Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood news

The Nevada State Horseman's Association is set to host an Open Breed Horse event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free for spectators. For more information, visit equineeventslv.com or call 455-8206.

Ford Weekend to include car show

Fun Ford Weekend is planned Friday through Sunday at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is set to include drag racing, a car show, a cruise night, a poker run, an autocross, a swap meet and a manufacturers' midway. For more information, call 800-644-4444 or visit ticketservices@lvms.com.

Teens invited to try Cubee Craft

Teens are invited to try their hand at Cubee Craft from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Crafters will fold printed designs into three-dimensional paper figures. For more information, visit lvccld.org call 507-4010.

Library to sponsor artist's Studio

Teens are invited to create an original artwork with provided materials during Artist's Studio from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, visit lvccld.org or call 507-4010.

XBox play day slated

Kids are invite to dance, race and play using the Xbox from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, visit lvccld.org or call 507-4010.

Devil Pup Leadership meeting planned

An informational meeting for prospective Devil Pups and their parents is planned at noon Saturday at the Leatherneck Club, 4360 W. Spring Mountain Road. The Devil Pups program trains teens 14 to 17 on Saturday mornings in preparation for a 10-day leadership and physical fitness training program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Only a handful of the teens nationwide pass the rigorous tests for entrance to the camp. For more information, visit devilpups.com or contact local liaison Marie Tomao at 285-4142 or via email at marietomao@yahoo.com.

Rink to host DISCO ROLLER SKATING

A Blackout Disco Skate Party is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. April 27 at the Crystal Palace Skating Center, 4680 Boulder Highway. Plans for the event include drawings for prizes and glow sticks for sale. The price is $9 or $10 with a skate rental included. For more information, visit skatevegas.com or call 458-7107.

Speedway plans Midnight mayhem

Dodge Midnight Mayhem presented by Tony Rowe Enterprises' Operation Street Legal is scheduled from 7 to
11:55 p.m. April 27 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event allows people to race their street-legal vehicles on The Strip, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway's drag strip.

For more information, lvms.com or call 800-644-4444.

Seniors to travel to Valley of Fire

A trip to the Valley of Fire State Park, including a 1½-mile hike to Mouse's Tank and an outdoor barbecue, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26, leaving from the Whitney Senior Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. Space is limited, and registration is required at the front desk of the Whitney Senior Center. For more information, call 455-7560.

Seniors invited to country Shin Dig

A Country Shin Dig featuring musician Chris Heers and food is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. April 26 at the Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane. The event is for seniors 55 or older. Admission is $8. For more information, call 455-7617.

Fire Station plans Open House

An open house is planned from noon to 3 p.m. April 28 at Fire Station 23, 4250 E. Alexander Road. Residents of all ages are invited to meet firefighters and see the firehouse. For more information, visit clarkcountynv.gov.

Wetlands park to host Guided hike

Wetlands Park Weekend Walk events are scheduled from 9:15 a.m. to noon April 28 at the Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane. The walks are free, but space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 455-7522.

Town Advisory Boards to meet

The Paradise Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. April 24 at the Paradise Recreation and Community Services Center, 4775 S. McLeod Drive.

The Winchester Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. April 24 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

The Whitney Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. April 26 at the Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave.

The Sunrise Manor Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. April 26 at the Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.

For more information or agendas, visit clarkcountynv.gov.

county Commissioner scow plans Whitney spring cleaning Saturday

Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow plans to host a neighborhood and graffiti cleanup in the Whitney area from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday .

Volunteers are encouraged to gather at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Whitney Elementary School, 5005 Keenan Ave., then fan out into the neighborhood to clean up trash and paint over graffiti. Dumpsters will be placed in several areas for residents to throw away unwanted household items. Some Dumpsters also will be available for disposing of hazardous materials such as paint and oil that cannot be picked up on normal trash collection days.

For more information, call Blanca Vazquez at 455-8531 or the commissioner's office at 455-5561.