Weekly Update
May 20, 2026
Food Truck Thursday May 21
Enjoy something new this Thursday from food trucks at City Hall 7-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Food trucks on Goodman Way between Main Street and First Street, on the south side of Las Vegas City Hall, will offer Asian and Pacific Islander specialties in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Food trucks scheduled 7-10 a.m. are:
- Honey Bear Bakery - with pastry, cookie, rolls, muffins and bread selections
- Smashed Bean - with coffee, tea, milk and chocolate choices
Food trucks scheduled 11 a.m.-1 p.m.:
- Taste of Guam
- Killah Kine
- Island Kryptonite
- Kusikero Pnoy BBQ
Food trucks are subject to change without notice.
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Congratulations to Management Analyst I Charles Dixon for earning his SmartLab Green Belt certification! Charles executes pre-service orientation sessions for AmeriCorps members working with the Youth Development and Social Innovations team. He felt that the preparation process was taking too much time and resulted in too many errors, which can negatively impact the team of new hires who are receiving the orientation. Charles applied lessons from Green Belt training to assess and measure the problem, identified that a lack of documented instructions was the cause, and developed his own orientation preparation checklist. Since implementing it, Charles has successfully reduced preparation time by approximately 30%, decreased errors by about 50%, and started 100% of |
sessions on time. He placed the checklist in a master folder for the program so that it can continue to be utilized through turnover, and he continues improving upon the checklist with each lesson learned. Congratulations Charles!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Serving our community is what we do best, but that doesn’t have to stop at work! Join fellow city of Las Vegas employees at our upcoming volunteer opportunities throughout the summer. Family and friends are welcome to join in!
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is hosting a large-scale event at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, June 6, from 12 to 4 p.m., creating a great opportunity for a big group of volunteers to come together in support of our veteran community!
- Memorial Day Flag Planting Wednesday, May 20 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Volunteers will help install flags into pre-drilled markers to ensure a uniform and respectful display. Sign up Here: Memorial Day Flag Planting - JustServe.
Additional Upcoming Volunteer Event Details:
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Project 150 Friday, June 5 • 9 a.m.– Noon. Assist as needed with Betty’s Boutique & Warehouse.
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Nevada Department of Veterans Services Saturday, June 6 • 12-4 p.m. Support our veteran community at a large-scale volunteer event at Allegiant Stadium.
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Three Square Friday, June 26 • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Assist with food packing and distribution.
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Three Square Friday, July 24 • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Assist with food packing and distribution.
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Adopt-a-Spot Cleanup (Date TBD) • 7-9 a.m. Weed removal and trash cleanup of two parcels in the Historic Westside.
You can sign up for these opportunities by clicking the link below:
Upcoming Events
Mahjong Workshop Wednesday, May 20, At Noon
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, try learning Mahjong Wednesday, May 20, at noon in the NOW Cafe. This interactive session will guide you through the basics of gameplay, strategy and cultural significance. Learn in a fun, welcoming environment while you meet new people! All materials will be provided.
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Team Vegas finished in second place this year with 175.33 points. Aristocrat took first place with 200.5 points. Tean NNSS finished third with 153 points.
A HUGE SHOUTOUT goes to all of our amazing team captains for dedicating their time to organizing tryouts, scheduling practices, supporting their teams and helping make this season successful from start to finish. Your hard work truly does not go unnoticed!
Curling Team (from left): Craig Nimsgern, Rachel Lewison, Nate Carlson and Marco Velotta.
Thank you to everyone who participated this year by:
- Playing in the various sports and activities
- Volunteering in the community
- Donating blood
- Showing up and supporting one another!
Mayor's Walk participants included Joy Punzalan, Aletta Rowry-Green and her daughter, Jennifer Brailey and her mother, Janna Hudson, Karen Adams, Christie Moore and Rachel Lewison (and her dog).
Corporate Challenge is so much bigger than competition — it’s about teamwork, community and coming together, and we truly could not do it without every single one of you.
Want to help design next year’s Corporate Challenge shirts? Reach out to Jen Winder or Jordyne Duncan with your ideas!
- Jen Winder (Monday–Thursday) jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov.
- Jordyne Duncan (Wednesday–Saturday) jduncan@lasvegasnevada.gov.
To our recent graduates, congratulations! The certificates you’re holding represent more than completion. They represent a shift in how you understand yourself, your stress, and your capacity to navigate both. And that’s where real change begins.
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The Science of Stress:
From Awareness to Action
Congratulations to the first cohort to complete the Science of Stress and Building Resilience Series!
This series spans five months, in-person classes once a month with webinars and “homework” assignments in between. Over the past several months, this group
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committed to understanding stress, not just as something that happens to them, but as something they can influence, shape and respond to with intention. What started as conversations about stressors and overwhelm evolved into something much deeper — pattern recognition, self-awareness and practical skill-building. Participants explored how stress lives in both the body and the brain. They identified their personal triggers, began to recognize their own stress patterns, and gained a clearer understanding of their window of tolerance. Perhaps most importantly, they learned how to shift their cognitive appraisals — reframing stress from something purely negative into something that can be managed, and at times, even leveraged.
By the end of the series, participants weren’t just talking about stress differently, they were experiencing it differently.
We saw:
- Increased awareness of individual stress triggers and behavioral patterns;
- Greater ability to pause and assess stress responses in real time;
- Intentional use of resilience tools like mindfulness, movement and recovery strategies;
- More balanced thinking through cognitive appraisal shifts; and
- Each participant walked away with a personalized stress management plan —something sustainable, realistic and tailored to their own lives.
This cohort reminded us of something we emphasize often: stress responses are not random. They are learned, patterned and — most importantly — they can be reshaped. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why you react the way you do under pressure, or how to feel more in control during high-stress moments, this series was designed for exactly that.
Next Cohort Begins in July
The next Science of Stress cohort begins in July. This is a small-group, interactive series designed to help you:
- Understand the science behind your stress response;
- Build a personalized resilience toolkit;
- Learn practical, evidence-based strategies you can apply immediately;
- Develop a long-term stress management plan that actually works.
If you’re ready to move from simply managing stress to truly understanding and mastering it, we invite you to join us. Spots are limited to maintain the quality and connection of the cohort experience. Click the blue button below to request more information.
To our recent graduates, congratulations! The certificates you’re holding represent more than completion. They represent a shift in how you understand yourself, your stress and your capacity to navigate both. And that’s where real change begins.
For Your Viewing Enjoyment!
Watch this year's Helldorado Days Parade!
The 2026 Helldorado Days Parade was taped by city of Las Vegas TV staff and was edited for broadcast on Channel 2. It's also available on the city's Youtube channel. The prize winners are yet to be announced.
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