Sunrise/Whitney neighborhood news

Wine and beer event to benefit Vegas PBS

Southern Nevada Public Television is scheduled to host the Splendor in the Glass wine and beer tasting event to benefit Vegas PBS from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Las Vegas Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road. The event is slated to feature offerings from 60 wineries and breweries, food, a live wine auction, a silent auction, an appearance by chef Julian Serrano and a jazz quintet. Tickets are $75 in advance and $90 at the door and can be purchased at vegaspbs.org/winetasting and at Lee's Discount Liquor, Total Wine & More and Whole Foods Market locations. Attendees must be 21 or older. For details, visit klvx.org or call 799-1010 ext. 5361.

Teens can Give the gift of duct tape

Teens are invited to make duct tape flowers from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave.

Materials will be provided, but space is limited. To reserve a spot, visit the youth desk or call 507-3905.

Free income tax help offered

American Association of Retired Persons tax aide volunteers plan to be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. most Fridays and Saturdays throughout tax season at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Services will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring photo identification, a Social Security card, previous year's return and any other income and tax information. For details, call 507-4010.

Pixar Film screening planned

A free screening of "Cars 2" is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, call 507-4010.

Players to host 'Footloose' Auditions

The Winchester players plan auditions for their production of "Footloose" at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Auditions for children 10 to 17 are scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. today, and auditions for children 5 to 9 are scheduled from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Singers and dancers are required to bring background music for their audition. Actors are asked to present a dramatic or comedic monologue of their choosing. Those chosen to perform in "Footloose" must enroll in the Winchester Players class, which is set to start from 4 to 8 p.m. today for experienced performers and from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for beginners. For details, contact Joseph House at housej@clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7031.

Teens invited to discuss romance

Teens are invited make decorative chocolate, discuss teen romance titles and meet new people during a free Valentine's Day event scheduled from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. For more information, call 507-3900.

Free Air-conditioning program offered

The Nevada State Contractors Board and the Southern Nevada Air Conditioning Refrigeration Services Contractors Association have launched the seventh annual Mission Cool Off Program, which provides selected individuals or families in Southern Nevada with a free air conditioning unit donated by licensed contractors who are members of the Southern Nevada Air Conditioning Refrigeration Services Contractors Association.

The first 100 applications received by Feb. 29 will be considered for selection. Selections are made by a committee based on a person's or family's special circumstances. The program is not open to tenants, landlords, owners who do not reside at the residence or mobile homeowners. All applicants who qualify must complete and submit all required forms, including the application and media release form, in order to be considered. The forms can be downloaded at snarsca.com or nvcontractorsboard.com or by calling Ranya Botros at 486-1165.

Romantic comedy to be screened

A free screening of "Crazy, Stupid, Love" featuring Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell is scheduled from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. The film is rated PG-13.

For more information, call 507-3900.

Town Advisory Boards to meet

The Paradise Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today 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. Feb. 14 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

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

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

For more information or agendas, visit clarkcountynv.gov.

Valentine Puppet Show planned

A Valentine's Day puppet show for children 11 or younger is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, call 507-4010.

Library to host Fancy Nancy
Valentine's bash

A Fancy Nancy Valentine's Bash is scheduled from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Kids 11 or younger are invited to enjoy Fancy Nancy stories, songs and crafts. For more information, call 507-4010.

Valentine craft event planned

Teens are invited to make Valentine's Day crafts from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, call 507-4010.

Animal adoption event
set for Saturday at Bass Pro Shops

Senior Spaniel Rescue of Las Vegas is planning Find Your Furry Valentine, a pet adoption event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Bass Pro Shops at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Rescue groups will attend with a variety of pets available for adoption and to collect donations. For more information, visit seniorspaniels.org.

United Way approves funds allocation

United Way of Southern Nevada's Immediate Needs Council approved the allocation of $1 million to 12 local agencies providing rent and nutritional assistance. The funding distribution is a part of the nonprofit's mission to ensure that families in need receive support so they can work toward becoming financially independent. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada was allotted the largest amount of funding, receiving $355,178 for its food pantry services. HELP of Southern Nevada acquired $165,864, and Lutheran Social Services of Nevada obtained $103,119 for food and rent assistance. The Salvation Army Clark County received $159,825 for food services. Other agencies receiving financial aid included: American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, Las Vegas Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, Emergency Aid of Boulder City, HopeLink, Jewish Family Service Agency, The Shade Tree and United Labor Agency of Nevada.

For more information about United Way's Immediate Needs initiatives, visit uwsn.org.

TAX PREPARERS NEEDED
FOR UNITED WAY PROGRAM

United Way of Southern Nevada needs more than 400 volunteers for its Earn It Keep It Save It collaborative, which provides complimentary tax preparation to low-to-moderate income families, individuals and seniors.

Volunteers are needed through April 17 to serve as tax preparers, greeters, quality reviewers and site coordinators. Those donating their time will receive tax law and e-file training and IRS certification at convenient training locations throughout Southern Nevada.

For more details, visit uwsn.org/eks or call 892-2300.