Sports & Recreation

Registration Opens for Swimming Lessons at County Pools

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 4:37pm

Registration Opens for Swimming Lessons at County Pools

Registration opens Thursday for swimming lessons at Clark County's pools.

The swimming lessons are offered in two-week sessions throughout the summer. They are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis at all 14 of the county's pools and water parks, including facilities in Laughlin, Overton and Indian Springs.

Programs and schedules vary at each location. To see brochures for each location, go to clarkcountynv.gov.

Important dates to remember:

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Free Golf for Veterans on Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 1:00pm

Free Golf for Veterans on Memorial Day Weekend

All active and retired military members can receive a free round of golf on Memorial Day weekend at Walters Golf facilities.

On Sunday, May 26, all with military-issued ID are invited to enjoy a free 18 holes of golf at Bali Hai Golf Club, Royal Links Golf Club, or Desert Pines Golf Club.

Space is available on a first-come, first-to-reserve basis and is based on available space. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 450-8159. For more details, go to http://www.WaltersGolf.com/MemorialDay.

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City of Las Vegas Offers Summer Camps for Kids

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 2:21pm

City of Las Vegas Offers Summer Camps for Kids

Open registration starts April 11 for the City of Las Vegas' summer youth camps.

The camps are available at six area community centers and are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting June 10.

The camps offer age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, physical fitness, arts, crafts and nutrition training. All camps are supervised by trained staff.

Two community centers, Mirabelli and Veterans Memorial Leisure Services, will offer themed week-long specialty camps. For most camps, the cost is $115 per child for the week and $110 for additional children. A few camps will be higher priced.

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Walking in the Valley: Best (and Worst) Places to Take a Stroll

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Friday, October 19th, 2012, 10:04am

Walking in the Valley: Best (and Worst) Places to Take a Stroll

All over the valley are great places to get outdoors and enjoy the fall weather.

Those looking to get relaxation and health benefits from walking have to look no farther than the Las Vegas Valley.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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First Varsity Win a Realistic Goal for Sunrise Mountain

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 3:07pm

Seniors at Sunrise Mountain High School hope hard work and determination will put them in the win column this year.

This could be a historic week for the Sunrise Mountain High football program. When the Miners open the season Friday by hosting Western, the fourth-year program has a realistic shot of accomplishing something that has painfully eluded them in past seasons: Winning a varsity game.

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Las Vegas Works Late, Beats Cimarron

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012, 3:47pm

Las Vegas High School moves on to battle Reno in the state high school baseball tournament.

Rickey Ferreira stepped to the plate Tuesday night with no desire to play a 13th inning.

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Save $100 on Girl Scout Camp Foxtail Registration

Submitted by Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, leading with Courage, Confidence and Character

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012, 8:11am

Save $100 on Girl Scout Camp Foxtail Registration

It’s your summer, love it!

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada is offering special anniversary pricing on Camp Foxtail registration as a celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting. Save $100 on resident summer camp with session prices ranging from $50 to $295.

Camp Foxtail is located in the cool in the cool Spring Mountain Range, just 45 minutes from Las Vegas.

Summer sessions run through August 17 and a 10-day pre-registration is required. Registration is available at girlscoutsnv.org.