Sunrise/Whitney neighborhood news

GOVERNMENT AUCTION PLANNED

An auction featuring items from several government agencies is scheduled at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Clark County storage lot at 4320 Stephanie St. off East Flamingo Road near Dog Fancier's Park.

A three-day preview and preregistration period is scheduled to begin Wednesday . Prospective bidders are encouraged to register in advance at the office at the storage lot. For more information, visit tntauction.com.

SPECTATORS WELCOME
AT GYMKHANA EVENT

Southern Nevada Gymkhana is set to host equestrian competitions involving timed and pattern-oriented races such as barrel racing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. The event is free to spectators. For more information, call 455-8206 or visit equineeventlv.com.

Senior Center to host
bunker's Express Wishes Workshop

A representative from Bunker's Mortuaries, Cemeteries & Crematory is scheduled to be on hand to discuss how to plan final arrangements from 11 a.m. to noon May 22 at the Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane. A free express wishes book and light lunch are to be provided. Register at the front desk by calling 455-7617.

Parents can seek tips at Higher education preparation program

Roads to Higher Education in Partnership with University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and May 23 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Financial aid, application deadlines and citizenship questions are among the topics to be discussed by parents of students in grades 9 through 12, representatives of high schools and local colleges, college-age mentors, local nonprofits and cooperative extension staff. Wednesday's event is set to be presented in Spanish.

For more information, call 507-3900.

Skate Competition Scheduled

The Zumiez Best Foot Forward amateur skateboarding contest series is scheduled to make a stop in Las Vegas at 6 p.m. May 23 at SkateCity Indoor Skatepark, 4915 Steptoe St., No. 600. Sign up and practice is set to begin at 4 p.m. The top amateur skater from each of the 19 contest stops is set to get an all-expense paid trip to the Zumiez Couch Tour's final stop in Bloomington, Minn., to compete in the finals on June 26. The top three finalists will win a trip to Los Angeles to film at famous skate spots, visit private skateparks, compete in the Hometown Heroes Finals at Summer X Games 18 and receive a one-year sponsorship from Bones Bearings. For more information, visit zumiezbestfootforward.com. For more information abut the park, visit skatecity.info or call 433-5544.

NASCAR race set for May 26

The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Memorial Weekend Special is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. May 26 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is set to include a demolition derby and races . Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children and $8 for seniors and military. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults, $6 for children and $10 for seniors and military.

For more information, call 800-644-4444 or visit lvms.com.

craft-making events planned

An Asian-American Heritage Craft Buffet is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Teens are invited to make a paper lantern. Artist's Studio is scheduled from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the library. The library will provide the supplies and tools while teens provide the creativity. For more information, call 507-4010.

Learn more on brothels at lecture

A lecture by Marie Rowley on former brothels in Las Vegas, focusing on Roxie's at Four Mile on Boulder Highway, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 24 at the Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane. The event is free, but registration is required.

For more information, call 455-7617.

Storytelling festival set to return

The Bristlecone Storytelling Festival, featuring Clark County School District fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students performing their festival-ready tales, is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 23 and 24 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, visit lvccld.org or call 507-4010.

TOWN ADVISORY BOARDS TO MEET

The Paradise Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. May 29 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. May 29 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

The Whitney Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. May 31 at the Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave.

The Sunrise Manor Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. May 31 at the Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.

For more information or agendas, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7340.