Readers Needed March 2-6!
You are invited to participate in Nevada Reading Week March 2-6, 2026! This celebration is a wonderful opportunity to inspire students and encourage a love of reading and learning across Nevada.
Sign up in SharePoint to read to children at one of the following. There are individual tabs for each program in Sharepoint:
- ReInvent Schools Las Vegas
- Strong Start Charter School and Pre-K programs
- After-school Safekey Sites
Please visit the sign-up link 2026 Nevada Reading Week Schedule.xlsx and add your name to as many slots and programs as you would like (with your supervisor's approval if during work hours).
To help us finalize planning, we ask that all sign-ups be completed no later than Friday, Feb. 13.
Thank you for your continued support and willingness to help make Nevada Reading Week a meaningful and engaging experience for our students. The children are looking forward to your participation!
Pictured: Claudia Mokuahi, Daniel Petcoff, Rebecca Shaffer, Jesse Rivera Gaytan, Zack Beasley, La Treka Watson, Susie Badger, Ar’kajia Dunbar, Tasia Curtis, Adriene Valles, Ripneet Brar, Kimberly Alvarez-Vazquez and guests.
CLV Volunteers Support Three Square Food Bank
City of Las Vegas volunteers spent the weekend volunteering at Three Square Food Bank, supporting children, seniors and families throughout the community.
Volunteers worked together to:
- Package 580 bags of shelf-stable food for children, providing 2,320 meals for the weekend.
- Sort 3,500 pounds of donated non-food items for community distribution.
- Pack food boxes for 200 seniors, totaling 2,667 meals.
An upcoming opportunity to serve with Three Square is scheduled for Feb. 27. Employees interested in future volunteer events can sign up using the link below.
To join an upcoming volunteer event, please visit CLV Volunteers Registration; friends and family are always welcome to join in.
All social activities and excursions offered to city employees as outlined above are strictly volunteer-based opportunities and are not considered to be events sponsored or hosted by the city of Las Vegas. Check out the @CLV Social channel for other networking opportunities.
Employee Training Opportunities
Employee Supervisor Development Programs Available
The city is sponsoring two employee supervisor development programs this year -- Leading With Impact and the 2026 Supervisor School. If you are thinking about the possibility of becoming a supervisor, have just become one, or want to learn more about how to succeed in the role, click here for all the details on how to participate.
Upcoming Events
There are many employee events coming to Las Vegas Civic Center. Click below to download the February event calendar.
Parking Updates
The 500 S. Main Garage will undergo scheduled cleaning this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7–8. Deep cleaning will begin on the roof level. Following this, the Parking Services team will refresh striping in areas as needed during early morning hours.
Parking Reminders
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Pull Forward in Stalls: Please ensure your vehicle is pulled all the way into the parking stall. For larger vehicles or trucks, avoid parking on end caps to prevent obstructing traffic flow.
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EV Charging Courtesy: If you are using the EV chargers at City Parkway Garage, please move your vehicle at lunchtime so others have access throughout the day.
- Reserved Spaces:
- The spaces behind City Hall labeled “Visiting Director” are reserved exclusively for visiting directors. Please do not park in this space.
- Reserved spaces in 500 S. Main Garage and the Symphony Park garage are assigned to specific individuals. Be mindful not to park in someone else’s assigned space.
Employee Engagement Event Feb. 12, 12-2 P.M. In NOW Cafe
"Service, Strength & Progress" Panel
All employees are invited to attend a panel discussion featuring a small group of employees sharing perspectives on public service, workplace experiences, leadership and lessons drawn from Black history. A moderator will guide the conversation using prepared questions. Panelists will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with attendees. Please obtain your supervisor's approval before attending.
Corporate Challenge Team Tryouts Begin
If you’re interested in joining a team, now’s the time! Please scan the QR code to connect directly with the event team captain and get signed up.
Flag Football Tryouts and practice – Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. at All-American Park. Contact Michael Coulston mcoulston@lasvegasnevada.gov for more information.
Trivia Challenge Tryouts are Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11:30 a.m. in the sixth-floor City Attorney's Office conference room at City Hall. For more information, reach out to CluAynne Crowin at ccorwin@lasvegasnevada.gov or at 702.229.2351.
Golf Qualifying Tournament - Saturday, March 28, at The Club at Sunrise, 5483 Club House Drive. First tee time is 8:27 a.m. Cost is $47 per person. This will be a two-person scramble, and both men's and women's teams are needed. The best men's team and women's team will represent the city in the Corporate Challenge tournament Saturday, April 4. To participate in the qualifying tournament March 28 and set up your tee time, register by March 24 with Robin McCartney at rmccartney@LasVegasNevada.gov. The qualifying tournament is limited to 32 players. Register as a single or two-person team; singles will be paired with another player. Payment for the qualifying tournament will be made at the Pro Shop March 28. To book a practice round, contact the course directly at 702.600.6568 or online at https://www.theclubatsunrise.com.
If you want to be a captain, we are still building our teams and need captains for the following events:
- Bike Race
- Trap Shooting
- Skeet Shooting
If you are interested in captaining these events, please reach out to Jordyne and Jen. Corporate Challenge is open to retirees as well as current employees, so please share this information with any retirees who might be interested.
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Questions or Want In?
- Jen Winder (Monday–Thursday) jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov.
- Jordyne Duncan (Wednesday–Saturday) jduncan@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Let's fill these captain spots and team rosters! Be sure to visit the Corporate Challenge webpage and check out the full event schedule. The excitement kicks off Friday, March 6, so be sure to mark your calendars!
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Let’s make this another unforgettable Corporate Challenge season — see you at the start line!
Submit Your 2026 Helldorado Days Parade Entry Application Now
Entry Deadline Is April 17
The Helldorado Days Parade, an annual event celebrating Las Vegas and its history, is accepting applications from the community to participate in the 2026 parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to participate and celebrate our past and future. The application deadline is April 17, 2026, and application may be made online at https://cityoflasvegas.formstack.com/forms/helldorado_days_parade. There is no fee to enter the parade, which will take place on Fourth Street downtown between Gass and Stewart avenues. Learn more here.
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The Power Of Putting Words To Paper
Creative writing is one of the most underrated wellness tools because it gives your brain a place to put things down. When thoughts and feelings stay trapped in your head, they tend to loop, intensify and drain your focus. Writing helps interrupt that cycle by turning vague stress into something concrete you can name, organize and move through. Even a few minutes can create a sense of mental space, lower tension and support emotional regulation.
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It also strengthens self-awareness, which is a big part of resilience. The more clearly you can identify what you are feeling, the easier it is to respond with intention instead of reacting on autopilot.
Writing also supports connection, and not just with other people. It can reconnect you to your values, your sense of meaning, and the parts of you that get buried under deadlines and responsibilities. Love themed writing can be a powerful way to practice gratitude, self-compassion and positive reflection, all of which are linked to better mood and lower stress. It does not need to be perfect, poetic or shared with anyone. The benefit comes from the act of expression itself, giving your mind a steady rhythm and your nervous system a chance to exhale.
Join us for our upcoming Wellness Wednesday, “Roses are Red, Let’s Write Instead,”
Feb. 11, 12-1 p.m. in the NOW Café. Questions? Email Wellness@LasVegasNevada.gov.
The city of Las Vegas hosted the 12th annual African American Trailblazer Service Awards Jan. 29. The ceremony honors trailblazers for their exemplary civic engagement and outstanding contributions to the community. Meet the winners and hear their community contributions!
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