Sunrise and Whitney neighborhood news

After 17 years, On the Road Books & Records, 3430 E. Tropicana Ave., is scheduled to close its doors on June 9. The store, formerly known as Michael’s Used Books, is set to sell its remaining stock at 50 percent off.

“To survive I would realistically have to move the bookstore to a much more affluent area,” said owner Michael Clark. “I’m 64 years old. I can’t do that. I’m holding a retirement party on (Saturday,) to celebrate everything this store has stood for all these years.”

To RSVP for the party, visit facebook.com/ontheroadbooks or call the store at 434-1699.

‘KUNG FU PANDA’ SCREENING PLANNED
saturday AT whitney LIBRARY

The children’s film “Kung Fu Panda” is set to be shown from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, call 507-4010.

TOWN ADVISORY BOARDS TO MEET

The Paradise Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. May 8 at the Paradise Recreation and Community Services Center, 4775 S. McLeod Drive.

The Winchester Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. May 8 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

The Whitney Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. May 10 at the Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave.

The Sunrise Manor Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. May 10 at the Hollywood Recreation and Community Services Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.

For more information or agendas, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 455-7340.

LEGO CLUB SET TO MEET

Teen Lego Club is scheduled from
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.

For more information, call 507-4010.

BOARD GAME MANIA EVENT SCHEDULED

Teens are invited to a attend board game mania event from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Participants are set to challenge one another in games of chess, Trivial Pursuit and Risk. Space is limited. For more information, call 507-3900.

GOVERNMENT AUCTION PLANNED

An auction featuring items from several government agencies is scheduled at 9 a.m. May 19 at the Clark County storage lot at 4320 Stephanie St. off Flamingo Road near Dog Fancier’s Park. A three-day preview and preregistration period is scheduled to begin May 16. Prospective bidders are encouraged to preregister at the registration office at the storage lot. For more information, visit tntauction.com.

LIBRARIES PLAN MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS

Kids 5 or younger are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day in story and song from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 9 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., and kids 11 or younger are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 12 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Participants are to make a Mother’s Day craft.

Teens are invited to learn how to make duct tape flowers as a Mother’s Day present from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 12 at the Whitney Library.

For more information, visit lvccld.org.

NEVADA GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION EVENT SCHEDULED may 11-13

The Nevada Gay Rodeo Association BigHorn Rodeo is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11-13 at Horseman’s Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is $5 per day for spectators. For more information, visit ngra.com or call 455-8206.

MOTHERS DAY RACE SET FOR next WEEKEND

The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Mother’s Day Weekend Special race is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. May 12 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Advance tickets are $15, $8 for children. Tickets at the gate are $20, $15 for seniors and military and $8 for children. For more information, call 800-644-4444 or email ticketservices@lvms.com.

HORSE REINING SHOW SCHEDULED

A Nevada Reining Horse Association Reining Show is scheduled from 8 a.m. to about 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Horseman’s Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free for spectators. For more information, visit equineeventslv.com or call 455-8206.