NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

CHURCH PLANS BLOCK PARTY

Summerlin Community Baptist Church, 2100 Snow Trail, plans a community block party and spring festival from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday.

There will be food, games, prizes, Hawaiian shaved ice, a bounce house and a Velcro wall. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit summerlincommunity.org or call 256-8868.

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. on April 16 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. The guest speaker will be Dr. Angela Cherniawski. Those who are interested can call 456-6772 to register.

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 is 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.

BUSINESS INSTITUTE GETS $1K FROM ROTARY

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.

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.

RECTREK PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS

Walk-in registration for RecTrek, Clark County Parks and Recreation's school break program, is under way.

The program, set for June 9 through Aug. 22, is meant to offer a safe, fun environment for children ages 6 to 12. 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.

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 recognized as 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, scheduled for May in San Diego.

FENI is a national organization that serves culinary educators and administrators. For more information, visit www.feni.org.