Larry Cruikshank/viewGerardo Sanchez, 10, of Henderson, was recognized by Nevada first lady Dawn Gibbons at Town Square on March 14 as part of the 911 For Kids organization, which teaches children to save lives through proper use of 911. Sanchez dialed 911 when his mother, Juana Russell, was experiencing heart complications shortly before Christmas. From left, Russell, Henderson Police Chief Jim White, Gibbons, 911 operator Nicola Frazier and Sanchez smile during the award ceremony at The Yard House, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
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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 Cambridge, 3930 Cambridge St. (455-7169); Paradise, 4775 McLeod Drive (455-7513); and Parkdale, 3200 Ferndale St.
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.
RecTrek registration forms can be downloaded at www. accessclarkcounty.com/parks.
SHEEPDOG ENTHUSIASTS TO MEET
The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Southern Nevada will hold its monthly meeting for owners and enthusiasts of Shetland sheepdogs in the Jewel Box Theater of the Clark County Library on Thursday at 6 p.m.
The meeting is free and open to the public. The library is located at 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 878-7811.
LAST CHANCE TO SEE ART EXHIBIT
The Buffalo Yo: I'm Gonna Live 'Til I Die exhibit at the Donna Beams Fine Art Gallery at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, ends on Saturday. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Call 895-3893.
LECTURE TO DISCUSS IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY LAW
A lecture titled Immigration Law and Family Integrity will be held at the Boyd School of Law Thomas and Mack Moot Court Facility on the UNLV campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m.
David Thronson, associate professor of law and associate dean for clinical studies will discus how immigration law and family law inevitably interact. A reception will be held after the lecture.
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