Summerlin-area neighborhood news

CITY TO REPLACE 6,600 STREETLIGHTS WITH ENERGY-EFFICIENT LED FIXTURES

The city of Las Vegas has begun replacing 6,600 existing streetlights with new, energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) fixtures. The new streetlights are expected to save $400,000 per year in energy costs and provide more vibrant color, geared toward enhancing the safety of the neighborhoods.

BUNCO TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Team United is hosting its third annual Bunco Tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides against Breast Cancer. The tournament is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday at UnitedHealthcare, 2716 N. Tenaya Way.

Tickets are $15 for Bunco only and $25 for Bunco and dinner. The evening includes dinner (optional), entertainment and prizes.

Advance registration is required. For more information, call 240-8877.

PURCHASE SHOP FOR A CAUSE PASS TO HELP G ALEX FOUNDATION

Shop for a Cause has joined with Macy's. Purchase a pass by donating $5 to the G Alex Foundation and receive a 25 percent off coupon to be used Saturday at Macy's. Each pass is a chance at a $500 gift card drawing to be held that day.

For a pass, call 807-7349.

A Youth Flag Football League for players ages 6 to 14 is planned from Sept. 17 through Nov. 19 on weekdays and Saturday mornings.

The cost is $75 per person and includes a league jersey, flags and a practice jersey. All games will be played at All-American Park, 1551 S. Buffalo Drive at Oakey Drive.

Youths will participate in three age groups: 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 14. Learn the basic fundamentals of flag football, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Individual registration is open until Aug. 30 at all city of Las Vegas community centers. For more information, call 229-6359.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HAITI RELIEF AT GRACE IN THE DESERT CHURCH

A presentation of the Haiti Partnership Program by the Rev. Clelia Garrity is planned for 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The presentation will include a traditional Haitian dinner.

A suggested donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds will benefit the children of St. Luc's in Leogane, Haiti.

For reservations, call Barbara Schafer at 469-3554 or email graceinthedesert@ yahoo.com.

LARGE VISION BUSINESS NETWORK MIXER PLANS EVENT AT SUNCOAST

The Large Vision Business Network Mixer plans to host its next event from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive.

The LVBNM Mega Mixer Consumer Expo will include more than 50 area businesses showcasing their products and services. The Chefs Corner will serve up bites of international flavors. A live competition cupcake battle also is planned. The event is open to the public. For free tickets, visits pjproductionlive.com/LVBNM.html.

TRAVEL CLUB TO MEET AT TAP HOUSE TODAY

The Las Vegas Single Social and Travel Club for Mature Adults plans to meet at 7 p.m. today at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd.

The meet-and-greet portion is set to start at 6:30 p.m. Meeting discussions focus on day trips, local events, in-state and out-of-state traveling, cruises and international traveling. A guest speaker is frequently featured. Appetizers are served afterward as the group mingles.

For more information, call 888-324-2028.

A full-contact almuni football league is taking sign-ups for games to be played by complete high school rules with helmets and pads.

Games are scheduled for December, with locations and times to be announced. Roster spaces are limited to first 40 players to sign up for each team.

For more information, visit alumnifootballusa.com or call Mitch Crossley at 623-570-2370.

SUIT DRIVE UNDER WAY AT MEN'S WEARHOUSE

The fourth annual National Suit Drive, the country's largest collection of gently used professional attire, is ongoing until the end of August at more than 900 Men's Wearhouse locations across the country.

Bring your gently used business attire to a local participating store and receive a 50 percent off coupon.

For more information or to find a location near you, visit menswearhouse.com.

THURSDAY SHOW TO FEATURE ARTISTS AT URBAN RANCH GENERAL STORE

The "Artist's Gallery Show" is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Urban Ranch General Store, 6985 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 105.

Featured artists include: M K Santos on "art weaving," grafting additional mediums to woven textures; Kenny Karchmer on wood work with contrasting glass, stone or other rustic materials to create 3-D wall sculptures; Mary Jane Chadbourne and her mixed-media collage, which uses color, texture, metals and glass; and Urban Ranch owner and artist Durette Candito and her clay mixed-media jewelry.

For more information, call 368-2601.