Walk With Big Red In The Annual Veterans Day Parade
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. Downtown On Fourth Street
City of Las Vegas employees are invited to join the community to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Las Vegas Tuesday, Nov. 11. Bring your friends and family to join you as we walk with the city of Las Vegas entry, Big Red. Please RSVP to Valentin Sanchez at vsanchez@lasvegasnevada.gov and logistics will be sent to you prior to the parade. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on the Fourth Street Parade Route from Garces to Stewart avenues. Everyone is invited to enjoy the free parade.
Helldorado Days Rodeo Nov. 7-8
Oversized City Vehicles To Park On Main Street Garage Ramp
Nov. 5-11 And Nov. 27-Dec. 18
Starting today through Nov. 11, city vehicles are NOT to park in The Plaza/Core Arena lot located directly north of the 500 S. Main St. Garage. With Helldorado Days Rodeo and other events approaching, oversized city vehicles parked in The Plaza lot must temporarily relocate to the 500 Main St. Garage ramp on the following dates:
- Nov. 5-11, 2025
- Nov. 27-Dec. 18, 2025
When relocating, please set your emergency brake and turn your wheels appropriately for safety.
Food Truck Thursday Nov. 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy something different for lunch! Food trucks offer delicious options from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Goodman Way between City Hall and Las Vegas Civic Center. As always, food trucks are subject to change without notice.
IT Office Hours
Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:30-2 p.m.
Ask the experts! Write your questions down and be ready to bring them up during IT Office Hours Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:30-2 p.m. If you have questions you want addressed, or items you want to see a demo for during the Office Hours, you can enter them in advance in the Anonymous Q&A / Passcode - jmfpze.
Join the meeting in Microsoft Team here. Meeting ID: 283 892 585 733 9; Passcode: 8m2Nd9qz.
2026 Flexible Spending Accounts Administration Change
Make Your Benefits Selections By Nov. 20!
Human Resources announced a change to the administration of the Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts (DCA). Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the administration of these benefits will transition from Chard Snyder to Rocky Mountain Reserve (RMR).
RMR’s simplified technology and approach to customer service will improve the overall experience for FSA and DCA participants. In addition, RMR processes claims and issues payments daily in real time, ensuring you are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses as quickly as possible.
If you enroll in the 2026 FSA during Open Enrollment, you will receive a new debit card from RMR for use in 2026. It will arrive in a plain white envelope during the month of December. Your Chard Snyder debit card(s) will be deactivated as of Dec. 31, 2025. RMR will include information on how to order additional cards for your spouse/domestic partner and/or child dependent(s) at no cost. Remember to present the new RMR FSA debit card to healthcare providers, at the pharmacy, or when making approved over-the-counter FSA purchases online or at retail stores after Jan. 1, 2026.
FSA and DCA 2025 elections will continue to be administered by Chard Snyder through March of 2026. This means that any reimbursement of eligible 2025 expenses must be submitted through the Chard Snyder portal. Questions pertaining to 2025 expenses will be serviced by the Chard Snyder customer service center. Please contact RMR at 888.722.1223 or Human Resources Benefits at 702.229.5432 with any questions.
Reminder: The Internal Revenue Service requires a new election for each year you intend to participate in an FSA or DCA. Elections do not carry over automatically to the next year. All city of Las Vegas Employees can re-elect the FSA or DCA benefit in Oracle Self Service during Open Enrollment. All 2026 benefits selections must be made by Nov. 20 in Oracle. Contact Human Resources Benefits staff if you need assistance by email at HRBenefits@LasVegasNevada.gov or call ext. 5432.
East Yard Zoo Crew -- Virtual Contest Winner!
Employee Halloween Costume Contest Winners
Thanks to all who participated in the Employee Halloween Costume Contests, and to the Employee Recognition Committee members for organizing this fun event. See all the winners at https://emp.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Details/annual-halloween-costume-contest.
Required Employee Defensive Driving Training
Defensive Driving training is required every three years for employees who operate city-owned vehicles. Classes now are held at 525 S. Main St. (Las Vegas Civic Center, Green Conference Room) every Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. You can register for training at https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CityofLasVegasSafetyTraining@clvo365.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/s/aQR2qEQwxE-HPTTtNUkr-A2.
- The only thing you need to bring to class is a valid driver’s license.
- There is plenty of parking in the front of the building.
- The class is instructed by Jon Campbell. For any questions about the course or to confirm if you’re due for training, please contact him directly at jocampbell@lasvegasnevada.gov.
- The system does not require pre-approval for signup. However, employees are urged to clear it with their supervisors before they sign up.
- If an employee does not operate city vehicles, the class is optional as a city employee benefit. You may get a discount on your personal vehicle insurance if you provide your completed training certificate.
- You are urged to bring beverages/snacks/lunch on class day. Breaks are provided during class, but there aren’t many food options in the general vicinity to get refreshments within the allotted break time.
Upcoming Events
2026 Senior Idol Tickets On Sale Nov. 10
The 18th annual Senior Idol Showcase in 2026 will have two Thursday afternoon performances! The first will be Jan. 15 and the second Jan. 22 -- both from 3 to 5 p.m. at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 Brush St. Performers will include the "Never Too Late" jazz band from Doolittle, the Cosmopolitan Quartet of Sweet Adelines International, an African drum group, musicians, a hula dancer, comedian, numerous vocalists, dance and performing groups. Communications Director David Riggleman plans to be the master of ceremonies. The annual show always sells out -- get the $5 tickets you need at any city of Las Vegas active adult center starting Nov. 10.
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The city’s thematic goal for 2025 is:
Through December 2025, the city will continue to focus on employee wellness by providing opportunities to enhance the physical, emotional and financial well-being of all staff. This week we focus on optimizing sleep.
Optimize Your Circadian Rhythm
A good night’s sleep starts in the morning. Sleep is built
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upon our circadian rhythm, the 24-hour cycle that is influenced by the timing of sunrise and sunset. The human body functions best when it’s aligned with this timing, which requires consistent daily habits. Maintaining regular bedtimes and developing morning and evening routines are crucial to supporting better sleep. The brain’s pineal gland, also known as the body’s timekeeper, rewards these routines. It releases melatonin, which is the hormone that helps govern the timing of sleep onset as well as depth and quality when night falls. The pineal gland also regulates metabolism, detoxification, and the rhythms of the endocrine system. One example is how our stress hormones, such as cortisol, are released in varying amounts throughout the day. These fluctuations help determine our degree of focus, energy, and productivity.
Because routines are so helpful for sleep, and sleep is the linchpin of mental health, following a regular schedule can also improve our moods. Still, sleep is not our only source of support. Most people who have occasional anxiety are reacting to stress. Keeping good, consistent, even slightly dull routines can spare us from having to think so much about everything we do. This can relieve some pressure on our minds.
The bedrock of a sleep-supportive daily routine is a consistent bedtime and wake-up time that you can maintain with relative ease. Aim for seven to nine hours each night and consider some of the following tips.
Morning
- Wake up on time.
- Make your bed.
- Get outside for some sun.
- Eat breakfast.
- Exercise early.
- Take a breathing break.
Evening
- Stop work and put devices on do not disturb.
- Stay away from the bedroom.
- Dim the lights.
- Practice at least one soothing activity.
- Be on time but flexible.
Join us for one of our monthly sound baths at City Hall, which is a practice to help reduce stress and promote relaxation for the body and mind.
- Wednesday, Nov. 19, 12-1 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 17, 12-1 p.m.
Questions? Email Wellness@LasVegasNevada.gov.
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