Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News

FORUM ON EMPLOYER-ASSISTED HOUSING PLANNED AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Local government leaders and business owners are encouraged to attend Under One Roof, a forum on employer-assisted housing program, from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The event, sponsored by the Nevada Association of Realtors, is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 497-6967 or register at underoneroof.eventbrite.com.

FLOWER SHOP CONSOLIDATES SPACE
IN LAS VEGAS ARTS DISTRICT

Gaia Flowers is consolidating its space from 4 E. Charleston Blvd. to 6 E. Charleston Blvd.

"This is a great move, mainly because it makes way for art studios/galleries that will be opening on either side of us at No. 4 and No. 8," the gallery's blog reads. "We are super excited that our new neighbors are bringing more art to the Arts District and livening up the south side of Charleston between Main and Casino Center."

For more information, call 997-0222 or visit gaiaflowers.com.

GET A FREE CHOLESTEROL TEST, MOVIE PASS
IN EXCHANGE FOR GIVING BLOOD SATURDAY

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a blood drive for United Blood Services from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the large conference room.

Donors will receive a free cholesterol test and a pass to Regal Cinemas.

Call 507-3458 or visit unitedbloodservices.org and enter code word "flamingolib" to make a donor appointment.

LEARN TO BAKE DIFFERENT BREADS
AT SENIOR CENTER ON THURSDAY

The Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, is slated to host a sweet breads baking class from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday. Attendees will learn how to make pumpkin, banana nut and other types of bread for a $3 fee. Call 229-6454 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

PRUNING CLASS PLANNED FOR SATURDAY

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is set to host a pruning class on almonds and pistachios from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at its Master Gardener Orchard, 7700 Horse Drive. A $5 donation for the class is recommended.

Call Jonathan Chodacki to register at 257-5532 or email him at chodackij@unce.unr.edu.

SOIL AMENDMENTS AND FERTILIZERS
TO BE TOPICS OF MEETING THURSDAY

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plan to host an educational meeting on soil amendments and fertilizers at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

Dick Jackson and John Vinson are scheduled to lead the course.

For more call 257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

FREE WORKSHOP TO PROVIDE TIPS
FOR aspiring ENTREPRENEURS

A workshop is planned for aspiring entrepreneurs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

As America's source of free and confidential small business advice, SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small business start, grow and succeed nationwide.

This association is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call SCORE at 388-6104 or the library at 507-3710. For more information on SCORE, visit scorelv.org.

STAR PARTY PLANNED AT RED ROCK CANYON

The Las Vegas Astronomical Society plans to return to Red Rock Canyon for Astronomy in the Park at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The evening is set to begin with the presentation "Getting Started in Astronomy," followed by a telescope viewing of the moon and Jupiter just after sunset and deep-sky viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters as the sky darkens.

A laser-guided "What's Up Tonight" tour of the night sky is set to begin around 6:30 p.m. Americans with Disabilities Act parking and access to video-assisted viewing of the night sky is available.

The gates close at sunset, so arrive by 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Rob Lambert at 461-1390 or visit lvastronomy.com.

RED ROCK CANYON HOURS CHANGE

The Bureau of Land Management advises residents that the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center and Scenic Loop Drive have different hours for the remainder of the month. Scenic Loop Drive will be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Visitor Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call 515-5350.