North Las Vegas Neighborhood News

BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION PLANS NETWORKING LUNCHEON

The American Business Women's Association has planned its business solutions for women network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Door prizes and a raffle are planned, and the keynote speaker is to be Kim Boyer, certified elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. For more information or to RSVP, call 483-0183.

FREE IMMUNIZATION EVENT PLANNED

The Southern Nevada Immunization and Health Coalition and its partners are set to sponsor a free back-to-school immunization clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Teamsters Local 631, 700 N. Lamb Blvd.

The service is to help families meet immunization requirements and prepare kids for the coming school year.

A full list of requirements and available immunizations is available online.

For more information, visit snicnv.org.

OPEN HOUSE TO PROTECT KIDS, PREVENT BULLYING

A child safety and bully prevention community event and open house is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at McHenry's ATA Martial Arts, 680 Deer Springs Way, Suite 150.

The free event is endorsed by amberalert.com.

Activities are slated to include simple break away self-defense instruction, role playing with possible stranger dangers, methods to deal with bullies, child abuse safety tips, child ID cards and fingerprinting.

For more information, call 818-5200 or email nlvmartialarts@cox.net.

YOUTH CAMP OPENINGS FILLING FAST

Time is running out to register for University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math day camp, scheduled today through Saturday .

The camp is open to youths 7 to 11. It includes activities in plant and animal sciences, health and nutrition, computer science, robotics and rocketry.

The Lifelong Learning Center is at 8050 Paradise Road. The cost is $90 and includes daily lunch, snacks and activities. Sibling registration is $60. Previous 4-H participation is not required.

For more information on 4-H or the day camp, contact Mary Regan at 257-5524 or email reganm@unce.unr.edu.

SENIOR DANCE GROUP PERFORMANCE PLANNED AUG. 22 AT SOUTH POINT

North Las Vegas' senior revue, the Aliante Steppers, is slated to perform during the Ms. Senior Nevada Pageant at 1 p.m. Aug. 22 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The group is to debut two new production numbers at the event. A former Ms. Senior Nevada, Margo Young, participates in the group.

For more information, email theresarichman@aol.com.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PLANS BUNCO TOURNAMENT

The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer bunco tournament is scheduled for 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at 2716 N. Tenaya Way. The $30 registration fee includes dinner, bunco, entertainment and prizes.

For more information, contact Christine Poniatowski at 240-8877 or christine.poniatowski@uhc.com.

NEW DANCE STUDIO TO HOST OPEN HOUSE

Trinity Academy of Arts, a new dance studio at 2475 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 130, is set to welcome dancers for an open house noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25.

For more information, call 576-2299.

BENCH BUILDING CLASS PLANNED

Space is available for a bench building workshop through Aug. 30 at Wood It Is!, 2267 W. Gowan Road.

The bench workshop is to be hosted from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday nights and instructed by John Eugster.

Course tuition and materials are $300.

To register or for more information, visit woodworkingclassesinlasvegas. blogspot.com/ or call 631-1870.

CITY HALL PLAZA HONORED

North Las Vegas City Hall and Civic Plaza has been named Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association, a national organization devoted to supporting public works professionals .

The venue, at 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, opened in November. The 210,000-square-foot building and 4 -acre community events park consolidate utility and government services and has achieved national recognition for sustainability.

FALL 2012 WOODWORKING SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AT WOOD IT IS!

Reservations are being accepted for a basic woodworking class and other courses planned at Wood It Is!, 2267 W. Gowan Road, this fall. The full course schedule is available online.

Participants learn safety and machinery lessons and complete projects designed to teach practical use of woodworking tools. Fees vary.

For more information, visit wood workingclassesinlasvegas.blogspot.com or call 631-1870.

DONATIONS ACCEPTED TO AID NONPROFIT

Help homeless, pregnant and parenting teens by donating time, money or new or gently used items to assist clients of Southern Nevada Children First, 720 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 30. Volunteers and donations are always needed to support the nonprofit.

For more information, visit childrenfirst-nv.org or call 487-5665.

ANIMAL FOUNDATION SEEKING DONATED LINENS

Nonprofit The Animal Foundation, 655 N. Mojave Road, one of Nevada's largest open-admission animal shelters and pet adoption centers, is seeking donations of new and gently used linens, including: towels, blankets, sheets, pillow cases, T-shirts and s weat shirts.

Due to the cleaning procedures for donated linens, items must be washed in a high bleach-to-water concentration, which breaks down materials quickly. Additionally, once an item has been torn, it cannot be used again. Items with stuffing (comforters, pillows, dog beds, etc.) can be used only once as they cannot be completely disinfected.

Linens can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the shelter. For more information, visit animalfoundation.com.

FORECLOSED UPON PETS NEEDS FOSTER FAMILIES

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. needs foster families for dogs and cats that have been relinquished by owners, left in foreclosed homes, found on the street or need a new home when the owner dies or is deployed.

Fostering usually involves short-term stints, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months. Assistance is given to foster families, if needed, in the way of food, toys, medicine and veterinary care.

Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. does its best to match foster families with a short-term companion that suits their lifestyle.

Foster families increase an animal's chance of being adopted by providing feedback on the temperament, activity level and likes and dislikes.

For more information, complete the foster form online at forecloseduponpets.org/, call 272-0010 or email forecloseduponpets@hotmail.com.

SPRING MOUNTAINS NIGHT HIKES PLANNED

Explore the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, also known as Mount Charleston, with free interpretive hikes.

A night hike discussing wildlife adaptations after dark is planned for 8 p.m. each Friday, beginning at the McWilliams Campground host site.

Campfire programs are planned for 8 p.m. each Saturday at the Hilltop Campground. Due to limited parking, the program is recommended for campground guests only.

The programs are made possible through a partnership among the U.S. Forest Service, the Basin Institute, and the Southern Nevada Conservancy.

For more information, visit gomtcharleston.

The Red Rock 5K is slated for 9 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Arroyo Golf Course at Red Rock Country Club, 2205 Red Springs Drive.

The course is scenic and challenging, following the rolling landscapes of the course. For more information, visit rynorunning.com.

VALLEY'S LARGEST MIXER IN NEED OF EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors are needed for Las Vegas' Largest Mixer VIII planned for 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane.

Businesses are invited to display on one 5-foot-deep by 8-foot-wide exhibit space at the large-scale event.

More than 100 exhibitors participated last year, and tickets for the more than 1,500 attendees sold out two weeks before the event, organizers said.

Admission is $15 per person.

For more information, call 769-7799 or visit lasvegasmixer.com.

BEAT THE HEAT WITH SKATE SCHOOL

The Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena is offering ice skating lessons or brush-up tips this summer at 2400 N. Rancho Drive.

Skate school is open to anyone 3 or older.

The fee is $70 per month, which includes one lesson each week and four public ice skate sessions per month.

For more information, visit stationcasinos.com or call 631-7000.

YOUTH UNITED LOOKING FOR RECRUITS

Students and parents looking to stay civic-minded this summer are encouraged to join Youth United, a service group conducted by Habitat for Humanity.

Volunteers ages 5 to 25 are welcome to join. The group conducts monthly meetings, volunteers, sponsors and builds a house with its local Habitat affiliate.

For more information, visit habitatlasvegas.org, email trisha@ habitatlasvegas.org or call 638-6477.

KIWANIS CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

The Kiwanis Club of North Las Vegas, a chapter of the international service organization, is scheduled to meet at 6:15 p.m. each Tuesday at T.G.I. Friday's in Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway.

Club community projects have included canned food drives, car shows, kites in the park events and charity fundraisers.

The fourth meeting of the month is limited to members only.

For more information, visit nlvkiwanis.com or call 399-0332.

LOCAL ROTARY CLUB TO MEET

The North Las Vegas Rotary Club of Las Vegas meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at the Painted Desert Golf Club, 5555 Painted Mirage Road.

The weekly breakfast meetings include guest speakers, networking, education workshops and service projects.

For more information, visit nlvrc.org/newsite or call Bob Lillis at 340-9735.