The Sun City Art Club plans its 16th annual art show, titled Reflections in Color, for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd.
Light refreshments will be served at the free event. Cash awards and ribbons will be presented to the winners at 11 a.m. on Saturday. For more information, call Mary Heinrichs at 254-9844.
BUSINESS INSTITUTE GETS $1K FROM ROTARY CLUB
The Rotary Club of Las Vegas Northwest recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Clark County Summer Business Institute.
Founded in 1996, the institute is a collaborative effort between the Clark County Community Resources Management Division and local businesses.
The program features an eight-week paid internship for high school juniors, seniors and college freshmen.
For more information about the club, visit www.lvnwrotary.org or call 838-4550.
WOMEN HONORED FOR DEDICATION TO VETERANS
The Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary No. 21 of Sun City held its annual donors luncheon on March 9 at the Suncoast. The event honored women who have worked to fund volunteer programs on behalf of veterans.
TOUR OF SOLAR HOMES TO START AT SPRINGS PRESERVE
The Southern Nevada Solar Home Tour is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, kicking off at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
The event is aimed at providing a glimpse into the future of energy-independent, green living. The tour will include homes, schools and businesses across the valley, featuring examples of renewable energy systems, energy and water efficiency, alternative construction, green building and healthy interiors. Twelve solar powered and/or green-built homes will be open for public view.
The cost is $15 per standard vehicle. Hybrid/alternative fuel vehicles will receive a $5 discount. Advance registration is required at www.solarnv.org/hometour.htm.
FREE WORKSHOP TO FOCUS ON SLEEP PROBLEMS
The Foundation for Wellness Professionals plans a free workshop titled Natural Solutions to Sleep Problems from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The guest speaker will be Dr. Angela Cherniawski. Call 456-6772 to register.
HEALTH DISTRICT BOOSTS IMMUNIZATION FEES
The Southern Nevada Health District announced that it has increased its administrative fee for immunizations.
The new fee has increased to $25 for two or more vaccines per child. The administrative fee for one vaccine per child remains the same, at $16. Some vaccines might require an additional fee.
For more information, call 759-0850 or visit www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.
CORDON BLEU COLLEGE FACULTY MEMBER COOKS UP WIN
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas announced that Rebecca Peizer, chef and faculty member, was the winner of the Taste of Elegance Pork Board competition at the Food Educators Network International's 10th annual FENI Educators Summit, held Feb. 21-23 in Las Vegas.
Peizer competed against eight local chefs. She received a $1,000 cash prize and the opportunity to compete in the national competition, set for May in San Diego.
FENI is a national organization that serves culinary educators and administrators. For more information, visit www.feni.org.
RECTREK PROGRAM REGISTRATION TO BEGIN
Walk-in registration for RecTrek, Clark County Parks and Recreation's school break program, begins on Monday.
The program, set for June 9 through Aug. 22, is meant to offer a safe, fun environment for children ages 6 to 12. It offers arts and crafts, theme projects, sports, games, field trips, free time on the playground, theater, movies and science projects. Activities vary by recreation center.
RecTrek is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, with the exception of the Fourth of July. It takes place at various Clark County recreation centers, including Desert Breeze, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.
The cost is $65 per week, or $14 per day, per child. Families with three children are eligible for a 50 percent discount for the third child for the weekly rate. Field trips may incur an additional fee.
For more information, call Desert Breeze at 455-8334, or call 455-8200.
RecTrek registration forms can be downloaded at www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks.
CLAY EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY
An exhibition titled Contemporary Ceramics: New Work by the Nevada Clay Guild is on display through May 5 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. For more information, visit www.nevadaclayguild.org.
PHOTOS FROM TEEN COMPETITION FEATURED
The seventh annual Visual Poetry Photographic Competition will be on display until April 27 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.
The exhibition features selected works from the library-sponsored juried photographic competition for area teens.
For more information, call 507-3860.
COUNTY SUMMER JOBS UP FOR GRABS
The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department's aquatics program is recruiting individuals ages 151/2 years and older to work as lifeguards, water safety instructors, cashiers and pool management staff for the summer season.
The county has 12 pools throughout the valley. Facilities will open to the public beginning on Memorial Day weekend and will remain open through weekends in September.
Lifeguard training classes are available during March, April, May and June.
Early enrollment is recommended because training classes fill up quickly as summer approaches. Information on class dates and locations is available by contacting the Seasonal Aquatics Office at 455-8508, the Desert Breeze Aquatic Office at 455-7798, Option 2, or on the department's Web site.
Applications can be picked up at the Aquatics Office, 5800 E. Flamingo Road, 455-8508; and at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Office, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, 455-7798.
Application packets can also be uploaded to the department's Web site at www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks.
NDOT OUTREACH OFFICE OPENS
The Nevada Department of Transportation's Southern Nevada Public Outreach Office has opened at 3828 Meadows Lane, near Valley View Boulevard.
It is intended as a public information hub to provide information on major projects in Southern Nevada. It will include project maps, time lines, fact sheets, animations and progress updates. Staff members will discuss issues, take comments and answer questions.
The office is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m.-noon on Fridays.
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