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Dear Friend,
I invite you to a free COVID 19 Testing Event at Vistas Community Center (11312 Parkside Way) on April 5 -9 & April 2 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can register for your appointment on Eventbrite here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-covid-19-pcr-testing-tickets-148065448743. Testing by appointment only; ABSOLUTELY NO WALK UPS. Everyone tested will receive either a $5 Gift Card to Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks.
As always, my office is here to assist you and keep you up to date with topics happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. If you have any questions, please contact my office at 702.229.2420 or email us at Ward2@LasVegasNevada.Gov.
Victoria Seaman
Councilwoman, Ward 2
Small Business Saturdays
It's week 1 of our next series of #smallbusinesssaturday at Bruce Trent Park Farmer’s Market and you'll meet the owner of Bella Gourmet Sauces in Ward 2! Their phone number is 702.542.2004.
Note: All Small Business Saturdays are filmed well in advance of posting.
To watch, please click the image above.
Councilwoman Victoria Seaman's Updates
I want to wish a very happy birthday to my fabulous special assistants who both have birthdays in March!
It was a pleasure to bring snacks to all the volunteers who were distributing the second vaccine dose to our constituents at Veterans Memorial Community Center.
What’s New in Ward 2?
To watch, click the image above.
 It is my honor to reappoint Mike Henley to the city of Las Vegas Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission. We are truly lucky to have people like him dedicated to serving the city.
 It was great to have Charlie Licata, Ron Mele and Bill Swierupski of the Las Vegas NYPD Ten-13 Club visit my office today to talk about the next 9/11 event.
They have been instrumental in keeping the helping us to remember to pay tribute to the heroes of that tragic day.
On their national tour for the 9/11 20th anniversary tribute this year, Hero-1, the special truck that is carrying a replica of the World Trade Center that was made in the Netherlands was in Las Vegas paying tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11.
 My Arts Commissioner Heidi Gustafson had her first committee meeting after being sworn in. Congratulations on your appointment, we know you will represent us well in the city of Las Vegas.
 Look who I ran into at our very own Farmers Market in Ward 2 Bruce Trent Park, Christie Garness from the city. We were both scouting out artists and shopping.
What’s New in Ward 2?
To watch, click the image above.
We had a great turnout for our COVID Relief Programs and Resources event. If you didn’t have a chance to attend the event, click on the links below to learn of the programs and funds available to help.
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-wEIarRuVs
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Eo6Ba75ppM
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjGZFQtAd_I
Thank you Israeli American Council Las Vegas for inviting me to this amazing event bringing Jerusalem to Summerlin in Ward 2.
The Ward 2 Document Shredding & Medication Disposal event had a great turnout! So very happy to see that many of our residents get involved in using these important services.
I had the wonderful opportunity to share the blueprints for the upcoming Bruce Trent Park playground renovation with the kids at the Vegas Strong Academy at Veterans Memorial Community Center in Ward 2. What a great group of kids!
I had the honor to present the WIN (Women in Need of Change) Court Graduation Certificates to Annalesha Ruttan and Ashley Tyquiengco recognizing their success on behalf of Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and City Council. I was also able to present these young women with beautiful butterfly necklaces symbolizing the transformation they have made as they write their own destiny. These women are so smart and talented and make me proud.
Upcoming Events
We are so excited to have so many events happening in Ward 2. We hope that you can come out and enjoy one or all of them with us!
Calling all artists to showcase and sell their products at the first annual Art in the Park at Bruce Trent Park on April 17. If you are interested, please see below for further details.
Note: All vendors must have a business permit to sign up. You are able to get a temporary permit to cover that day for $10.
Trained Volunteers Will Assist Residents
Volunteers from AARP and the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer residents free assistance with personal income tax form preparation and electronic filing at five city of Las Vegas senior or community centers through April 15. Vita Volunteers are trained to assist in filing tax forms and basic schedules including 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ, for those having a taxable income up to $57,000.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers provide in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income. Taxpayers with complex returns are advised to seek paid tax assistance by both groups.
Advance appointments are required at all locations. Bring a copy of your 2019 income tax return, Social Security card, photo identification and all of your applicable 2020 paperwork to the appointment. If married, both spouses must be present to file a joint return. Call a center below weekdays to schedule an appointment. Centers will be closed Feb. 15 for holiday observance. Go to http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/, http://www.nvfreetaxes.org/ or http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers for additional details and locations for free personal income tax form assistance.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Wednesday-Friday, Feb. 24-April 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702.
Call 702-229-1702 for information and appointments.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (ages 18+)
Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; through April 15; by appointment only.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Call 702-229-6125 for appointments.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Tuesday-Thursday; 5 to 8 p.m.; through April 15; by appointment only.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Register for an appointment at this location online at www.nvfreetaxes.org. Call 702-229-1515 for information. Bi-lingual assistance is available.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Tuesdays; Feb. 16-April 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; by appointment only.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600.
Call 702-229-1600 for information and appointments.
VITA Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., through April 14, by appointment only.
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488.
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Call 702-229-2488 for appointment and information; bi-lingual assistance available.
Information provided by U.S. Small Business Administration website:
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.
SBA is currently offering PPP loans until March 31, 2021. President Biden announced program changes to make access to PPP loans more equitable.
1. Find a lender:
2. Identify a loan:
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First Draw PPP loans: If you have not received a PPP loan before, First Draw PPP loans are available to you.
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Second Draw PPP loans: If you have previously received a PPP loan, certain businesses are eligible for a Second Draw PPP loan.
SBA also offers additional COVID-19 relief.
Shop Small Saturday is no longer just a single-day event! It is a reminder for us to support our local merchants and businesses every Saturday. Our local economy benefits when we shop in our community. Visit your favorite shops, eateries, and businesses, in person or online (every Saturday).
To learn more, please visit https://shopsmalleverysaturday.com/?mc_cid=da1c131544&mc_eid=695f741959 .
Business Licensing: For more information please contact City of Las Vegas Business Licensing at (702) 229-6281 or License@LasVegasNevada.gov.
Stay Connected
For more information, call 702-229-2420.
lasvegasnevada.gov/ward2
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