Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood News

Horseman's Park set to host
Canine and Equine events

The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Southern Nevada and the Gamblers Agility Club of Greater Las Vegas plans to host an American Kennel Club Agility Trial from 8 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Spectators are welcome to watch, but nonparticipating dogs should be left home. For more information, call 795-7300.

The Lucky 13 and Perfect 10 roping events are scheduled on March 30 and 31 at Horseman's Park. The Lucky 13 saddle-roping event is set to start at 5 p.m. March 30. The Perfect 10 team-roping event is scheduled for all day March 31. For more information about the events, visit diamonderoping.com, or for more information about Horseman's Park, visit equineeventlv.com or call 455-8206.

Monster Truck event planned

The 2012 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam World Finals is scheduled Friday and Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Pit parties are scheduled both days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gates are set to open at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The show begins at 6 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday. The event includes 24 monster trucks competing for the titles of racing world champion and freestyle world champion. Tickets for the Saturday championship event start at $45 .

For more information, visit monsterjam.com, unlvtickets.com or call 895-3727.

Yu-Gi-Oh! open dueling scheduled

Open play of Yu-Gi-Oh!, a collectable trading card game, is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the story room of the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Players must bring their own decks. Buying, selling or playing for cards is not allowed. The event is for children 11 to 18. For more information, call
507-3900.

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. Thursday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Participants are set to read books, play games and make a craft. For more information, call 507-4010.

Income Tax Help Preparation offered

Free income tax preparation assistance from AARP volunteers is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and March 30 and 31 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.

Assistance will be available many Fridays and Saturdays through tax season. Assistance is on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointments.

Bring your picture ID, Social Security card and your previous year's return with any other tax information. For more information, call 507-4010.

County commissioner Giunchigliani
to host Town Hall Meeting

Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani plans to host a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. March 28 at the Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd . County staff members and representatives from surrounding municipalities are to be on hand to answer questions and respond to concerns from residents. For more information, contact the District E Commission Office at 455-3503.

Children invited to guided nature walk

A 2- to 3-mile nature walk is scheduled from 9:15 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, near the east end of Tropicana Avenue.

The walk, part of a series offered on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, takes participants on prepared trails. It is open to all but designed for elementary and middle school children and their parents.

The event is free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call 455-7522.

Whitney Town Advisory Board
seeks two new members

The Whitney Town Advisory Board is seeking two new members. The advisory board meets every two weeks to assist the Clark County Commission in an advisory capacity focused on the unincorporated township of Whitney. Residents interested in applying for the position can complete an online application at tinyurl.com/whitneytab.

'Hunger Games' celebration set

Teens can celebrate the release of film adaptation of the teen novel "Hunger Games" with an event called "Project Runway: Hunger Games Edition" from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Teams will randomly choose a district from the book as inspiration for a doll costume. Dolls will be displayed in the Teen Zone. All supplies will be provided, and prizes will be awarded. 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. March 27 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. March 27 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

The Whitney Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. March 29 at the Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave.

The Sunrise Manor Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. March 29 at the Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.

For more information or agendas, visit clarkcountynv.gov.

Skating rink plans Spring Break hours

Boulder Crystal Palace skating center, 4680 Boulder Highway, plans special hours for spring break from noon to 6 p.m. April 2 and noon to 10 p.m. April 3--6. 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.

Dodgeball competitions planned

Two dodgeball challenge events are slated at Sky Zone indoor trampoline park, 4915 Steptoe St., Suite 400.

The March Madness 3-D Dodgeball Challenge is scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday . The games are six-on-six with up to eight members per team. A minimum of eight teams is required for the competition to take place. The cost is $75, and the winning team will receive $150.

The Las Vegas Corporate Challenge is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. March 27-29.

For more information, visit skyzonesports.com or call 436-6887.