Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood News, Nov. 26-Dec. 2

STREET TEENS TO HOST TEEN ANGEL GIFT DRIVE

Street Teens, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting homeless, abandoned and at-risk youths, is scheduled to host a gift drive called Teen Angel until Dec. 6.

The organization is asking the community for gift cards or money donations that will go toward purchasing each youth a Christmas present.

Those interested in donating can contact Lisa Preston at streetteens@earthlink.net or 702-215-4171. For more information, visit, streetteens.org.

BANK OF AMERICA TO HOST TOY DRIVE FOR MAKE-A-WISH

The Bank of America plans to host a Make-A-Wish toy drive this holiday season.

The public is invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys between Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 at any bank of America branch in Southern Nevada,

The toys are set to be presented to Make-A-Wish kids and their families at the organization’s annual holiday party.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SCHEDULED AT CLARK COUNTY WETLANDS PARK

Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, has scheduled the Wetlands: Hands On! community stewardship program from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 14.

Participants will contribute to improving the water quality of Wetlands Park by clearing trash and debris near Sam Boyd Stadium and the Duck Creek Trailhead.

Clark County Wetlands Park is scheduled to offer opportunities on the second Saturday of every month to complete conservation projects, including invasive plant removal, native plant restoration, trash pickup, trail maintenance and more.

Registration is requested by emailing wetlands@clarkcountynv.gov or calling 702-455-7522. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

VILLAGE OF HOPE TO SPONSOR HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE

The Village of Hope Las Vegas is scheduled to sponsor a holiday gift drive at Whitney Elementary School, 5005 S. Keenan Ave., until Dec. 18. The gift drive is set to benefit needy and homeless children at elementary schools along Boulder Highway.

Items donated should be age-appropriate for children ages 6 to 11 and should be limited to new and unwrapped toys and games. Items should not exceed $20.

Donations can also be picked up. For more information, email givehope@villageofhopelv.org or visit villageofhopelv.org.