Neighborhood News

National 9/11 Flag Tour to make stop
at Historic Fifth Street School

The National 9/11 Flag Tour is scheduled to be at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., from noon to 3 p.m. May 12. The event, which is sponsored by United Way’s Volunteer Center, will be in the auditorium.

The public is invited to attend and stitch fabric from a retired American flag onto the National 9/11 Flag. For more information, call 734-2273 or email robink@uwsn.org.

Helldorado parade scheduled

The May 12-15 Helldorado Days marks the 106th anniversary of the founding of Las Vegas. For more information, call 229-6672 or visit elkshelldorado.com.

Contemporary arts center plans
22nd annual juried show

The Contemporary Arts Center, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 120, is scheduled to host its 22nd annual juried show from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday . Artists will compete for more than $4,000 in cash awards, including two $1,500 first-prize awards, one $750 second prize and one $500 third prize along with prizes for honorable mention.

For more information, call 382-3886.

Trifecta Gallery to show
‘In Other Words’ exhibit

The Trifecta Gallery inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 135, is scheduled to show “In Other Words” by artist Casey Weldon Thursday through May 28.

A meet-the-artist reception is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. For more information, visit trifectagallery.com or call 366-7001.

Brett Wesley Gallery to host
John Musgrove works

The Brett Wesley Gallery, 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd., plans to show recent works by California artist John Musgrove from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

For more information, visit brettwesleygallery.com or call 433-4433.

Valley Hospital approved
for orthopedic surgery residency

Valley Hospital, 620 Shadow Lane, has been approved for an orthopedic surgery residency by the American Osteopathic Associations.

The five-year surgical program is set to begin July 1, 2012. For more information, visit ichoosevalley.com and click on “Graduate Medical Education.”

Blackbird Studios to show ‘The People, Their Places and Their Things’ exhibit

The exhibit “The People, Their Places and Their Things” is scheduled to be shown at Blackbird Studios, 1551 S. Commerce St., during First Friday festivities from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday.

Artist Joseph Watson is expected to unveil one of his newest paintings at
8:30 p.m. Friday. Blackbird showcases 26 of Watson’s original works, telling the story of who people are, what they have and where they are.

For more information, call 782-0319.

See exhibit of Dray’s new works
at The Arts Factory in May

May’s exhibit at the Joseph Watson Collection inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 115, is “Think, Act & Be,” an exhibition of new works by Arts District icon Dray.

The comprehensive collection of paintings showcases the continuing evolvement of the artist’s style. For more information, visit josephwatson
collection.com or call 858-733-2135.

Retrospective of art by
F. Andrew Taylor to be shown

Works by View staff writer F. Andrew Taylor, including illustrations and cartoons done for local publications, are set to be featured in the main gallery in City of the World Gallery at 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. in the 18b Arts District Friday through May 25.

Meet the artist from 6 to 10 p.m. during First Friday or at an artist reception scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. May 21. For more information, visit cityoftheworld.org or call 523-5306.

Las Vegas Astronomical Society to host Desert Under the Stars event

The rangers of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge and the Las Vegas Astronomical Society plan to host Desert Under the Stars at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Corn Creek Field Station on U.S. Highway 95, north of Las Vegas.

Members’ telescopes will offer viewing of the moon and Saturn just after sunset, followed by deep-sky viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters as the sky darkens. A laser-guided “What’s Up Tonight” tour of the night sky is planned for 8:30 p.m. This event is free of charge.

Park at the information kiosk and take a short, easy walk to the observing site. Handicap parking is available.

The club plans to be at the Las Vegas Science Festival and Expo Saturday at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, with solar viewing beginning at 10 a.m. and night sky viewing after dark.

For more information, call Ida Castillo at 879-6110 or Rob Lambert at 461-1390 or go to lvastronomy.com.

Health event coming Saturday
to SGI Las Vegas Community Center

Guest speakers, informational booths and activities for kids are planned during a community health and wellness event set for 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the SGI Las Vegas Community Center, 2725 W. Charleston Blvd.

Participants can stroll through booths featuring noninvasive testing and information on various diseases and services. A healthy activity corner is planned for kids.

Speakers are scheduled to address topics such as sleep apnea, stress reduction, disability insurance, acupuncture, sports nutrition and mental coping.

SGI Las Vegas is a Buddhist center affiliated with SGI-USA. The event is being sponsored by the SGI-USA Golden Stage Group.

For more information, call 258-6489 or visit sgi-usa-lasvegas.org.

Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic
set for Saturday at palm valley

The fifth annual Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic is planned for 8 a.m. Saturday at Palm Valley Golf Course, 9201 Del Webb Blvd.

It will benefit the Henry’s Place Foundation, which was formed in 2006 to honor Metropolitan Police Department Sgt. Henry Prendes, who died in the line of duty. Proceeds will help construct a camp for underprivileged children in Cedar City, Utah. A portion will be donated to the Injured Police Officers Fund.

The cost is $125 for individuals and $400 for foursomes. To register or for more information, visit henrysplace.org or call 296-5078.

Entries due May 14 and 15
in Red Rock Canyon photo contest

The Red Rock Canyon Annual Photo Contest has been held since 2002. This year’s entries will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 and 15 at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center.

Categories are Nature, Wildlife, Creative and Monochromatic. First prize is $100. There is a ceiling cap of 100 entries per category. A teen nature/wildlife category has a top prize of $50.

For more information, call Jim Sudduth at 515-5366 or email jim@
friendsofredrockcanyon.org.

Complete rules are available at friendsofredrockcanyon.org (click on “Events” and then select the photo contest).

Register for summer camps
at lied discovery children’s museum

Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is offering weekly camp programs for children ages 6 to 12. Sessions are available 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 13 through Aug. 15.

Camp prices are $155 per week for museum members and $180 per week for nonmembers. For camp schedules, details and registration, visit ldcm.org or call 382-5437.

First Friday is this week

Head to the Arts District from 6 to 10 p.m. this week for the monthly First Friday arts open house. For more information, visit firstfriday-lasvegas.org.

Child Focus tea set at Springs Preserve

Help Child Focus and celebrate Mother’s Day with tea at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The fundraiser is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the amphitheater. Adult tickets are $80 and children younger than 12 are $40. A table for 10 is $750. For tickets, call 436-1624.