Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood News

Senior Pro Rodeo Finals scheduled Wednesday through Saturday

Contestants from the United States and Canada are set to compete for cash and prizes during the National Senior Pro Rodeo Finals scheduled from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10 at the gate. For more information, visit seniorrodeo.com.

Library to host exercise program

Let's Move!, an exercise and coordination event for children 3 to 5, is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. For more information, visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3900.

Whitney Library to host
Dia de los Muertos storytime

Dia de los Muertos Storytime for children 3 to 5 is scheduled from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, call 702-507-4010.

Ethel M to issue tickets to annual cactus-lighting ceremony

Starting Thursday, members of the public can get tickets for Ethel M's annual cactus-lighting event on Nov. 13. A limited number of tickets will be available to those who bring one new, unwrapped toy to the factory at 2 Cactus Garden Drive. For each toy, people can receive a four-pack of tickets to the event, with a limit of eight tickets per family. Toys will be donated to the annual KLUC Toy Drive.

The lighting event is expected to feature entertainers George Wallace, Michael Grimm and Zowie Bowie. Photos with Santa Claus, face painting, balloon artists, raffles and chocolate samples also are planned. All guests also can receive 3-D glasses to view special effects at the lighting.

The holiday cactus garden is scheduled to be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 14 to Jan. 1. For more information, visit ethelm.com.

Children invited to LEGO Club

A LEGO Club for kids is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, call 702-507-4010.

Quilting lessons offered at church

Quilting lessons are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 6 at Community Lutheran Church, 4720 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, contact Jodie Cotton at 702-548-2241 or email bonnie@clclv.org.

Free health fair slated for past and present federal government employees

A free health fair for current and retired federal government employees and their spouses or survivors has been scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 in the second-floor ballroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The event is sponsored by the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.

Representatives from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, including Blue Cross-Blue Shield, GEHA, Mail Handlers, United Healthcare and the Health Plan of Nevada are expected to attend and answer questions about 2013 health benefits.

For more information, contact Jerry Mork at jmork2662@aol.com.

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. today 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.

PJs and teddies welcome at story event

A Family Pajama-Rama Storytime is scheduled from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Children 11 or younger are invited to bring teddy bears and wear pajamas for a evening story time with songs. For more information, call 702-507-3900.

One man show to touch on
Latino issues with humor

A Compandre Fiesta is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The one-person monologue by humorist and storyteller Ricardo Renya deals with current events and themes that affect the Latino Community. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.