Summerlin-area neighborhood news

Ward 2 Back-to-School Fair
and Movie in the park set for Aug. 12

A free Ward 2 Back-to-School Fair and Movie in the Park event for all ages is planned for the evening of Aug. 12 at Ansan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave.

The movie is scheduled to start at dusk.

The event is sponsored by Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Wolfson. For more information, call 229-2420.

Junior League of las vegas
accepting membership applications

The Junior League of Las Vegas Inc. is accepting applications for new members for the 2011-12 provisional class year.

Members will be participating in a variety of projects and outreach programs related to the group's main focus of health and wellness, and other ongoing projects such as education grants.

Last year, JLLV's 400-plus members devoted more than 12,165 volunteer hours at an estimated value of more than $250,000.

In addition, JLLV provided more than $100,000 in financial support to the Las Vegas community with more than $1,800,000 in cash, reserves and investments.

For more information, visit jllv.org.

The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre announces its second session of summer classes for a variety of ages and levels Monday through Aug. 18.

The new Story Ballet class is for children 3 to 5 and 6 to 8. The annual Summer Intensive class is for dancers 9 to 19.

Adult drop-in classes also are available, including Barre Only, taught by NBT company dancer Sarah Fuhrman.

Classes take place at the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre, 1651 Inner Circle Drive. For more information or to register, call 243-2623.

Westside Newcomers Club to meet

The Westside Newcomers Club, a social club for women who have lived in the area for 10 years or less or have had a life-changing event such as retirement, plans to host a coffee event for prospective members in the social hall at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The coffees are held the first Wednesday of every month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month.

For more information, visit westside
newcomersclub.org or call 399-2689.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE EXPO set for AUG. 13

NV Energy plans to host a Senior Energy Assistance Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 in Hall A at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd.

The Senior Energy Assistance Expo provides a one-stop shop for seniors to access resources and information on financial stability. Seniors may receive energy assistance though Project REACH, make payment arrangements and receive help through a variety of social service programs. Customers must bring a valid Nevada driver's license or state ID, a past due NV Energy bill and proof of income.

A flier about the event (in English and Spanish), a coupon for free parking and more information can be found at nvenergy.com/home/assistance/energyexpo.cfm.

Bunco tournament to benefit
American Cancer Society

Team United is scheduled to host its third annual Bunco Tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides against Breast Cancer at 5 p.m. Aug. 26 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, and participation is limited. Sponsorships and prize donations are being accepted.

For more information or for a registration or sponsor packet, call
240-8877.

Library district to host end of summer reading program celebration

Participants in the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's Summer Reading program are invited to an End of Summer Reading Celebration scheduled for 4 p.m. today at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

Another celebration is set for
10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

Dive In Movie night coming
to Pavilion Center Pool

A Dive In Movie Night is planned for guests of all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive.

Take a dip in the pool or lounge on a raft or in a deck chair while watching the animated family film "Shark Tale" on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. All pool rules apply. The family movie has not yet been determined.

The fee is $3 per person. For more information, call 229-1488.

Pavilion Center Pool to host
All City Swim Meet

Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, is scheduled to host the All City Swim Meet at 9 a.m. Saturday. Youths participating in city of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Clark County summer aquatics programs will compete.

Admission is free. For more information, call 229-1488.

Star party set for SATURDAY

An Astronomy in the Park Star Party is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center. The evening is set to begin with a presentation on meteor showers and storms. Immediately following the presentation, telescope viewing will take place, with a laser-guided tour of the night sky scheduled for 9 p.m.

The free event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society Parking, and 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.

Animal Foundation offers low-cost sterilization

Pet owners who make and keep an appointment to have their dog or cat spayed or neutered at the Animal Foundation's Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, 655 N. Mojave Road, during August will receive free core vaccinations at the Low-Cost Shot Clinic for the remainder of the pet's life.

The August Hot Shots promotion is introduced as summer temperatures, and intake numbers, continue to rise. The Animal Foundation, Nevada's largest open-admission animal shelter, receives more than 50,000 animals annually. To reduce the number of unwanted pets in Southern Nevada, all four valley jurisdictions passed mandatory spay and neuter ordinances in 2010, requiring pet owners to have their animals altered unless they possessed a breeders' or fanciers' license.

Procedures at the Foundation's clinic start at $65 and include IV fluid and pain medication. Vitals (oxygen levels, heart rate, respiration rate and ECG) are monitored during surgery. Core vaccinations include DAPPV, rabies, bordetella and deworming for dogs, and FRVCPC, rabies and deworming for cats. For more information, call 384-3333.

CALENDAR USES AWARD-WINNING PHOTOS of Red Rock Canyon

Friends of Red Rock Canyon has created a limited edition, 16-month calendar featuring the award-winning photography of the 2011 Red Rock Canyon Photo Contest.

The calendar features the sights of Red Rock Canyon and runs through December 2012.

The cost is $15. Shipping is $3.95 per order.

Proceeds support Friends of Red Rock Canyon programs. For more information, visit friendsofredrock
canyon.org and click on "news."