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April 7, 2021
Dear Friend,
Join me this Saturday, April 10, for another Breakfast Buzz & Ward 2 Biz at Egg Works (2025 Village Center Circle) from 9-10 a.m. At the present time, due to COVID restrictions, this event is for Ward 2 residents only. The event has a limit of 20 people. Please contact my office at 702-229-2420 or Ward2@lasvegasnevada.gov to RSVP.
As always, my office is here to assist you and keep you up to date on what's 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 3 of our next series of #smallbusinesssaturday at Bruce Trent Park Farmer’s Market and today you'll meet the owner of Tranquili-Tea Organic in Ward 2! Their phone number is 725-205-0197.
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 congratulate the Las Vegas Police Protective Association on a fantastic Easter celebration. It was an honor to be one of the event sponsors. We are truly blessed to have these amazing men and women serving our community.
I was so excited to reopen the Pavilion Center Pool! I know how much everyone enjoys this pool and all the services it provides. I am happy to see it back in service, just in time for kids to learn how to swim, the Sandpipers of Nevada to train, and our youth to prepare for Olympic training. This pool truly serves the entire community.
To watch my opening statements, please click the bottom-right image above.
It was great to be able to provide these beautiful Easter baskets to the very special individuals at Desert Regional Center. I wished them all a wonderful Easter!
Sharing great things that are happening in our community! Ahern Orchard is 10 acres and about 3200 different plants and fruit trees. Lloyd oversees his beautiful project daily. All the food is donated to local food banks. We have a great community with people who give back. Thank you Don Ahern and Lloyd Benson!
To watch, please click please click the bottom-right image above.
I want to thank Get Outdoors Nevada, Las Vegas ALOHA Lions Club, and the other wonderful volunteers that came out to Angel Park to keep our parks beautiful by planting more trees.
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 Art in the Park at Bruce Trent Park 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.
Residents Invited To Attend Open Houses And Participate In Free Programs
The city of Las Vegas invites residents to discover the fun in 2021 by visiting one of our community centers. The centers have been closed due to COVID-19 and have only been offering assistance to families during the pandemic for the Vegas Strong Academy. The community centers now have re-opened to the entire community and the senior centers will reopen April 12.
Residents are invited to visit their local community center during operating hours to take a tour and learn more about the facility and programs. For more information, visit the center’s webpage or call:
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Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J. St., 702.229.6374.
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East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702.229.1515.
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Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702.229.6359.
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Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702.229.2488.
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Veterans Memorial Community Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702.229.1100.
- Cimarron Rose Center will remain open for Vegas Strong Academy only.
Residents are invited to visit their local senior center during operating hours to take a tour and learn more about the facility and programs. For more information, visit the center’s webpage or call:
During the weeks of April 19 and 26, each center will offer a selection of free classes and events which range from fitness to dance and youth sports skills to family movies. Call your local center for more information.
Weight rooms and cardio rooms are open in centers where available. Locker rooms, showers and water fountains will remain closed.
All social distancing and face covering guidelines must be followed according to the state's current mitigation directives.
Parks, playgrounds, skate parks, courts, exercise and fitness stations remain open. Other facilities that remain open include:
Visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/welcomeback for the most up-to-date reopening information for the city of Las Vegas.
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, through 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; through 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.
Shredding Event Success
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!
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 offered 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.
Business Licensing: For more information, please contact city of Las Vegas Business Licensing at 702-229-6281 or License@LasVegasNevada.gov.
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After a year without events, Cirque Mechanics is thrilled to announce their own COVID-safe* outdoor live dinner circus. They have partnered with Bears Best Las Vegas to produce a “golf cart” Drive-N-Dine Circus for the whole family.
They will be presenting a dynamic version of their popular cycling-inspired show “Pedal Punk, A Rowdy Circus Where the Mischief is on Wheels" on the green at Bears Best Golf Course Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 16, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $35 to $52, plus meal package. They are proud to share that a portion of ticket sales will benefit local at-risk youth circus SocialCirkish.
“With its top-notch acts and amazing aesthetics, Cirque Mechanics Pedal Punk offers a spectacular ride for hipsters and pipsqueaks alike.”
- Time Out New York
To complete the experience, Bears Best restaurant has created three exclusive and delectable food packages for two, ranging in offerings and price from $40 to $95.
Lawn or golf cart seating tickets, plus food packages are available today.
I hope you agree it is time to ditch the sweats (or not) and go out to a real, live show. The Cirque Mechanics Drive-N-Dine offers a fun circus on the green and gourmet eats under the Vegas sky!
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Stay Connected
For more information, call 702-229-2420.
lasvegasnevada.gov/ward2
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