Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood News Sept. 11-17
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.
Horsemanship events planned
Ride for the Riches-Ranch Sorting is scheduled Saturday and Sunday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Ranch sorting is an equestrian event in which riders separate cattle from a group. Admission is free for spectators. For more information about the event, contact Gail Powers at 528-1793.
An Open Breed Hunter and Jumper Horse Show organized by the Southern Nevada Jumper Association is scheduled Sept. 22 and 23 at Horseman's Park. Admission is free for spectators. For more information about the event, visit snhja.com.
For more information about Horseman's Park, visit equineeventslv.com or call 455-8206.
Enjoy Story time in pajamas
Family Pajama-Rama Storytime is scheduled from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Kids 11 or younger are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their teddy bears for an evening of stories and songs. For more information, call 507-3900.
Kid's exercise event planned
Let's Move! is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Kids 3 to 5 are invited to participate in this exercise and coordination event. For more information, call 507-3900.
Yu-Gi-Oh! open dueling scheduled
Open play of Yu-Gi-Oh!, a collectable trading card game, is scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 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 kids 11 to 18. For more information, call 507-3900.
Art submissions sought
Clark County Parks and Recreation is seeking art submissions to be displayed at the Day of the Dead exhibition at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, scheduled for Oct. 23 through Nov. 3. Works must relate to the holiday, which celebrates the lives of past and present loved ones. Artists must be 14 or older and residents of Clark County. A $100 prize is slated for best of show. Works must be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 17 or 18. For more information, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7340.
Painting show to open
Shane Cooper's series of oil paintings inspired by the Mexican Riviera are scheduled to be on display through Nov. 24 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. For more information, call 507-3900.
Blackjacks plan Rugby practice
The Las Vegas Blackjacks rugby team is scheduled to practice at 7 p.m. today and Wednesday at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The group practices at the park regularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Anyone interested in rugby is invited to participate. Participants should bring a T-shirt, water and cleats or soccer boots. For more information, email info@
lasvegasblackjacksrugby.com.
Libraries to celebrate
Hispanic heritage month
Clark County libraries are set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events in September.
Fiesta! Featuring a mini fiesta, a puppet show, bingo and crafts for kids 11 or younger is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. For more information, call 507-3900.
Kids 5 to 11 are invited to "Hola, Friends! Hispanic Heritage Hullabaloo" from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept 27 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Stories, songs and crafts are planned.
Kids 11 or younger can join the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept 27 at the Whitney Library. Stories, songs and crafts are planned. For more information, call 507-4010.
NASCAR revs up for Night at races
The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series: Lucas Oil Weekend Special is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and military and $6 for children. Tickets on the day of the event are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military and $6 for children. For more information, call 800-644-4444 or visit lvms.com.
