Summerlin-area neighborhood news

CLEANUP SET FRIDAY AT RED ROCK CANYON

A cleanup effort for Red Rock Canyon is planned for Friday. Volunteers can choose a trail to clean up as a team. The walking will be easy and good for all ages.

For more information or to register, call 515-5367.

During February, Red Rock Canyon's hours are from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Scenic Loop Drive and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the Visitor Center. Visitors are encouraged to check the weather before they go.

For more information about Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, call 515-5350.

THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION PLANS PET ADOPTIONS, OFFERS SENIOR DISCOUNT

The Animal Foundation plans to host pet adoptions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in front of The Dog House at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

The Foundation, 655 N. Mojave Road, also is launching its Seniors 4 Seniors program, offering local seniors who are 60 or older $50 discounts on adoption fees for dogs 3 years or older and cats 1 year or older.

The shelter receives more than 50,000 animals annually. Younger cats and dogs often find homes quickly and easily, while older pets frequently are passed over. Animals that are a bit older often are calmer and gentler, which can be a better match for less active people. Additionally, senior citizens often spend more time at home, which can be ideal for an older pet.

The program is sponsored in part by nonprofit The Pets for the Elderly Foundation. For more information, call 384-3333, ext. 131, or email adoptions@ animalfoundation.com.

DAVID BARTON GYM PLANS PREVIEW AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

David Barton Gym plans to host a wine and champagne happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Petra Greek Taverna inside Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. The evening is set to include hard hat tours of its newest gym, which is slated to open March 15.

Charter memberships at special rates will be offered. RSVP by emailing randy.otto@dbgym.com or calling 331-7773.

TRAVEL CLUB TO MEET AT THE TAP HOUSE

The Las Vegas Single Social Travel Club for Mature Adults invites prospective members to its meetings scheduled for 7 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 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room. Some people arrive earlier to have dinner and talk in the lounge area. The meeting portion begins at 7 p.m., with discussions focused on traveling -- day trips, local events, in-state and out-of-state traveling, cruises and international traveling. A guest speaker is frequently featured. The meeting closes about 8 p.m., when appetizers are served and the group mingles.

The next meeting is set for Feb. 28. For more information, call 888-324-2028.

E BUNNY GEARING UP FOR EASTER OUTREACH PROGRAM

For 22 years, the E BUNNY, a grass-roots community outreach program, has helped make Easter fun for thousands of children in need. The E BUNNY delivers Easter baskets to facilities such as the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Sunrise Children's Hospital, Clark County Social Services and Straight from the Streets. In addition, baskets are given to children living in temporary housing and shelters in the poorest areas of Las Vegas and Henderson.

Donations of pre-packaged Easter baskets, which can be purchased at any grocery, drugstore or general department store, are needed. The community group does not accept monetary contributions, only Easter baskets to pass directly to the children.

Be part of the One Special Basket ... for One Special Child program and donate a basket by April 2. For details and drop-off locations, email barbarakenig@aol.com or call 498-9808.

SEMINAR TO FOCUS ON FORGOTTEN INCOME

Chancellor Gardens of the Lakes plans to present the seminar Forgotten Income for Forgotten People at 4 p.m. March 1 at its facility, 2620 Lake Sahara Drive.

Learn how you can qualify for little-known, little-used veteran's benefits of up to $24,238 a year, tax-free.

An RSVP is required, as seating is limited. To RSVP, call 233-9800.

HOSPICE FOUNDATION PLANS BEREAVEMENT CAMP FOR KIDS

Solari Hospice Foundation has established Camp Solari, a weekend-long bereavement camp for children and their surviving guardians. This year, the Solari Hospice Foundation is partnering with Las Vegas-based Clear View Counseling, which will be orchestrating and leading all camp activities. The camp's mission is to teach children and teens, ages 6 to 18, healthy ways to work through their grief, meet others who have experienced similar losses and continue life as positively as possible while honoring their lost loved ones.

The next Camp Solari is planned from May 18-20 at Mt. Charleston Lodge at the end of state Highway 157, about a 35-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. Applications will be accepted through March 30. All weekend activities -- including lodging, meals and materials -- are free to camp participants. The Solari Hospice Foundation covers these costs through fundraisers and charitable donations.

Camp Solari attendees are chosen based on need and prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis. To request an application, call 870-0000. To learn more about the camp, or to make a donation to the foundation, visit solarihospice.com and click on the link for Camp Solari. To learn more about Clear View Counseling, call 254-4883 or visit clearviewcounseling.com.

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ANNOUNCES DISCOUNTS

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada's Club Ride Commuter Services is offering new discounts to enrolled commuters who choose an alternative mode to get to and from work, such as carpooling or taking transit, through its Club Ride Rewards program.

Discounts and promotion details for Club Ride members can be found online and include Golden Spoon, Krispy Kreme, Papa Murphy's, Tropical Smoothie, Boulder Dam Brewing Co, Sassy Sal's BBQ, Red Mango and Chef Fleming's Bake Shop. There also are entertainment discounts and discounts for services.

For more information, visit rtcsnv.com and click on Club Ride.

EARLY REGISTRATION SET FOR CAMP

A one-day only early registration for Clark County Parks and Recreation's summer overnight camps in July is set to take place during an open house from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Crest Neighborhood Services Center, 4701 N. Durango Drive. The cost of early registration is $375. When open registration commences March 1, the price will be $400. This fee includes all meals, snacks, activities, supplies and an official camp T-shirt. Omni Discovery Camp, for ages 8 to 12, is set to take place from July 22-27, and the On the Edge Camp, for ages 13 to 15, is set for July 15-20. Both camps take place at Camp Lee Canyon, located about 45 minutes from Las Vegas. For more information, call 455-1905 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.

IT'S ALL ABOUT KIDZ RECEIVES DONATIONS

Nonprofit group home It's All About Kidz has received several anonymous donations, allowing the group to remain functional until government grants become available later this year. To date, the group, which helps mothers kick drug addictions while living in a stable home environment with their infants, has received more than $10,000 in monetary donations as well as a new washer and articles of clothing. Several donations were in the $50 to $300 range.

For more information or to help, visit aakidz.org or call 445-0203.

CENTER TO PRESENT SPIRITUALITY SPEAKER AT JW MARRIOTT

Stillpoint: Center for Spiritual Development announces a one-day speaking engagement, "The Way of the Universe: Spirituality for the 21st Century," which is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the ballroom at the JW Marriot, 221 N. Rampart Blvd.

Guest speakers are scheduled to be Brian Swimme, a mathematical cosmologist, and Richard Rohr, a teacher and author.

Swimme's talk will cover new discoveries about the universe, Earth, life and human evolution that he sees create a need for transformation in our consciousness. Rohr will follow Dr. Swimme's presentation with a theological response to those views.

The tickets are $75 in advance or $100 at the door. For more information, call 243-4040 or visit stillpointcsd.org.