WGU Selected by U.S. Naval Community College for Program
The U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC) selected Western Governors University as one of the Pilot II cybersecurity associate degree programs in February. This new opportunity provides active-duty enlisted sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen the ability to earn cybersecurity certificates or associate degrees that will directly contribute to the naval services and set them on a path of lifelong learning.
“We are delighted to partner with the U.S. Naval Community College to serve our military personnel and enable the warfighting capabilities of our nation,” said WGU President Scott Pulsipher. “With our student centeredness and competency-based education model, we will demonstrate our unwavering commitment to maritime student access and success.” The degree will have an established transfer path to four-year degree programs in cybersecurity and information assurance and also includes a certificate in Naval Studies taught by the USNCC’s faculty and a Professional Cybersecurity Certificate in Network and Cyber Defense Foundations earned through WGU.
Active-duty enlisted sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen can fill out an application on the USNCC website, www.usncc.edu. The first courses will start in the fall of 2022. The United States Naval Community College is the community college for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. To get more information about the USNCC, go to www.usncc.edu. Click on the student interest form link to learn how to be a part of the USNCC Pilot II program.
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Free Income Tax Form Preparation Assistance
Trained Volunteers Will Assist Residents
Volunteers from AARP and the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offer residents free assistance with personal income tax form preparation and electronic filing at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center through April 15.
AARP Free Tax Form Preparation (all ages)
Thursday-Friday through April 15, 10 a.m.-2:30 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
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. Bring a copy of your 2020 income tax return, Social Security card, photo identification and all of your applicable 2021 paperwork to the appointment. If married, both spouses must be present to file a joint return. Schedule an appointment online where available. Go to http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/ 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.
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Spring Seasonal Watering Limits in Effect Through April 30
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) reminds the community that mandatory spring watering restrictions, which limit landscape irrigation to up to three assigned days per week, are in effect now through April 30. To find your assigned watering days, visit snwa.com.
Watering outside of your three assigned days or allowing water to spray or flow off your property could incur fees ranging from $40 to $80 for the first violation and up to $1,280 for repeated violations. Along with following the seasonal restrictions, periodically inspecting your landscape irrigation system for broken or misaligned sprinklers can help you avoid potentially costly water-waste fines.
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Energy Assistance Program Available
Program Provides Funding to Pay or Catch Up on Past-due Bills
The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services reminds Nevadans that the Energy Assistance Program is available to help residents afford their heating and cooling bills.
Additionally, the program can help households get caught up on their heating and cooling bills if they are behind on payments.
To be eligible for the program, a household must meet the minimum qualifications, including U.S. citizenship, Nevada residency, household income that does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines, and the household must be responsible for paying home energy costs.
Applications are available at dwss.nv.gov/Energy, at a Division of Welfare and Supportive Services office, or at any of the energy assistance intake sites across Nevada.
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Submit Your 2022 Las Vegas Days Parade Entry Application Now
Free Las Vegas Days Festival On Centennial Plaza Following The Parade May 14
The Las Vegas Days Parade, an annual event celebrating Las Vegas’ history and founding in 1905, is accepting applications from the community to participate in the 2022 parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. There is space for a total of 100 entries. The application deadline is April 30, 2022; application may be made online at https://cityoflasvegas.formstack.com/forms/las_vegas_days_parade. There is no fee to enter the parade, which will take place on Fourth Street downtown between Gass and Stewart avenues.
The theme of entries should reflect our heritage, the birthday of the city of Las Vegas, and Vegas, then and now. May 15 is the 117th anniversary of the land auction in 1905, which marks the beginning of Las Vegas. This parade celebrating Las Vegas’ heritage was created in 1935 as the Helldorado Parade. For more information on the Las Vegas Days Parade, call 702-229-4859.
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City Of Las Vegas Emergency Notification Service Provider Has Changed
Enroll Today For Free Emergency Notifications On Your Phones Or Email
The city of Las Vegas has switched providers for emergency communications to OnSolve CodeRED. CodeRED is used to alert residents and businesses through a variety of channels to time-sensitive information, emergencies or urgent notifications. If you were previously enrolled to receive emergency notifications, you will need to re-enroll in the new system.
The geo-targeted system can reach millions of individuals in minutes to ensure information is quickly shared, using text, telephone, cellular phone, email and more. It’s important to include multiple points of contact to ensure you can be reached, regardless of the type of emergency. You would receive such notices as:
- Recommended evacuations
- Hazardous materials incidents
- Civil emergencies
- Disease outbreaks
- Missing children and persons
- Contaminated/unsafe water
- Power outages
- Severe weather expected
- Police activity and updates
- Emergency instructions to keep you safe
Download the free app at onsolve.com/crmobile. The public also can enroll to receive free emergency notifications in their area by texting LVALERT to 99411 or go online to https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF1085069456. Be sure to keep your email/phone number updated with CodeRED if you make changes to those. Emergency phone notifications would be received from 866-419-5000; community alerts would come from 855-969-4636. Emails would be received from emergencymanagement@noreply.com. Adding these phone numbers and email to your cell phone contacts can help you quickly identify real emergency messages when received.
For more information, download the flier or email emergencymanagement@lasvegasnevada.gov. For frequently asked questions, visit https://www.onsolve.com/information-center/opt-in-codered/.
Sunday, April 10: I-515 northbound off-ramp to Boulder Highway closed, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Upcoming long-term ramp closure: The I-515 southbound off-ramp to Eastern Avenue will be closed starting April 17 for 5 weeks.
Public Meetings for SR-160 & SR-159 Corridor Study
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will host a series of in-person and online public meetings to discuss long-term needs and a vision for State Routes 160 and 159 in southern Nevada. NDOT is working with local governments and the traveling public to focus on safety and access during ongoing growth and development along corridors in Pahrump and southwest Las Vegas.
“At NDOT, we are committed to enhancing safety and mobility on State Routes 160 and 159,” said NDOT director Kristina Swallow. “We have partnered with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Clark County, Nye County, and other stakeholders to study these two important corridors.”
Visit one of four in-person public meetings or the public meeting website to meet the project staff, learn about the study, and submit comments. The information will help NDOT identify and address immediate and future needs of all users of the corridor, including drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and more.
In-person meetings are an open-house format from 4 to 7 p.m., with a formal presentation at 5:30 p.m.
- April 4, 2022 – Nye Communities Coalition, 1020 E. Wilson Road in Pahrump;
- April 5, 2022 – Blue Diamond Recreation Center, 2 Village Blvd. in Blue Diamond;
- April 6, 2022 – Veterans Memorial Leisure Center: 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive in Las Vegas;
- April 7, 2022 – Mountain’s Edge Master Association, 8015 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 120, in Las Vegas.
The virtual meeting will be available 24 hours a day at www.ndotsr160.com through April 27. The formal project presentation will be livestreamed April 6 at 5:30 p.m. via the NDOT Facebook page.
Race for Hope 5K
Saturday, April 9, 7:30 - 11 a.m.
We race to improve the odds for those living with autism!
The13th annual Race for Hope 5K returns in person this year! Even though last year's race was a virtual event, a record $130,000 was raised for children and families living with autism in Southern Nevada. This year you can help make a difference by racing to help meet our goals.
By running and walking with us, you are helping those with autism to improve the odds of living healthy, successful, and amazing lives.
To learn more about this race, please visit their event page.
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Moms Rock! at the Diane Snyder Run to Remember from Jus’ Run
10K/5K/1-Mile
Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road
This annual Mother's Day weekend event will be celebrating its 13th year and wants you to join the fun! The "Moms Rock! at the Diane Snyder Run to Remember" will take place at Floyd Lamb Park the day before Mother's Day. The event was created in memory of those who have been lost to or are now suffering with Alzheimer's. The run's namesake, Diane Snyder, was a beloved mother and avid runner who lost her battle with Alzheimer’s in 2012. Every participant will receive a great T-shirt and a medal, and all moms will receive a flower!
Let's run to remember those who are no longer with us, for those who no longer can remember and for ourselves, so we can continue to remember!
Jus’ Run.... and keep the memory alive!
To learn more about the run and its mission, please visit the Jus' Run website at http://jusrun.com/races/runtoremember. One hundred percent of the net proceeds will be donated to Alzheimer's research and caregiver support.
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