Summerlin-area neighborhood news

CONTRACTORS BOARD, ASSOCIATION
TO OFFER FREE AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS

The Nevada State Contractors Board and the nonprofit Southern Nevada Air Conditioning Refrigeration Service Contractors Association have announced the start of the seventh annual Mission Cool Off program, which provides selected individuals and families in Southern Nevada with a free air-conditioning unit that has been donated by licensed contractors who also are members of the contractors association.

The first 100 applications received by Feb. 29 will be considered for selection. Selections are made by a committee of individuals and are determined based on a person's or family's special circumstances. The program is not open to tenants, landlords, owners who do not reside at the residence or mobile homeowners. All applicants who qualify must complete and submit all required forms, including the application and media release form, in order to be considered.

The forms can be downloaded at nscb.nv.gov or by calling Ranya Botros at 486-1165.

UNITED WAY APPROVES FUNDS ALLOCATION

United Way of Southern Nevada's Immediate Needs Council approved the allocation of $1 million to 12 local agencies providing rent and nutritional assistance. The funding distribution is a part of the nonprofit group's mission to ensure families in need receive support so they can work toward becoming financially independent.

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada was allotted the largest amount of funding, receiving $355,178 for its food pantry services. HELP of Southern Nevada acquired $165,864, and Lutheran Social Services of Nevada obtained $103,119 for food and rent assistance. The Salvation Army Clark County received $159,825 for food services. Other agencies receiving financial aid include: American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, Las Vegas Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, Emergency Aid of Boulder City, HopeLink, Jewish Family Service Agency, the Shade Tree and United Labor Agency of Nevada.

For more information about United Way's Immediate Needs initiatives, visit uwsn.org.

JEWISH SINGLES CLUB TO MEET WEDNESDAY

The Jewish Singles 55 Plus Social Club for men and women plans to meet at
6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the NV Energy building, back entrance, 6226 W. Sahara Ave.

The club meets the first Wednesday of each month and welcomes everyone interested in entertaining programs, socializing, meeting new friends and enjoying refreshments. Dine-outs and other social events are held throughout the year.

For more information, call 233-8618 or 143-9482.

TAX PREPARERS NEEDED
FOR UNITED WAY PROGRAM

United Way of Southern Nevada needs more than 400 volunteers for its Earn It Keep It Save It collaborative, which provides complimentary tax preparation to low-to-moderate income families, individuals and seniors.

Volunteers are needed through April 17 to serve as tax preparers, greeters, quality reviewers and site coordinators. Those donating their time will receive tax law and e-file training and IRS certification at convenient training locations throughout Southern Nevada.

For more details, visit uwsn.org/eks or call 892-2300.

REI BOCA PARK TO HOST BIKE BASICS CLASS

REI Boca Park plans to host a bike basics class at 7 p.m. Thursday in its meeting room, 710 S. Rampart Blvd.

Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. It is free and open to the public. For more information, visit rei.com or call 951-4488.

YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS can enter
library district's art competition

Clark County youngsters from grades six through 12 can enter the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's Visual Poetry, a photographic art competition for teens.

Submissions are due by Feb. 29. Awards are $150 for Best of Show, $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for third.

The awards reception is planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 5 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

For more information, visit lvccld.org/teen/specialprograms/visual_poetry.

WALK AROUND NEVADA
WITHOUT LEAVING TOWN

The Southern Nevada Health District offers the Walk Around Nevada program, which helps participants track their physical activity online as they trek around the state and clock in 1,442 miles.

Anyone can sign up for this free online program and start a tour of Nevada. Track mileage online via a red line that marks your tour of the state. It also offers tips about staying hydrated, stretching and healthful hiking basics.

Walk Around Nevada maps include the entire state, a Lake Mead map and a Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake map.

For information on any health district online programs, visit gethealthyclark
county.org.

TAKE CARE CLINICS HAVE ONLINE COMPONENT

Take Care Health Systems, a subsidiary of Walgreens, announces new scheduling options for its Take Care Clinics. Now, appointments can be made online through takecarehealth.com.

The site offers access to a comprehensive cost menu to quickly evaluate the cost of services, as well as local and up-to-date information on patient satisfaction scores and market-specific quality of care scores. The site includes estimated wait times at each clinic.