Summerlin-area neighborhood news

HUMANA PLANS EVENT FOR VETERANS FRIDAY

The Humana Guidance Center at 8975 W. Charleston Blvd, Suite 100, plans to host an open house for veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
Veterans' service organizations and guest speakers are planned, and veterans can learn about job opportunities at Humana and about health care and finanical protection products.
For more information, call 866-458-6630 or visit humana-veterans.com.

STAR PARTY SET FOR SATURDAY AT SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK

An Astronomy in the Park Star Party is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159 near Blue Diamond.

The evening is scheduled to begin with views of the moon just after sunset, followed by deep-sky viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.

The free event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Access to video-assisted viewing of the night sky is available for those in wheelchairs.

For more information, call Rob Lambert at 461-1390 or visit lvastronomy.com.

DURANGO HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER YMCA OFFERS SUMMER PASS

The city of Las Vegas' Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive, is offering its Sizzlin' Summer Pass for $112 for individuals and $215 for families.

The pass is good for four months from the date of purchase and can be purchased at the YMCA through July 31.

Also, the YMCA is offering summer camps for children 5 to 15 June 11 through Aug. 24. Camp hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is open for traditional and specialty camps. Sibling discounts, special offers and financial assistance are available.

For more information, call 240-9622 or visit lasvegasymca.org.

POOL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE AT JW MARRIOTT

Las Vegas locals can enjoy the 11,000-square-foot pool at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., by purchasing a monthly or seasonal pool membership.

Individual memberships are $100 a month or $300 for the season. Family memberships are $600 a month or $1,800 for the season. There are two family membership packages offered: two adults and up to three children or one adult and up to four children.

Members of the JW Marriott Las Vegas pool will also receive discounted cabana rates, based on availability, and 10 percent off the Waterside Café's menu.

For more information, call 869-7777.

SUMMERLIN COUPLE WIN LANDSCAPE AWARD

Summerlin residents Sandy and Jim Low's colorful, water-efficient landscape earned them the Southern Nevada Water Authority's Yard of the Month designation for April.

The competition recognizes visually appealing, functional landscapes that include a variety of water-efficient plants, trees and shrubs. Property owners may enter their own landscapes or those of friends, neighbors or strangers at snwa.com.

ATTORNEY TO OFFER ESTATE PLANNING TIPS

Attorney Robert Massi plans to speak on the Top 10 Mistakes in Estate Planning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Siena Golf Club, 10575 Siena Monte Ave. Admission is free. For more information, call John Leveritt at 341-2080.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION SEMINAR SET FOR WEDNESDAY AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

Bartone Swinn Group Financial Advisors plans to host a free financial information seminar at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch offices at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 300.

It will involve investments and taxes. Attendees will be able to ask questions.

To RSVP, call Rich Bartone at 227-7034 or email richard_bartone@ml.com.

WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY TO BE DISCUSSED

A weight-loss surgery seminar hosted by Dr. Francis Teng is planned for 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at MountainView Hospital, 3100 N. Tenaya Way, in the Mark Howard Classroom behind Starbucks in the main lobby.

To register, call 233-5474.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LIONS' FOOT-SCREENING PROGRAM

The LEAP Alliance, the Southern Nevada Health District and the Las Vegas Summerlin Lions Club plan to launch Train the Lion Trainer at 5 p.m. June 6 at TPC Golf Club Grille, 9851 Canyon Run Drive.

The event will kick off a major expansion of the Lions' Hunt for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) free foot-screening program for those at risk. DPN is often experienced by those who are diabetic. Training will be provided to become certified as a screener through the LEAP Alliance.

A pilot DPN foot-screening program was conducted on a small scale during the last three years at community health fairs and wellness events in the Las Vegas and Henderson areas. LEAP is stepping up that program and needs more volunteers.

For more information, contact Dr. Lawrence Rubin at lrubin@leapalliance.org or 233-5253.

SUMMERLIN JEWELERS MOVES TO LARGER STORE

Summerlin Jewelers, in its 18th year of operation, has moved from 2235 N. Rampart Blvd. to 2221 N. Rampart Blvd., a larger location in the same shopping center next to Smith's.

For more information, call 243-8240.

WOMEN'S WELLNESS SEMINAR SET FOR SATURDAY AT FIRST PLACE NUTRITION

A free women's wellness seminar is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at First Place Nutrition, 9691 Trailwood Drive, Suite 109

The speaker is scheduled to be Dr. Patti Beckstead, who has been a holistic physician in the greater Las Vegas area for 20 years. She graduated from the National University of Health Sciences in Illinois with degrees in human biology and chiropractic medicine.

Learn how the body is capable of healing itself in most instances, if given the proper foundation. For more information, call 255-0606.

DRAMA KIDS TO PERFORM AT SUMMERLIN LIBRARY AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Drama Kids of Las Vegas, the local branch of the Drama Kids International program, is set to perform original productions at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle, for the fourth year.

More than 30 groups of Las Vegas children will be led by former Clark County School District teacher Tina Nowak. Performances are scheduled to run through Thursday.

For more information, including dates and times of specific plays, visit dramakids.com/nv1.

LOW-COST MAMMOGRAMS OFFERED

The Breast Center at Sunrise, Southern Hills Hospital and Red Rock Radiology (a department of MountainView Hospital) are offering a $75 digital screening mammogram through May. A physician's referral is not required for patients 40 or older.

This program is most beneficial to women who may be uninsured or underinsured. If you have insurance, check with your provider. You may find that your mammogram is fully covered.

To schedule your annual mammogram or to take advantage of the special $75 digital screening mammogram program, call the location nearest you: The Breast Center at Sunrise, 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 250, 855-445-2246; Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Road, 880-2900; or Red Rock Radiology, 7130 Smoke Ranch Road, 731-2888.

FUTURE SMILES PROGRAM PLANS COCKTAIL RECEPTION FUNDRAISER

Future Smiles plans to host a fundraising cocktail reception from 6 to 8 p.m. June 1 at the Flamingo, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

A lottery-style silent auction is planned, along with a no-host bar and appetizers.

It is sponsored by the Nevada Dental Hygienists' Association. Since 2009, Future Smiles has provided school-based oral health care to at-risk children and their families through several community partnerships.

Tickets are $10 for association members and $20 for nonmembers. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at nvdha.org.

FREEDOM FOR WILD HORSES GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR JUNE 7

The fourth annual Freedom for Wild Horses Golf Tournament is slated for June 7 at the Palm Valley Golf Course, 9201 Del Webb Blvd.

Cost for a foursome is $400, and sponsorships range from $750 to $5,000. Proceeds will benefit Horses4Heroes' StayStrong program, helping teens and adults in crisis, including Wounded Warriors and returning combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

For more information, to register or donate a raffle prize, call Carol Arieno 526-6753.

SUMMER CAMPS AVAILABLE AT KIDVILLE

Kidville, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, is accepting enrollment for its inaugural summer of Camp Kidville, designed for children 18 months to 6 years old.

Camp sessions are already under way and are planned through Aug. 26. Camp Kidville provides fun and engaging age-appropriate summer enrichment programming in a social setting. Each day, campers will rotate through a variety of activities, including art, music, gym, science and exploration all within a safe, air-conditioned environment.

To accommodate family vacations, parents can register for two weeks of camp at a time. To learn more, view class schedules or to enroll, visit kidville.com or call 233-9253.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS PLAN SKILL CLINICS AT 24 HOUR FITNESS

Skill clinics with the Harlem Globetrotters comedy basketball team are planned from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. June 25-27 at 24 Hour Fitness, 2090 Village Center Circle.

Participants 6 to 14 are invited to learn about the importance of staying active and eating healthy, as well as seeing the Globetrotters' basketball skills and tricks.

Clinics are also planned during the same times June 28-29 at the 24 Hour Fitness at 5651 Centennial Center Blvd.

As part of the partnership, the Globetrotters will offer participants a voucher for a complimentary ticket to a 2013 World Tour game. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness will offer free three-day passes.

The cost is $59. For registration information, visit harlemglobetrotters.com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNED AT SUMMERLIN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Team Jesus Vacation Bible School is planned for children 3 to 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. July 9-13 at Summerlin Lutheran Church, 1911 Pueblo Vista Drive.

For more information, visit summerlinlutheran.org or call 254-8431.

GRIEF CAMP COMING JULY 20-22 TO LOVELL CANYON

Camp Mariposa, a grief camp, is scheduled for July 20-22 at Camp Potosi in Lovell Canyon southwest of Red Rock Canyon.

The camp is accepting applications from children 7 to 12 who have lost a loved one.

It is partially funded through grants from Cox Communications and Speedway Children's Charities. There is no cost to families of accepted campers. A $25 refundable deposit is requested with the application in order to reserve a space. Reservations should be received by June 22.

To request an application and volunteer, call 796-3167, visit the Center for Compassionate Care, 4131 Swenson St., or visit nah.org.