Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood News

Skating rink plans Spring Break hours

Boulder Crystal Palace Skating Center, 4680 Boulder Highway, plans spring break hours from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday . Admission is $8 or $9 with skate rental. A meal special also is planned from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. that includes two slices of pizza, a soft drink and four video game tokens. For more information, visit skatevegas.com or call 458-7107.

Park to host Reining shows

Nevada Reining Horse Association Affiliate Shows are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Thursday and end at 7 p.m. Saturday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road.

For more information, visit equineeventslv.com or call 455-8206.

Local Historian set to speak
on impact of 'Pawn Stars'

Mark Hall-Patton, administrator for the Clark County Museums and a consultant for the television program "Pawn Stars," is set to speak on the impact of "Pawn Stars" and the history of the Clark County Museum from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. April 10 at the Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane. Admission is free. For more information and to register, call 455-7617.

Wetlands Park to celebrate birds

The Clark County Wetlands Park, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Southern Nevada Agency Partnership and the Red Rock Audubon Society are set to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 14 at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. Planned events include storytelling, making environmentally sound bird feeders, experimenting with owl pellets and the Explore! Mobile Exhibit.

The event is free, but space is limited.

For more information or to make reservations, call Wetlands Park at 455-7522. For more information about the national event, visit birdday.org.

Center to host Hot Diggity Dog

Hot Diggity Dog, a monthly event featuring dog socialization and a speaker, is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. April 12 at the Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane.

This month's speaker, Suzie Sadler, plans to provide grooming tips and massage instruction.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 455-7617.

Recreation center set to host day camp

A Spring Break Day Camp is planned from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday at the Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road. The camp for kids 6 to 12 will focus on mining in Nevada with games, crafts, computers and outdoor play. The cost is $15 per day. For more information, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-8402.

Easter Eggstravaganza Planned

The Grace Baptist Church plans an Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Keller Middle School, 301 Fogg St. The free event is set to include egg hunts, train rides, bouncy horse races, food, drinks and music. For more information, visit gracebaptistlv.org or call 457-2619.

Mopar event planned

The Mopars at the Strip event is scheduled April 12-15 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event includes multiple shows and races. Tickets are $30 for one day and $75 for all days. The event is free for children younger than 12 accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit moparsatthestrip.com.

Recreation center set to host day camp

A Spring Break Day Camp is planned from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday at the Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road. The camp for kids 6 to 12 will focus on mining in Nevada with games, crafts, computers and outdoor play. Participants are invited to bring microwave popcorn. The cost is $15 per day. For more information, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-8402.

Racing events planned

Racing events are set for next weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

The NASCAR Whelan All-American Series opening night is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. April 14. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and military and free for children younger than 6.

The U.S. Legends Cars International Sunday Shootout Race No. 1 is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 15. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children younger than 6.

For more information, call 800-644-4444 or go to ticketservices@lvms.com.

Quarter Horse show planned

The Nevada Quarter Horse Association has scheduled its Spring Fling Circuit quarter horse show April 11-15 at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. The event is free for spectators. For more information, visit nevqha.com or contact Marla Fadel at marlafadel@yahoo.com or 801-682-7521.

For more information about horseman's Park visit equineeventslv.com or call 455-8206.

Learn manners in story time

Kids 5 to 11 are invited to learn good manners with the book "Do Unto Otters" in a story time from 4 to 5 p.m. April 12 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. For more information, call 507-3900.

Wetlands park to host Guided hike

Wetlands Park Weekend Walk events are scheduled from 9:15 a.m. to noon April 14 and 28 at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. The walks are free, but space is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register, call 455-7522.

Children's Festival Planned

The Clark County Children's Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The event is set to include rides, live music, crafts, vendors and exotic animals. For more information, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7340.

Kids set to celebrate spring

Children 11 or younger are invited to celebrate spring with books, songs and crafts from 11 a.m. to noon April 14 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. The event is free. For more information, call 507-3900.

Devil Pup Leadership meeting planned

An informational meeting for prospective Devil Pups and their parents is planned at noon April 21 at the Leatherneck Club, 4360 W. Spring Mountain Road. The Devil Pups program trains teens 14 to 17 on Saturday mornings in preparation for a 10-day leadership and physical fitness training program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Only a handful of the teens nationwide pass the rigorous tests for entrance to the camp. For more information, visit devilpups.com or contact local liaison Marie Tomao at 285-4142 or via email at marietomao@yahoo.com.

Town Advisory Boards to meet

The Paradise Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. April 10 at the Paradise Recreation and Community Services Center, 4775 S. McLeod Drive.

The Winchester Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. April 10 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

The Whitney Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. April 12 at the Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave.

The Sunrise Manor Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. April 12 at the Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.

For more information or agendas, visit clarkcountynv.gov.