Clark Avenue To Close Between First & Main Streets
The Civic Center buildings and plaza contractor will start installing fence in the block across Clark Avenue from City Hall March 20. Clark Avenue will close permanently between Main and First streets at that time. First Street between Clark and Bonneville also will be closed, although the underground parking at Municipal Court will remain available to those with parking spaces there.
City Hall Employee Entrance Closed Through March 19
Through Sunday, March 19, the City Hall employee entrance will remain closed while the concrete sidewalk is replaced. The east lane of Main Street also will be closed during this time. The contractor will do the work at night to minimize disruptions. During this week, employee should use the main entrance to City Hall, which will open at 6 a.m.
Team Vegas for Corporate Challenge 2023
Corporate Challenge started March 2 and we will be competing through May 13, 2023. We are looking for people to be part of the whole experience -- athletes, players, cheerleaders and volunteers. Become part of this fantastic team and help boost Team Vegas to first place! If you are interested in participating in any event, please contact the team captain or Jennifer Winder at 702.229.5177. See the updated captains list here. Make sure to check out the current schedule and handbook on the Corporate Challenge web page for the most updated information. You may participate in more than one event!
The team captains are in need of participants for many events. Please remember that all full-time, part-time and retired employees can participate, as long as they are at least 18 years old. Everyone interested in participating should contact the team captain for the specific event. See the captains list here. Be sure to bring your employee badge to each event.
Cornhole: Tryouts for the Cornhole Team will be held Saturday, March 18, at Joes Bar. If you are interested in being on the team, please text Kevin Elwell at 702.461.2489.
Swimming: We need LOTS of swimmers. While speed is a factor, having lots of people help finish races is a bigger factor! Everyone in each age group can only swim four events and there are six individual events and two relays, so we need more than one person for both male and female and in each age group! Events include 50-yard freestyle, 50-yard backstroke, 50-yard breaststroke, 100-yard freestyle, 100-yard individual medley, 200-yard freestyle, 200-yard medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay. Just let Daniel Malloy (dmalloy@lasvegasnevada.gov) know your age, T-shirt size and what events you’d like to swim. You can swim up to four events. Daniel can send you a swim work out or even times to beat from last year’s Corporate Challenge! The event will be Sunday, April 2, at Municipal Pool starting at 8 a.m. and is expected to last until noon. Practice time is available at Municipal Pool and Pavilion Center Pool.
Walk Race: The event is 4K (2.4 miles) of walking as quickly as you can -- no running or jogging is permitted. This is an individual event and each walker has the ability to score points for Team City. You don't need to be an extreme athlete to participate. Walkers are needed for each of 10 adult age groups. The event is Thursday, April 20, at Kellogg Zaher Soccer Complex. Contact Christine Wittwer to sign up and be there no later than 4:45 p.m. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.
Horseshoes: Two women are needed to participate Saturday, April 29, at 8 a.m. Contact event captain Marcus Diaz.
Charity Challenge: If you volunteer at agencies or programs you can help Team Vegas gain bonus points. Please contact Linda Lagoy for more information on how to participate in the Charity Challenge.
Come cheer on Team Vegas at these events!
- Trivia Challenge 10 a.m.March 18 at Dula Community Center
- 8-Ball 8 a.m. March 19 at Cue Club
- Indoor Volleyball 6 p.m. March 23 at Dula Community Center
Upcoming Events
Food Truck Thursday March 16
In the mood for good food? Food Truck Thursdays offers delicious options located in front of City Hall. Food trucks rotate every other Thursday to add variety for lunch options for sale between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This week’s Food Truck Thursday event will feature SnoGlow Shaved Ice, Ms.Bobbie's Kitchen and Braise & Grill food trucks.
After Work CLV Social March 16
You are invited to join your co-workers at the After Work CLV Social Thursday, March 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gold Spike, located at 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Please share this with your teams. This event is meant to be an inclusive networking opportunity for all city of Las Vegas team members. Information also is available via a Teams page and by an email distribution list. If anyone would like to be added to the distribution list, please contact Jackie Bruno at jbruno@lasvegasnevada.gov or 702.229.1813.
Irene McKeaney Retirement Gathering March 22
After so many years working for Leisure Services/Parks & Recreation, Irene McKeaney is retiring. Come say goodbye Wednesday, March 22, between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave. (with your supervisor's approval).
Fire Extinguisher Training Available March 29
March is National Fire Prevention Month. In support of Fire Prevention Month, a hands-on fire extinguisher training event is scheduled for city employees. The event will take place March 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the parking lot at 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
This hands-on training event is open to all city employees and will teach participants how to use a portable fire extinguisher. Each participant will use an extinguisher to suppress an actual fire using the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep). This event is offered outdoors and is intended to prepare participants to safely and effectively use a fire extinguisher at work or at home. Participants should wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes. Non-toxic fire extinguishing agents will be used. Participants with allergies may be sensitive to the extinguishing powder and should consider bringing a mask.
Pre-registration is required. Sessions will last approximately 30 minutes and each session is limited to 10 participants. Please visit the registration page to sign up at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CityofLasVegasSafetyTraining@clvo365.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/s/cxYPnBvPw06URWekaMXTgQ2
COVID Cases Set New March Record
For the week ending March 13, 2023, we have 8 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the employee population. This compares to 11 new cases last week. This time, four departments had at least one employee test positive over the last seven days. There have been more cases reported in March 2023 than in March 2022 and March 2021. Since the pandemic started, the total number of positive cases reported among the city workforce is now 1,729.
If you are feeling sick, please stay home. With COVID still in the workplace, we want to make sure everyone knows when to get tested and what to do if you test positive. It remains vital that if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you stay home and consult your health care provider. Should you test positive for the coronavirus, please notify your supervisor right away. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources.
Also this important reminder for supervisors, managers, deputy directors and directors -- if employees are coming to work sick, you, as their supervisor, do have the ability to send people home (even if it is not COVID), as we want to protect all employees from illnesses.
In addition, updated COVID-19 vaccines boosters are now available at Southern Nevada Health District clinic locations. At this time, if someone is seeking a booster dose, the individual should visit the clinic as a walk-in rather than making an appointment. The CDC still recommends wearing masks and increasing space and distance as needed.
To view testing and vaccination locations, visit https://covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.
COVID Testing
Every home in the United States is eligible to order one set of four free COVID-19 home tests. Order your tests now at https://special.usps.com/testkits so you have them when you need them.
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