City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports And Community Special Events Discover The Fun!

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1 David Riggleman Director of Communications Wednesday, May 10, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MARGARET KURTZ City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports And Community Special Events Discover The Fun! All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to or for more information call PLAY. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle! Ward 2 Walkers Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m. Hualapai Park, Alta Drive (just north of Alta Drive at Hualapai Way). Join the Ward 2 staff for exercise and conversation! For more information, call Youth Indoor Volleyball Cost: $10 per person, drop-in only. Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., ; Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. beginners ages 11-14; Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m. intermediate/advanced ages Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., ; Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. intermediate ages Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, ; Fridays 6-7:30 p.m. beginners ages Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman Thursday, May 4, 9 to 10 a.m. Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd. Join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow and staff for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas. For more information, call Ward 1 Arbor Day Celebration Thursday, May 4, 11:30 a.m. Woofter Family Park, 1600 Rock Springs Drive. Join Ward 1 Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian, City Manager Betsy Fretwell and the second-grade class of Edythe & Lloyd Katz Elementary School to celebrate Arbor Day with an educational program provided by the Nevada Department of Forestry, planting a Sierra red oak tree, burying a time capsule and presenting a Tree City USA flag.

2 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 2 of 10 Safe Summer Nights Celebration (all ages) Thursday, May 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m. J.T. McWilliams Elementary School, 1315 Hiawatha Road, Las Vegas, NV Community members are invited to enjoy free DJ music, special student performances, family games, face painting, arts and crafts, and free refreshments while supplies last, along with a community health and resource fair. The health and resource fair will offer basic health, vision and dental screenings, along with information about programs for summer youth activities, money management, adult education, community safety and more. For more information, call Lisa Campbell at th Annual Ward 4 Feature A Teacher Teacher of the Year Awards Thursday, May 4, 5:30 p.m. Mark Kahre Elementary School, 7887 W. Gowan Road. Join Ward 4 Councilman Stavros S. Anthony to honor the best teachers from the elementary and middle schools in Ward 4. Teachers are nominated by their students. The winning teacher from each school, including his/her class and the school s administrative staff, will be invited to attend the awards ceremony. Ward 2 Coffee with the Councilman Friday, May 5, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, W. Charleston Blvd. Start the morning with the Councilman and take advantage of this opportunity to talk about Ward 2, the city of Las Vegas or anything else of interest to the community. Call for more information. Safe Summer Nights Celebration (all ages) Thursday, May 11, 5-7 p.m. Matt Kelly Elementary School, 1900 N. J St., Las Vegas, NV 89106Community members are invited to enjoy free DJ music, special student performances, family games, face painting, arts and crafts, and free refreshments while supplies last, along with a community health and resource fair. The health and resource fair will offer basic health, vision and dental screenings, along with information about programs for summer youth activities, money management, adult education, community safety and more. For more information, call Lisa Campbell at Elks Helldorado Days & Parade (all ages) Thursday-Sunday, May Free parade 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13, on Fourth Street downtown from Gass to Stewart avenues. A time-honored tradition in the city of Las Vegas, Elks Helldorado Days is a celebration of Southern Nevada s rich western history that incorporates a multitude of events for the entire family. Elks Helldorado Days events include a golf tournament, an art show, a rockin' Battle of the Bands, Helldorado Days Brewfest a Motley Brews experience treating guests to blends from more than 40 breweries, the always entertaining Whiskerino contest and more all culminating May with PBR's (Professional Bull Riders) Last Cowboy Standing, live music, a PRCA rodeo and a carnival at the Las Vegas Village. For more information and a complete list of Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days events, including the historic Elks Helldorado Parade, please visit elkshelldorado.com.

3 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 3 of 10 Ward 6 Movie in the Park (all ages) Friday, May 12; movie begins at dusk. Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive at Deer Springs Way Bring the family to enjoy the animated family feature Trolls. Come dressed as your favorite character! Lawn seating; bring blankets, low chairs and food to enjoy the evening and be more comfortable. Food trucks will have refreshments for sale. For more information, call See the poster. Corporate Challenge Closing Ceremonies (all ages) Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Bring the family to enjoy the Bpong competition at 10 a.m., the Chili Cookoff and Cupcake Bakeoff at noon, and the Awards Ceremony and raffles at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Andrea Anzalone at or go online to Safe Summer Nights Celebration (all ages) Thursday, May 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wendell P. Williams Elementary School, 1030 N. J St., Las Vegas, NV Community members are invited to enjoy free DJ music, special student performances, family games, face painting, arts and crafts, and free refreshments while supplies last, along with a community health and resource fair. The health and resource fair will offer basic health, vision and dental screenings, along with information about programs for summer youth activities, money management, adult education, community safety and more. For more information, call Lisa Campbell at MSU 2017 Summer Session 1 Sand Volleyball (ages 18+) Play begins Thursday, May 18, with games at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Cost: $150 per team. Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Registration will be open May 1-8 or until full. Register at Call for information and registration. Ward 4 Family Movie in the Park (all ages) Friday May 19, 6:30 p.m. Garehime Heights Park 3901 N. Campbell Road. Bring the family to enjoy the family friendly movie, Trolls, free popcorn and water while supplies last. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks. Bring low chairs or blankets to be more comfortable. Call for more information. MSU 2017 Spring Coed Softball Tournament (ages 18+) Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m. Registration open through May 8. Cost: $175 per team. Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Register at using code Call for information. Limit of 12 teams.

4 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 4 of 10 Dive-In Movie Night (all ages) Saturday, May 20; doors open at 7:30 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. Cost: $4 per person. Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Take a dip in the pool, lounge on a raft, or lounge in a deck chair while watching the animated family film Finding Dory on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided for a small cost. All pool rules apply. Ward 5 Movie in the Park (all ages) Saturday, May 20, at dusk. Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Bring the family to enjoy the animated movie Trolls as well as free popcorn and water while supplies last. Food trucks will have additional refreshments available for sale. Lawn seating; bring blankets or low chairs to be more comfortable. For more information, call Ward 2 Conversation with the Councilman Tuesday, May 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Calico Jacks, 8200 W. Charleston Blvd. at Cimarron Road. Join the Councilman and to talk about Ward 2, the city of Las Vegas or anything else of interest to the community. Call for more information. Safe Summer Nights Celebration (all ages) Thursday, May 25, 4-6 p.m. Hollingsworth Elementary School, 1776 E. Ogden Ave., Las Vegas, NV Community members are invited to enjoy free DJ music, special student performances, family games, face painting, arts and crafts, and free refreshments while supplies last, along with a community health and resource fair. The health and resource fair will offer basic health, vision and dental screenings, along with information about programs for summer youth activities, money management, adult education, community safety and more. For more information, call Lisa Campbell at Ward 1 Movie in the Park (all ages) Friday, May 26, at dusk. Pioneer Park, 7449 Braswell Drive. Bring the family to enjoy the animated movie The Secret Life of Pets, as well as free popcorn and water while supplies last. Lawn seating; bring blankets or low chairs to be more comfortable. See the flier. Ward 3 Fiesta Day (all ages) Saturday, May 27, noon to 2 p.m. Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road. Bring the family to enjoy free swimming and music at the pool. Free hot dogs to the first 250 people. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Swimsuits required (no cutoffs); swim diapers required for all children under 3 years old. Information will be available on summer youth swim teams, swim lessons and party rentals. For more information, call See the flier.

5 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 5 of 10 Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman Thursday, June 1, 9 to 10 a.m. Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd. Join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow and staff for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas. For more information, call Safe Summer Nights Celebration (all ages) Thursday, June 1, 5-7 p.m. Kermit Booker Elementary School, 2277 N. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Community members are invited to enjoy free DJ music, special student performances, family games, face painting, arts and crafts, and free refreshments while supplies last, along with a community health and resource fair. The health and resource fair will offer basic health, vision and dental screenings, along with information about programs for summer youth activities, money management, adult education, community safety and more. For more information, call Lisa Campbell at Table Tennis Tournament (ages 18+) Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m. Cost: $20, includes gift bag, play and chance to win gift card. Dula Gym, 441 E. Bonanza Road Registration open May 1-31 for the open singles championship. This event will be played in round robins of 6 players. All players will be guaranteed 5 matches. All matches will be best 3 out of 5 games. The top 2 players in each round robin will advance to the final round robin. If you didn t succeed and advance in your round robin, you can enter the Second Chance Double-Elimination Tournament. All Second Chance matches will be best 2 out of 3 games. The top 4 players in the Second Chance event advance to the final round robin. Second Chance starts at noon. Call for more information. Ward 4 Summer Splash (all ages) Saturday, June 3, noon to 2 p.m. Durango Hills Community Center Pool/YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive. Come celebrate and kick off the start of summer at the Annual Ward 4 Summer Splash. Free swimming, DJ, food, raffles and fun for the whole family. Call for more information. MSU 2017 Summer Adult Softball Leagues (Divisions Coed REC, Coed D, Men s D) Play begins week of June 5; games at 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-9:30 p.m. Leagues available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Cost: $475 per team, plus regular season umpire fees of $168. Veterans Memorial Fields, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive and Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Play a seven-week regular season, one doubleheader each week, plus the end-of-season, singleelimination tournament. Call for information and registration. Registration will be open May Register at

6 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 6 of 10 Ward 2 Coffee with the Councilman Friday June 9, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Rachel s Kitchen, 9691 Trailwood Drive (off Village Center Drive) Start the morning with the Councilman and take advantage of this opportunity to talk about Ward 2, the city of Las Vegas or anything else of interest to the community. Call for more information. Ward 6 Movie in the Park (all ages) Friday, June 9, at dusk. Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive at Deer Springs Way Bring the family to enjoy the animated movie Moana. Refreshments will be available for sale from the Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club. Lawn seating: bring blankets and low chairs to be more comfortable and a picnic for a fun evening. For details, call See the flier. Youth Summer Basketball Leagues (ages 5-12) Registration open until full. League play begins June 10. Times vary by age group and location, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $110 until full. Youth will play in age groups 6U, 8U, 10U and 12U. Register at any city of Las Vegas community center or sports center or at Call PLAY (7529) for more information. Register and participate at any of these locations: Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, Youth Summer Indoor Soccer Leagues (ages 3-10) Registration open until full. League play begins June 10. Times vary by age group and location, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee: $60 until full. Youth will play in age groups 4U, 6U, 8U and 10U. Register at any city of Las Vegas community center or sports center or Call PLAY (7529) for more information. Register and participate at either of these locations: Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, Ward 6 Fishing Derby Day (all ages) Saturday, June 10, 7:30 a.m. Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, Join the city of Las Vegas, Councilman Steve Ross and the Nevada Department of Wildlife for a free fishing day. The Nevada Department of Wildlife will have free fishing poles, tackle and bait to use during the event while supplies last; photo identification required for loan. The Girls Scouts of Southern Nevada will offer a freshly cooked pancake breakfast for $5 and water for $1. Families will enjoy free local entertainment. Fishing licenses are not required; fishing limits will apply. For more information, call See the poster.

7 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 7 of 10 Tot Summer Day Camp (ages 4-5 who have not completed kindergarten) Monday-Friday, June 12-Aug. 11, with no camp July 4. Prices for camps vary by location. There will be specialized activities each week focusing on sports, science, art, dance and more. Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., ; $150-$225/week. See the Mirabelli camp list. Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., ; $35 half-day tot camp. Kids Day Camp (ages 5-11 and have completed kindergarten) Monday-Friday, June 12-Aug. 11, with no camp July 4. Prices for camps vary by location. There will be specialized activities each week focusing on sports, science, art, dance and more. Registration will continue until camps are full; some camps fill on the first day. Day camp hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except at East Las Vegas, which will be 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mirabelli and Veterans Memorial will offer specialty themed-week camps. Adaptive Recreation at ELVCC, 250 N. Eastern Ave., , (ages 5-21); $100/week. Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, ; $100/week. Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., ; $75/week. East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., ; $100/week. Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., ; $150-$225/week. See the Mirabelli camp list. Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., ; $75/week. Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, ; $150/week. See the Veterans Memorial camp list. Teen Adventure Camp (ages 12-15) June 12-Aug. 11, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; days and cost vary by location. Monday-Friday; $75/week; Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., Tuesday-Thursday; $100/week, East LV Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Tuesday-Thursday; $100/week, Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, Monday-Friday; $150/week; Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., Monday-Friday; $75/week; Stupak Community Center, 251 Boston Ave., Monday-Friday; $150/week; Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, This expanded program for teens will adventure all over Southern Nevada, from a float trip in Black Canyon to Wet n Wild, Game Works, indoor skydiving, Trapeze Las Vegas, and so much more. Participants should dress each day for active outdoor experiences and bring lunch, snacks, water, sunscreen, and be ready for fun. Call centers for details.

8 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 8 of 10 Counselor-in-Training Camp Program (ages 15+) Monday-Friday, June 12-Aug. 11, with no camp July 4. Cost: $25/week. Teens who are interested must submit an application at the center they wish to attend and participate in an interview in order to be selected. Day camp hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except at East Las Vegas, which will be 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mirabelli and Veterans Memorial will offer specialty themed-week camps. Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, Ward 4 Classic Movie in the Park Friday, June 16, 7 p.m.; movie at dusk. Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way. Enjoy the 1973 classic American Graffiti film starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ronny Howard, Harrison Ford, Paul Le Mat, Wolfman Jack, Bo Hopkins and more, directed and co-written by George Lucas. American Graffiti is an American coming-of-age comedy-drama film set in Modesto, California. The film is a study of the cruising and rock-and-roll cultures popular among the post World War II baby boom generation. The film is told in a series of vignettes, telling the story of a group of teenagers and their adventures on their last summer night before college. This Academy Awardnominated classic was voted one of the American Film Institute's Top 100 Films of All Time. Discover drag racing, Inspiration Point and drive-ins all over again in this nostalgic look back at The incredible soundtrack brings you the most memorable rock-and-roll hits of the era. The movie may not be suitable for young children; parental discretion advised. Free popcorn and water while supplies last. Bring low chairs or blankets to be more comfortable. Call for more information. Dash and Splash Saturday, June 17, check-in at 7:30 a.m., begin at 8 a.m. Cost: $15. Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Want some major action and exercise this summer? Event will begin with a 1.5-mile run beginning at Pavilion Center Pool and winding through Veterans Memorial Park. Race will conclude with a 300-meter swim at the pool. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully. Minimum of 10 participants needed for this event. Advance registration required; use code No Dive In Movie Night! Saturday, June 17; doors open at 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. show time. Cost: $4 per person. Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Take a dip in the pool, lounge on a raft, or lounge in a deck chair while watching Storks on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided for a small cost. All pool rules apply.

9 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 9 of 10 Dear Ol Dad s Day (all ages) Sunday, June 18, noon to 5 p.m. Cost: Fathers are free when accompanied by his paying child at the following locations. Don t forget dear ol dad on Father s Day! Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, Garside Pool, 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive, Junior Lifeguard Camp (ages 11-14) Monday-Friday, June or June 26-30, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This camp also will be offered July 10-14, July and Aug Cost: $150/week. Register now with code and , respectively. Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Youth will enjoy learning essential pool life-saving skills and Junior Lifeguarding certification under close supervision. Class sessions will be held at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center next door; field trip on Wednesday. Participants bring a sack lunch, snacks, beverages, swimsuit, towel and change of clothes daily. Call for more details. Advance registration required. Pi Kappa Phi Journey of Hope Welcome & Activities Wednesday, June 19, 12:30 p.m. Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., Pi Kappa Phi Journey of Hope Riders southern route team will arrive in Las Vegas for a welcome and friendship visit at Mirabelli Community Center en route to Washington, D.C. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman will present a proclamation naming June 19 Ability Experience Day at Mirabelli Community Center. Team members will have lunch and participate in a wheelchair basketball demonstration with local athletes. Monday evening they will go bowling at the Santa Fe lanes with participants in the city s Adaptive Recreation program and spend Tuesday, June 20, at Wet n Wild with city of Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation summer campers. Ward 4 & YMCA Y Splash and Family Pool Party (all ages) Friday June 23, 5 to 7 p.m. Durango Hills Community Center Pool/YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive. Bring the family to enjoy free family swim and free swim lessons and water safety for children ages 3-5 and Pre-registration for swim lessons is required. Contact for registration. Ward 3 Movie in the Park (all ages) Saturday, June 24; movie begins at dusk. Stewart Place Park, 4700 Chantilly Ave. Bring the family to enjoy The Secret Life of Pets animated movie, popcorn, water and raffle prizes while supplies last. Bring blankets and low chairs to be more comfortable. For more information, call

10 City Of Las Vegas May-August 2017 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events Page 10 of 10 Ward 2 Conversation with the Councilmen Tuesday, June 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Edge of Town Bar & Grille, W. Cheyenne Ave., Join the Ward 2 and Ward 4 councilmen to talk about the city of Las Vegas or anything else of interest to the community. Call for more information. Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman Thursday, July 6, 9 to 10 a.m. Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd. Join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow and staff for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas. For more information, call MSU 2017 Summer Session 2 Sand Volleyball (ages 18+) Play begins Thursday, July 13, with games at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Cost: $150 per team. Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Registration will be open June 26-July 3 or until full. Register at Call for information and registration. Ward 5 Summer Splash (all ages) Saturday, July 15, noon to 4 p.m. Free and open to Ward 5 residents. Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St. Enjoy free swimming, games, DJ music and refreshments while supplies last. Call for details. Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman Thursday, Aug. 3, 9 to 10 a.m. Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd. Join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow and staff for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas. For more information, call Back to School Haircuts & Eye Exams (ages 5-18) Wednesday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advance registration required. Free for ages Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., Get a haircut in time for the first day of school. Free haircuts brought to you by A Cut Above Hair Studio, donating its staff time to help make a difference in our community! Free eye exams by The Eyecare Center. Donations of non-perishable goods for the Mother Hubbard s Cupboard Food Pantry will be accepted. Call for information or registration. # # #