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May 2021
 Hello District G Residents,
Summer is right around the corner and many families are looking forward to visiting our community parks and recreation centers. I'm excited to announce a number of projects nearing completion as well as projects just breaking ground throughout District G that I believe you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Some of the recent improvements include a beautiful, new shade structure at Horseman's Park and the amazing, new Pickleball Tournament Complex at Sunset Park. With pickleball picking up popularity in recent years, these courts are a much needed addition to the amenities already offered at Sunset Park. To celebrate the grand opening, I will be hosting the Inaugural Commissioner's Cup Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 8th. While all the player slots have been filled, I invite you to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and to see the world-class courts now available to our community.
Over the past year, it has been astonishing to watch our community come together to fight COVID-19. We have come a long way with hard work, dedication and collaborative efforts to mitigate the COVID-19 virus and re-open our economy. With hope on the horizon of putting this behind us, I encourage you to get vaccinated so we can continue to move forward. There are a number of Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics across the valley. Please visit the Southern Nevada Health District website for times and locations by clicking here.
There are a number of helpful and interesting articles available in this month’s newsletter including NV Energy Foundation CLEAN Grant, Summer watering schedule, COVID-19 Vaccination Sites and upcoming events and programs available at Whitney Recreation Center. When you have a few minutes, I would highly recommend taking time to see what’s happening in our community and how we’re trying to make it better.
As always, do not hesitate to email me at ccdistg@clarkcountynv.gov or call my office at (702) 455-5561 with any questions or concerns you may have. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Jim
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The NV Energy Foundation announced its new Clean Energy Access for Nevada (CLEAN) grant program that will make up to $300,000 available to nonprofit organizations in Nevada for projects that drive carbon reduction, promote environmental sustainability and support workforce development.
“This new grant program is an extension of the NV Energy Foundation’s long-time focus on fostering sustainability, community enhancement and environmental stewardship,” said Tony Sanchez, Executive Vice President of Business Development and External Relations for NV Energy. “Our goal for the CLEAN grant is to inspire the Nevada nonprofit community to develop new, innovative solutions that provide increased clean energy access for underserved and rural communities, create jobs, and help fast track our state’s economic recovery.”
The CLEAN grants will be awarded in amounts between $25,000 and $100,000 to 501c3 organizations. For the full article and additional information, please click here.
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 The Summer seasonal watering schedule starts May 1st. For information about the watering schedule, please visit the Southern Nevada Water Authority's website by clicking here.
 Help us make Clark County more walkable! You are invited to join us for one or more of the upcoming virtual walk audits scheduled throughout May, which are part of the RTC Regional Walkability Plan.
Your participation will help our team better understand the existing pedestrian experience and identify opportunities for improvement. Walk audits are used to observe the existing walking and rolling conditions in a given area. Participants document pedestrian barriers and issues and identify potential solutions and improvements.
These events are being held virtually and they are a very interactive way for you to provide your thoughts and concerns in various areas of the valley to improve the pedestrian environment.
There are six sessions around the valley:
- Clark County - Thursday, May 6, 6-7pm
- Boulder City - Monday, May 10, 6-7pm
- Henderson - Tuesday, May 11, 6-7pm
- North Las Vegas - Thursday, May 13, 5:30-6:30pm
- Las Vegas - Monday, May 17, 5:30-6:30pm
- Mesquite - Tuesday, May 18, 5:30-6:30pm
We would love you to join us! Please register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVWalkability
 The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is looking to expand public transit in Las Vegas and Clark County. The RTC has a lot of plans on the horizon and things they are considering.
Before the RTC makes any changes, it wants to hear from the public. Check out the proposed service changes and complete the quick survey at https://bit.ly/3ecwDa2.
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The Southern Nevada Health District is offering Community Vaccination Clinics. The vaccine will be available for individuals ages 16 and older, and the Pfizer and Janssen vaccines will be available at these locations while resources last. The location, date and times vary. Please visit the Southern Nevada Health District's website for more information by clicking here.
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 Paradise Town Advisory Board
Click here for the most recent agenda, minutes and audio.
Whitney Town Advisory Board
Click here for the most recent agenda, minutes and audio.
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The City of Henderson’s premiere event and entertainment venue, Water Street Plaza, reopens in May with a robust lineup of festivals, theater, art shows and special events. Young visitors to plaza will enjoy the new splash pad and playground, while adults may see the plaza’s natural turf, shade structures and artwork as an island of relaxation. Located adjacent to Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St., the plaza also includes a renovated amphitheater plus a viewing area and jumbotron perfect for movies and hockey and football watch parties Experience the new Water Street Plaza for yourself at any of these upcoming free events. Most require registration in advance. For more information, visit the event calendar on cityofhenderson.com.
Art Festival of Henderson, May 8
Ddendyl Hoyt In Concert (2021 Battle of the Bands winner), May 14
Tony Marques Band. May 15
Henderson Symphony Orchestra Presents CHANGES, May 21
Molodi body percussion, May 22
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Voters who choose to vote via mail ballot may safely drop off their voted ballot at the City Clerk’s office. For added convenience, the Parks and Recreation Building will also be a mail ballot drop-off site during the period of early voting. For those who prefer to vote in-person instead of by mail, you will need to do one of the following:
If you have your mail ballot, surrender your voted or unvoted mail ballot (preferably in the packet sent to you) to an election official at the voting site; or
If you do not have your mail ballot, you will be required to sign an affirmation at the voting site swearing that you have not already voted in the current election and that you understand no one may attempt to vote or actually vote more than once in the same election.
For more information and information on EARLY VOTING. please click here.
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I was so happy to finally celebrate the grand opening of Horseman's Park new shade cover over the Flamingo Arena. I was especially glad to be accompanied by former Commissioner Mary Beth Scow who championed the funding to provide the shade cover before her departure from the board.
The arena has been improved with a new announcer’s booth, sound system, cover, bleachers, lighting, a newly paved entrance roadway and fencing.
Now 50 years old, Horseman’s Park opened in 1971 and is a 23-acre facility that includes eight barns with a horse washing area, two arenas, two training arenas, RV and trailer parking, two restroom buildings, and picnic areas.
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The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announces the following nighttime Interstate 11 lane closures in Henderson.
Monday Night—Friday Morning (May 3-7)
• The right travel lane along southbound Interstate 11 between the Wagonwheel Drive offramp and Paradise Hills Drive will be closed from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. nightly, starting the evening of May 3 and concluding the morning of May 7 in Henderson.
Sunday Night—Monday Morning (May 9-10)
• The right travel lane along southbound Interstate 11 between the Wagonwheel Drive offramp and Paradise Hills Drive will be closed from 7 p.m., May 9, until 6 a.m., May 10, in Henderson.
The temporary closures are part of a $12.7 million, 6-mile-long Interstate 11 upgrade between Mile Markers 16.8 and 22.8 that began work late last year. Las Vegas Paving is the general contractor. The project calls for removing the existing 14-year-old rubberized asphalt and replacing it with a crumb rubber overlay for a smoother, rejuvenated driving surface that also dampens ambient noise.
The job additionally repairs concrete slab bridge decks and approaches at East Paradise Hills and College drives, while installing decorative rock at the freeway interchanges for reduced soil erosion and better slope management. Other work entails new bridge painting and drainage enhancements, plus lighting and signage improvements.
Motorists should use caution while travelling through the work zone, heed construction signage, and take alternate detour routes, if possible. NDOT works with Waze to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but unscheduled construction changes, closures and restrictions are possible due to weather or other factors. For the latest state highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call 511 before driving.
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 The Inaugural Commissioner's Cup - Pickleball Tournament is right around the corner. Commissioner Jim Gibson and Clark County will open Nevada’s largest pickleball complex at Sunset Park located at 2601 East Sunset Road on Saturday, May 8 at 8 a.m. with a ceremony and an inaugural Commissioner’s Cup Tournament beginning directly after.
The new complex includes 24 courts, a tournament building, shade structures, picnic tables and benches, lighting, restrooms, water fountains, fencing and public address system.
“As the sport of pickleball continues to become more popular, we are proud to help meet this growing demand,” said Commissioner Gibson. “The facility at Sunset Park houses 24 courts, making it one of the largest in the region!”
Pickleball has doubled in popularity over the last two years with 3.5 million players today, according to USA Pickleball.
Please come out, bring your friends and family and enjoy this wonderful, new addition to Sunset Park!
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Whitney Recreation Center is ready for Summer! They are offering a number of programs for adults and children of all ages. The following are some of the events and programs offered:
- Tuesday, May 11th - Food Pantry 11 am – 1 pm
- Wednesday, May 12th - Blood Drive 1 pm – 5 pm
- Saturday, May 15th - STEM in the Park: Solar Energy for Power 1 pm -3 pm
- Friday, May 28th - Movie in the Park: Trolls World Tour starting at 8 pm
Ongoing Events:
Teen Open Gym Monday – Thursday 3 – 5:30 pm Free for ages 13-17
Youth Open Rec Monday – Thursday 3 – 5:30 pm Free for ages 6 -12
For More information, please contact Whitney Recreation Center at 702-455-7576.
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Clark County Parks and Recreation was organized by the Board of County Commissioners in 1963 with the charge to assess the recreational needs of the community. With more than 50 years of service in the rear-view mirror and 300 days of sunshine annually, Clark County Parks and Recreation remains a vibrant organization working to identify and provide for the recreational experiences of residents and visitors alike. Clark County Parks and Recreation is home to a host of indoor and outdoor activities.
Overall, the department provides Southern Nevada with 16 urban recreation and community centers, including three centers devoted solely to seniors; 14 pool facilities with seven water parks and five indoor, year-round pools; 10 skate parks, seven dog parks and over 100 public parks with everything from picnic amenities to ball fields, playgrounds and water features. Facilities include recreation centers, pools and more! Department programs include aquatic classes, sports, special events, special interest classes and a before and after school enrichment program known as Safekey. When school is not in session, numerous camps and programs abound. To learn more about Clark County Parks and Recreatioin, please visit their website by clicking here.
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 Have you visited Clark County's website recently? Clark County launched a new, innovative and user friendly website last Fall. If you haven't clicked around yet, please visit www.clarkcountynv.gov to explore today!
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