Weekly Update
May 27, 2026
City Of Las Vegas After-Work Social June 11
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11. Join fellow city employees 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Dustland Bar, 1433 S. Commerce St., for a chance to connect, network and unwind with fellow team members. This event is open to all city of Las Vegas employees. Questions? Contact Kimberly Alvarez-Vazquez at 702-229-0074 or by email at kvazquez@lasvegasnevada.gov.
All social activities offered to CLV 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.
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!
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
 Download the June educational and wellness calendar here.
Safekey will conduct a hiring fair June 10-11 for part-time adult employees who will start working with elementary school-age students at city schools Aug. 10. These employees will work a couple hours in the morning or 2.5-4.5 hours in the afternoon (up to 6 p.m.) Monday-Friday while school is in session. Surely you know someone who loves working with children who would like a part-time job! Have them apply here.
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CPR/AED Lifesaving Training For Employees
Gain practical, lifesaving knowledge that can make a real difference — whether you're at work, at home or out in the community, July 15 or July 22, 8 a.m.-noon, in the Las Vegas Civic Center building, first floor, in the Goodman/Sinatra Training Rooms. Refresh your
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CPR/AED training so you are ready to respond in an emergency.
This class is especially recommended for employees who work around electricity, interact regularly with the public, or work with children — but everyone is welcome! These skills are important, empowering and could help save a life.
Interested? Signing up is easy — simply register through Oracle. Please remember to get your supervisor’s approval for the time needed to attend. This is an information-only training, so no certifications will be issued; however, participants will gain valuable hands-on knowledge.
To sign up, log in, go to the OKTA screen, click on Oracle, then select LV Employee Self Service. Next, click on "Training Home." Change the search field to "Class," type "CPR/AED" in the search box and enter. Both July 15 and July 22 class dates should appear.
Training will be conducted by Winny Wallen and Ali Novoa. For questions about the training, please contact them at iwallen@lasvegasnevada.gov and anovoa34176@lasvegasnevada.gov.
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Move More, Sit Less: What the Latest Physical Activity Guidelines Want You to Know
The updated "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" reinforce something simple but powerful: movement matters more than perfection.
One of the biggest updates in the newest guidelines is the recommendation to “move more and sit less.” Research
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continues to show that long periods of sedentary behavior are associated with higher risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and other chronic health conditions. The good news is that even small amounts of movement throughout the day can make a meaningful difference.
Another important update is that physical activity no longer needs to happen in 10-minute blocks to “count.” A short walk between meetings, taking the stairs, stretching during breaks, or a quick workout after work all contribute to better health. The focus has shifted from perfection to consistency.
The guidelines continue to recommend:
- Adults aim for 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity each week
- Muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days per week
- Children and teens get at least 60 minutes of activity daily
Research also shows that physical activity provides both immediate and long-term benefits. Regular movement can help improve sleep, reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve energy levels, support brain health and reduce the risk of several chronic diseases.
Perhaps most importantly, the guidelines remind us that physical activity is not only about fitness. It is one of the most powerful tools we have to support overall well-being, resilience, mood and quality of life.
This month, look for small opportunities to move throughout your day. A little movement done consistently can have a bigger impact than you think.
To continue supporting employees in building sustainable movement habits, we are also excited to introduce a new wellness course this fall called "Active Living Every Day" through Human Kinetics. This evidence-based program focuses on helping participants incorporate more physical activity into daily life in realistic and manageable ways. Rather than emphasizing intense workouts or perfection, the course is designed to help individuals build long term habits, overcome barriers to movement, and create a more active lifestyle that supports overall health and well-being.
If you’d like to receive updates about this program and when it will launch, please email Wellness@LasVegasNevada.gov.
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