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April 2024
 Dear District G Residents,
In last month's newsletter, I told you about our Annual Spring Job Fair that was held on March 8th. Wow - close to 4,000 people attended and 850 job seekers were hired on the spot! After receiving feedback from our 136 participating employers, they expected an additional 3,000 to be hired after paperwork processing. If you attended the Spring Job Fair, I hope you found success.
Since the pickleball courts have opened in Sunset Park, we've held a Commissioner's Cup Pickleball Tournament each year. I'm pleased to let you know we are coming up on our FOURTH Annual Commissioner's Cup on April 26th and 27th. See the flier below for registration and event information.
I am sponsoring the Wetlands Park BioBlast event on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Please come out to this free event to learn about the plants and animals at Wetlands. There will be science stations, games and activities. No registration is necessary.
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 Clark County School District (CCSD) has begun to recruit personnel for the 2024-2025 School Year. As of today, CCSD estimates it will need at least 1400 new teachers and approximately 500 new support staff. Those numbers will probably increase with retirements and attrition.
Heroes to Education is a public-private non-profit partnership working with CCSD and other school districts in our state (with no cost to the districts, the State, or the Participant). Their goal is to make veterans, Nevada National Guard members, Reservists, those leaving military service within a short period of time, their spouses, and the spouses of active-duty personnel aware of opportunities in Nevada Public Education in general and in Clark County in particular that will allow them to continue to make a difference in a second career.
How can we reach these military-related people to make them aware of the range of opportunities available in our school districts including K-12 teaching, career-technical teaching positions, administrative, school nurse, social worker, Occupational and Physical Therapists, school safety officers, IT, operations, skilled trade, bus driver, etc.? I am asking you, the people of this district, to make your sons, daughters, husbands, wives, nieces and nephews who are returning from fulfilling their service commitments, or who are veterans, National Guard members, Reservists and their spouses, aware of these meaningful opportunities.
PLEASE SHARE THE FLYER BELOW WITH YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS and FRIENDS IN THIS NEW POOL OF POTENTIAL CANDIDATES. TOGETHER WE CAN HELP TO BUILD STRONG SCHOOLS FOR OUR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
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 Metro's Convention Center Area Command is at the epicenter of the Strip corridor. They would not be able to address as many incidents as they do without their partnership with resort and retail security teams. Here are just a few recent examples of Security Personnel and LVMPD working together to ensure the safety of our locals and visitors alike:
- A Resort Security Officer was patrolling the casino floor when he heard a male yelling in the restroom. He observed a transient male pushing a 12 year-old victim into a wall. The Officer began to escort the subject off of the property due to his violence and having multiple prior trespass incidents. The subject then attacked the Security Officer from behind, causing several injuries. Valet employees were able to assist with detaining the violent suspect. The Security Officer's actions along with the valet employees help potentially stopped this subject from harming other vulnerable guests at the property.
- Security Officers responded to an incident regarding a male who was previously trespassed for “casing” the resort's main cage and casino gaming areas. Officers contacted the subject and positively identified him. They determined he was in violation of a prior trespass warning; Officers attempted to place the subject into mechanical restraints for trespassing, but he resisted and was assisted to the floor. When Officers were placing him into restraints, a firearm was observed in his right-side waistband. Officers were able to successfully place the subject into restraints and the firearm was recovered from his waistband. LVMPD was requested and as a result the subject was transported to CCDC for, Trespassing, Registered Person in Possession of a Firearm, and Carry Concealed Weapon w/o Permit.
- A Strip Resort Security Officer observed a subject casing vehicles to burglarize in the parking garage. The Security Manager and Security Officers assisted with taking the suspect into custody. A pneumatic handgun, bolt cutters, and other tools were located on the subject. The subject was arrested for Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Carry Concealed Weapon w/o Permit, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Due to these security personnel’s actions, a crime was ceased and a criminal was removed from the Strip.
- Resort Security was advised that there was a male pointing a firearm at guests in the casino. The Security Supervisor and Security Officer were able to disarm the subject and take him into custody without further incident. This resulted in a violent gang member being taken off of our community streets. This goes hand in hand with LVMPD’s vision to be the safest community in America. The suspect was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Carry Concealed Weapon w/o a Permit, and Possess Gun Under Influence of Alcohol.
 Whitney Recreation Center offers a variety of amenities for kids, families, adults and seniors. Whitney is located at 5712 E. Missouri Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89122
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 Paradise Town Advisory Board
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Whitney Town Advisory Board
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Skate on the same ice as your Henderson Silver Knights at our FREE ice skating events at America First Center! Registration is open now for skates all year long, and sign-ups must be completed in advance.
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 Cheer on the Golden Knights as they take on the Arizona Coyotes at an official watch party on Water Street Plaza! A live DJ will pump up the crowd to bring the electric Fortress atmosphere to Henderson and the 42-foot-wide jumbotron. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. on April 5.
 Leap into the new season at the annual Spring Forward Family Music Festival on Water Street Plaza! Join acclaimed children’s artists for a fun-filled day of live music, food, entertainment and more on Saturday, April 6. Admission is free, and the show begins at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
 MacBeth is one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays and this adaptation by the Nevada Shakespeare Festival will include plenty of surprises for new fans as well as those familiar with the dramatic themes of the story. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and refreshments to these special neighborhood performances on April 13, 25 and May 4th. The performances are free and suitable for all ages.
 Attention book worms! Henderson Reads Book Festival is back on the Water Street Plaza Saturday, April 20! Bring the family to check out new and exciting books for toddlers through young adults. There will be live reading sessions, book signings, interactive activities, and much more.
 Mark your calendars for Henderson Shines 2024!
On April 20, we are hosting a drive-through event at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center for residents to responsibility dispose of:
- Paint
- Oil
- Batteries
- Electronics
- Unused medication
- Document shredding
- Clothing
- Household items
 Join us along with community partners on Thursday, April 25 for the debut of HPD Presents Autism Allies: a night of inclusion and support to bring the autism community together. Come out and meet your Henderson police officers and receive information on resources, assistance and programs.
 Check out one of our newest fire stations on April 27 for an open house at Station 87! Meet your neighborhood firefighters, checkout firefighting apparatus, tour the station and learn how you can help in an emergency.
 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Water Street Plaza on May 5! El Santo Golpe will perform a free show at 6 p.m., with a high school mariachi band performing preshow. Food vendors will be onsite, and the show will be projected on the big screen so bring chairs and refreshments!
 Join us on the Water Street Plaza and along Water Street on May 11 and 12 for the Art Festival of Henderson! Our annual fine arts festival features a variety of contemporary artists, fine unique crafts, fashion and home décor artisans. Thousands of Henderson residents and visitors attend the weekend’s festivities and have made it a long-standing Mother’s Day tradition.
  
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