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County Auction Returns Next Month

County Auction Returns Next Month

Clark County’s popular government surplus auctions are almost back.

The first auction of 2012 will be held on at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 3.The auctions are held at the county storage lot at 4320 Stephanie St., off Flamingo Road near Dog Fancier’s Park, and feature items from many government agencies in the region.

Interested participants are encouraged to register as bidders in advance of the sale. The preview and preregistration period opens on site at the auction lot three days prior to the sale. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 29 through Friday, March 2.

Police Focusing on Intersections This Week

Police Focusing on Intersections This Week

 

Another round of heavy enforcement for intersection safety takes place this week in southern Nevada.

A report released this week by the Alliance for Biking and Walking rated Las Vegas 32nd out of 51 major cities for safety.

Local jurisdictions have “safety events” planned throughout the valley this week, including the following:

UFC, Three Square Partner for Fan Event

UFC, Three Square Partner for Fan Event

 

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will partner with Three Square Food Bank for an event on the fighting group’s Octagon Nation Tour.

The Octagon Nation Tour is an interactive fan experience which will combine with the Fight Holiday Hunger 48 Hour Food Drive. In addition to donating non-perishable food items or monetary gifts, visitors can test their skills at various fitness stations, check out the UFC gaming station featuring the Xbox Kinect UFC Trainer Experience, meet UFC fighters, and view the memorabilia exhibition highlighting 18 years of UFC history.

The tour stop takes place in the Walmart parking lot at 7200 Arroyo Crossing Parkway and runs from 8 p.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Friday, with events scheduled at the following times.

Thursday

Event: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Drop Off the Kids and Have Some Fun

Drop Off the Kids and Have Some Fun

A little sanity for parents and a little fun for kids will be combined next week at a northeast-area recreation center.

Robert E. “Bob” Price Recreation Center’s Kids Nite Out and Holiday Pajama Jam is a one-night solution to the holiday craze. Parents can bring their children to the center, located at 2050 Bonnie Lane, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 and venture out to complete the rest of their holiday shopping.

During the Holiday Pajama Jam for ages 3 to 5 years old  and Kids Nite Out for ages 6 to 12 years old, children will create crafts, play games and watch a movie. Dinner also will be served. Children should arrive in their pajamas, and younger children should bring a pillow and a blanket.

Because space is limited, registration is required by Wednesday, Dec. 14. Cost is $10 per child. Those interested can call Price Recreation Center at 455-7600.

Will you accept the challenge?

Will you accept the challenge?

The 2012 Polar Plunge® registration websites are live and people are already getting in the mix for this fun and crazy event.  Check it out at iPolarPlungeNV.com and learn about you can qualify to win an iPad2 while you're at it.

Join us on February 18 in Las Vegas when we brave the chilly waters in support of a great cause! The exact location of the plunge has not yet been announced.

The Polar Plunge® is a national event for Special Olympics programs.  We challenge the Las Vegas desert-dwellers to help us prove that it can get pretty frigid here too.

Gather up your most adventurous pals.  Decide on your team theme and set your sights on the BEST COSTUME award.  Register online, collect pledges and earn some very cool prizes (like a chance to win an iPad2.)  Remember there is only one rule: NO WETSUITS ALLOWED!

Tune In to See Graduation Ceremonies

Tune In to See Graduation Ceremonies

If you're looking to see your favorite student walk the graduation stage, turn to Cox Cable channel 96 or head to its website.

Cox Communications, in partnership with the Clark County School District, Orleans Arena and Thomas & Mack Center, will broadcast local high school graduation ceremonies from Monday, June 13 through Wednesday, June 29. The Cox 96 broadcasts will also be available via streaming video at www.Cox96.net and follow the broadcast schedule.

The majority of graduation ceremonies originating from the Orleans Arena (OR) will be broadcast live while ceremonies originating from the Thomas & Mack Center (TMC) will be tape delayed. The broadcast schedule is as follows:

Monday, June 13

Save Money with Early Registration for Camp Foxtail

Save Money with Early Registration for Camp Foxtail

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada is now accepting camper registrations for its 2011 resident summer camp sessions June 19 to August 14.  Download the camp book and register on-line at girlscoutsnv.org.

Established in 1949, Camp Foxtail, located in the Toiyabe National Forest, provides Girl Scouts ages 8 to 17 years old with traditional resident camp experiences.  Programs encourage leadership through activities such as hiking, biking, rock climbing, high and low adventure courses, singing, arts and crafts, campfires and much more.

Session prices range from $300 to $350 and girls must be a registered member of Girl Scouts to attend Camp Foxtail. Membership is $12 annually and can be purchased at the same time as camp sessions.

To join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate to Girl Scouts, call 385-3677 or visit girlscoutsnv.org.