Students at McMillan Elementary School, 7000 Walt Lott Drive, were treated to a demonstration on June 3 by the Metropolitan Police Department?s K-9 and Mounted Patrol units. Above, Officers Tom Moore, left, and Jeff Corbett show off the skills of Rex the K-9 officer. Left, Brandon Lapidario pets Metro Officer Kelly Korb?s horse Nokona. photos by Marlene karas/View
Students at McMillan Elementary School, 7000 Walt Lott Drive, were treated to a demonstration on June 3 by the Metropolitan Police Department?s K-9 and Mounted Patrol units. Above, Officers Tom Moore, left, and Jeff Corbett show off the skills of Rex the K-9 officer. Left, Brandon Lapidario pets Metro Officer Kelly Korb?s horse Nokona. photos by Marlene karas/View
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WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL TO HAVE REUNION AT SUNCOAST
Western High School's class of 1988 will hold its 20-year reunion on Oct. 4 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. For more information, visit www.GreatReunions.com or call 800-655-7971.
Basic high school class of 1988 plans reunion
Basic High School's class of 1988 will hold its 20-year reunion on Oct. 24, including a Saturday golf tournament at Black Mountain, 500 Greenway Road. If you have information about classmates, or to register for the reunion, contact Robin Rothwell at (510) 299-3200 or e-mail rnrothwell@yahoo.com.
BONANZA HIGH SCHOOL TO HAVE 20-YEAR REUNION
Bonanza High School's class of 1988 will hold its 20-year reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the Canyon Club at the Four Queens, 202 Fremont St. For more information, call Great Reunions at 800-655-7971 or visit www.greatreunions.com.
CHAPARRAL HIGH SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED
Chaparral High School's class of 1988 will hold its 20-year reunion on Aug. 16 at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. For more information, visit www.GreatReunions.com or call 800-655-7971.
LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL TO HAVE REUNIONS
Las Vegas High School's class of 1988 will hold its 20-year reunion from 7 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 4 at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. For more information, visit www.GreatReunions.com or call 800-655-7971.
All classes are invited to a reunion at 5 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the ballroom at Sam's Town. For more information, contact Patty Haack at 876-6660 or e-mail lvowl@aol.com.
RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST REUNION
Rancho High School's class of 1978 will hold its 30-year reunion on Oct. 10 and 11. E-mail comm-641739569@craigslist.org for details.
TECHNICAL CENTER ALUMNI PLAN REUNION
The Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center Alumni Reunion Committee is planning a 20-year reunion for the class of 1988, to be held Sept. 19-21. Time and location to be announced. For more information, contact Rosalinda Chandarlis at (760) 560-7275 or e-mail rchandarlis@hotmail.com.
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL STUDENTS SOUGHT FOR REDEDICATION
The city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency is searching for students of the Fifth Street School when it was the Las Vegas Grammar School from 1936 until 1966.
The agency will recognize these individuals during a rededication event, to be held in fall to celebrate the building's renovation.
If you or someone you know can provide historical mementos and interesting anecdotes, or if you are a school alumnus who would like to attend the rededication ceremonies as a special guest, fill out the online form at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/5thstreetschool. Alumni also can call 229-4955 for more information.
KIDS CO-OP TO OFFER FIRST, SECOND GRADES
Kids Co-op, 4316 N. Decatur Blvd., is offering first and second grades in addition to its pre-school and kindergarten programs. For more information, call 656-6600.
RANCHO ALUMNUS SEEKS PHOTOS FOR DVD
Rancho High School alumnus Creel Snider (class of 1960) is seeking photos from the school's 50-year history to create a DVD called "Rancho High - the First Fifty Years." He plans to start editing the video in early November. For more information, contact Snider by e-mail at creelsnider@mac.com.
BAND ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR CAMP
The Southern Nevada Band Association is sponsoring the third annual Summer Concert Band Camp from July 21-25 at Clark High School, 4291 W. Pennwood Ave. The camp, which is free to all current sixth- through 12th-grade band students, will run from 9 a.m. to noon daily.
For more information, or to register, visit http://snvba.org or call 799-2270, Ext. 4040.
SAFEKEY, THE EDGE PROGRAMS HOLD WALK-IN REGISTRATION
Clark County Parks and Recreation's Safekey and The Edge programs will hold walk-in registration through Monday for before- and after-school recreation programs held at participating elementary and middle school sites. Registration at participating schools is held in the Safekey area from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m.
Safekey is a before- and after-school program sponsored by the Clark County Parks and Recreation Community Enrichment Division. Safekey will be held in more than 70 Clark County School District elementary schools during the 2008-09 school year.
The Edge is an after-school program for middle school students attending Lawrence, Silvestri, Sawyer and Faiss middle schools. Program hours are typically from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for elementary students, and from school dismissal to 6 p.m. for both elementary and middle school programs. Students must attend Safekey or The Edge programs at the school they attend.
Financial assistance may be available to qualifying families. Information and applications can be requested directly through the State of Nevada Childcare Assistance Division by calling 387-0985. A complete list of Safekey and The Edge sites, along with additional information, can be found at www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks. Those interested in enrollment can call the Clark County Safekey office at 455-8251.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY FOOD DRIVE UNDER WAY
CORE Construction is hosting its fourth annual Christmas in July food drive to help build pantry supplies for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.
From now until July 23, CORE's office at 2410 Fire Mesa St., Suite 130, will serve as a drop-off point for donations. The office is near the intersection of Smoke Ranch Road and Buffalo Drive and is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7 to 11 a.m. on Fridays.
The aim is to surpass last year's effort, which collected enough canned goods, nonperishable items and monetary donations to feed 500 families in the community.
For more information, visit www.catholiccharities.com or call CORE at 794-0550.
$2M IMMUNIZATION GRANT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES
UnitedHealth Group and its Sierra Health Services Inc. business unit have awarded a $2 million grant to the Southern Nevada Health District.
The grant, funded over three years, will provide more than 23,000 free immunizations for employees of small businesses per year, for three years.
In addition, the funds will enable the health district to launch the Nurse-Family Partnership program and provide 100 high-risk families facing first-time births with free enrollment in the new program, which will help finance 3,000 home visits.
The grant represents about 16 percent of the total funding needed for these two programs. The contribution is part of an overall $15 million commitment to Nevada by UnitedHealth Group and Sierra Health. Visit www.unitedhealthgroup.com for more information.
WORKSHOP TO OFFER TIPS ON IMPROVING HEALTH
Life Align Wellness Center plans a free workshop titled Five Secrets to Looking and Feeling Younger, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 8 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
Participants can learn how to remove toxins from their bodies to improve health and naturally increase their metabolism. Call 456-6772 to register.
CAMP FOR KIDS AND TEENS TO FOCUS ON EMPOWERMENT
Applications are being accepted for the 2008 Leadership Camp, hosted by Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada.
The camp, for children and teens ages 11 to 17, is scheduled for Aug. 11 to 17 at Camp Lee Canyon, northwest of Las Vegas. The deadline for applications and tuition is Monday.
The camp will include speakers, workshops and a curriculum aimed at educating and empowering young adults to be self-reliant, community role models and drug free.
The cost is $225 and includes food, lodging, workshops, speakers, a T-shirt, materials and activities. Transportation will be available.
For applications and other information, visit www.icanlv.org, call 451- 4226 or e-mail Jamie@icanlv.org.
GROUP RAISES $10K FOR CHILDREN'S HEART FOUNDATION
The Darin Lifetime Group held an afternoon benefit concert on May 4 in honor of musician Bobby Darin, raising $10,583 to benefit the Children's Heart Foundation.
The Nevada-based foundation lends support to children and families who suffer or are affected by heart problems.
Because of the damage rheumatic fever did to his heart as a child, Bobby Darin had a special interest in children with heart problems.
For more information on the Children's Heart Foundation, call 967-3522 or visit www.chfn.org.
EXHIBIT FEATURES PIECES FROM FINE ART COLLECTIONS
The Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., is showing Las Vegas Collects Contemporary, presented by City National Bank. The exhibition features works of contemporary art on loan from some of Southern Nevada's privately held fine art collections.
Artists featured in the show include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Uta Barth, Dan Flavin, Andreas Gursky, Michael Heizer, Damien Hirst, David Hockney, Donald Judd, Jason Martin, Takashi Murakami, Ken Price, David Reed, Gerhard Richter, Ed Ruscha, Venske & Spänle and Andy Warhol.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens ages 55 and older and $3 for students ages 13 and older. Children ages 12 and younger enter free when accompanied by an adult.
For more information on exhibitions, membership and education programs, call 360-8000 or visit www.lvam.org.
HOSPICE SEEKS HELPING HANDS
Hospice of Las Vegas, a Medicare-certified hospice agency, is recruiting volunteers to help with administrative work and direct patient contact.
No prior hospice experience is necessary, just a desire to help others. Training will be provided free of charge.
Contact volunteer coordinator Ivan Lozon at 853-9063 or visit hospiceoflasvegas@yahoo.com.
BRIGHTER SMILES CAN BENEFIT CAUSE
Cascade Valley Dental, 7180 Cascade Valley Court, Suite 240, is participating in the Garth Brooks Foundation's Smiles for Life program.
Through Monday, it offers home bleaching kits for $250, which goes entirely to the children's charity.
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