Summerlin/Summerlin South Neighborhood News, April 30-May 6

TODAY is LAST DAY TO VOTE
FOR outstanding SENIOR VOLUNTEER

Today is the last day to vote for Nevada’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer. The recognition is part of the Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network. The program honors the contributions of adults 65 or older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service.

Home Instead Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ favorite nonprofit organizations, and their stories will be posted on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s nonprofit charity of choice.

To vote, visit salutetosenior
service.com.

RED ROCK ROTARY CLUB PLANS PHOTOGRAPHER FUNDRAISER TODAY

The Red Rock Rotary Club and AR Creative Photography plan to host a Strike a Pose fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. today at O’Aces Bar & Grill, 9050 W. Post Road.

The event will feature professional head shots for $10 in advance or $15 at the event. Also expect networking opportunities, raffle prizes, free appetizers and a cash bar.

For more information, or to pre-purchase head shots, visit redrockrotarylv.org/strikeapose or email redrockrotary@hotmail.com.

WESTSIDE NEWCOMERS TO GATHER WEDNESDAY at grace in the desert

The Westside Newcomers Club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee events are planned for the first Wednesday of each month.

The club is for women who have lived in the area for 10 years or less or those who have life-changing events, such as retirement. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month.

For more information, visit westside
newcomersclub.org, or call Laura Gordon at 702-649-3922.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT TO SUPPORT
THE JEWISH FEDERATION FOR MEN

Men’s Night Out is planned for
6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Casa Cigars and Lounge, Tivoli Village 430 S. Rampart Blvd.

The cost is $50, which includes two drinks, a cigar and hors d’oeuvres. You will also have the opportunity to make your gift to the 2013 Jewish Federation Campaign.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Jay Steinberg at jay@jewishlasvegas.com or 702-479-4433.

NIGHT TO HONOR ISRAEL SET FOR THURSDAY AT WORD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER

A Night to Honor Israel is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at Word of Life Christian Center, 3520 N. Buffalo Drive.

Join the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas and the leadership of Christians United for Israel for an unconditional tribute to Israel and the Jewish people. Its purpose is to promote esteem and understanding between Jews and Christians and to emphasize things held in common.

This year’s scheduled speakers are the Rev. John Hagee and David Siegel, consul general of Israel in Los Angeles.

For more information or to register, visit cufinv.org or call 702-645-1990.

NATHAN ADELSON HOSPICE PLANS BUTTERFLY RELEASE AT SYMPHONY PARK

Nathan Adelson Hospice plans to host its annual Butterfly Release Sunday at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave., with a ceremony starting at 2 p.m. and the release of the butterflies at
2:30 p.m.

The event will consist of a nondenominational dedication, followed by the release of live butterflies in honor and/or memory of loved ones.

Butterflies are $25. Funds raised will support the hospice’s services. For more information, contact Stephanie Forbes at 702-938-3910 or sforbes@nah.org.

BUSINESS NETWORK MIXER COMING MAY 7 TO THE SUNCOAST

The Large Vision Business Network plans to host its next event from 6 to 9 p.m. May 7 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, with the theme The Power of Women & Business Expo.

The LVBNM Mega Mixer Consumer Expo will include more than 50 area businesses showcasing their products and services. The Chefs Corner will serve up bites of international flavors.

The event is open to the public. Admission is $10.

Learn how to get free tickets at pjproductionlive.com/LVBNM.html. For more information, call 702-639-6964.

PROGRAM TO ADDRESS NEVADA
DRUG CARDS AT H2U MOUNTAINVIEW OFFICE

An informational program on Nevada Drug Cards is slated from 1:30 to 3 p.m. May 8 at the H2U MountainView Office, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114.

Suzanne Domoracki, program development director at Nevada Drug Card, will present an informative seminar on how a resident of Nevada can access the statewide Prescription Assistance Program.

For more information, call 702-255-5404.

BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL TRIP TAKING REGISTRATION

Spots are available for this summer’s Nevada State Birthright Israel trip, a free trip to Israel for young Jewish adults sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas and Taglit-Birthright Israel Foundation.

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 26 who has never been to Israel on an organized peer education trip and hasn’t lived in Israel past age 12 is eligible. For more information, contact Gil Kahn at gil@jewishlasvegas.com.

LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE
SET FOR MAY 11

The 23rd annual Letter Carriers Food Drive, which benefits organizations across the country, is scheduled for May 11. The Salvation Army has been participating since the program’s inception in Las Vegas and receives all donations that come to the U.S. Post Office at 1611 Spring Gate Lane, near Town Center Drive. Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather, sort and load donations alongside staff members from The Salvation Army and volunteers.

For more information, call Matt Haynes at 702-649-8240.

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSED TRANSIT SERVICE CHANGES

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is seeking public input on proposed transit service changes scheduled to take effect starting July 7, pending community feedback.

Proposed changes to some routes include: increased frequencies, schedule and span of service adjustments in addition to modifications to the Boulder Highway Express, Henderson & Downtown Express, Route 212-Sunset Road and Route 402-Sunset/Boulder City. Also, boarding changes are proposed on the Sahara, Boulder Highway and Henderson & Downtown express routes. A full list of proposed changes is available at rtcsnv.com.

Public comments will be accepted through 5:30 p.m. May 13 and can be made by emailing diaza@rtcsnv.com, visiting rtcsnv.com or calling 702-676-1557.

NV ENERGY TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR SOLAR GENERATIONS PROGRAM

NV Energy’s SolarGenerations program is accepting applications for the next round of solar energy projects through 5 p.m. May 17.

Successful applicants will be eligible for rebates to help offset their installation costs for photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electricity.

Residential customers and small businesses are eligible. Participants must be NV Energy electric customers.

At the close of the application period, if any category is oversubscribed, participants will be chosen by a lottery conducted by a third party.

Rebates for the next round of projects range from $1.25 to $1.35 per watt for residential customers and small businesses and from $2.80 to $3.10 per watt for schools and public buildings. For program and allocation details, visit nvenergy.com/renewablesenvironment/renewablegenerations.

For more information, call 866-786-3823.

JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY TO MEET
MAY 19 AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to host its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. May 19 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

There is no charge to attend. The group meets at 1 p.m. the third Sunday of each month.

For more information about the meeting, contact Abe Simon at 702-523-9874 or abe_simon@cox.net. For more information about the group, visit jgssn.org.