Summerlin/Summerlin South Neighborhood News

ARTIFACT RAISING FUNDS FOR HEART ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY

Artifact, 420 S. Rampart Blvd. inside the Market LV at Tivoli Village, plans to host Love Locks during February. Its Love & Lock Wish Gate allows one to purchase a lock for $5 to $50, which is then secured to the wish gate.

All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. To further raise money, the gate will be auctioned off March 1 For more information, visit artifactlv.com.

FREE TAX PREPARATION AVAILABLE FOR THOSE 50 OR OLDER

AARP is offering free tax form preparation for those 50 or older on Mondays and Thursdays through April 11, by appointment only. For Summerlin/Summerlin South View readers, the closest location is the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702.

Advance appointments are required. Bring a copy of your 2012 income tax return and all applicable paperwork. To schedule an appointment, call 702-229-1702 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.

JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY TO MEET SUNDAY AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to host its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Carole Montello is scheduled to be the guest speaker.

Meetings are open to the public, and there is no charge. The group meets at 1 p.m. the third Sunday of each month.

For more information, call Abe Simon at 702-523-9874 or email abe_simon@cox.net.

For more information about the society, visit jgssn.org.

COMMODORE COMPUTER GROUP TO MEET SATURDAY AT TOTAL WINE & MORE

The Clark County Commodore Computer Group (aka 5C's) plans to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Total Wine & More in Boca Park, 730 S. Rampart Blvd.

Demonstrations are set to include MIDI interface on the Commodore 64 and the Google Nexus 7 tablet. A free raffle/door prize, an AVG PC Tuneup, will be given away, and attendees will receive the January 5C's newsletter disk in Commodore format.

The group of Commodore Computer enthusiasts meets the third Saturday of each month. Visitors are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Al Jackson at 702-645-2402 or ajax2@outlook.com.

PEDOMETERS TO BE GIVEN AWAY AT YMCA

In celebration of American Heart Month and Valentine's Day, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is offering up to $75 in savings off a new individual or family membership and a free red pedometer for those who join Thursday through Saturday.

No coupon is required, and the offer is good at the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane; the Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive; the Centennial Hills Community Center YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive; and the SkyView YMCA in North Las Vegas, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway. The YMCA is a nonprofit organization, and no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Financial assistance is available. To learn more, visit lasvegasymca.org.

OUTING TO ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM PLANNED FOR SENIORS

The active adults group for those 55 or older at Temple Beth Sholom plans to host an outing to the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road, at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19. A private guide will be provided for a tour of the museum, and there is a self-guided tour of the Area 51 exhibit. A special discount rate of $16 per person is available. For reservations, call 702-382-6456.

GAME NIGHT PLANNED FOR FEB. 19 AT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Hadassah Southern Nevada Chapter plans a Purim with a book and toy swap and game night from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Jewish Community Center, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Bring gently used toys and books to swap with others. Admission is $5. For more information, contact Julie Littman at eventsbyjuls@gmail.com.

HEART MURMUR CLINIC PLANNED FOR FEB. 20

A heart murmur clinic is planned from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 140, inside the MountainView Medical Office Building.

Participants should wear comfortable, loose clothing for the screening portion. For more information, call 702-255-5000.

SUMMERLIN LIONS TO HOST CHINESE NEW YEAR FUNDRAISER FEB. 23

The Las Vegas Summerlin Lions Club plans to host its 12th annual Chinese New Year Dinner Dance from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 23 at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Silent and live auctions are planned, and funds raised will help many charities, including the Lions Burn Care Center at University Medical Center; Blind Center of Nevada; Lions Sight First; City of Hope; Toys 4 Smiles; and Canine Companions for Independence.

Tickets are $85. For tickets, contact Cathy Downey at 702-321-3185 or Lisa Schaffer at 702-334-6620, or email summerlinlionsclubcny@cox.net.

CANCER TREATMENT CENTER ADDS TO FOCUS

Summerlin's location for 21st Century Oncology, 2851 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 100, is offering medical oncology and radiation oncology for an integrated care approach to treating cancer.

Dr. Kevin Shamloo, medical oncologist, joined the team as part of the expanded focus, which uses the most up-to-date medical techniques in both radiation oncology and medical oncology.

For more information, visit 21stcenturyoncology.com.

TEAM IN TRAINING BEGINS FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

The Southern Nevada office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces its 2013 season of Team In Training, which teaches participants to complete half and full marathons while raising money and community awareness about blood cancers.

More than 50 participants are committing to run either the Nike Women's Marathon Half in April in Washington, D.C., or the Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & Half Marathon in June.

Participants hope to raise, on average, $3,000 each to support the organization and run in the races dedicated to LLS.

For more information, call 702-436-4220.

GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES WORKSHOP SET FOR SATURDAY

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to offer a workshop, Gardening in Small Places, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

The class, taught by Dr. Angela O'Callaghan, will show students how to make the most of a small space. Topics are set to include containers to use, differences in potting mixes, using artificial light, fertilizers and success with seeds.

Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee, which includes class materials.

To register, contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5573.

LOCALS GET A DISCOUNT AT AQUAE SULIS SPA

Aquae Sulis Spa, inside the JW Marriott at 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is offering Las Vegas residents 30 percent off all spa and salon services in February. Spa services are offered until 8 p.m. daily, and salon services until 7 p.m. Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers, and a valid Nevada ID must be shown.

For more information, call 702-869-7807.