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ENJOY SWIMMING POOL FUN AND ENROLL YOUTH IN FREE PROGRAMS AT BAKER POOL ON JUNE 11

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The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services is partnering with the After-School All-Stars program to offer $25 in free group swimming lessons or participation in an aquatic sport to Nevada residents ages 4 to 17, or a $25 discount off the $40 summer season swim pass at five city pools this summer. To celebrate this opportunity, everyone is invited to Baker Pool on Wednesday, June 11, from 1 to 4 p.m., to register for participation in the program and to enjoy an afternoon of diving contests, noodle races, mat games, swimming and other fun water activities. Free frozen Otter Pops will be distributed to participants as well. Participation in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Sharing that activity with others can increase happiness and good health.

Admission to the event is free. Baker Pool is located at 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., and opens for the summer season Monday, June 9, at noon.

Information on available swim classes and competitive swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo teams may be downloaded online at http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/Leisure_Guide_Summer_08.pdf. The summer Leisure Guide with this information also is available at city of Las Vegas community schools, community centers and pools. To take advantage of the After-School All-Stars $25 sponsorship offer before June 11, fill out a registration form available at Municipal Pool, located at 431 E. Bonanza Road. Each youth is limited to one $25 After-School All-Stars aquatic sponsorship during this summer. Registration is open now for swim lessons and teams offered June 16 through Aug. 8 at most locations. Municipal Pool is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays. From May 25 through Aug. 31, Municipal Pool also will be open Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call (702) 229-6309.

Novice-level swim, dive, synchronized swimming and water polo teams that welcome beginners and intermediate-level youth participants will be offered at all city of Las Vegas pools, in addition to swim lessons and open swimming. These activities are open to After-School All-Stars-sponsored youth at these city of Las Vegas pools:

Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St.
Garside Pool, 300 S. Torrey Pines Drive Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road

CITY OF LAS VEGAS CONTINUES QUEST TO GET RESIDENTS IN SHAPE

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Second Annual Get Movin' Walk Scheduled for May 17

As part of the continuing effort to get Las Vegas residents into shape, the public is invited to join Mayor Oscar B. Goodman in his quest to increase the livability of our great city at the second annual Get Movin' with Mayor Oscar B. Goodman Healthy Lifestyle Walk on Saturday, May 17, at 8 a.m. at the Charlie Kellogg and Joe Zaher Sports Complex, located at 7901 W. Washington Ave. Participants can start their day with an invigorating one- or two-mile walk and stay for a fun day in the park at the Sports Fest.

The mayor continues to encourage everyone to learn about the importance of diet and exercise and to take advantage of the many recreational opportunities offered by the city. The mayor recently lost 10 pounds as part of the Feel Great in '08 Health Fair challenge. The charity weigh-in pitted Councilman Steven D. Ross, Mayor Goodman and Councilman Larry Brown against Clark County Commissioner Chip Maxfield to see who lost the most weight. Councilman Brown lost the most weight, at 22 pounds.


"Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer in this country, and I have taken an active role in encouraging the public to get in shape," Mayor Goodman said. “The Mayor’s Healthy Lifestyle Initiative is a way to get the community to eat right and stay healthy.”

The Mayor's Healthy Lifestyle Initiative, which can be found along with other healthy tips at www.gethealthylasvegas.org, consists of a three-point plan:

Get Smart: Diet and nutrition are essential components to a healthy lifestyle and quality of life. Educate our citizens about proper diets.

Get Up: Sedentary activities increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and obesity. Educate the citizenry on importance of a healthy, active lifestyle.

Get Out: The mayor and City Council are supportive of parks and recreation amenities and are committed to providing quality facilities in the city of Las Vegas. Identify recreation center, parks and trails near you.

The city of Las Vegas has many leisure services facilities that offer a wide range of activities, from cultural performances, sports leagues, and children’s day camps to Corporate Challenge, the largest amateur athletic competition in the state. We encourage you to visit our wonderful facilities, and along the way become healthier and happier.


For more information, please contact the Mayor's Healthy Lifestyle Initiative hotline at (702) 229-1222.

RESIDENTS INVITED TO PUBLIC ART UNVEILING

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Mayor, City Council Members Will Also Take Part In Charity Weigh-in

Residents are invited to join Councilman Steven D. Ross as he, along with the city of Las Vegas Arts Commission, celebrates the completion of two public artworks by Las Vegas artists. In addition, Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Councilman Ross and Ward 4 Councilman Larry Brown will step on the scale for a weigh-in as a follow up to the Feel Great in '08 Health Fair challenge that was held in January. The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the City of Las Vegas Centennial Hills Community Center, located at 6601 North Buffalo Drive. The charity weigh-in begins at 9:30 a.m.

"This is a great opportunity for residents to view the amazing pieces of artwork from two talented Las Vegas artists," Councilman Ross said. "My colleagues and I will also see if our hard work has paid off as we weigh in to benefit charity."

The art unveiling will feature Las Vegas artists Jeff Fulmer and Darius Kuzmickas, who were commissioned by the city of Las Vegas Arts Commission to create public art features specifically for the new Centennial Hills Community Center. The city’s "percent for the arts" ordinance supports the integration of original, site specific artwork into city capital construction projects. The artwork was made possible by working in collaboration with the city of Las Vegas Public Works and Leisure Services Departments, the city of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs and Luchessi-Galati architects.

Markers, by Darius Kuzmickas, is a series of eight, eight-foot-high, backlit glass columns featuring abstracted photographic imagery of the surrounding desert landscape and cityscape. Las Vegas Bearpoppy by Jeff Fulmer is a grouping of cut and painted aluminum silhouettes inspired by "arctomecon californica," a species endemic to northern Clark County and listed by the State of Nevada as a critically endangered species.

The charity weigh-in will pit Councilman Ross, Mayor Goodman and Councilman Brown against Clark County Commissioner Chip Maxfield to see who lost the most weight. Commissioner Maxfield weighed in at the last council meeting. The winner’s favorite charity will receive a $1,000 donation from Cox Communications.

For more information, please call 229-4615.

FREE COLLEGE PREPARATION WORKSHOP ON MAY 10 AT DOOLITTLE COMMUNITY CENTER

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The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services invites all Clark County School District high school students to a free college preparation workshop on Saturday, May 10, at Doolittle Community Center. "College: The Real Life" will include information on testing/admission exams, financial aid, life skills, college life, credit and money management, and collegiate athletics. Refreshments will be served. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. Students need to register by May 2. Registration forms are available by calling the center at (702) 229-6374 and online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/College_The_Real_Life_Registration_2008.pdf. The center is located at 1950 N. J St., near the corner of Lake Mead Boulevard.

Doolittle Community Center offers two indoor gymnasiums, a swimming pool, water tot lot, computer lab, game room, cardio/weight room, kitchen and banquet room. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing a variety of activities and special events. Youth enjoy many sports, swimming, martial arts, dance classes, educational workshops, computer labs, and camps during school breaks. Adults benefit from evening basketball, exercise classes and use of the weight room and fitness equipment. For more information or to request a free class and activity schedule, call (702) 229-6374.

SATURDAY MORNING FUN ON APRIL 12 AT THE MUTTS 'N' MASTERS 5K RUN AND 1-MILE FUN WALK

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Everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun, get some exercise and meet the neighbors at the annual Mutts 'n' Masters 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Walk on Saturday, April 12, at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center. The events include a competitive 5K run and a one-mile run/walk for all ages and abilities, with or without a dog. The Las Vegas Dogs in Competitive Events Club will offer dog agility demonstrations at 9:30 a.m. Vegas Valley Dog Obedience will provide dog obedience demonstrations at 10 a.m. Registration for the 5K and fun walk begins at 8 a.m. at the center, located at 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. The walk and run begin at 9 a.m., beginning and ending at the center.

The "Masters and Muttsters" of the ceremonies will be Ward 2 Councilman Steve Wolfson and his dogs, Kobe, Magic and Sunday, and Channel 3 Weather Anchorman John Fredericks and his dog LJ.

"This is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy our community with our canine companions," Wolfson said. "The dogs have as much fun, if not more, than the participants. For the walkers out there, the one-mile course offers a nice walk, and for the competitive runners, the 5K course is challenging and offers them a chance to beat their best time."

For those who pre-register for the 5K run by April 11, the entry fee is only $25. The pre-registration fee for the one-mile run/walk is $20. Registration on the day of the event will be $30 for the 5K and $25 for the one-mile run/walk. Online pre-registration is encouraged at www.active.com through April 11. Pre-registration forms also may be picked up/dropped off at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center through April 11. Go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/MuttsnMasters2008.pdf to download the form. Registrants 50 years and older will receive a 10-percent discount when registering in person with proper identification.

Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, the top male and female finishers overall with their dogs, and the top male and female runners in each of nine age groups, in the 5K run. The one-mile fun walk is non-competitive. All two-legged participants will receive a T-shirt and a goody bag. All four-legged finishers will receive a bandana.

There is a limit of one dog per person; each animal must remain on a leash. All dogs should wear a current rabies tag and be up-to-date on all vaccinations. Please do not bring dogs "in-heat" or that may be a threat to others. Event officials reserve the right to refuse aggressive animals. Please be responsible and courteous. Be sure to clean up after your pet.

A parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver for children under 18 years of age to participate. Mutts ‘n’ Masters is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. Timing results will be provided by Red Rock Running Company.

For more information on this fun and furry event, please contact the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center at (702) 229-1100. Business hours now are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Effective April 6, business hours will be Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed on Sundays.

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