Summerlin-area neighborhood news

DIABETES CLASS COMING AUG. 23 TO MOUNTAINVIEW HOSPITAL

An adult outpatient diabetes class on nutrition is planned from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at MountainView Hospital, 3100 N. Tenaya Way, in Suite 230 on the second floor of the medical office building.

The event is free, but space is limited. To register, call 233-5454.

TRAVEL CLUB TO MEET AT TAP HOUSE

The Las Vegas Single Social and Travel Club for Mature Adults plans to meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 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.

For more information, call 888-324-2028.

AUG. 25 SHOW TO FEATURE ARTISTS AT URBAN RANCH GENERAL STORE

The "Artist's Gallery Show" is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25 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.

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.

BANK SPONSORS LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC

City National Bank has joined the list of corporate sponsors of the Las Vegas Philharmonic with a $5,000 donation. The bank presented the donation to Jeri Crawford, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, on July 20.

Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane, is accepting applications for vendor booths for its first Holiday Bazaar and Craft Sale, which is planned for Nov. 5.

Booths to showcase crafts and merchandise can be reserved for a $25 deposit. For more information, contact Barbara Schafer at bschafer12@cox.net or call 469-3554.

WARD 4 BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR SET FOR FRIDAY

A free Ward 4 Back-to-School Fair and Movie in the Park event is planned for 6 p.m. Friday at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. It is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas and Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony.

School supplies will be given out while supplies last. The fire department will be on hand to promote CPR awareness. Food vendors also are planned, and the movie "Tangled" is set to be shown at dusk.

For more information, call 229-2524.

CHILDREN'S EVENT AT TIVOLI VILLAGE TO BENEFIT BABY'S BOUNTY

Kids Fest is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Kidville at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130.

The event is set to benefit local charity Baby's Bounty and feature a 30-minute concert from the award-winning Little Maestros class, gym games, arts and crafts, and age-appropriate snacks. All attendees will receive special promotions for the upcoming inaugural semester.

Entry to Kids Fest is complimentary, but Kidville will be collecting a recommended $10 donation or one package of unopened diapers (newborn to 6 months). RSVP from the public is requested by emailing rsvptivoli@kidville.com.

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.

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. 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.

SEE 'EXPRESSIONS IN CLAY' AT THE SAHARA WEST LIBRARY

The Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., is set to host "Expressions in Clay" during regular library hours Thursday through Oct. 9. The Potters of Pottery West will display their work.

A reception is planned from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday.