Parents & kids

Henderson Gets Money to Clean Up Lead-Contaminated Houses

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 2:29pm

Henderson Gets Money to Clean Up Lead-Contaminated Houses

The city of Henderson is getting more than $2 million to help protect kids from lead

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the money to two local projects in Henderson that are designed to rid homes of lead-based paint.

The city will use the money to address lead hazards in 74 housing units that are home to low and very low-income families with children. It will also perform healthy home assessments on 50 more units.

The money is part of $98 million awarded to 38 projects across the country to clean up lead paint hazards, train workers on how to handle properties contaminated with lead and to educate people about the problem.

HUD estimates about 24 million homes around the country still have significant lead-based hazards, even though lead-based paint was banned for residential use in 1978.

Lead is a known toxin that can impair a child’s development and have effects into adulthood.

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World's Largest Swimming Lesson Hopes to Break World Record

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:16pm

World's Largest Swimming Lesson Hopes to Break World Record

As the temperature heats up in southern Nevada, more children will head to the pool and city officials want them to be prepared.

The city of Henderson is taking part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 18 at all of its pools. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is a worldwide event designed to highlight the importance of children’s swimming lessons.

The event also marks an annual attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest swimming lesson. The current record was set during the 2012 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson with 24,873 participants representing 15 countries. This year, more than 25,000 children on five continents are expected to participate.

All city pools will offer a free swimming lesson to any child who visits on the day of the event. Pools include:

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Six Students Get College Scholarships from Silver State Schools Credit Union

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 12:47pm

Students from across the valley receive awards to help them further their education.

Silver State Schools Credit Union has handed out its 2013 college scholarships to six seniors in the Clark County School District. Each scholarship awards $2,000 annually, renewable for up to four years, and is awarded to seniors who are credit unions members and who excel in academics, athletics and community service.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Registration for Summer Camps Now Open

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 1:41pm

Registration for the city of Henderson's summer camp program is open now.

There are camps for younger children and for teens. Summer Kids Zone is offered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting June 10 through August 23.

The camp offers supervised activities including arts and crafts, drama, music, games, field trips and special events.

Kids can attend camps at five locations:

Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road
Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy.
Bob Miller Middle School, 2400 Cozy Hill Circle
Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Pkwy.
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Dr.

The camps are open to kids 5 to 12 years old for $99 per week. Sibling discounts are available..

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Huge Consignment Sale Planned for this Weekend

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 2:52pm

Huge Consignment Sale Planned for this Weekend

One of the most popular ways for savvy moms to save some money will be returning to southern Nevada this weekend.

The annual As They Grow Henderson Sale starts Friday afternoon. The group has been collecting new and gently used baby and children's items from around the valley for several weeks.

Thousands of items, including baby clothes, strollers and toys, will be organized and placed for sale at 9850 South Maryland Parkway, which is on the southeast corner of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Maryland Parkway.

The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and then from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. There is a $2 cash-only entry fee that is good for the whole weekend. Kids and adults with a military ID are free.

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Healthy Eating, Physical Activity Win Awards for Students

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 12:31pm

Winners recently were announced for the 6th annual UNLV Coaches Challenge, a program that encourages children to choose healthy food and participate in physical activity.

This year’s Coaches Challenge included more than 13,000 elementary school children from 112 schools. The program experienced its best success since 2007.

A UNLV head coach will visit each winning classroom throughout May to congratulate the students.

This year’s UNLV Coaches Challenge winning classrooms represent four elementary schools:

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Volunteers Spread Message of Drowning Prevention

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 3:11pm

Volunteers Spread Message of Drowning Prevention

Volunteers went door to door in Henderson this past weekend to educate the public about the dangers of pools.

The Henderson Professional Fire Fighters, the City of Henderson Fire Department, the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter and Rockstar Pool Care all worked together on the event.

Volunteers handed out fliers with information about preventing drowning, which takes the life of eight children in southern Nevada every year.

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