CHURCH TO OFFER BIBLE SCHOOL
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd., invites children of all ages to a traditional vacation Bible school 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 22-26.
Bible schools contain songs, games, crafts & refreshments to teach simple lessons about living a Christian life. Children are divided in to classes with others approximately their age. There is moreover is a class for adults. This school is free (no cost) & open to anyone, in addition to those belonging to other churches or not affiliated with any.
For more information about the - Bible school or classes, call 702-648-8437 or visit wpcvegas.org.
NORTH LAS VEGAS NV ‘TORNADO’ MOSTLY HOT AIR
A tornado-like system caused damage to structures, destroyed a fireworks stand & uprooted 15 to 20 trees in North Las Vegas NV on July 2.
Firefighters were alerted around 11 p.m., according to Fire Department spokesman Cedric Williams.
“I talked to the - captain on duty last night, & he asserted he thought the - fire station’s roof was coming off,” Williams asserted Wednesday. “He asserted it sounded like a train landed on top of the - station.”
Missing roof tiles, power outages, vehicle damage & flying debris were reported from the - blocks surrounding the - intersection of Ann Road & Simmons Street, Williams said.
“We see in that quite a bit around here when thunderstorms develop & rain evaporates,” National Weather Service meteorologist Barry Pierce said. “The drier the - air is, the - quicker (evaporation) rises from the - surface. So once it hits the - surface, a release of wind can spread from the - base of the - ground.”
Similar systems, which Pierce called “microbursts,” are responsible for some of the - fiercest wind events ever recorded in the - Las Vegas NV Valley.
There were reports of minor injuries yet no transports to the - hospital.
BOOTHS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESS MIXER
Booths are now available for Las Vegas’ Largest Mixer, Texas Station’s ninth annual yearly “ultimate networking event,” set for Sept. 18 at 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 702-631-1000 or visit largestmixer.com.
LEGO CLUB TO MEET AT NORTH LAS VEGAS NV LIBRARY
The North Las Vegas NV Library Lego Club is set to meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 31 at the - North Las Vegas NV Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive. Children of all ages may show off their creative abilities, & puzzles are to be provided. The group plans to meet the - last Wed. of every month. For more information, call 702-633-1070 or visit nlvld.org.
ALIANTE LIBRARY WRITERS CLUB TO MEET MONTHLY
The Aliante Library Writers Club is set to meet monthly from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays at the - Aliante Library, 2400 Deer Springs Road. The next planned meetings are Aug. 6 & Sept. 3. The group gathers for networking, readings & learning about writing. For more information, call 702-839-2980, visit nlvld.org or email Glory Wade at glorywadewriter@gmail.com.
JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY TO MEET JULY 21 AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY
The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern NV plans to meet at 1 p.m. July 21 at the - Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
The speaker will be JGSSN board member Paul Johnson, covering adoption research involving techniques for finding long-lost relatives. The event is free (no cost) & open to the - public. The group meets at 1 p.m. the - third Sunday of each month.
For more information, call Abe Simon at 702-523-9874, email abe_simon@cox.net or visit at jgssn.org.
BLM COLLECTING ENTRIES THROUGH SEPTEMBER FOR PHOTO CONTEST
The Bureau of Land Management is celebrating Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, by looking for photos in that highlight residents’ adventures & activities on public lands & historic sites.
Winning photos will be featured in the - BLM NV 2014 planner & on the - BLM NV web & social media sites & could appear on BLM’s national social media sites.
Photos will be selected from the - following categories: Adventure & Outdoor Recreation; Historical & Cultural; Scenic, Seasons & Landscapes; & Animals. Photo must have been taken between Jan. 1, 2011, & Sept. 30, 2013. Contest entries will be accepted up to Sept. 30. Winners are to be formally announced Oct. 31.
In addition to the - photo contest, the - BLM will moreover be producing a children’s activity book, developing 150 themed geocaches & highlighting the - BLM’s role in the - state’s history.
For more information, contact Kaitlin Godbey at 775-861-6471 or kgodbey@blm.gov.
USTA-NEVADA GATHERING USED TENNIS RACKETS
The United States Tennis Association-Nevada, a nonprofit organization in that promotes the - sport, is in need of gently used tennis rackets, in addition to wooden ones. USTA-Nevada offices are at 1333 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 130.
For more information, call 702-792-8384 or visit ustanevada.com.
HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA LAUNCHES 10TH OF THE MONTH DONOR PROGRAM
HELP of Southern NV is launching its $10 on the - 10th recurring donor program, which encourages Southern NV residents to assist make a difference in their community by donating $10 on the - 10th of every month.
To sign up, visit helpsonv.org, click “Get Involved” & scroll down to donate, labeling $10 on the - 10th in the - description. Donors have the - option to select the - frequency of a recurring donation by using the - drop-down box. Sign-ups on behalf of someone else are moreover available as gifts.
BANK OF AMERICA INITIATIVE PLANNED TO BENEFIT VETERANS SUPPORT GROUPS
Bank of America has formally announced a fundraising initiative called Express Your Thanks to benefit veterans of the - Wounded Warrior Project & Welcome Back Veterans, an initiative of Major League Baseball Charities.
The project’s goal is to raise $1 million for these charities. Running through Veterans Day (Nov. 11), anyone can participate by taking a photo, creating a video or writing a message of support & sharing it on bankofamerica.com/troopthanks. They moreover can post on Twitter Site with the - hashtag #troopthanks. For every message posted, Bank of America will donate $1 to Wounded Warriors & Welcome Back Veterans.
NEVADA CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION PLANS CAMP CARTWHEEL FOR JULY
Registration is open for the - NV Childhood Cancer Foundation’s 17th annual yearly Camp Cartwheel Summer Camp for critically ill children & their siblings, planned for July 17-20 & 24-27 at Torino Ranch in Lovell Canyon, about 40 miles southwest of Las Vegas. The event is a medically supervised, outdoor & overnight camp experience for children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.
The free (no cost) camp includes five days of swimming, scuba diving, arts & crafts, canoeing & outdoor games for more than 190 campers, ages 5-17.
For more information, call 702-735-8434 or visit nvccf.org.
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN OFFERS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open offers the - possibility for local charities & schools to raise funds for their programs by selling daily ticket vouchers to the - 2013 tournament, scheduled for Oct. 14-20 at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle.
By selling tickets to the - annual yearly PGA tournament through the - Tickets for Charity & Tickets for Schools programs, organizations retain 100 % of the - proceeds. Participating organizations can contain parent-teacher associations, sports clubs, academic clubs & local nonprofits.
Last year’s program raised more than $30,000 to support more than 30 local nonprofits in addition to assisting more than 25 school systems to defeat budget cuts. Merryhill School’s parent-teacher organization led the - participating schools last year in raising $2,700 for their programs. Additionally, the - International Public Safety Leadership & Ethics Institute sold more than 300 tickets to the - tournament to raise $3,220.
Programs interested in participating should contact Stephanie Maes at 702-873-1010 or smaes@shrinershospitals open.com.
For more information, visit shrinershospitalsopen.com.
HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA LAUNCHES BOTTLED WATER PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS
HELP of Southern NV invites the - community to be part of its HELP2O campaign, which donates bottled water to the - homeless.
Patrons can donate water at any Las Vegas-area Whole Foods Market through Aug. 31. For every bottle of Real Water brand purchased at Whole Foods Market during the - campaign, the - Nevada-based Real Water company will donate a bottle of Real Water.
Collection points for donated water include: Whole Foods Fort Apache, 8855 W. Charleston Blvd.; Whole Foods Tenaya, 7250 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; Whole Foods Town Square, 6689 Las Vegas NV Blvd. South; & Whole Foods Henderson, 100 S. Green Valley Parkway.
Bottled water donations can be purchased in-store & donated or purchased elsewhere & dropped off. The water will be collected on a normal basis & distributed to area homeless.
Additionally, monetary donations can be made with HELP of Southern NV alter jars at all four Whole Foods Market locations or by submitting a donation through the - nonprofit’s website at helpsonv.org.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS
The NV chapter of the - Community Associations Institute is accepting nominations for individuals & charities statewide for its annual yearly Ordinary People Extraordinary Measures Awards. The institute is a trade organization representing homeowners, homeowners associations, community managers & industry partners.
Formerly known as the - Annual Heroes Luncheon, the - awards program was redeveloped in 2012 to honor small charitable organizations in that make a difference. Nominations are due July 15. For nomination forms, visit cai-nevada.org & click on “Events.” Winners are to be honored during the - chapter luncheon slated for Sept. 10 at the - Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road.
MDA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR AUGUST CAMP
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for volunteer counselors & medical professionals to care for children with muscular dystrophy & related diseases at the - Southern NV MDA Summer Camp, slated for Aug. 4-10 at Apple Canyon Center in Mountain Center, Calif.
Volunteer counselors must be at least 16. Campers’ ages range from 6 to 17. Each counselor is a companion to an MDA camper, helping with camp activities (sports, horseback riding, arts & crafts, etc.) & day-to-day activities (eating, bathing & dressing).
Also, the - association is looking for physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, physical therapists & other medical professionals to volunteer for the - camp’s medical staff. Medical staff members supervise & maintain the - health & well-being of all camp participants.
To volunteer, contact the - local MDA office by visiting mda.org/locate.
MEET COUNTY JUDGES EVENT SLATED FOR AUG. 17 AT CANYON SPRINGS
Veterans In Politics plans to host a Meet Your Clark-County NV District Judges event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Canyon Springs High School, 350 E. Alexander Road.
The event aims to educate voters in advance of the - 2014 Clark-County NV general election & improve access to the - county judicial system through a Shadow a Judge For a Day program for Canyon Springs High School students.
Students will look to share their judge-shadowing experiences before joining a moderated discussion set to contain more than a dozen judges from Clark County’s civil, criminal & family justice departments.
For judicial judge registration & event participation, contact Steve Sanson, president of Veterans In Politics International, at 702-283-8088 or visit veteransinpolitics.com.
For student registration in the - Shadow a Judge for a Day program, contact Nancy West, magnet theme coordinator, at 702-799-1870.
FOUNDATION SEEKS EXCHANGE STUDENT HOST FAMILIES
Face the - World Foundation is registering volunteer host families for the - fall semester of high school. Host families provide a loving home, meals & a bed while learning firsthand about another culture & establishing friendships in that will last a lifetime. The nonprofit foundation provides a community representative for the - host family & the - student during his time in the - United States. Call 760-247-5964 or email jodie@facetheworld.org for more information.
CAMP THAT REUNITES SIBLINGS IN FOSTER CARE SEEKS DONATIONS
Camp To Belong Nevada, which reunites siblings who are apart due to foster care, is in need of donations from the - public for its summer camp program. Camper supplies such as water bottles, flashlights & cans of Gatorade powder are needed.
A full list can be seen at Child Focus, 2685 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 112, or call 702-436-1624.
MASTER GARDENERS PLAN TOURS OF DEMONSTRATION GARDENS
The Master Gardeners of Southern NV plan monthly tours of the - Demonstration Gardens at the - University of NV Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Tours are free (no cost) & open to the - public. Groups of five or more are requested to call program coordinator Ann Edmunds at 702-257-5587 at least two weeks in advance.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED TO AID NONPROFIT
Help homeless, pregnant & parenting teens by donating time, money or new or gently used items to assist clients of Southern NV Children First, 720 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 30.
Volunteers & donations are always needed to support the - nonprofit.
For more information, visit childrenfirst-nv.org or call 702-487-5665.
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 Hotel + Casino, 7300 Aliante Parkway.
Club community projects have included canned food drives, car shows, kites in the - park events & charity fundraisers.
The fourth meeting of the - month is limited to members only.
For more information, visit nlvkiwanis.com or call 702-399-0332.
NORTH LAS VEGAS NV ROTARY CLUB TO MEET
The North Las Vegas NV Rotary Club of Las Vegas NV meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at the - Painted Desert Golf Club, 5555 Painted Mirage Road.
The weekly breakfast meetings contain guest speakers, networking, education workshops & service projects.
For more information, visit nlvrc.org/newsite or call Bob Lillis at 702-340-9735.
Original Source here
[Cached]