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May 2024
 Dear District G Residents,
We had quite a busy April full of various events around District G and May is no different. This month there are many free community events being held at Whitney Recreation Center and in the City of Henderson. I hope you are able to go to a few that you find interesting so you can get outside and enjoy the warm weather.
While I also mention this below, I'd really like to give an individual shout out to Gene Ward Elementary School 3rd Grader, Evelyn Hernandez. She entered her school's art contest and her amazing work is now being proudly displayed on a billboard by the airport!
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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Ole Red, a creative collaboration between country music superstar Blake Shelton and Opry Entertainment Group, the owners of the Grand Ole Opry, is a new restaurant, bar and entertainment venue located in front of Caesars Entertainment’s Horseshoe Las Vegas at the Grand Bazaar Shops on the Fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Ole Red provides food, drink and live entertainment featuring up and coming musical artists. Ole Red provides musical artists a launchpad for their entertainment careers and artists play night and day. In recognition of Ole Red's Grand Opening, I was honored to proclaim April 17, 2024 as Ole Red Day in Clark County and present Blake Shelton and the Opry Entertainment with proclamations and keys to the fabulous Las Vegas Strip!
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I was happy to work with Shoes That Fit, Metro's Southeast Area Command STOP Coalition, Assemblywoman Venicia Considine and the administration of Sister Robert Joseph Bailey Elementary School to provide new shoes to their students. There were plenty of smiles all around. Thank you to all of the volunteers from Metro's Southeast Area Command and the Clark County Fire Department, along with all of the volunteers of the STOP Coalition that made this event happen.
As we shared in our April Newsletter, the Clark County School District (CCSD) has begun to recruit personnel for the 2024-2025 School Year. CCSD has declared a “critical shortage” for over 1,000 positions. It estimates it will need at least 1400 new teachers and career- technical instructors plus approximately 500 new support staff (paraprofessionals, IT, bus drivers, skilled trades, operations). Those numbers will probably increase with retirements and attrition. They also need school nurses and other healthcare professionals, school safety personnel, career-technical instructors, etc.
Several Heroes to Education Outreach Partners have really stepped up to help CCSD with this outreach to 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. Examples include:
- Nellis Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center is making copies of the Flyer available in the Center and posting in through Social Media
- Nellis Air Force Base Education Office is also making copies of the flyer available in their office and has agreed to lead a Workshop for Nevada Districts on becoming an “Approved Employers” for the SkillBridge Program. This is a program which allows service members leaving the service within six months to work for an Approved Employer while still earning their military pay and benefits. The program costs the Employer nothing while giving the active-duty person a chance to learn and to make a wise decision about their employment future
- Nevada Department of Veteran Services will make the flyer available in their offices and take them to all veteran events they attend for distribution as well as post information on their social media
- The Nevada Workforce Development Office will display posters of the flyer and make the flyers available in their offices
- The Work For Warriors are distributing information to all Nevada National Guard Members
Again we are asking you, the people of this district, to join us in this effort and to provide copies of the flyer below to your loved ones who are returning from fulfilling their service commitments, or who are veterans, National Guard members, Reservists and their spouses aware of these meaningful opportunities.
Be Part of the Solution!!
In partnership with Connell Outdoor Advertising and Gene Ward Elementary School, I was happy to recognize 3rd grader Evelyn Hernandez for her outstanding artwork that is now being featured on a billboard facing Siegfried and Roy Park! We also had Pinkbox Doughnuts handing out free refreshments to the attendees.
What a treat it was to unveil this billboard with everyone, including Evelyn's parents, classmates and her art teacher, Shalom Pilon. Congratulations Evelyn, you are one talented young lady and I can't wait to see what you do next!
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Clark County is rapidly growing, and our population is changing! Our need for parks is growing too! These realities require that we keep up with development trends while continuing to explore strategies to sustain and enhance the quality of life of County residents. Clark County Comprehensive Planning is now working diligently to update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. To learn more about the update, including an overview of the plan, schedule, and upcoming engagement opportunities, please visit: ppd.mysocialpinpoint.com/clarkcountyparksplan.
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Another BioBlast at Clark County Wetlands Park is in the books! Over 600 participants visited the Nature Preserve to learn about the plants and animals in Wetlands, enjoyed science stations and played games. If you haven't visited Wetlands, now is the time to go! |
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In spite of the bad weather, the Commissioner's Cup got off to a great start at Sunset Park. This annual tournament grows every year and I'm happy to be able to offer such a successful event. Thank you to Excel Pickleball and the Clark County Parks & Rec Sports staff. Without them, the tournament wouldn't be as successful as it is. We'll see you next year!
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 Paradise Town Advisory Board
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Whitney Town Advisory Board
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 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Water Street Plaza on Sunday, May 5! El Santo Golpe will perform a free show at 6 p.m., with the Rancho High School Mariachi Band kicking off the celebration. Food vendors will be onsite, so bring chairs and blankets to enjoy these special performances!
 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.
 Join the Henderson Fire Department for an informational session on Saturday, May 11 to learn about testing and the hiring process, the HFD academy, what fire station life is like and more! Participate in live, physical demonstrations of skills and technique and learn what it takes to be part of HFD.
 Don’t miss the next First Six Community Lifesaver Training on Saturday, May 18! The first six minutes are crucial in an emergency, and this class helps provide residents with the skills to help save a life until first responders arrive.
 Join the City of Henderson and your neighbors for the grand opening and ceremonial pitch at the new Montagna Park on Wednesday, May 22! Check out notable amenities, including baseball fields, multi-use sports field, pickleball courts and more as we celebrate the opening of the City’s 73rd park.
 Prepare for an awesome summer with the annual Slide into Summer event on Friday, May 24. Take a trip down the water slide, play lawn games, learn water safety tips and more at Henderson Multigenerational Center.
 Come celebrate National Bike Month and River Mountain Loop Trail's 25th anniversary with the Glow Bike Ride on Saturday, May 25! Light up your bike for a safe family-friendly night ride around the equestrian trail loops. Neon bike decorations and glow bracelets will be provided for all participants. The bike ride will begin at 8:15pm around Equestrian Park South.
 Check out Henderson Fire Station 82 at our upcoming open house on Saturday, May 25! Meet your neighborhood firefighters, checkout firefighting apparatus, tour the station and learn how you can help in an emergency.
 The Henderson Farmer’s Market is back! Shop for fresh produce and healthy, handmade products from a curated collection of local merchants, every Monday at Lee’s Family Forum and every Saturday at Cornerstone Park from 9am to 2pm.
Just in time for Historic Preservation Month, explore Henderson's rich history with the Historic Walking Tour in the Water Street District. Celebrate 80 years of downtown Henderson.
 Our 2024 Sustainability Report Card is here! Learn how we are doing our part in protecting our region's valuable and natural resources. We've been working hard on different initiatives, campaigns, and partnerships to reduce the impact of climate change, and we are seeing great progress in ensuring Henderson is sustainable for future generations.
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