Recreation briefs

Speedway Children’s Charities is set to host its 10th annual charity golf tournament, Drive for Charity, at 8 a.m. June 4 at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive.

ESPN and ABC NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little will serve as the honorary chairperson. The event is sponsored by ESPN Radio Las Vegas, the Cannery, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Vector Las Vegas.

Entry fee is $600 per foursome (or $150 for individuals) and includes golf cart, unlimited range balls, continental breakfast, awards lunch, golf shirt and gift bag. Tee sponsorships are available for $400 each.

All proceeds from Drive for Charity will benefit the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities.

For more information, contact Paulette Anderson at 632-8242 or panderson@lvms.com or visit scclasvegas.org.

QUAD RUGBY PRACTICE OFFERED

Quad rugby practice for players ages 14 to adult is available from 5:50 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. For more information, call 229-4796.

ADULT RACQUETBALL LEAGUES ONGOING

Adult racquetball leagues have begun at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road.

Intermediate/Advanced singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays.

Novice singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Intermediate/Advanced singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Ladder Leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays.

Leagues run for six weeks, plus an end-of-season tournament.

The cost is $25 for nonmembers and $5 for members.

For more information, call 229-6563.

STAR PARTY SET FOR SATURDAY AT SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH STATE PARK

An Astronomy in the Park Star Party is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159 near Blue Diamond.

The evening is scheduled to begin with views of the moon just after sunset, followed by deep-sky viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.

The free event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Access to video-assisted viewing of the night sky is available for those in wheelchairs.

For more information, call Rob Lambert at 461-1390 or visit lvastronomy.com.

FREEDOM FOR WILD HORSES GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR JUNE 7

The fourth annual Freedom for Wild Horses Golf Tournament is slated for June 7 at the Palm Valley Golf Course, 9201 Del Webb Blvd.

Cost for a foursome is $400, and sponsorships range from $750 to $5,000. Proceeds will benefit Horses4Heroes’ StayStrong program, helping teens and adults in crisis, including Wounded Warriors and returning combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

For more information, to register or to donate a raffle prize, call Carol Arieno at 526-6753.

SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE FOR VALLEY RESIDENTS

Las Vegas Swim Academy has begun registration for swim lessons. Private, semi private, Baby & Me and swim team groups are available.

Baby & Me classes are scheduled as follows:

— 8 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 18 through July 18

— 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 19 through July 19

— 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 29 through Oct. 17

All Baby & Me classes are 30 minutes long. Class size ranges from four to six students. The cost is $100 for eight classes. The pool is heated to over 90 degrees.

For more information on other swim lessons, visit lvswimacademy.com. To register by phone, call 360-2255.

GOLF TOURNAMENT SET TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S HEART FOUNDATION

The fourth annual We Heart Maggie Golf Tournament is set to start at 11 a.m. Saturday at Black Mountain Golf & Country Club, 500 Greenway Road in Henderson. Golfer registration begins at 9 a.m. for the tournment, which is set to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation, a Nevada-based nonprofit that offers support to children living in Nevada with heart conditions. Family activities are planned from 2 to 3:45 p.m., with the banquet and awards ceremony at 4 p.m.

Golf registration with the included meal is $125. Those who are not able to attend but would like to be part of this event can register as a virtual golfer for $50. For more information, visit weheartmaggie.com or chfn.org.

BASS PRO SHOPS PLANS OUTDOOR TRAINING EVENT

Bass Pro Shops has planned its National Go Outdoors Event Friday through May 28 at 55 store locations nationwide, including 8200 Dean Martin Drive. The event is intended to give families the opportunity to learn outdoor skills.

Free events at the stores include canoe and kayak demonstrations, casting contests, rock climbing walls, GPS classes, kids’ crafts, outdoor skills workshops, Dutch oven cooking and outdoor survival training. Events will vary per store. Visit basspro.com/gooutdoors and select individual store locations for events listing.

HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PLANNING CHARITY GOLF EVENT

The Las Vegas Hospitality Association has scheduled its 26th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Scholarship fundraiser for May 31 at the Cascata Golf Club, 1 Cascata Drive, Boulder City. The event is set to start with breakfast and check-in at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8:15 a.m. All money raised will go to LVHA’s scholarship programs.

For non-golfers, breakfast is $30, and the luncheon award reception set for 1 p.m. is $40. The cost to play is $200 per player or $800 for a foursome. Each foursome will have a caddy. To register or for sponsorship information, visit golfdigestplanner.com/20285-LVHA. For more information, contact Linda Andrew Ness at linda@evolutionevent services.com.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS

Registration is open for summer youth camps (ages 6-15) at a variety of locations. Camp hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 11 to Aug. 24. There will be no camps July 4.

The cost is $75 per child for the week; $70 for each additional child in the family.

Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Open registration began April 19. Registration will close when the programs are full. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. The locations are as follows:

— Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 229-1607. Ages 6-11 only.

— Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 229-6374. Ages 6-15.

— East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515. Ages 6-15.

— Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 229-2488. Ages 6-15.

Children can look forward to a variety of age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts, crafts and nutrition training, under the supervision of trained staff members.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SPECIALTY SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS

Registration is open for specialty summer youth camps (ages 6-15) at two locations.

Camp hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning June 11. There will be no camps July 4.

The cost is $115 per child for the week, $110 for each additional child in the family, for most camps.

Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Registration will close when the programs are full. Both locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. Children can look forward to a variety of themed specialty camps with age-appropriate activities under the supervision of trained staff members. Both centers have a separate camp list with more details and registration codes.

The locations are:

— Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 229-6359. Ages 6-15. Camps end Aug. 17.

— Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1100. Ages 6-14. Camps end Aug. 24.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/find/recreation.htm.

GOLF TOURNAMENT PLANNED TO BENEFIT OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE

The 13th annual CMG Golf Tournament is planned for 7:30 a.m. June 7 at the Concord Golf Course at The Revere at Anthem, 2600 Hampton Road. The tournament is set to benefit nonprofit Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. The event includes a buffet lunch, greens fees, carts and the practice range. Dress code includes a collared shirt, soft spikes or sneakers but no denim.

Tickets are $100 for single players, $400 for foursomes and $500 for a sponsorship, which includes one golf foursome, advertising and one tee sign/hole sponsorship.

For more information or to RSVP, email kpentony@ogienviro.com.

TEE UP FOR KIDS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 5 AT SPANISH TRAIL

The Public Education Foundation’s 12th annual Tee Up for Kids Charity Golf Tournament is set for June 5 at Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane.

Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun scramble start at 7:30 a.m. Tournament activities include hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin contests, tee prizes, first-, second- and third-place trophies and an awards luncheon. Playing spots are available for $300, and foursomes are $1,200. Corporate sponsorships are also available. All donations are tax- deductible.

The funds raised benefit Southern Nevada’s public schools through the Foundation’s programs and initiatives, including Clark County READS, the Teacher EXCHANGE, scholarships, We R Community, the Leadership Institute, Artists 4 Kidz and Project SMILE.

This year’s honorary chairmen are Sig Rogich and Olga Lyles. Tee Up for Kids chairmen are Jeffrey Fine, Andy Katz, Bill Martin and Tony Sanchez III.

For registration forms or more information, call 799-1042 or go to hepef.org.

FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL SET TO HOLD BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP

Foothill Falcon Basketball has scheduled its annual summer basketball camp in the Foothill High School gym, 800 College Drive, for boys and girls entering third through ninth grade, on the mornings of June 11 to 13. The $100 registration will include a personal evaluation, camp T-shirt, instruction and competition. Email jdr572@interact.ccsd.net or call 301-0394 for a registration form or print one at: betruetotheblue.com.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE PLANS ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Marine Corps League, Detachment 186, has scheduled its annual charity golf tournament for June 2 at the Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road.

Greens fees of $90 include prizes, cart, a hot dog and a soda with a free lunch at the Leatherneck Club, 4360 W. Spring Mountain Road. Anyone making a hole-in-one will win a new Corvette. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, Toys for Tots and other children’s programs. For more information, call Dave Jochman at 499-5300.

NATHAN ADELSON HOSPICE PLANS GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR THURSDAY

Nathan Adelson Hospice plans to host a golf tournament at 9 a.m. Thursday at Mountain Falls Golf Club, 5001 Clubhouse Drive in Pahrump. All proceeds will benefit programs and services provided by the hospice.

Interested golfers may register individually for $100 or as a foursome for $350. Registration includes a spot in the tournament and a catered lunch. To attend the luncheon only, attendees can register for $25 per person or $40 per couple. In addition, multiple sponsorship opportunities are available.

Bus transportation will be available. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Stephanie Forbes at 938-3910 or sforbes@nah.org.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS PLAN SKILL CLINICS AT 24 HOUR FITNESS

Skill clinics with the Harlem Globetrotters comedy basketball team are planned from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. June 25-27 at 24 Hour Fitness, 2090 Village Center Circle in Summerlin.

Participants 6 to 14 are invited to learn about the importance of staying active and eating healthily, as well as seeing the Globetrotters’ basketball skills and tricks.

Clinics are also planned during the same times June 28-29 at the 24 Hour Fitness at 5651 Centennial Center Blvd. in northwest Las Vegas.

As part of the partnership, the Globetrotters will offer participants a voucher for a complimentary ticket to a 2013 World Tour game. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness will offer free three -day passes.

The cost is $59. For registration information, visit harlemglobetrotters.com.

TEEN SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULED FOR JUNE

Teen Summer Camp Week 1 is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 11-15 at the East Las Vegas Community Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Teen Summer Camp Week 2 is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18-22. For fees and a full schedule, visit tinyurl.com/teensummercamp.

Wheelchair basketball practice offered at Fremont middle school

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. For more information, call 229-4796.

CO ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION UNDER WAY

Co ed recreational volleyball league registration is open for ages 18 or older through June 1 or until full. Games are set to begin June 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Dula Gym, 441 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $100 per team. Games are open to all player levels, beginner through advanced. All teams must be registered and paid prior to the start of this six-week league. Players call their own games. There are no referees. Rosters need to be submitted by the second week of league play.

For more information, call 229-6307.