City Of Las Vegas March 2013
Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events
All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle!
Ward 1 Puppy Love Event (all ages)
Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. to noon.
WoofterPark (DogPark), 1600 Rock Springs Drive (Corner of Rock Springs Drive & Vegas Drive).
Prepare to enjoy the Dog Costume Parade (with prizes), food trucks, vendors, raffles and information booths. Pet adoptions will be available. Spay and neuter clinic information will be available. Hosted by Ward 1 Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian. For more information, please contact Kimberly Reid at (702) 229-2299 or kreid@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Corporate Challenge Opening (all ages)
Saturday, March 2, 8 a.m. Torch Relay; 3:30 p.m. Family Fun; 5:30 p.m. Executive Relay; 7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
Free admission.
Fremont Street East between Las Vegas Boulevard and Seventh Street.
Opening ceremonies will include a parade of flags and banners, a Corporate Challenge Light Show and musical entertainment.
Ward 5 Coffee With The Councilman
Thursday, March 7, 9 to 10 a.m.
Free admission and open to the public.
Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive, at Bonanza Road.
Join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow for coffee and conversation about your ideas to improve Ward 5 and Las Vegas.
The Fast and the Furriest Dog Walk & Health Fair (all ages)
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to noon. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m.
Free and open to the public.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, (702) 229-8100.
Bring your four-legged friends and family out for a walk in the park. Community vendors will be participating in this event to provide information to help you, your family and your four-legged friends stay healthy this year. The animal foundation will share information about low-cost spay and neuter, microchip and vaccination clinic.
Coffee With The Mayor
Thursday, March 14, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Free admission and open to the public.
Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive, at Bonanza Road.
Residents looking to meet and converse with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow will have the opportunity from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Coffee with the Mayor is an opportunity for residents who have issues to discuss, or would simply like to meet the mayor.
Spring Youth Flag Football Leagues (ages 6-14)
Games on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 16-May 11. Advance registration required.
Fee: $75, includes NFL jersey, black shorts, flags, and trophies or medals.
CimarronRoseCommunity Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
VeteransMemorialLeisureServicesCenter, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
For boys and girls ages 6-14. Birth certificate is required at registration. Practices will be held once or twice each week for 1-1½ hours in locations to be determined. There will be 6-8 games, based on size of league. Divisions: Pee Wee (ages 6-8), Juniors (9-11), and Seniors (12-14). Participants must purchase their own mouth pieces and rubber cleats. Coaches are always needed. There will be a city championship for the top four teams in each division for an additional $10 fee.
Ward 3 Free Shredding Event
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to noon.
Kmart, 5051 E. Nellis Blvd. on east side near Nellis.
Ward 3 Councilman Bob Coffin sponsors this complimentary shredding event. Bring your documents that need to be shredded. Limit five boxes per vehicle. For more information, call 229- 4623.
Spring Break Splash Camp (ages 6-11)
Monday-Friday, March 25-29, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $110 per child
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Camp activities include daily swim lessons and more. Excursions will be included for an additional fee. Campers should bring a sack lunch, beverages, swim suit, towel and a change of clothes each day. Limited to 25 youth. Advance registration is required. Call 229-6309 to register.
Spring Break Kids Camp (ages 6-11)
Monday-Friday, March 25-29, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $75 first child, $70 each additional child.
CimarronRoseCommunity Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
VeteransMemorialLeisureServicesCenter, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Youth need to bring a sack lunch and snacks each day. Enjoy sports, games, arts, crafts and more fun.
Free Souper Spring Egg Hunt (ages walking-13)
Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to noon.
Dula Gym, 441 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Bring a canned good or non-perishable food item and receive an extra ticket to win a prize egg. Donations will be delivered to Three Square Food Bank. Children will be released at listed times in designated areas of Dula Gym to search for eggs filled with treats and discoveries. Tots ages walking-4, gym floor 9:30 a.m.; ages 5-6, dance room 9:50 a.m.; ages 7-8, fitness room 10 a.m.; ages 8-9, computer lab 10:10 a.m.; and ages 10-13, gymnasium floor 10:20 a.m.
Ward 2 Spring Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza (all ages)
Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to noon.
Free and open to the public.
VeteransMemorialLeisureServicesCenter, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Bring the family to enjoy DJ music, photos with Easter Bunny, egg hunts, craft projects, games, face painting, jump houses and raffle drawings.
Adaptive Recreation
8th Annual Vision Forum (all ages)
Thursday, March 7, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Free admission. Those who pre-register by Feb. 27 are guaranteed a free lunch, raffle ticket and expedited Paratransit service, if requested.
Las VegasSeniorCenter, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Registration and vendors exhibit hall in the adjacent Dula Gym will be open 8-10 a.m. Workshops scheduled 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. include fitness, nutrition, technology tips, goal setting, ADA guidelines, blindness training, transportation, education, health advocacy, low-vision information and a family session. The day is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas, Blindconnect, Nevada Council of the Blind and the Veterans Administration Vision Program. For more information and a registration form, call 229-6454.
Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Program (ages 7-21 with disabilities)
Monday-Friday, 1 to 6 p.m. Closed March 25-29, school district staff development days and holidays.
Cost: $27 for 1-3 days; $36 for 4 days; $45 for 5 days, per person.
EastLas VegasCommunity Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Participants will enjoy a new recreation experience every week, community outings, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming, movies, friends, and all around fun. Contact Andrea Anzalone at 229-4903 or 229-6358 for information and to register.
Leisure Connection (ages 22+ with developmental disabilities)
Leisure Connection is a social group. Community outings are planned each month to assist high-functioning adults with social skills and independence in the community. Activities include bowling, movies, lunch/dinner outings, sports events and leisure education classes. Call (702) 229-5177 to be placed on the activity schedule mailing list or e-mail jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov.
New A.G.E. (ages 22+ with developmental disabilities)
Monday-Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Closed school district staff development days and holidays.
Cost: $21 for 1-3 days; $28 for 4 days; $35 for 5 days each week.
CentennialHillsActiveAdultCenter, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Call 229-5177 or e-mail jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov for registration packet and more information. The program offers a variety of activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence.