Recreation briefs

BASKETBALL CAMP PLANNED FOR JUNE

Foothill Falcon Basketball is planning to hold its summer basketball camp from June 10 to 13.

The camp is open to boys and girls in third through ninth grade.

Registration costs $100.

For more information, visit betruetotheblue.com.

FIREFIGHTERS GROUP SCHEDULES
GOLF TOURNAMENT may 10 at Wildhorse

The Henderson Professional Fire Fighters and the Henderson Fire Fighters Benevolent Association are scheduled to host the annual Jeff Mann Memorial Golf Tournament at 7 a.m. May 10 at Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road.

Proceeds are expected to go to various charities such as S.A.F.E. House.

For more information, visit hfbanv.com/golf.

GOLF TOURNAMENT PLANS TO BENEFIT foundation assisting seniors

The Foundation Assisting Seniors is scheduled to host its 10th annual golf tournament at 7:30 a.m. May 27 at Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road.

For more information, call 702-616-0804.

GREAT STRIDES 5K WALK TO BENEFIT
THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is planning the Great Strides 5K walk on Saturday at UNLV. Registration for the walk is set for 7:30 a.m., and the walk is to begin at 9 a.m. All proceeds are to benefit the Nevada Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and provide support for research, care and education program.

For more information, visit greatstrides.cff.org.

NONPROFIT MEDICAL GROUP PLANS
5K RUN AND WALK

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada has announced its Fight for Health Super Hero 5K Run and Walk, set from 6 a.m. to noon May 11 at the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, routing through downtown Las Vegas to the future site of VMSN’s downtown flagship clinic.

All walkers and runners are encouraged to dress as superheroes for the event. All registrants are to receive a complimentary T-shirt, and the first 200 people are to receive a superhero cape. Prizes are planned for the best costume, best team comic representation, most creative costume and best kids costume for children 13 or younger. The costume contest is set for 8 a.m.

Proceeds from the charity run and walk will go toward the organization’s clinic operations and to the Florence Nightingale Fund.

Early registration is open through May 8. Participants can register at vmsn.org or at active.com, reference VMSN Fight for Health, or at the event from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Event sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Christina Moon at 702-967-0530, ext. 215, or cmoon@vmsn.org.

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT PLANNED
for saturday AT WILDHORSE GOLF CLUB

The Conservation District of Southern Nevada’s second annual Charity Golf Tournament is planned for Saturday at Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road.

Tax-deductible contributions will support the event and support district efforts to educate students and provide projects with lasting benefit to the quality of life in Southern Nevada. All funds, minus the club fees, are to go to the district.

A door-prize raffle and prizes for the top three players and for the longest drive are planned. The cost is $350 per foursome or $100 per person.

For more information, contact event coordinator Barbara Wardlaw at 702-296-1091 or to register, visit cdsn.org/upcomingevents/
charitygolftournament.html.

GARDENING CLASSES PLANNED

Clark County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Helen Brown is slated to present gardening class Planting Vine Crops, set for 10 a.m. today at the Family Resource Center at University Medical Center, 1120 Shadow Lane.

Participants must preregister by contacting Amy Runge at 702-383-2229.

For more information, call the Master Gardener Orchard at 702-257-5532 or the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555, or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

TWO OFF-ROAD RACING EVENTS PLANNED
AT ORLEANS arena

Two off-road racing events, GEICO Endurocross and GEICO Mini Moto, are set to return May 3 and 5 to the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

GEICO EnduroCross is an indoor off-road race. The racing format is similar to a supercross event, using a starting gate, class heats and a series of qualifying rounds for the main event. Obstacles include boulders, rock fields, poles, sand, jumps and water sections. Racers from the United States and Europe are to participate.

GEICO Mini Moto is a mini-bike race featuring traditional supercross competitors racing on smaller 50cc and 100cc bikes. Participants are to include talented adult and youth riders from across the United States.

Endurocross is set for 8 p.m. May 3, and Mini Moto at 5 p.m. May 5. Endurocross tickets start at $37, and general admission Mini Moto tickets are $15.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Orleans Arena box office at 702-284-7777 or visiting orleansarena.com.

MAYOR’S HEALTH WALK COMING
TO KELLOGG ZAHER SPORTS COMPLEX

Mayor Carolyn Goodman plans to host the Mayor’s Health Walk for all ages from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave., at Buffalo Drive.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 702-229-6720.

UNITED WAY PLANS GOLF BENEFIT

The second annual NV Energy — IBEW 396 United Way Golf Benefit is set for 6:30 a.m. May 21 at Silverstone Golf Club, 8600 Cupp Drive.

Registration for the four-person scramble event is at 6:30 a.m., and the shotgun start is set for 7 a.m. Awards and a banquet are planned immediately following play. Prices are $5 per ticket, $20 for five tickets and Mulligans $10 each. First-, second- and third-place prizes are planned. For more information, visit uwsn.org/nveibewgolf.

WALTERS GOLF OFFERING FREE ROUND
TO VETERANS

Walters Golf has announced it will offer a complimentary round of golf to all active and retired military personnel May 26. All veterans with military-issued ID are invited to one free round of golf at any of Walters’ three properties: Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South; Royal Links Golf Club, 5995 E. Vegas Valley Drive; and Desert Pines Golf Club, 3415 E. Bonanza Road.

This is offered on a first-come, first-to-reserve basis and is based on available space. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 702-450-8159. For more information, visit waltersgolf.com/memorialday.

The city of Las Vegas invites parents to enroll children in summer day camp programs at six area community centers. Open registration is ongoing at several locations until the camps are full.

Online registration and telephone registration will not be available for summer camps. Registration must be done in person. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details.

Summer camps are scheduled for 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 10. There will be no camp July 4.

Age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts and crafts and nutrition training are planned under the supervision of trained staff members.

The following four locations will offer summer camps, priced at $75 per child for the week and $70 for additional children in the family:

n Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 702-229-1607. Ages 6 to 11. Camp ends Aug. 23.

n Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 702-229-6374. Ages 6 to 15. Camp ends Aug. 16.

n East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515. Ages 6 to 15. Camp ends Aug. 16.

n Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488. Ages 6 to 15. Camp ends Aug. 16.

Two community centers plan to offer themed weeklong specialty camps with additional activities, cooking and/or field trips. The cost will be $115 per child for the week and $110 for additional children, for most camps. A few specialty camps have higher prices. Both centers have a separate camp list with more details: Mirabelli, 702-229-6359. Ages 6 to 15. Camps end Aug. 16; and Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 702-229-1100. Ages 6 to 15. Camps end Aug. 16.

A separate Lorenzi Adaptive summer program for youths 7 to 22 with disabilities is slated to be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 10-Aug. 16, only at the East Las Vegas Community Center. Participants will enjoy a new recreation experience every week, community outings, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming and movies. The cost is $75 per child for the week and $70 for each additional child in the family. Registration for this program is set to open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. To register, contact Andrea Anzalone at 702-229-4903 or 702-229-6358.

For more information on summer camps, call 702-229-6175.

SHRINERS golf tournament
PLANNED FOR OCTOBER AT TPC summerlin

The 2013 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament is planned for Oct. 14-20 at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is an official PGA Tour event. The 2013 tournament is set to feature more than 130 PGA Tour professionals competing for a $6 million purse, with a winner’s share of $1,080,000. All proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The event’s fourth annual Women’s Day luncheon, Kick Off Your Heels, is planned for Oct. 15. It will be catered and feature a guest speaker. Tickets are $125 per guest. The luncheon sold out in 2012, so early purchases are encouraged.

Daily and weekly tickets and ticket packages for the 2013 tournament can be purchased online at shrinershospitalsopen.com or by calling 702-873-1010.

HUMANA GUIDANCE CENTERS SPONSOR WALKING GROUPS

Humana Guidance Centers are offering free walking groups led by a certified personal trainer. The program aims to positively impact seniors’ health by motivating and engaging them to take action and improve their fitness level and mental outlook by learning the proper walking and stretching techniques.

Participants will receive a free pedometer and at the end of each outing can upload their steps at a Guidance Center computer kiosk or at home to tracks steps taken, distance and calories burned.

In Summerlin, the walking group is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Locations vary. For more information, call the Summerlin Guidance Center at 702-380-6170.

TEAM IN TRAINING BEGINS
FOR LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

The Southern Nevada office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announces its 2013 season of Team In Training, which teaches participants to complete half and full marathons while raising money and community awareness about blood cancers.

More than 50 participants are committing to run the Nike Women’s Marathon Half on Sunday in Washington, D.C., or the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & Half Marathon June 2.

Participants hope to raise, on average, $3,000 each to support the organization and run in the races dedicated to LLS.

For more information, call 702-436-4220.

LEISURE CONNECTION SOCIAL GROUP OUTINGS PLANNED EACH MONTH

Leisure Connection for those 22 or older with developmental disabilities is a social group planned each month. The outings are geared to assist high-functioning adults with social skills and independence in the community. Activities include bowling, movies, lunch/dinner, sports events and leisure education classes. Call 702-229-5177 to be placed on the activity schedule mailing list or email jwinder@lasvegas
nevada.gov.

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR SPORTS
AND RECREATION PROGRAMS

The North Las Vegas recreation division’s activity schedule of classes, sports and recreation programs is available.

Registration can be conducted online at cityofnorthlasvegas.com or in person at the Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, and the Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce St. A list of offerings is available on the website.

The city’s recreation division offers a variety of affordable activities for adults and children, including personal training at the gym, adult and child dance classes, gymnastics, ceramics and martial arts.

Each of the programs encourages healthy exercise and social activities.

NEW A.G.E. EVENTS FOR THOSE
WITH DISABILITIES PLANNED

New A.G.E. for those 22 or older with developmental disabilities is set from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. The program offers a variety of activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence. The cost is $21 for one to three days, $28 for four days and $35 for five days each week.

For more information, call 702-229-5177 or e-mail jwinder@lasvegas
nevada.gov.

ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM PLANNED FOR THOSE 7 TO 21

The Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Program for those ages 7 to 21 with disabilities is set from 1 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Participants can enjoy a new recreation experience every week, community outings, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming and movies. The cost is $27 for one to three days, $36 for four days and $45 for five days, per person.

For more information, call Andrea Anzalone at 702-229-4903 or 702-229-6358.

WHEELCHAIR ACTIVITIES OFFERED
AT FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wheelchair athletes open gym and wheelchair basketball practice for those ages 14 to adult is available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fremont Middle School, 1100 E.
St. Louis Ave. The fee for open gym is $2, and the fee for basketball is $20. For more information, call 702-229-4796.

QUAD RUGBY PRACTICE OFFERED WEEKLY

Quad rugby practice for players ages 14 to adult is available from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. There is a $20 monthly fee. For more information, call 702-229-4796.

GOLF TOURNAMENT PLANNED
april 30 AT EAGLE CREST

A Mad Hatter Golf Tournament is planned from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 30 at Sun City Summerlin’s Eagle Crest golf course. The fee is $75 per person for Sun City residents and includes greens fees, cart, prizes, continental breakfast, free Bloody Mary bar and lunch after golf at the Summit haberdashery. For more information or the entry form, contact Pat Cullen at 702-341-7214 or pwcullen00@gmail.com.

YOGA CLASS FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS SLATED AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY

Free seated yoga stretch classes with Carol Dickman of stretch.com are scheduled for 2 p.m. the second Friday of the month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., and the third Friday of the month at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

The seated yoga sessions are free and open to the public. They are suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

For more information, call 702-507-3458.

TAI CHI CLASSES ANNOUNCED

A free tai chi class is planned for 10 a.m. each Tuesday at Atria Sunlake, 3250 S. Fort Apache Road. The class is offered to Atria residents, and the public is invited to join in.

Call 702-256-6500 for more information.

GIRLS ON THE RUN OF LAS VEGAS
SEEKS TEAM MEMBERS

Girls on the Run of Las Vegas is looking to start a team of girls in third through fifth grade in northwest Las Vegas and Summerlin. The group forwards a youth development program, where girls meet twice a week for discussions regarding empowerment, self-confidence and healthy living. The group incorporates stretching, games and running during that time. At the end of the 12-week program, the entire Las Vegas chapter gets together for a 5K race.

Between eight and 15 girls are needed to form a team. For more information, contact council director Stephanie Lasure at 917-455-2121 or stephanie@
girlsontherunlv.org, Elisabeth Daniels at 702-366-5348 or elisabeth@girlsontherun
lv.org or Viveca Rehman Grinstead at 702-496-7082 or viveca@girlsontherun
lv.org. For more information, visit girlsontherunlv.org.