Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, May 21-27, 2015

STUFF-A-JEEP TO HELP USO CAMPAIGN

Stuff-a-Jeep is planned May 24 and 25 to benefit USO Las Vegas. Chapman Chrysler Jeep plans to place vehicles outside three Sam’s Clubs locations May 24 and at three other locations May 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to secure USO Las Vegas wish list items for family care packages. Summerlin-area locations include the Sam’s Club at 7175 Spring Mountain Road.

For information about volunteering, call 702-261-6590. To contribute online, visit uso.org/donatelasvegas. For more information, email usovegas@uso.org.

WALKER FURNITURE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HELP FOR HEROES PROGRAM

Walker Furniture’s annual Help for Heroes program is accepting nomination letters on behalf of wounded U.S. military personnel and veterans in Clark County in need of specialized furniture items.

Walker CEO Larry Alterwitz said that this year, Help for Heroes will once again provide some relief for 10 active military personnel and/or veterans. The program relies on letters from the community describing the situations of prospective recipients, which must be received by June 26.

Walker Furniture will provide certain necessary items not generally available through the VA, such as lift chairs, adjustable beds, new mattresses and dining sets. Each delivery will be specific to the needs of each recipient. Letters received will be reviewed and evaluated by an independent panel headed by Comm. John Rupe of the American Legion Paradise Post 149, who plans to personally visit each prospective recipient to evaluate their individual needs. The furniture items will be delivered shortly after a special presentation event, to be held at the American Legion Paradise Post 149 in early July.

Letters should be sent to: Help for Heroes Program, Larry Alterwitz, CEO, Walker Furniture, 301 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106. Letters also can hand-delivered, faxed to 702-384-7772, emailed to cnelson@walkerfurniture.com or submitted online at walkerhelpforheroes.com.

SENIOR COMEDY TROUPE FORMS

A. Jesters Court, Summerlin’s newest improv/comedy all-senior troupe, is now established and plans to host shows beginning in June.

For more information, call 818-261-4566 or e-mail temma46@gmail.com.

TIDE DRY CLEANERS OPENS SECOND LAS VEGAS LOCATION

Tide Dry Cleaners plans a grand opening for its second Las Vegas Valley location from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 at 10010 W. Sahara Ave., to be preceded by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. May 15.

Each customers who brings in items for cleaning May 16 will get two garments cleaned free (offer applies only for shirts, pants and dresses).

Tide Dry Cleaners has partnered with GreenEarth Cleaning to offer a patented dry-cleaning process to gently clean clothing and extend garment life without harsh chemicals. Each garment receives a seven-point hand inspection.

Tide Dry Cleaners includes drive-thru concierge services and 24-hour pick-up and drop-off services with Tide Dry Cleaners Anytime kiosk and drop box.

For more information, call 702-228-1370.

PLAZA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

The Plaza, 1 S. Main St. in downtown Las Vegas, has launched a new website with a sparkling logo design that pays homage to the neon that made Las Vegas famous.

The site is responsive to any device with no special apps needed. Royal Rewards Players Club members will be able to access their individual pages to view their current reward status, and guests can book a room, make a dinner reservation and buy show tickets on the site. Group, catering and event clients also can access menus, production manuals and audio/visual pricing at any time.

For more information, visit plazahotelcasino.com.

PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

The Las Vegas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is seeking nominations for the 2015 National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon, scheduled for Nov. 17 in a yet-to-be-determined location. The purpose is to honor individuals and organizations exhibited outstanding leadership and effectiveness in their dedication to the Las Vegas Valley. National Philanthropy Day is a celebration where people around the world take philanthropic action and honor those making an impact in their communities.

The deadline is 5 p.m. June 5. Nomination forms are available at tinyurl.com/qh2ttj and should be submitted to awards@afplasvegas.org.

BANK OF AMERICA COLLECTING ITEMS FOR USO

For National Military Appreciation Month, Bank of America is hosting a valleywide donation drive for USO Las Vegas. Items received will be packaged by USO Las Vegas for its family care packages, which are hand-delivered to the families of currently deployed troops residing in the Las Vegas Valley.

Donations may be made at all Southern Nevada Bank of America locations through May 23. Requested unopened items are: nail polish; laundry detergent (small bottles); dryer sheets; cleaning supplies; bubble bath; shampoo/conditioner; body wash; body lotion; and individually packaged chips.

For Bank of America locations, visit bankofamerica.com.

FOSTERS NEEDED FOR FUPI ANIMALS

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. is in urgent need of foster families for rescued dogs and cats. Fostering plays a major role in the success of the organization. In many circumstances, the animals have come from harsh backgrounds, have been abandoned or have lost their home through no fault of their own.

The foster’s main responsibility is to offer the dog or cat a safe and secure environment. The foster will offer a nurturing background, possibly provide some basic training and consequently help to make the animal a better candidate for adoption.

For more information, contact FUPI at forecloseduponpets@hotmail.com or 702-272-0010.