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Nevada Reading Week was celebrated statewide March 3-7, 2025, with the mission of inspiring a love for reading and highlighting its importance. Councilwoman Summers-Armstrong proudly participated in the festivities, visiting several schools across Ward 5, including Vegas Vista Academy, JT McWilliams Elementary School, Wendell P. Williams Elementary School, Doris Reed Elementary School, Ollie Detwiler Elementary School, Rainbow Dreams Academy, Matt Kelly Elementary School and Kermit R. Booker Sr. Elementary School.
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Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, began Feb. 1 and continued throughout the month to honor the significant achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Councilwoman Summers-Armstrong and her staff were honored to participate in several impactful events, including the African American Student Leadership Summit at the West Las Vegas Library Theater, the Mid-Day Inspirational Lunch at the Historic Fifth Street School, the A Night of Expressions Youth Talent Showcase at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, and the presentation of a proclamation to Dr. Anthon Browder at the Kemet in the Desert event, held at the West Las Vegas Library.
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The city of Las Vegas, in partnership with the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, is excited to support residents of Marble Manor through a spring cleaning event! This initiative will focus on picking up litter along the neighborhood streets and assisting residents who may need help removing old furniture or debris from their properties.
The city of Las Vegas team will provide all cleaning supplies, on-site staff support, training and refreshments.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Marble Manor, 319 Morgan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106
This event is open to all new and returning volunteers! Volunteers must be age 18 or older to participate.
Las Vegas Pineapple Fest III
Music Festival ι Saturday, March 29 ι 2-10 p.m.
In Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza
At Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive
Pineapple Fest III will offer live alternative/indie pop/rock/punk music for music lovers of all ages. Pineapple Fest is a vibrant celebration of local art and music, created by artists for artists to showcase talent, connect with new audiences and celebrate our community's creativity. Tickets, priced at $20, are on sale now.
Rolling Into Doolittle Old School Car Show & Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center
1950 N. J St.
Have a water leak at home? You may qualify for the Drip Repair and Intervention Program. For more information, please call 702.229.7444 or email shift@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Bolden Community Coalition
The Bolden Community Coalition meetings, hosted by the Doolittle Community Center and Bolden Area Command, are a valuable resource for our community. We invite all community members to attend and participate in these impactful discussions.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St.
Save these dates and plan to attend!
April 17 | June 12 | Aug. 21 | Oct. 16 | Dec. 11
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Historic Westside Legacy Park Nominations
The city of Las Vegas is now accepting applications for the Historic Westside Legacy Park 2026 honorees.
Nominations are open through Oct. 1, 2025. The nomination process, information and form can be found on the Historic Westside Legacy Park website.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
Boot Camps Are Back!
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (LVFR) invites community members ages 14 and older to join firefighters for free community boot camps:
- Sunday, March 30, starting at 9 a.m. at LVFR Training Center, 633 N. Mojave Road.
- Sunday, April 27, starting at 9 a.m. at LVFR Training Center, 633 N. Mojave Road.
For more information visit: lasvegasnevada.gov/firejobs.
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FREE Developmental Screenings For Young Children!
First 5 Nevada Early Childhood Screening & Connection Event
Saturday, April 5
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
The NAACP Las Vegas Branch is offering a $4,000 scholarship to support students and individuals committed to change and community involvement. If you’re an active NAACP member and a student in high school, college, university or trade school with a minimum 2.5 grade point average, you may qualify!
Application Deadline: April 6, 2025, at 9 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to apply! Review the eligibility criteria and essay topics, and submit your application today.
West Las Vegas Arts Center
Class Schedule
We want you to stay informed on what is happening and what's forthcoming in your community. Use the link buttons below to look for events and view upcoming Planning Commission and City Council meetings. You may also comment on upcoming planning agenda items online. Use the resources available to make your voice count!
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