Parents & kids

Volunteers Bringing the Message of Pool Safety

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 2:07pm

Volunteers Bringing the Message of Pool Safety

Several groups will be bringing the message of pool safety to the community, during an event Saturday.

Henderson firefighters, the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter and Rockstar Pool Care will be part of a safe pool rules news conference at the City of Henderson Fire Station 98 at Coronado Center Drive and Horizon Ridge Parkway.

Following the news conference, at about 11 a.m., volunteers will walk through Henderson neighborhoods bringing the message of pool safety to as many people as possible.

They'll be handing out information about drowning prevention, including a door hanger that outline the A, B, C, & D's of drowning prevention.

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in southern Nevada for young children. An average of eight children die every year in the Las Vegas valley.

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Theater Company Looking for Kids for New Production of Red Riding Hood

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Friday, March 15th, 2013, 2:58pm

Theater Company Looking for Kids for New Production of Red Riding Hood

The Missoula Children's Theatre is hosting a open casting call for its new production of "Red Riding Hood" in Henderson.

The theatre group is looking for talented kids ages 5 to 18. There will be a chance for the kids to try out for a starring role in the production.

The show is a retelling of the classic fairy tale with a new look at the Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood herself.

There will be two casting calls and two performances of the play.

Week 1

Henderson Convention Center, 200 Water Street
Auditions: Monday, April 8, 4 to 6 p.m. Registration is 3 to 4 p.m.
Rehearsals: Tuesday through Friday, April 9 through 12, 4 to 8 p.m.
Scheduled Performances: Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Week 2

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Children's Art Gallery Debuts Inside Henderson Hospital

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 2:16pm

Henderson officials are working with a local hospital to feature a display of children’s art designed to brighten the spirits of patients.

The city of Henderson and St. Rose Dominican Hospitals-Siena Campus are calling the exhibit “Impressions at Siena.” It is located in the third floor lobby at 3001 St. Rose Pkwy., and is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The gallery’s first exhibit features 32 works of art created by students at B. Mahlon Brown Junior High School using charcoal, oil and soft pastels, and collage. A new display will replace this one after April 25.

The city of Henderson also hosts and curates the City Hall Art Gallery, 240 Water St.; Pinnacle Children’s Art Exhibit, 203 S. Water St., Suite 300; The Gallery at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy.; and Gallery at the Garden inside the Hilton Garden Inn, 1340 W. Warm Springs. Rd.

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Kids Get Lesson in Crosswalk Safety

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 3:22pm

The youngest students at one elementary school received a lesson in crosswalk safety Thursday.

Kindergarten and first grade students from David Cox Elementary in Henderson were taught how to cross the street using a crosswalk thanks to the Clark County School District Police and the Look Out Kids About organization.

The kids used the Regional Transportation Commission's Kindergarten Crosswalk, which is a mock-up of an actual working electronic crosswalk traffic signal with working traffic lights and times.

"Every kids here is having a blast. They are able to see what it is like to cross the street without any distractions and with us teaching them what to do and where to look and how to do it correctly," school police detective Tom Rainey said.

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LHS Student to Appear on Nevada Newsmakers

Submitted by Joshua Wikler on Tuesday, December 18th, 12:03 pm

By Joshua Wikler

Communications Director, Liberty High School

Liberty High School senior Bryce Petersen will be a guest on Nevada Newsmakers this month for the show's 9th Annual Teen Edition. Petersen will be a guest political pundit and will join with eight other students on the panel.

Petersen was chosen after he submitted an application to be on the show. He was encouraged by his AP Government instructor, Bryan Lynaugh.

"I have seen many examples of [Bryce's] talent and have long been impressed by his diligence and work ethic," Lynaugh said. "I couldn't be more pleased with the decision [Nevada Newsmakers] made in selecting Bryce to represent [Liberty] on this show."

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Liberty HS Seniors to Appear on Katie Couric Show

Submitted by Joshua Wikler on Wednesday, November 7th, 11:12 am

By Joshua Wikler

Communications Director, Liberty High School

Liberty High School goes big time this week when two students appear Wednesday on The Katie Couric Show.

As a result of a fundraiser hosted by Liberty seniors Joseph Maurer and Ryan Popowcer for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the two have been invited to appear on the show featuring Fox.

The boys’ plight caught the attention of a producer for the show after an article was published in The View on October 30.

The fundraiser raised nearly $2,000 and the boys had already raised $1,000 prior to the event at Sunrise Cafe on Eastern Avenue. Maurer and Popowcer have set a goal to raise $5,000 for the foundation.

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Sound of Liberty Marching Band Continues Strong Season

Submitted by Joshua Wikler on Tuesday, October 30th, 11:06 am

By Joshua Wikler

Communications Director, Liberty High School

The Sound of Liberty Marching Band continued their strong season in the past two weeks.

On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Patriots competed at Palo Verde High School against four other bands in their class. The Patriots came in a strong second place behind the Cheyenne Desert Shield Marching Band.

This past Saturday, the Sound of Liberty Marching Band competed at Clark High School at the annual Tournament on the Turf. Of the five bands that were in Class A, the Patriots again came in second place losing by just one point to Cheyenne. Even though the band placed second, they received first place in music and music performance.

"Saturday was our best run of the show in performance yet," Director Travis Whaley said. "Even though the kids didn't place first, they were still very happy with their performance."

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