Ward 5 News & Events April 5, 2018

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NEWS

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Upcoming Project Neon Road Closures

Martin L. King Boulevard will be closed between Bonanza Road and Mineral Avenue for two weekends:

  • Friday, April 6, at 10 p.m. – Monday, April 9, at 5 a.m.
  • Friday, April 20, at 10 p.m. – Monday, April 23, at 5 a.m.

During these closures, Martin L. King Boulevard off- and on-ramps also will be closed. 

Alta Drive between Martin L. King Boulevard and Las Vegas Premium Outlet Drive will be closed for two weekends:

  • Friday, April 6, at 10 p.m. – Monday, April 9, at 5 a.m.
  • Friday, April 13, at 10 p.m. – Monday, April 16, at 5 a.m.

Questions? Call the Project Neon hotline at 702-293-NEON (6366).

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Special Election

Special Election Update

Cedric Crear is the unofficial winner of the Ward 5 special election with 627 votes or 27.14% of the vote. The election results were canvassed April 4 by the City Council. The councilman-elect is scheduled to be sworn in at the Wednesday, April 18, City Council meeting.

Summer Jobs

Summer Jobs Available

The city of Las Vegas has summer jobs available in several job classifications. The city’s Parks & Recreation department now is accepting applications for summer camp (recreation assistant, recreation site leader, and more) and aquatic staff positions (front desk/cashier, laborer, lifeguard, water safety instructor, pool manager) for the summer season of May 29-Aug. 10, 2018. Camp job interviews will be scheduled April 9-12. Summer camp training for staff is scheduled May 14-26. Apply online.

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Parade

2018 Las Vegas Helldorado Parade

All community members are invited to submit entries in the Helldorado Parade at no charge – local businesses, car clubs, equestrian groups, civic groups, nonprofits and more. Five high school bands and multiple high-school floats are already entered in the 2018 Helldorado Parade, scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, downtown on Fourth Street. 

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Senior Idol

Senior Idol Showcase Auditions

The city of Las Vegas invites residents ages 50 years and older to audition for the 15th annual Las Vegas Senior Idol Showcase. The variety show will be held at the Charleston Heights Arts Center Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m. and will feature entertainment by amateur and professional performers. All who wish to participate must audition at the Las Vegas Senior Center May 8–10; audition registration packets are available at the senior center, located at 451 E. Bonanza Road. Completed registration forms must be submitted there by 5 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2018.

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EVENTS

COCO


04/06/18 - FIRST FRIDAY

04/07/18 - FREE SPRING EXPO

04/07/18 - JAPANESE SPRING FESTIVAL

04/12/18 - SAFE SUMMER NIGHTS CELEBRATION AT WENDELL P. WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

04/21/18 - WARD 5 MOVIE IN THE PARK

05/10/18 - SAFE SUMMER NIGHTS CELEBRATION AT MATT KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

05/17/18 - SAFE SUMMER NIGHTS CELEBRATION AT KERMIT BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Stay Connected!  For more information, call 702-229-6405

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