Parents & kids

Workshop Offered for Summer Business Institute

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 5:22pm

Clark County is looking for motivated teenagers to take part in this year’s Summer Business Institute.

The institute provides summer jobs for teenagers in a variety of professional fields from law and medicine to education and communication. The county, Clark County School District and more than 80 area businesses are involved in the program.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 9. That is why County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly is holding a special workshop Saturday to help kids with the application process.

The first workshop will be from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Walnut Community Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road. The second workshop will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the Person Community Center, 625 W. Carey Avenue. The workshops will give students access to computers and staff to help with applications.

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Upcoming Children's Shows Spoof Fairytales

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, 1:57pm

“Teatime with Fairytale Royalty” will be the next production show put on by the students of East Career & Technical Academy.

The children’s show contains a pair of one-act plays, as well as audience interaction and snacks. Both plays spoof traditional fairytales. Shows take place at 2 p.m. March 22, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. March 23, and noon March 24.

General admission tickets cost $8 and reserved seating can be purchased for $12 before March 15, and both include a meal along with the show. Some tickets will be available at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the East Tech Main Office, 6705 E. Vegas Valley.

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Drop Off the Kids and Have Some Fun

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 1:29pm

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.

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Fifth Graders Win RTC Art Contest

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, 12:46pm

Two area fifth-grade students took top honors in a recent anti-graffiti art contest.

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) honored Carlos Gonzalez of Ruby Thomas Elementary School and Ashtyn Fink of the Meadows School as the grand prize winners of the Anti-Graffiti Art Contest at a special D.A.R.E. event hosted by the RTC Thursday night.

Their winning artwork was unveiled on a 40-foot RTC vehicle before an audience of friends and family.

All of the artwork was created by local fifth-grade students. More than 20 local elementary schools participated in this year’s contest, submitting more than 475 entries. The entries were narrowed down to 10, and the winners were selected by an online community poll.

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Safekey Ready for Back to School

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 10:50am

Clark County School District schools start Monday and so do Safekey programs.

The 22 Safekey sites in North Las Vegas are set to open on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 29. Potential recreation center closures resulting from recently approved budget reductions will not affect Safekey operations.

Parents can register for Safekey now or attend Clark County School District open house events, where City staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide registration forms. Parents can register and pay their $5 enrollment fee at these events. Parents also can register online at www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com and at the Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce Street or Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane.

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Extended Hours for Vaccine Clinics Now Offered

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Monday, August 15th, 2011, 3:06pm

Extended Hours for Vaccine Clinics Now Offered

The Southern Nevada Health District is offering special extended hours and even opening on two Saturdays to accommodate families who need to get their children vaccinated in time for school.

Starting Monday through August 26 the Ravenholt Public Health Center on Shadow Lane will be open until 6 p.m. for vaccinations. The extended hours are just for immunizations no other health district business will be provided after 4:30 p.m. The health district will also offer vaccination-only clinic hours on Saturday, August 20 and Saturday, August 27., between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

At the East Las Vegas Public Health Clinic on Nellis Boulevard and the Henderson Public Health Center on Lake Mead Parkway will be open for school vaccinations-only on Friday, August 26. from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Non-Profit Offers Free Dental Care

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Friday, July 15th, 2011, 2:57pm

The tough economy has hurt a lot of different facets of the Las Vegas community including children’s dental care but local non-profits are coming forward to fill that void.

Earlier this month, the United Way announced it was giving thousands of dollars to the group Future Smiles to run free dental clinics for kids 2 to 18 years old in southern Nevada.

"We'll clean their teeth and provide oral hygiene instruction which is very important; many of these children don't have that opportunity to learn about their teeth,” said Future Smiles Public Health Dental Hygienist Eileen Mohr.

Mohr has seen a lot of cases of gum disease and gingivitis but the group has been able to help more than 1,500 kids in the Las Vegas valley get dental care this year. The grant from the United Way is expected to help 900 more kids this summer.

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