at 10 a.m. Sundays.

Services are led by pastor Ryan Lunceford along with worship pastor Jordan Lindstedt and use relevant Bible-based messages and modern worship music. It also offers community groups to help connect people.

For more information, call 533-6277 or visit advancechurch.cc.

WORKSHOP TO PROVIDE TIPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

A workshop is planned for aspiring entrepreneurs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

As America's source of free and confidential small business advice, SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small business start, grow and succeed nationwide. For more information on SCORE, visit scorelv.org.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information on the program, call SCORE at 388-6104 or the library at 507-3710.

STAR PARTY PLANNED AT RED ROCK CANYON

The Las Vegas Astronomical Society plans to return to Red Rock Canyon for Astronomy in the Park at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The evening is set to begin with the presentation "Getting Started in Astronomy," followed by telescope viewing of the moon and Jupiter just after sunset and 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 to begin around 6:30 p.m.

Americans with Disabilities Act parking and access to video-assisted viewing of the night sky is available. The gates close at sunset, so arrive by 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Rob Lambert at 461-1390 or visit lvastronomy.com.

PLIGHT OF CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ TO BE EXAMINED DURING CHURCH PROGRAM

Julia Taimoorazy, president of the Iraqi Christian Relief Council, plans to discuss the plight of the Christian Church in Iraq in an illustrated program set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd.

Iraq's indigenous Christians have come under increasing fire since 2003, with their population of 1.4 million reduced to 600,000. The program will shed light on the situations they face.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 341-7800.

FUNERAL PLANNING EVENT COMING TO H2U OFFICE

Kraft-Sussman Funeral Services plans to present "10 Myths of Funeral Planning" at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at MountainView Hospital's H2U office, 3100 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114. Arm yourself with the tools to make the right decisions when death occurs in your family.

Lunch will be served. For more information, call 233-5474.

RECIPE BOOK AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT CHABAD OF SUMMERLIN

The N'shei Chabad Woman's Circle plans to present recipe book author Joanne Caras as the featured speaker at 7 p.m. Sunday at Chabad of Summerlin, 2640 Regatta Drive.

In 2005, Caras visited the Carmei Ha'ir Soup Kitchen in Jerusalem, which serves more than 500 meals each day to poor Israelis. She was so impressed that she came home determined to raise money to support them. The result is a compilation of recipes from Holocaust survivors. Caras plans to relate several stories from her research.

Admission is $10, and signed cookbooks are $36. Proceeds will benefit Carmei Ha'ir. For more information or to make a reservation, call 855-0770.

OPPORTUNITY EXPO SET FOR RETURNING SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN

RecruitMilitary.com announces an Opportunity Expo scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

Nearly 30 organizations will be on hand to meet with veteran job seekers.

The expo is sponsored by VA for Vets. For more information, visit recruitmilitary.com.

HEALTH DISTRICT TO LAUNCH WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

The Southern Nevada Health District plans to launch its fourth annual free 10 in 10 Challenge Feb. 6.

The online program helps participants cut calories and increase daily caloric burn. Sign up now. Each week, participants will receive two emails with tips and suggestions about how to swap foods they eat regularly with healthier, less calorie-dense choices, as well as ways to increase their physical activity.

Participants can track their progress online and set short- and long-term goals. In addition, they can post quotes or photos to help them stay motivated and achieve their goals. The 10 in 10 Challenge also is available in Spanish.

For information on any health district online programs, visit gethealthyclark county.org.

REI PLANS GPS CLASS AT BOCA PARK

REI at Boca Park plans to host a GPS class at 7 p.m. today in its meeting room at 710 S. Rampart Blvd.

Participants in this class will receive a basic overview of the features and functions of a GPS, or global positioning system, unit. It is free and open to the public. For more information, visit rei.com or call 951-4488.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR SET

Residents are invited to a Coffee with the Mayor event at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Omelet House, 2227 N. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony are scheduled to attend. For more information, call 229-6241 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

Winder Farms searching for new products

Online food distribution company Winder Farms is searching for new products from Las Vegas-based companies to add to its product lineup. Local businesses with grocery items can submit products for consideration by Winder Farms. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. To submit a product, email a brief description and the name of the product and company along with contact information to products@winderfarms.com.

DONATION MADE FROM HOLIDAY EVENT

Benchmark Association Services presented Associa Cares with a donation of $6,911, raised at Benchmark's recent holiday luncheon's silent auction.

Benchmark provides community association management and developer services to Las Vegas.

Associa is a national nonprofit organization created to assist families and communities in crisis as a result of natural and man-made disasters. Based in Dallas, Associa and its 8,000 employees operate more than 140 branch offices in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

SPANIEL RESCUE GROUP PLANS VALENTINE EVENT

Senior Spaniel Rescue of Las Vegas is planning Find Your Furry Valentine, a pet adoption event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Bass Pro Shops at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Rescue groups will attend with a variety of pets available for adoption and to collect donations.

Vendors, sponsorships and volunteers still are needed. For more information, contact www.seniorspaniels.org.