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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.

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.

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. For more information, call Carol Arieno at 526-6753.

HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION PLANNING CHARITY GOLF EVENT THURSDAY

The Las Vegas Hospitality Association has scheduled its 26th annual Charity Golf Tournament Scholarship fundraiser for Thursday 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, from June 11 to Aug. 24. There will be no camps July 4.

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

Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. 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.

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 expect 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 expect 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.

SWIMMING LESSONS AVAILABLE FOR VALLEY RESIDENTS

Las Vegas Swim Academy has begun registration for swimming lessons. Private, semiprivate, 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.

SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES SCHEDULE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Speedway Children’s Charities is set to host its 10th annual charity golf tournament, Drive for Charity, at 8 a.m. Monday 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.

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP OFFERED

A junior lifeguard camp for those ages 12-15 is scheduled June 18-22, July 9-13 and Aug. 6-10 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $45 per week.

Participants will receive American Red Cross Adult CPR certification and learn essential pool lifesaving skills.

For more information, call 229-1488.

FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULES 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.

OPEN BASEBALL TRYOUTS PLANNED FOR YOUTH PLAYERS

Under Armour and Baseball Factory have scheduled an open tryout for high school baseball players at 1 p.m. June 10 at Centennial High School, 10200 Centennial Parkway. All players ages 14-18 are encouraged to attend. It is an opportunity for them to be evaluated by our pro scouts and to learn how to improve their game while having some fun out on the field. For more information, call 800-641-4487, extension 145.

WARD 6 FREE FISHING DERBY PLANNED

A Ward 6 free fishing derby is set for 7:30 a.m. June 9 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Join Ward 6 Councilman Steve Ross and the Department of Wildlife for a free fishing day. For more information, call 229-6154.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE PLANS ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Marine Corps League, Detachment 186, has scheduled its annual charity golf tournament for Saturday 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.

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.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SOFTBALL LEAGUE IS UNDER WAY

The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada’s Spring Men’s Recreational Softball League has begun. Games will be played at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, at 10 a.m. Sundays. Teams must have at least 13 players.

The cost to play for an individual is $70 for JCC members and $85 for guests. Full teams pay $700 for the entire team. The season is set to run through June, and each team will play 10 games, plus playoffs.

To sign up as an individual or as a team, call 794-0090 or visit jccsn.org.

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.

COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION UNDER WAY

Coed recreational volleyball league registration is open for ages 18 or older through Friday 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.

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.

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