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October 2022
 Dear District G Residents,
For the past 5 years, the beginning of October has been a somber time in our community. It is important that we acknowledge 1 October in honor of the lives lost, the families devastated and the injured whose lives have been changed forever. They were our neighbors and loved ones and this community rushed into action and provided security, strength, love and all the support it could muster in the frightening hours and dark days that followed. We also acknowledge and honor those efforts of a united community of citizens who were entirely focused on meeting others' needs. On Saturday, October 1, Clark County will be holding a Sunrise Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30am. For more information, check out the flyer in the Community News section.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. On October 4th, I will be joining the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Convention Center Area Command at Harmon at 370 Apartments from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. There will be free food, music and lots of fun stuff for the kids. The address is 370 E. Harmon Avenue.
I can't forget our annual Trunk or Treat, our Halloween celebration that is always a big hit. This year we'll be at Silverbowl Park on October 27. For more information, see the flyer under the Upcoming District G Events section.
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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On Friday, September 2nd, we decided to hold an Astronomy in the Park event instead of our usual Movie in the Park. Movie nights are always fun too, but we thought something different might be cool! Thank you to the Las Vegas Astronomical Society, Clark County Wetlands Park and Abuela's Tacos for a fun and educational Friday night out! The Wetlands Nature Center was a perfect backdrop for a clear night of planet gazing through telescopes powerful enough to see the rings of Saturn, the Orion Nebula, and Jupiter and at least 2 of its moons. The event was really popular so be rest assured, if you missed it this time, we'll have future events like this. Keep an eye out for flyers and this newsletter for information.
To recognize and remember September 11th, Commissioner Kirkpatrick and I held a 9/11 Never Forget Remembrance Ceremony and Car Show. We must never forget the lives lost, the heroes that did what heroes do, and how our country was changed forever. After the ceremony, we held a Car Show and provided free hamburgers and hotdogs.
 
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We held our Mexican Independence Celebration at Whitney Recreation Center on September 16th to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. Entertainment was provided by Mariachi Vegas Internacional and Ballet Folklorico Alborado de Sunrise Mountain High School. We had arts & crafts tables as well as story time for the kids, always delicious food from Abuela's Tacos and ice pops from Peace Pops, a company started by 10-year old Joshua Peace! Thanks to the Whitney Recreation Staff for coordinating such a great event. And of course, thanks to our Whitney neighbors for coming out - we hope you had a great time.
Congratulatons to the Paseo Verde Little League (Henderson, NV) for winning the Nevada State Title and advancing to the finals of the Little League Mountain Regional tournament for 11 and 12 year olds. It was a pleasure meeting the team and the coaches at the September 20th Board of County Commissioners meeting. It was really fun to celebrate their outstanding season and I'm sure they didn't mind missing a couple of hours of school to accept their proclamation!
I attended the grand opening of Clark County Museum's temporary exhibit, "Five Years Later: Remembering 1 October & Becoming Vegas Stronger." The exhibit is a retrospective look at how the local and global community united together to remember the victims and support the survivors and community after 1 October. A small fraction of the museum's over 22,000 objects of the 1 October Collection will be on display to represent not only what was left at the impromptu memorial at the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign but also six different ways that the community grieved and remembered the victims along with how they supported the survivors and community. The exhibit runs through January 30, 2023 and the museum is located at 1830 S. Boulder Highway.
The flu vaccine is here and available at Southern Nevada Health District clinics. Flu vaccines are updated each season, and the Health District is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated before flu viruses begin circulating in the community.
Flu vaccines are available at Health District public health centers by appointment. To make an appointment go to https://vax4nv.nv.gov/s/vaccine-type or call (702) 759-0850.
Flu vaccines can be administered at the same time as COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines or other immunizations. However, people should follow the recommended schedule for all vaccines.
The Health District is offering flu shots at its clinics. Vaccines are available by appointment only at the following locations.
- Main Public Health Center, 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
- East Las Vegas Public Health Center, 2950 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
- Henderson Public Health Center, 220. E. Horizon Dr., Suites, A & C, Henderson, NV 89015
- Mesquite Public Health Center/Jimmie Hughes Campus, 150 N. Yucca St., Suites, 3&4, Mesquite, NV 89027
For more information about Health District public health center hours, locations and available services go towww.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/about-us/maps/.
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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 Henderson Shines is back! Dispose of hazardous household materials, recycle electronics, and discard unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications responsibly! Join us Saturday, October 22 from 9am-1pm at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Dr. Learn more.
 Grab your ghouls and goblins for a month full of spooktacular Halloween events. For a full list of activities, visit cityofhenderson.com.
In the spirit of Oktoberfest, don't miss an immersive night of FREE live German music in the Water Street District that will transport you straight to Munich! Featuring the acclaimed Europa Band, Salzburger Echo and Oompoporama. So put on your lederhosen, and shine your stein! Beer will be available for purchase (ages 21+). Prost! More information
 Princess Bride Live In Concert - October 7
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles...On the heels of its 35th anniversary, experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before…with the power of Henderson Symphony Orchestra performing the entire musical score live-to-picture! All-ages are welcome for this FREE event! Seating is available first-come, first-serve. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets. More information
Henderson Family Equality Day - October 15
A celebration of diversity and equality in our community with an array of family-friendly entertainment by local artists, activities, art displays, local merchants, a resource fair and more! Hosted by Mark Shunock (in-arena host for the Vegas Golden Knights and founder of performing arts venue The Space). Free to attend! More information
Aki Matsuri Festival - October 22
Presented in partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada, the annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival is a FREE event with authentic Japanese entertainment, food, merchants, arts and activities, and much more! More information
 Recently, Henderson Libraries debuted a new library branch in West Henderson, an area previously unserved by such a community-oriented facility. With 3,500 square feet, the West Henderson Library is located at 3243 Bicentennial Parkway in the Bicentennial Marketplace at the corner of Bicentennial Parkway and Via Contessa. The library held a ribbon cutting/grand opening event on September 20, which was followed by Western-themed activities, including a “Wanted” photo booth, horse craft, lizard ping pong toss, Where’s Waldo – Cowboy Edition, and take-home coloring sheets.
Established in 1944 as a single library in Downtown Henderson, Henderson Libraries operates five locations in Henderson, providing free access to materials, programs, and services to meet the diverse and varied needs of the community throughout Southern Nevada. For more information, please visit hendersonlibraries.com.
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