 Make your voice heard! Early voting for the 2024 general election, including the Henderson Municipal Elections, runs from October 19 to November 1, with Election Day on November 5. Vote at Henderson City Hall, Silver Springs Recreation Center or Heritage Park Senior Facility. Henderson City Hall also serves as a ballot drop-off point. Be sure to cast your vote at one of these convenient locations, don’t miss the chance to shape our community.
 This October, in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, our Henderson CAN (Community Alliance Network) program proudly partners with the Clark County School District's POST (Post-Secondary Opportunities for Students in Transition) program to provide valuable work experience for adult learners with special needs. Join us in recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities and promoting inclusive employment practices. We stand behind "Access to Good Jobs for All!"
 Join the Henderson Police and Fire Departments for National Night Out! This free event includes interactive safety demonstrations, activities for kids, giveaways, vendors, food trucks, a chance to meet community partners and more. Don't miss out on meeting your local first responders! Visit cityofhenderson.com for more details.
 Celebrate Aki Matsuri, the "fall festival," on Water Street Plaza. In partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada, our 15th annual event will immerse festivalgoers in authentic Japanese culture, food, music, entertainment and more for kids and adults! Free for all attendees; don't miss out!
 Join us for Henderson Bluegrass at the Water Street Plaza Amphitheater! Indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks while enjoying performances featuring local favorites The Hollerbodies and The Boulder Highwaymen, plus the acclaimed national act, Slocan Ramblers. This event is free; you won’t want to miss it!
 Visit Henderson’s Fire Station 91 for their Open House! Meet your neighborhood firefighters, check out firefighting apparatus, tour the station and learn how you can help in an emergency.
 Our local Farmers Markets offer residents and visitors a fantastic opportunity to shop for fresh produce and handmade products. It’s a great way to support local businesses and enjoy healthy, fresh options. For more details on times and locations, visit our website.
 Kids Vote is back at Henderson City Hall! During the General Election, kids under 18 who come to Henderson City Hall with a registered voter can cast their ballot for their favorite ice cream to receive a special "I voted" sticker and a FREE scoop from the Purple Penguin Snowcone Shack on Water Street. Every kid's voice matters as they decide the winning flavor between Cookies and Cream and Vanilla! Early voting begins October 21, and Election Day is November 5.
 Registration is now open for our winter youth basketball league! Boys and girls aged 5-18 are welcome for the season running December through February, and all games will be played at local recreation centers. Registration closes November 8 so sign up today.
On Tuesday, October 1, join Henderson Libraries for a reading and visit with this year’s APPLE Partnership author, Tae Keller. The writer of acclaimed children’s book When You Trap a Tiger, Keller will be talking about how and why she developed this important story. This unique book was honored with the 2021 Newbery Medal.
Pulling in details from her Korean and biracial heritage, Keller came up with the book’s concept by desiring to write something relatable for many people. While on the surface, When You Trap a Tiger seems like a children’s story, the book delves into deeper topics through incorporating lessons of Korean folktales. As Keller says, “I wanted to reflect the Asian American experience of having all your cultural stories blended into one narrative.”
“The APPLE Partnership is a wonderful way that we are able to bring award-winning authors to our community,” says Henderson Libraries Executive Director Marcie Smedley. “We are grateful to our local partners for supporting literacy and making these types of visits possible. We are excited to welcome Tae to Henderson!”
You won’t want to miss this event, which is open to all ages. Tae Keller will be in the Reading Room at the Paseo Verde Library on Tuesday, October 1 from 6 – 7 p.m. Books will be available for purchase through The Writer’s Block and Tae will be available to sign books after her presentation.
This free APPLE Partnership event is part of a cooperative effort between Henderson Libraries, the City of Henderson, and the Clark County School District.
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