Valleywide recreation briefs Aug. 6-12
BASS PRO SHOPS OFFERS
FALL HUNTING CLASSIC
Bass Pro Shops’ Fall Hunting Classic is set through Aug. 18 at 8200 Dean Martin Drive. The annual event provides hunters with opportunities to attend free seminars led by nationally recognized professional hunters, take advantage of special offers and enter a sweepstakes to win the Once in a Lifetime Hunting Trip.
During the Fall Hunting Classic, nationally recognized professional hunters, local pros and/or outdoorsmen and women will be at the Las Vegas store to give seminars and talk about their experiences.
The event kicks off with Bass Pro Shops Hunting University, which features free classes taught by top pros. Appearances, times and topics are subject to change.
Check the event website for a full schedule and more details at basspro.com/classic.
DASH AND SPLASH PLANNED aug. 17
AT PAVILION CENTER POOL
Dash and Splash is planned with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 17 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Cost is $15 preregistration and $20 on event day.
Begin with a 1.5-mile run starting at Pavilion Center Pool and winding through Veterans Memorial Park. The race will conclude with a 300-meter swim at Pavilion Center Pool. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully.
For more information, call 702-229-1488.
MAT PILATES OFFERED EACH SATURDAY
Complimentary Pilates mat classes are planned for 9 a.m. Saturdays at A Body In Balance, 2595 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 106.
The benefits include increased core strength, muscular endurance and flexibility, better body composition and spine health.
Only eight positions are available for the free class. Call 702-269-9100 to register. For more information, visit abodyinbalancelv.com.
WORKOUT SESSIONS PLANNED
AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
A Fit Fannie Workout is planned at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the DavidBarton Gym at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. The class is complimentary, and guest passes to the gym will be available. Stroller Strides are planned at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Tivoli Village.
Stroller Strides is a 60-minute total body workout that moms can do with their babies, taught by certified fitness instructors with specialized training. For more information, visit tivolivillagelv.com or davidbartongym.com.
PAVILION CENTER POOL SCHEDULES
OPEN SWIM TIMES
The city of Las Vegas plans to offer open swim times at area pools for the summer season. Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, is scheduled to have open swim for all ages from 2 to 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday through Aug. 17.
Call 702-229-1488 for more information.
GOLF RATES LOWERED FOR SUMMER
Golf enthusiasts can take advantage of long summer days with Golf Summerlin’s discounted rates at its three courses. Through Sept. 22, Golf Summerlin invites players to tee off at Highland Falls, 10201 Sun City Blvd.; Palm Valley, 9201 Del Webb Blvd.; or Eagle Crest, 2203 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Las Vegas residents and visitors are welcome to play at the summer rates, which range from $15 to $50 per round (including cart rental) and vary by time of day and course.
For more information, visit golfsummerlin.com or call 702-254-7010.
YOGA CLASS FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS
SLATED AT SAHARA WEST LIBRARY
Free seated yoga stretch classes with Carol Dickman of stretch.com are scheduled for 2 p.m. the second Friday of the month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., and the third Friday of the month at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.
The seated yoga sessions are free and open to the public. They are suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
For more information, call 702-507-3458.
TAI CHI CLASSES scheduled
A free tai chi class is planned for 10 a.m. each Tuesday at Atria Sunlake, 3250 S. Fort Apache Road. The class is offered to Atria residents, and the public is invited to join in.
Call 702-256-6500 for more information.
SUMMER CAMP AVAILABLE
AT landero LEARNING CENTER
Summer camp at the Landero Learning Center, 9620 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is planned through Aug. 23.
The camp includes classes such as piano, voice, violin, drums, guitar, martial arts, hip-hop, art, public speaking, science and more. The cost is $150 a week.
For more information, call 702-407-2787.
SPRINKLER SPRINT PLANNED DOWNTOWN
The Las Vegas Downtown Runners’ inaugural Sprinkler Sprint is planned for Aug. 10. Start times are 7 a.m. for those without children and 8 a.m. for others. The 5K race begins at Las Vegas Academy, 315 S. Seventh St., and winds its way through water obstacles. Tickets range from $35 to $55.
For registration or more information, visit downtownrun.com/events/sprinkler-sprint/.
NONPROFIT PLANS MOUNTAIN GETAWAY
FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS, ADULTS
The nonprofit Torino Foundation invites hundreds of disadvantaged children each summer to its Torino Ranch, where kids can experience summer camp through specialized programs under medical supervision, ensuring that each person gets the chance to have fun and make friends while gaining lifelong memories. Torino Foundation now offers camp experiences to teens and adults who were not able to have the chance in their youth. Every camp is residential, coed and free to the participants.
The remaining camp planned for 2013 is:
n Camp Some More: Aug. 9-11: a camp designed for the mothers and children of The Shade Tree, an organization helping those affected by domestic violence.
For more information on volunteering or donating to the Torino Foundation, visit torinofoundation.org.
FREE SWIMMING SHOW PLANNED
An All-City Synchronized Swimming Show is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. The event is free and open to all ages. For more information, call 702-229-1532.
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMPS
The city of Las Vegas invites parents to enroll children in summer day camp programs at six area community centers. Open registration is ongoing at several locations until the camps are full.
Registration must be done in person. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details.
Summer camps are scheduled for 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts and crafts and nutrition training are planned under the supervision of trained staff members.
The following locations will offer summer camps, priced at $75 per child for the week and $70 for additional children in the family:
n Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 702-229-1607, ages 6 to 11. Camp ends Aug. 23.
n Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 702-229-6374, ages 6 to 15. Camp ends Aug. 16.
n East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515, ages 6 to 15. Camp ends Aug. 16.
n Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488, ages 6 to 15. Camp ends Aug. 16.
Two community centers plan to offer themed weeklong specialty camps with additional activities, cooking and/or field trips. The cost will be $115 per child for the week and $110 for additional children, for most camps. A few specialty camps have higher prices. Both centers have a separate camp list with more details: Mirabelli, 702-229-6359, ages 6 to 15. Camps end Aug. 16; and Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 702-229-1100, ages 6 to 15. Camps end Aug. 16.
A separate Lorenzi Adaptive summer program for participants 7 to 22 with disabilities is slated to be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Aug. 16, only at the East Las Vegas Community Center. Participants will enjoy a new recreation experience every week, community outings, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming and movies. The cost is $75 per person for the week and $70 for each additional person in the family. To register, contact Andrea Anzalone at 702-229-4903 or 702-229-6358.
For more information on summer camps, call 702-229-6175.
SHRINERS golf tournament
PLANNED FOR OCTOBER AT TPC summerlin
The 2013 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament is planned for Oct. 14-20 at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is an official PGA Tour event. The 2013 tournament is set to feature more than 130 PGA Tour professionals competing for a $6 million purse, with a winner’s share of $1,080,000. All proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The event’s fourth annual Women’s Day luncheon, Kick Off Your Heels, is planned for Oct. 15. It will be catered and feature a guest speaker. Tickets are $125 per guest. The luncheon sold out in 2012, so early purchases are encouraged.
Daily and weekly tickets and ticket packages for the 2013 tournament can be purchased online at shrinershospitalsopen.com or by calling 702-873-1010.
HUMANA GUIDANCE CENTERS SPONSOR WALKING GROUPS
Humana Guidance Centers are offering free walking groups led by a certified personal trainer. The program aims to positively affect seniors’ health by motivating and engaging them to take action and improve their fitness level and mental outlook by learning the proper walking and stretching techniques.
Participants will receive a free pedometer and at the end of each outing can upload their steps at a Guidance Center computer kiosk or at home to tracks steps taken, distance and calories burned.
In Summerlin, the walking group is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Locations vary. For more information, call the Summerlin Guidance Center at 702-380-6170.
LEISURE CONNECTION SOCIAL GROUP OUTINGS PLANNED EACH MONTH
Leisure Connection for those 22 or older with developmental disabilities is a social group planned each month. The outings are geared to assist high-functioning adults with social skills and independence in the community. Activities include bowling, movies, lunch/dinner, sports events and leisure education classes. Call 702-229-5177 to be placed on the activity schedule mailing list or email jwinder@lasvegas
nevada.gov.
PENTA GOLF CHARITY RAISES FUNDS
FOR NONPROFITS
The PENTA Building Group recently hosted its ninth annual PENTA Charity Golf Classic at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. Golf participants, subcontractors and vendors who attended the tournament raised $100,000 for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Women’s Development Center. Each organization received $50,000 to support its mission.
The groups strive to provide support for community members in need. The Women’s Development Center provides a broad range of housing services, including transitional housing for the homeless and foreclosure intervention services. The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation offers free social, emotional, educational and psychological support services for families of children diagnosed with life-threatening or critical illnesses.
For more information about the Women’s Development Center, visit wdclv.org. For information about the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, visit nvccf.org.
For more information about PENTA, visit pentabldggroup.com.
BOWLING ASSOCIATION EVENT PLANNED
The World Tenpin Bowling Association World Championships are planned Aug. 16-30 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center in Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Attendance is $10 daily or $75 for the entire tournament. Tickets can be purchased at the Strike Zone entrance the day of the event. For more information, visit http://hendersonlive.com/special-events/wtba2013.
REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR SPORTS
AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
The North Las Vegas recreation division’s activity schedule of classes, sports and recreation programs is available.
Registration can be conducted online at cityofnorthlasvegas.com or in person at the Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, and the Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce St. A list of offerings is available on the website.
The city’s recreation division offers a variety of affordable activities for adults and children, including personal training at the gym, adult and child dance classes, gymnastics, ceramics and martial arts.
Each of the programs encourages healthy exercise and social activities.
NEW A.G.E. EVENTS FOR THOSE
WITH DISABILITIES PLANNED
New A.G.E. for those 22 or older with developmental disabilities is set from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. The program offers a variety of activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence. The cost is $21 for one to three days, $28 for four days and $35 for five days each week.
For more information, call 702-229-5177 or e-mail jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov.
SUMMER RECREATION EVENTS OPEN
FOR YOUTHS AND TEENS
The Dula Gym’s Summer Open Recreation for youths and teens ages 10-18 is set to be open noon to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at 441 E. Bonanza Road. Youths can attend Fridays and Saturdays when the gym is available. The recreation periods include open gym and weekly competitions in games and sports and are free with RecPass for participants 18 or younger with parent/guardian approval.
Strength training for ages 13-18 is planned from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Registration for strength training is limited. For more information, call 702-229-6307.
ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM PLANNED FOR THOSE 7 TO 21
The Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Program for those ages 7 to 21 with disabilities is set from 1 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Participants can enjoy a new recreation experience every week, community outings, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming and movies. The cost is $27 for one to three days, $36 for four days and $45 for five days, per person.
For more information, call Andrea Anzalone at 702-229-4903 or 702-229-6358.
WHEELCHAIR ACTIVITIES OFFERED
AT FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wheelchair athletes open gym and 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. The fee for open gym is $2, and the fee for basketball is $20. For more information, call 702-229-4796.
QUAD RUGBY PRACTICE OFFERED WEEKLY
Quad rugby practice for players ages 14 to adult is available from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. There is a $20 monthly fee. For more information, call 702-229-4796.
