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September 2022
 Dear District G Residents,
This month's newsletter highlights some of the upcoming events happening in and around Whitney, Paradise, Henderson and Boulder City, along with some additional information I hope you will find interesting. We've got lots of activities for kids and families to participate in. Check out the various flyers below for more information on what is happening in the District and around the County.
Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and I will be hosting a Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Celebration at the Clark County Government Center on Sunday, September 11 at 9:11am. A free car show will follow the Ceremony in the Government Center parking lot at 10:00am. Check out additional information below under the "Around District G" banner.
We are holding a Mexican Independence Day event on September 16 at Whitney Recreation Center. The event is free and is open to all ages. Come enjoy live music, delicious food and arts & crafts. The celebration begins at 6:00pm and ends at 8:00pm. For more information, check out the flier in this newsletter under the "Whitney Recreation Center" banner.
With September here, it's time to change your watering clock! Find your assigned watering days and get information on seasonal watering restrictions at snwa.com.
Clark County and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will co-host a 1 October Sunrise Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater in downtown Las Vegas. In addition, the deadline to provide input on a 1 October Memorial has been extended til October 31st. Information on the Remembrance Ceremony and how to submit your Memorial ideas is under the "Community News" banner in this newsletter.
Cooler September days and early evenings are a great time to get out and visit a park. Clark County Parks and Recreation's Park Locator is a useful tool to help you find parks near you. You can search by Commission District, area, or the amenities offered. Check it out here: https://parkslocator.clarkcountynv.gov/
As always, do not hesitate to email me at DistrictG@ClarkCountyNV.gov or call my office at (702) 455-3500 with any questions or concerns you may have. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Jim
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The event will feature the Las Vegas Multiagency Honor Guard, remarks from Frank Pizarro, a firefighter who survived the attack in New York City on that day in 2001, remarks from Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Commission Chairman Jim Gibson, the "ringing of the bell" ceremony to honor firefighters who gave their lives in the terrorist attacks, a musical performance by Technical Sgt. Ben Ekblad, an active-duty Nellis Air Force Base service member, prayer and more.
Pizarro, a 21½ -year New York City firefighter, will display a restored 1991 Pierce Pumper fire engine used to carry caskets of fallen firefighters across the West Coast at the ceremony. The firefighter memorial transport is dedicated to the memory of Raymond Pfeifer, who died from a 9/11-related illness and who went to Washington, D.C., with television host Jon Stewart to fight for a 9/11 victims compensation fund.
A Nellis Air Force jet will perform a flyover of the event during the singing of the National Anthem. Clark County Fire Chief John Steinbeck, who deployed to New York’s Ground Zero with a FEMA team after the attack, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Free hotdogs and hamburgers will be served while supplies last and a live disc jockey, DJ Jimbroski, will perform. Attendees will be able to help paint a 9/11 mural. The car show is supported by the Las Vegas Cruisin’ Association and Avenue Motorsports. First responder-support organizations will be in attendance accepting donations.
Hope to see you there.
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I was proud to help cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas in Cadence. Congratulations to them on their newest campus!
At the August 16 Board of County Commissioners meeting, I was pleased to present a proclamation to recognize the Las Vegas News Bureau's 75th anniversary!
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Archives Las Vegas News Bureau Collection has documented Las Vegas' history and helped promote tourism to Southern Nevada since 1947. The archive collection began as part of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce in 1947 to increase tourism by promoting Southern Nevada as "The Entertainment Capital of the World" and in 1992 was transferred to the LVCVA, where it continues to grow and be shared in marketing and promotional efforts.
The collection's offerings over the years have become a valuable resource to the news media, filmmakers, documentary producers and researchers with many images garnering worldwide acclaim and becoming synonymous with Las Vegas. With more than 7 million images, 11,000 pieces of film and video, and 1,300 linear-feet of manuscripts and artifacts, the archive is estimated to be the largest and most comprehensive post-World War II collection of Southern Nevada imagery in the world.
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Continuing the community’s year-round effort to conserve our most precious natural resource, mandatory Fall watering restrictions are in effect Sept. 1 through Oct. 31.
Fall watering restrictions limit landscape irrigation to three days per week. Find your assigned watering days and get information on seasonal watering restrictions at snwa.com.
As the transition month, early September can still bring some high temperatures of 100F or more, but they come late in the day and don’t persist. Plants or areas of lawn that show stress may be given supplemental water using a handheld hose, which is always allowed.
Sprinkler watering other than on your three assigned days is considered water waste, which may result in a water-waste fee. Drip irrigation is permitted any day of the week but may not occur more than three days per week.
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Clark County and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will co-host a 1 October Sunrise Remembrance ceremony at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater in downtown Las Vegas.
The event will feature live music from singer Sam Riddle, the Southern Nevada Multiagency Honor Guard, a minute of silence for those lost at the October 1, 2017, shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, and remarks from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Joe Lombardo, Clark County Commission Chairman Jim Gibson and Angela McIldoon, mother of Jordan McIldoon, one of the 58 who perished on 1 Oct. 2017 (two others passed away from their injuries since then). Attendees may wish to bring lawn chairs since limited seating will be available.
County music singer Sam Riddle will perform his song, “Vegas Strong,” and other works.
Clark County and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are co-hosting the event with the Clark County Fire Department and the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center.
The Sunrise Remembrance will be aired live on Clark County Television (CCTV) and possibly local news media television stations and websites. The ceremony will be carried live at www.Facebook.com/ClarkCountyNV, https://www.youtube.com/user/ClarkCountyNV/live, www.Twitter.com/ClarkCountyNV and https://www.twitch.tv/clarkcountynv. CCTV is available in the Las Vegas area on Channel 4 on Cox cable as well as in Laughlin on Channel 14 via Suddenlink. CCTV is also available in Boulder City on Channel 4 and in Moapa Valley on Digital Channel 50.3. One also may watch on streaming devices such as Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV via the YouTube app.
A recording of the event will be available on-demand later in the day on the County’s Facebook page and the following Monday on its YouTube page.
Following the ceremony, attendees may wish to visit the Government Center rotunda, where the Clark County Museum will set up an exhibit that accompanies an exhibit at its own facility in Henderson, which will explore the community’s grief and healing process since the shooting. The retrospective is called “5 Years Later: Remembering 1 October & Becoming Vegas Stronger” and features letters, posters, signs, and other items from the museum’s 22,000-piece 1 October collection. The free rotunda exhibit may be viewed from Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 13. The Government Center is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Rotunda will be open on Saturday, Oct. 1 until noon.
There also will be a display to inform the public of the ongoing work of Clark County’s 1 October Memorial Committee, which was established by the Clark County Commission to gather input to build a permanent memorial that remembers those who perished in the attack, honors survivors, first responders and all those affected by the incident, and celebrates the resiliency of our community. The rotunda also contains the Angels of Love exhibit, which features glass angels in remembrance of the lives lost and the hundreds of people wounded as well as memorabilia to honor law enforcement and agencies that responded to the attack. The exhibit was given to Clark County by the Angels of Love organization of Orange County, Calif., for the first anniversary of the Route 91 shooting.
This Sunrise Remembrance is one of several #VegasStronger activities being held this year to honor victims and survivors of the attack and to highlight the community’s unity and strength in the aftermath of 1 October. A listing of activities and events may be found at www.vegasstrongrc.org/remembrance.
Click here for the most recent agenda, minutes and audio.
Click here for the most recent agenda, minutes and audio.
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 Paradise Recreation Center, located at 4775 McLeod Drive (McLeod and Tropicana), offers a variety of amenities to our Clark County District G residents, including an Early Childhood Development Program. For more information on what's happening at Paradise Rec, call (702) 455-7513.
 Whitney Recreation Center, located at 5712 E. Missouri Avenue (East Tropicana and Boulder Highway), strives each month to provide fun, educational, relevant and interesting activities and field trips for our District G kids, families and seniors. For more information on events and activities, call (702) 455-7560.
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 Doggie Paddle and Play Day – September 24
Bring your favorite furry friend to our annual canine swim event. All dogs should be dog (and people) friendly and must be checked in, along with proof of vaccinations. Dogs are assigned times by weight.
Veterans Day Memorial Wall - Call for Nominations
The City of Henderson is now accepting names for annual inclusion into its Veterans Memorial Wall. The Wall honors deceased veterans that lived in Henderson prior to 1980, all Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War and Global War on Terror veterans (either living or deceased) who were Henderson residents at the time of their service, and soldiers killed in action living in Henderson from 1980 to present. This year's nomination deadline is September 25. For those who would like to be considered or have someone considered, please visit https://bit.ly/HendersonVeteransMemorialWall
Join the Henderson Police Department for National Night Out! This free event will include safety demonstrations, kids' activities, Henderson Police and Fire vehicles, and entertainment. Learn more
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 Paula Fuga Live In Concert - September 2
Acclaimed for her original songwriting and spellbinding vocals, Paula Fuga is considered one of Hawaii's top musicians. She is a songwriter of depth and passion, praised for her intense emotion with a personal style that is widely appealing, endearing audiences to her around the world. During her career, Paula has performed alongside renown artists such as Ziggy Marley and Jack Johnson and toured the globe from the White House to Madison Square Garden and the Sydney Opera House. Get tickets
30th Prince Kūhiō Hoʻolauleʻa & Pacific Island Festival - September 9-10
Aloha! Water Street Plaza will turn into a Pacific Island paradise during the 30th Prince Kūhiō Hoʻolauleʻa & Pacific Island Festival, giving spectators the opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the islands. The two day event includes authentic island food, along with handmade crafts, Polynesian villages, keiki zone (kids activities) and cultural entertainment. This FREE event is brought to Henderson each year by the Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club. Learn more
Water Street Jazz Series - September 22-25
For the first-time ever at the Water Street Plaza Amphitheater, enjoy four nights of beautiful fall weather and live jazz music performed by Matthew Whittaker, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet and other talented musicians. Alcoholic (21+) and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase .Save when buying a 4-pack of tickets for $60 with promo code JAZZ4PACK. Get tickets
Henderson Hot Rod Days - September 30 & October 1
Henderson Hot Rod Days is back! Held in partnership with Boulder City Cruisin' Association, Water Street will transform into an automobile enthusiast experience showcasing classic, custom and muscle cars along with trucks and motorcycles. Alternative rock pioneers the Spin Doctors kick off the two-day event with a free concert on September 30. Henderson Hot Rod Days is totally free to attend! Learn more
 Henderson Libraries is happy to announce that the new West Henderson Library is open! It has been wonderful to welcome our community in and provide library services – right here in the neighborhood. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by and say hello, please make plans to do so soon. Keep an eye out for details about our ribbon cutting and grand opening events. For more information, please visit hendersonlibraries.com, call 702-707-2665, or stop by 3243 Bicentennial Parkway, Henderson, NV 89044.
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