Summerlin Area Neighborhood News, Sept. 11-17, 2014

GOODIE TWO SHOES ROCKIN’ WALK SET FOR OCT. 12

The Goodie Two Shoes Foundation’s fifth annual Rockin’ Walk is planned from 9:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 12. Participants must park at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, where shuttle service will be provided to the walk location of TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. Shuttle service is set to begin at 8 a.m. and run every 15 minutes. Parking at TPC Summerlin will be available only by permit.

Participants can choose their walking course: a 1-mile mixed hole, the 2.5-mile back-nine or 5-mile 18-hole. Live entertainment and prizes are planned, along with giveaways and goodie bags for all walkers, while supplies last.

Early registration is available through Sept. 15 and includes a free T-shirt. The early registration fee for those 18 or older is $30 ($35 after Sept. 15). Walkers 3 to 17 can register for $15 ($20 after Sept. 15). To register, visit tinyurl.com/pu956yu.

For more information, email info@goodietwoshoes.org or call 702-617-4027.

NEVADA BALLET THEATRE ANNOUNCES PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCE PROGRAM

The Nevada Ballet Theatre, 1651 Inner Circle Drive, announces the addition of its pre-professional dance program to its school, the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre. Joining its established pre-professional ballet program, the all new pre-professional dance program will offer classes such as Tumbling for Dance, Extreme Stretch and Improvisation, taught by performers with Broadway, TV and film credits and international teaching experience.

The new program also will premiere the ANBT Competition Team, designed for students who wish to explore a commercial dance path.

Fall classes for all students are taking place now, and auditions for the ANBT Competition Team are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 for ages 7 to 13.

For more information or to register, email info@nevadaballet.org or call 702-243-2623.

READING WITH RASCAL SET FOR SEPT. 13

The next Reading with Rascal is slated from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 in the multipurpose room of Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive.

Children can read to a certified therapy dog. Families do not need to be members of the church.

For more information, call 702-561-4143.

RAILROAD WORKERS MEETING SET FOR SEPT. 16

The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Workers plans to meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at Mad Mattie’s, 8100 W. Sahara Ave.

One of the group’s goals is to keep people knowledgeable about political actions that affect their pensions. Meetings are a good way to say connected, meet others who worked in the industry and share tales from days on the job.

For more information, visit narvre.info.

BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO MEET SEPT. 16

The Las Vegas chapter of the Brandeis National Committee plans to host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at Bear’s Best Golf Club, 11111 W. Flamingo Road.

Sandra Cosgrove, a history professor at the College of Southern Nevada and president of the League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley, is slated to be the keynote speaker on the topic of various legislative and ballot issues.

The cost is $35. Proceeds will go to the Sustaining the Mind campaign for research into neurodegenerative diseases and scholarships for students in the sciences at Brandeis University.

For more information, contact Evelyn Brunner at evelyn.brunner@cox.net.

BOB BEERS TO MEET WITH RESIDENTS

Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers plans to meet with residents from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 19 at Cafe Leone in Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd. He plans to meet again with residents 21 or older from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Martini, 1205 S. Fort Apache Road.

For more information, call 702-229-2144.

GENEALOGY SOCIETY TO GATHER SEPT. 20 AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to meet at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The topic is slated to be How to Use Family Tree Maker, a step-by-step exercise in inputting individuals.

The society meets at 1 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact president Abe Simon at abe_simon@cox.net or 702 523-9874.

TEDDY BEAR 5K RUN SET FOR SEPT. 20 AT TIVOLI VILLAGE

The annual Teddy Bear 5K Run, supporting the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation, is slated for 8 a.m. Sept. 20 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd.

The run raises money to provide medical grants to help pay for medical treatments, services or equipment not covered or fully covered by a family’s commercial insurance. Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment, such as speech therapy, surgeries, prescriptions and hearing aids.

The run is open to individuals and teams. Family-friendly games also are planned.

To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/oqeq6jn.

COMMODORE COMPUTER CLUB TO MEET SEPT. 20 IN BOCA PARK

The Clark County Commodore Computer Club plans to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 20 in the business center inside Total Wine & More, 730 S. Rampart Blvd. in Boca Park. The club is for enthusiasts of the Commodore line, as well as users of all computer platforms and tablets. Planned demonstrations include Amiga Forever 2014, an Amiga emulator for Windows PCs.

The public is welcome. For more information, contact Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com.

RED ROCK 5K COMING TO RED ROCK COUNTRY CLUB

The Red Rock 5K is scheduled for 8 a.m. Sept. 20 at Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive.

The course is asphalt and follows the Arroyo Golf Club. Entry is $35.

For more information, visit redrock5k.com.

CELEBRATE HAVDALAH & SELICHOT SEPT. 20

Havdalah & Selichot Under the Stars is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Rabbi Yocheved Mintz’s home. Expect Havdalah reflections, wine and desserts.

The event is free, but donations are encouraged. For reservations and the address, call 702-436-4900.

JEWISH SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB TO MEET OCT. 1

The Jewish Singles 55 Plus Social Club for men and women plans to meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1. The club welcomes all interested people to socialize for a special program, followed by refreshments and some wine tasting. Dine-outs and other social events are held throughout the year.

For the location, call 702-243-1761 or 702-243-9482.

WESTSIDE CHICAGO CLUB TO MEET OCT. 5

The Westside Chicago Club plans to meet at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

The group meets the first Sunday of each month and consists mostly of people who have retired to Las Vegas. Meetings start with a short business portion followed by a program. The group is open to everyone.

For more information, call president June Edelman at 702-256-9542.

FORECLOSED UPON PETS IN NEED OF FOSTER HOMES, PLANS FUNDRAISER

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. is in urgent need of foster homes for dogs and cats. The main responsibility is to offer a safe and secure environment and possibly some basic training, making the animal a better candidate for adoption. The foster is also responsible for transporting the animal to weekly adoption events.

To apply, visit forecloseduponpets.org. For more information, call 702-272-0010.

The group plans to host its sixth annual fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at a private residence. The event is limited to 125 people.

A donation of $30 per person will cover beer and wine, a buffet, live music, a raffle, a silent auction and a pet goodie bag. All proceeds go to assist the group with spay/neuters, vaccines and microchips for rescue dogs and cats.

RSVP by Oct. 1 by contacting Sandy Marsh at smarsh2009@yahoo.com or 702-279-2544.

WOMEN’S CLUB OF SUMMERLIN PLANS ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT OCT. 9

The Women’s Club of Summerlin has slated its annual charity event for 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Expect heavy hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, a silent auction, dancing and live music provided by Ronnie Lee Twist and The Future Cats.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Project 150, a nonprofit organized in December 2011 when founders learned of 150 homeless high school students in need of support over the holidays. The effort has expanded to helping more than 1,100 homeless and disadvantaged students in Las Vegas Valley high schools.

For more information, visit womensclubofsummerlin.org.

KICK OFF YOUR HEELS LUNCHEON SET FOR OCT. 14

The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open invites the women of Las Vegas to ditch their heels and flaunt their favorite pair of flats for the Women’s Day Kick Off Your Heels Luncheon, set for Oct. 14. The event is set to feature 94.1 FM on-air personality Mercedes Martinez as mistress of ceremonies, psychologist Dr. Cortney S. Warren, a silent auction and a meal accompanied by Robert Mondavi wines at The Hill, the tournament’s hospitality venue overlooking the 16th, 17th and 18th holes at TPC Summerlin.

Individual tickets are $125. Tables also are available. For tickets, call 702-873-1010.

NOV. 8 CASINO NIGHT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S HEART FOUNDATION

The Children’s Heart Foundation’s annual Operation Cards for Kids — Casino Night is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive.

The evening is set to include blackjack, food, specialty cocktails and silent and live auctions. Attendees must be 21 or older.

Tickets are $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP admission at operationcardsforkids.com.

PARTNERS PROGRAM GRANTS TAKING APPLICATIONS THROUGH NOV. 19

The city of Las Vegas’ annual Youth Neighborhood Association Partners Program grant application process is open through Nov. 19. It offers grants for up to $1,000 for youths to create and implement neighborhood-based service learning projects of their own design.

The program requires youths to match the city’s grant with cash, volunteer time or in-kind services and goods donated to the project. Projects are required to take place in city limits. Applications and details are available at lasvegasnevada.gov/apply/20716.htm.

Applicants are encouraged to attend a workshop scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in the fifth-floor large conference room at City Hall, 495 S. Main St.

To register for the workshop, email lcampbell@lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-5406.

SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL DISPLAYING SCULPTURES

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive, is displaying 10 sculptures designed by Summerlin-based sculptor Dorit Schwartz and painted by professional local artists as a fundraiser for the Las Vegas chapter of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The artists give “life” through their one-of-a-kind vision.

The sculptures debuted at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts this year and are now on display in the hospital’s Healing Garden, at the front entrance and the surgery entrance.

To view the art online, visit stjudelasvegas.org/hearts-of-las-vegas/2014-collection.

QUILTERS INVITED TO JOIN FOUNDATION

The Quilts of Valor Foundation invites quiltmakers to provide comfort to service men, women and veterans with handmade quilts. For more information, call Virginia Colburn-Hallat at 702-637-4667.

MEDICAL LIFESTLYLE CENTER TO HOST NEEDLEPOINT GROUP

Seniors are invited to work on needlepoint and stitchery projects from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays at the Southwest Medical Senior Lifestyle Center-West, 8670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 105. For more information, call 702-677-3053.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN

The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is slated for Oct. 13-19 at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. Volunteers are needed.

For more information, visit shrinershospitalsopen.com and click on “Volunteer.”