Used cellular phones contain hazardous substances that harm the environment. Recycling makes a difference. Locals can donate phones to HELP of Southern Nevada from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at its office, 1640 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 100.
HELP of Southern Nevada works with low-income individuals and families helping them become more self-sufficient and less dependent upon government assistance. For more information, call Chris Scrofani at 369-4357, ext. 247.
EDUCATION
Organizations looking for host families
Educational Merit Foundation (EMF) is seeking host families to provide food and lodging for one or two semesters starting in August. EMF high school students are between the ages of 15 and 18, speak English, have medical insurance, spending money for their personal expenses and expect to share their host family's daily life including household responsibilities.
For more information, call Marie-Claude Dijoud at (800) 467-8363 or visit www.emfusa.org.
Host families also are being sought by International Student Exchange (ISE). To learn more, call ISE local representative Kim Wunderlich at (623) 975-4724 or toll free at (866) 336-9621, or e-mail to ISESouthwest@gmail.com.
Johnson plans anniversary event
Johnson Community School's 15th anniversary celebration for all ages will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the school, 340 Villa Monterey. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four.
Birthday cake and activities will be part of the event, which also will offer the opportunity to learn about the center's past and what it offers now. For more information, call 229-6175.
EVENTS
Jazz and ice cream offered by KB Homes
KB Homes plans a free jazz concert from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday in its Ladera Community in Summerlin. Complimentary ice cream and refreshments will be served while the David Van Such Band, a local group, performs.
Ladera Community is located at 5405 Candlespice Way, near Tropicana Avenue and Town Center Drive. For more information, call 266-8400 or visit www.kbhome.com.
Pavilion pool turns tropical on Saturday
The city of Las Vegas aquatics unit of the Department of Leisure Services will hold Hot Tropical Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive.
The annual event will include dancing, swimming, games, a DJ and live entertainment with performances by Polynesian dancers and fire eaters.
Refreshments will be available for purchase. The event is open to all ages. Advance admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children under 14 or $20 for a family of four, or on the day of the event, $10 for adults, $7 for children or $25 for a family.
For more information, call 229-1488.
Sandcastles under construction at Becker
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, plans its annual sandcastle building contest and Movie in the Park for all ages starting at 6:30 p.m. July 28. After the sandcastle building will be family games. At 8:30 p.m., the movie "Madagascar" will be shown.
Participants are invited to bring buckets, shovels and family and friends to help. Snow cones and popcorn will be available for purchase.
Senior pageant set for Suncoast in August
The 21st annual Ms. Senior Nevada America pageant is slated for Aug. 28-30 at the Suncoast. The pageant is open to women who have reached the age of 60 or more. Contestants must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Nevada.
Applications must be received by July 31. For more information, e-mail to patogren@aol.com or call 458-9899.
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