NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Pamela Torres, a fifth-grader at Thomas Elementary School, designed the winning anti-graffitti artwork for a 40-foot Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada transit vehicle. Her design was selected as the best piece in an annual poster contest aimed at educating local children on the importance of creating a graffiti-free community.Special to View Advertisement

MALL EXHIBIT DISPLAYS NATIVE AMERICAN DRESS

Artist Laurieta Carter will present her free exhibit of Native American children's ceremonial regalia through Saturday at the Charleston Antique Mall, 307 W. Charleston Blvd.

Carter, a member of the Las Vegas Paiute tribe, has been making Pow Wow dress worn in ceremonies and dance competitions for about 13 years.

For more information, call 228-4783.

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY THROWS A SPRING FLING

Meadows Retirement Community will host a Spring Fling Ballroom Extravaganza for seniors from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at 2900 S. Valley View Blvd.

The day includes a buffet, a drink and dancing to tunes played by a live disc jockey. Cost is $9. To RSVP, call Cristyi Humphreys at 876-3660.

ZOMBIES TO REVIVE ST. PATRICK'S DAY APRIL 29

Zombie Squad Las Vegas Chapter will host its St. Patrick's Day Revivicated canned food drive and concert starting at 10 p.m. April 29 at McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. Darby O'Zombie and the Undead Little People will perform a mix of traditional Irish music and zombie rock.

Cost is three donated cans of food or a $5 suggested donation.

For more information, call Daniel Liswood at 325-3495.

Baseball league in search of 9- and 11-year-old players

Badger Baseball, based in the Centennial Hills area, has league openings for 9- and 11-year-olds. The team plays year round, both locally and out of state. Cost varies month to month. Players cannot turn 10 or 12 years old before May 1 to qualify.

For more information, call Scott Nixon at 325-4468, or e-mail him at wtrgte2@aol.com.

LOCAL WELLNESS COACH KICKS OFF WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

A group of wellness coaches will hold 12-week community weight loss challenges in different locations throughout the valley. The sessions begin today and April 23. Cost is $39, which includes a personal coach, a body analysis and group support. Registration money will be paid out in cash prizes to the three who lose the most weight.

The 45-minute classes are held once a week for 12 weeks. Times will be adjusted according to the response. For locations and times, call Barbara Hill at 405-9057.

NEW BANKING AND BUSINESS CONSULTING COMPANY OPENS

Trism Business Solutions, a mortgage banking and business consulting company, announces its new office in the Spanish Trail Business Park, 4974 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100. Trism specializes in commercial real estate lending both on a direct basis and as a representative for financial institutions.

For more information, visit www.trismsolutions.com.

PT'S AND SIERRA GOLD GIVING AWAY IPODS ALL MONTH

PT's and Sierra Gold guests have a chance to win an Apple iPod touch every day throughout April as part of the ongoing Play Today, Win Today promotion. The daily winner will be posted at 10 p.m. at each of the 32 participating PT's tavern locations and three Sierra Gold locations throughout the valley. Every 10 points earned by a Golden Reward member will grant them one entry to win an Apple iPod touch.

BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE INVITES PUBLIC TO MEETING

Brandeis National Committee, Las Vegas Chapter, invites the public to its next general meeting beginning at noon April 22 at Cathay House, 5300 Spring Mountain Road.

The meeting includes election of new officers, a light lunch and games: Canasta, Pan, Mahjong, Bridge, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble.

Cost is $20. Reservations are requested by Friday. For more information, call 360-6400.

YARD SALE TO GIVE A HAND TO BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION

Carter Powersports hosts a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25 in its parking lot at 6275 S. Decatur Blvd. Proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for childhood brain tumors.

For more information, visit www.lvrideforkids.com.

DEVIL PUPS PARENTAL MEETING TO OVERVIEW TEEN CAMP

The Southern Nevada Devil Pups youth leadership group will host a meeting for parents of teens at 3 p.m. April 26 at the Greater Nevada Marine Corp League, 4360 W. Spring Mountain Road. The meeting will cover how to register teens ages 14 to 17 for a summer training program at Camp Pendleton Marine Base, located 48 miles north of San Diego, in August. The free program is designed to help teens from all backgrounds gain self-confidence and learn to take responsibility for their actions. For more information, call Marie Tomao at 285-4142 or visit www.devilpups.com.

AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING COMPLEX OPEN FOR RENTERS

Harmon Pines Senior Apartments, a new senior housing development, recently opened at 6000 W. Harmon Ave. as the first housing project to benefit from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. Harmon Pines has 105 apartments, including six that are fully handicapped accessible.

Monthly rent starts at $390 for a one-bedroom apartment and $460 for a two-bedroom apartment.

Qualifying seniors will have an annual income of $17,880 or less for a one-person household, and $20,440 or less for a two-person household.

For more information, call Veronica Magdaleno, at 433-4015.