NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Super Summer Theatre 2008 at Spring Mountain Ranch presented the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre on Sept. 6. Clockwise from top left, the dancers perform "Brethren," with music by Samuel Barber. "Ghosts in the Landscape" was the name of a piece performed by the group. Patrons watch the show begin with the dance number "Essentially Bach."Photos by Marlene Karas/View Advertisement

NEW PIZZA RECIPE STIRS UP CANCER DONATIONS

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza raised $6,418 for the Southern Nevada affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure over the summer. To celebrate its new location in the Arroyo Market Square near the corner of South Rainbow Boulevard and the Las Vegas Beltway, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza introduced a new pizza invented by Heidi Harris, morning disc jockey at KDWN 720 AM. The new pizza was called Heidi's Rosemary Chicken Pizza. Throughout June and July, 645 of Harris' pizzas were sold, and 100 percent of the proceeds went to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Runners, walkers invited to get in motion

The Ryno Invitational and Finding Autistic Solutions for Tomorrow 4 Kids Walk for Charity is Oct. 4 at Wayne Bunker Park, on the corner of West Alexander Road and North Tenaya Way. The event includes a 5k run and competitive 5k race for cash prizes. Registration fees are $20 for the charity walk; $28 for the 5k run and $38 for the competitive 5k race. Proceeds benefit F.A.S.T. 4 Kids.

To register, call 485-3293 or visit www.rynorunning.com.

YOUNG PERFORMERS WANTED

The Pointe Dance Center invites children and teens to audition to be a part of a performing arts group that will perform at various local events. The audition is Sept. 27 at The Pointe Dance Center, 9340 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 118. Auditions for 5- to 7-year-olds is at 1 p.m., 8- to 11-year-olds is at 1: 30 p.m. and for 12-year-olds and teens is at 2 p.m.

For more information, call 363-3070.

SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS HISPANIC HERITAGE

Children are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with crafts, songs and stories from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.

For more information, call 507-3820.

NELLIS PLANS RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY

Nellis Air Force Base will host a Retiree Appreciation Day on Sept. 27. A ceremony is planned from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Thunderbird Hangar.

Retirees of all services and their guests are invited. Aircraft displays, an information fair, health screenings, door prizes and food will be offered.

For more information, call 652-8712 or 652-9978.

SENIORS INVITED TO JET BOAT ALONG LAKE HAVASU

West Flamingo Senior Center invites seniors ages 50 and older to take a scenic jet boat tour along the Colorado River to the London Bridge in Lake Havasu from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Pick up is at 6:30 a.m. at the senior center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Cost is $95, which includes transportation and the tour admission. Deadline to register is 5 p.m. Sept. 19.

To register, call 455-7742 or visit www.accessclark county.com/parks.