September 1, 2007

Centers will be closed Sept. 3. All activities are subject to change. List is not all-inclusive. Call centers near you for complete list of classes and activities. Most activities require advance registration.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Free Family Fun Open House (all ages)
Thursday, September 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Watch class demonstrations, enjoy fun family-oriented events, and get center information.

Free Margaret Pelowski Exhibition at Derfelt Senior Center Gallery (all ages)
Monday-Friday, September 7-28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6601.
A variety of oil paintings by this Nevada artist.

Mother & Daughter Brunch (ages 3 to adult)
Saturday, September 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $8 per person, $14 per couple
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 North Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Moms and daughters, moms-to-be, and wannabe moms, put on your pajamas and slippers to enjoy food, games and making knotted fleece blankets to donate to children at Child Haven.

Grandparents’ Day Celebration (all ages)
Saturday, September 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $10 per couple
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Bring the family, a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a picnic and fun in the park.

Free Movie in the Park (all ages)
Friday, September 14, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Bring low chairs or blankets, pack a picnic and bring the family to Ansan Sister City Park to watch “High School Musical” under the stars. Concessions will be sold. In case of inclement weather, all moves indoors.

Family Game Night (all ages)
Friday, September 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Fee: $5 per family
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Play favorite old-time games and socialize. Tot lot, game room and gymnasium open, too.
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Free Viva Mexico! Celebration (all ages)
Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with live music, dance and authentic Mexican food.

A Date with Mom (sons and moms of all ages)
Friday, September 21, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $15 per couple
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Moms have a special evening out with their sons.

Free Movie in the Park (all ages)
Friday, September 21, 6:30 p.m. pre-movie activity, 7 p.m. movie
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to enjoy “Matilda” family movie. Dress for the weather. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Event canceled in case of inclement weather.

Family Fun Night (all ages)
Saturday, September 29, 5 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person at the door
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Bring your entire family to the pool for a night of fun, games and swimming.

Family Fun Night (all ages)
Sunday, September 30, 5 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person at the door
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 229-6309.
Bring your entire family to the pool for a night of fun, games and swimming.

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES (not sports)
Call and register in advance for all activities.

Brinley Broncos (ages 3-5)
Monday through Thursday, 9-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $132/month; tuition assistance may be available to qualifying families.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
This developmental program prepares children mentally and emotionally for kindergarten. Structured physical play teaches children life skills and habits, including concentration, cooperation, imagination, relaxation and self-esteem.

Terrific Tots (ages 3-5)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $65 per month
Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste, (702) 229-4440.
This developmental program prepares children for kindergarten through social interaction and educational activities, incorporating arts, crafts, songs, stories, numbers and more.

Rose Bud’s Kiddy Kamp (ages 3-5)
Mondays and Wednesdays and Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. to noon or 12:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Fees: $75/month for 2 days; $150/month for 4 days
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road.
This developmental program prepares children mentally and emotionally for kindergarten with cognitive activities, projects that build motor and social skills, story time, songs, games and learning.
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Robison Round-Up (ages 3-5)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m.
Fee: $50 per month
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Children improve their hand/eye coordination, education, social and motor skills while participating in crafts, arts, games and music.

Robison Friday Fun (ages 3-5)
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $50 per month
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Fun-filled days include arts, crafts, painting, games, songs, science, stories and play. Bring lunch.

Little Graduates (ages 3-5)
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon
Fee: $80 per month
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096.
Taught in English and Spanish, this early childhood learning program emphasizes creative, social and emotional development in a recreational setting.

Johnson Tots (ages 3-5)
Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fees: $80/month
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Children enjoy crafts, social play, games, music, outside play in park, educational preparation for school. Must be potty trained.

Molasky 2Tastic (age 24-36 months)
Fridays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $41 per month
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Parent and child program includes social play, circle, art and story time with an emphasis on fun, motor skill development and socialization.

Tot Time (ages 2.5-3)
Mondays/Wednesdays 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Fee: $40/month.
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Children participate in crafts, games, music, ABCs, stories and other activities in a friendly, fun-filled atmosphere. Children must be potty trained.

Little Lieders (ages 3-5)
Mondays/ Wednesdays 9 to 11:30 a.m., or Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 12 to 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $75/month.
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Children participate in crafts, games, music, ABCs, stories and other activities that help prepare them for kindergarten. Children must be potty trained.

Molasky Minis (age 3)
Monday through Friday, noon to 2 p.m.,
Fee: $54 per month
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Children develop socialization, cooperation and beginning classroom skills. Must be potty trained.
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Molasky Hot Tots (age 4-5)
Monday through Friday, 8 to 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $90 per month
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Children have fun learning and preparing for kindergarten. Must be potty trained.

Recreation Station (ages 3.5-5)
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $42 per week
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Children participate in dance, sports, music, games, arts, crafts and educational enrichment.

Kinder P.A.L.S. (ages 4-5)
Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 10-Dec. 13
Fee: $210 for 14 weeks
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Children learn language, math and science through games, projects and other activities.

Teen Scene (grades 6-8)
Monday-Friday, after school to 6 p.m.
Fee: $35/5 days; $29/4 days; $22/3 days; $16/2 days; $8 daily.
Youth do homework, socialize and participate in games, sports and activities while supervised.
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Cadwallader Community School, 7775 Elkhorn Road, (702) 229-1633.
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096.
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.

Free Youth Council (ages 13-18)
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482; Mondays, 5-6 p.m.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642; Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6374, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 3-4 p.m.
Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Avenue, (702) 229-2488, Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100,
  Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m.
Youth enjoy retreats, leadership activities, community service projects, outings, employment training opportunities and learn safety and positive choices.
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Jam Squads (ages 4-16)
Itty Bitty Jammers, ages 4-7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Jam Squad, ages 8-14, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Jam Squad Elite, ages 10-16, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $15/month plus uniform fee. Practice days may change. Call for information.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Age-based dance teams perform at local special events. Additional travel fees for Jam Squad Elite.

CK Hip Hop Performing Dance Teams (ages 5-18)
Registration Fee: $32; $12/month; Competition teams $15/month. 2C ages 5-11; CK ages 12-18.
2C Thursdays 6 p.m. and Saturdays at noon; CK Fridays 6 p.m. and Saturdays 1 p.m.
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096.

Cheerleading (ages 3-10)
Saturdays; 10 to 11 a.m. ages 3-5; 11 a.m. to noon ages 6-10
Fee: $30 per month
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Learn basic cheerleading moves, jumps and dances.

Free Baton Twirling Lessons (ages 7-18)
Saturdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Have fun learning the basics.

Free Inclusive Development Play Group (ages 6 months-3 years)
Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Parents and children explore and learn through play, story time, music, art and more. Children with and without disabilities are included in all activities and siblings are welcome, too. Cosponsored by Nevada Early Intervention Services and Family to Family.

Free Explore and Learn Early Intervention Developmental Play Group (ages 9 weeks-35 months)
Fridays, 9 to 10:50 a.m., beginning August 31.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road.
Parents and children enjoy story time, music, art and more together. Trained, knowledgeable staff answer questions and give advice regarding child development. Cosponsored by Nevada Early Intervention Services.

Babysitting Workshop (ages 10-16)
Tuesday and Friday, September 4 and 7, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $10
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Bilingual instructor teaches the basics of child development, infant care, behavior management, CPR/first-aid skills, recognition of abuse/neglect and business skills in this two-day workshop sponsored by the Nevada Cooperative Extension. Must attend both days to obtain certificate.

Children’s Night Out (ages 3-12)
Friday, September 7, 6 to 10 p.m. Register in person by Sept. 6.
Fee: $12
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 North Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Youth play games, make crafts, eat pizza and watch a movie. Must be potty trained.
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Free Second Tuesday Activities (ages 4-10)
Tuesday, September 11, 7 to 8 p.m.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
Children have fun creating crafts, playing games or participating in fun activities.

Back-to-School Workshop (ages 4-10)
Wednesday, September 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $5
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Make your own book covers and design your own pencils.

Fall Leaf Recipe Holder (ages 3-6)
Friday, September 14, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $8
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Parents join children to create a recipe holder and enjoy sampling a fun recipe.

Jeans Book Bag Workshop (ages 10-14)
Wednesday, September 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $12
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Bring an old pair of jeans to turn into your own custom-made book bag.

Rolling in Dough Workshop (ages 2-15)
Friday, September 21, 5 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $5
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Avenue, (702) 229-4600.
Creative fun making mini masterpieces in play dough. Register by Sept. 14.

Pirate Life (ages 4-10)
Wednesday, September 26, 4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $5
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Yo, ho ho! Walk the plank, island hop, search for treasure.

Teen Cooking (ages 10-21)
Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $25, includes all supplies
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Learn cleaning and preparing food, cooking, serving and tasting.

YOUNG ADULT AND ADULT CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

Free Parenting Solutions Class (ages 16+)
Tuesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.

Free ParenTeen Solutions Class in Spanish (11+ and parents)
Mondays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 455-5295 to register.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Youth and parents together learn how to maximize family strengths, reduce behavioral problems, build communication and trust, and develop positive approaches to discipline.
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Free ParenTeen Solutions (11+ and parents)
Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Parents/caregivers and youth attend together to develop positive family management, supervision, problem-solving and discipline skills.

Free Nurturing Parents Class (ages 16+)
Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.

ABCs of Parenting (ages 16+)
Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required.
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.

Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED and First-Aid
Fee: $25*. Learn cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and basic first-aid. Receive a two-year certification accepted by Clark County School District. Register in advance.

     Thursday, September 6, 5 to 8 p.m., (ages 50+)
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ages 18+)
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096.

Thursday, September 13, 3 to 5:30 p.m. (ages 50+)
     Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600.

Thursday, September 13, 5 to 8 p.m. (ages 16+)
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.

     Thursday, September 13, 5 to 8 p.m., (ages 50+)
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Saturday, September 15, 9 a.m. to noon (ages 12+)
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.

Monday, September 17, 6 to 9 p.m. (ages 10+)
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 North Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.

Thursday, Sept. 20, 5 to 8 p.m. (ages 16+)
Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste, (702) 229-4440.

Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., (ages 50+)
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Tuesday, September 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m. (ages 12+)
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.

     Thursday, September 27, 5 to 8 p.m., (ages 50+)
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Free Love & Logic Classes (ages 17+)
Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096.
Become a better parent with this fun, interactive program. Learn to communicate effectively with your children, encourage better behavior, use positive discipline techniques, tech responsibility, help children succeed in school and solve problems, learn stress and anger management and how to talk to your children about drugs, alcohol, more. Register by calling the Parenting Project at 455-5295.
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GED Test Preparation Class (adults)
Monday-Thursday, 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $60; additional fees or supplies may be required.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.

Free English As a Second Language Classes (adults)
Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon or 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Avenue, (702) 229-4600.
Call 855-8000, ext. 5808, to register for classes and free testing.

Free Your Child & The Internet Workshop (ages 16+)
Monday, September 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Adults learn about the dangers inherent in use of the Internet by children and what precautions adults can take to protect their families.

Free Preparing for College Workshop (ages 16+)
Wednesday, September 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Learn more about the college search, funding and placement process in order to get the best return on your investment of time and money.

LEAGUES, SPORTS & SWIMMING (all ages)

Tumbling (ages 5-16)
Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $15/month
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.

Martial Arts (ages 5-adult)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $15 per month supply fee
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Beginning and intermediate students welcome.

Karate (ages 6 to adult)
Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners; 7 to 8:30 p.m. for intermediate
Fee: $36 for beginners; $44 for intermediate
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.

Sanjuriu Jujitsu (ages 5-adult)
Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. beginners; 6:30-7:30 p.m. intermediate
Fee: $29 for six-week course
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.

Tae Kwon Do (ages 7-adult)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
white/orange 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., yellow/green 6:15 to 7 p.m., purple+ 7 to 7:45 p.m.
Fee: $40 per month
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
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Sports Galore (all ages)
Fees: vary; some are free with $2 annual membership.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Dula offers bowling at Texas Station; pickle ball, table tennis, bocce, golf, paddle tennis, open basketball, basketball leagues, volleyball, hiking and weight training. Call for days and times.

Pickle Ball (ages 50+)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 11 a.m. $2 annual membership required.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Bring tennis shoes. All equipment supplied.

Free Paddle Tennis (ages 50+)
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.

Free Badminton (ages 50+)
Mondays, 9 a.m.  $2 annual membership required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515

Free Indoor Shuffleboard (ages 50+)
First and third Mondays each month, 1 to 3 p.m. $2 annual membership required.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600

Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. $2 annual membership required.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Free Paddle Tennis (ages 40+)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 11 a.m. $2 annual membership required.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Instructor and equipment provided. Players need to wear rubber-soled gym shoes.

Free Open Table Tennis (ages 50+) $2 annual membership required.
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Fridays at noon.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515

Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600

Fridays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Mondays and Fridays at 2:30 p.m.; also 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Rd., 229-4794.

Bowling (ages 50+)
Fee: $2.25, includes 3 games and shoe rental
Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, (702) 658-4900.
Mondays at 10 a.m. sponsored by Doolittle Senior Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6125.
Mondays at 1 p.m. sponsored by Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Rd., 229-4794.
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Bowling (ages 50+)
First and third Tuesdays each month, 9 a.m.
Fee: $3.50, includes 2 games, shoe rental and van transportation to Texas Station.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Avenue, (702) 229-1515.

Free Senior Basketball (ages 50+)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon; 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.  $2 annual membership required.

Adult Division C Basketball League
Fee: $250 per team plus officials’ fees
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Call for start date and time.

Youth Fall Soccer Leagues (ages 3-14)
Saturdays, September 8-October 13.
Fee: $35 (ages 3-4), $45 (ages 5-6), $55 (ages 7-8) and $65 (ages 9-14), and includes a T-shirt, participation award, instruction, weekly practice and weekly game.
Participants will learn teamwork and good sportsmanship while gaining self-confidence and improving their soccer skills. Soccer balls will be provided. Participants are required to wear shin guards and cleats. Volunteer coaches are needed. Not all age divisions are available at every location. Soccer registration is open until leagues are full.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642.
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096.
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Avenue, (702) 229-4600.
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.

Adult Softball Leagues
Pre-registration September 10-14; open registration September 17-21; League play begins Oct. 9 and lasts seven weeks at Lorenzi, Freedom and Doc Romeo parks and Veterans Memorial ball fields near Palo Verde High School.
Fee: registration $475 per team; $12 officials’ fees per game paid on the field in advance
Registration 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1651 S. Buffalo Drive. For information, contact Doug Race at (702) 229-1527 or Candy Williams at (702) 229-1642.

Tae Kwon Do (ages 3-adult)
Mondays and Wednesdays; 5:15-6:15 p.m. and 6:15-7:15 p.m.; blue+ belts 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Fee: $35 beginners 5-adult; $40 ages 3-4; $50 others; beginning Sept. 10 and Oct. 29
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.

Tae Kwon Do (ages 4-adult)
Mondays/Wednesdays, ages 4-6 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.; ages 7-adult 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fees: $56 ages 4-6; $120 ages 7-adult
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Class focuses on complete training with emphasis on self-discipline, citizenship, values and fun.

Arena Football Passing League (ages 7-adult)  Begins Sept. 10 and Oct. 29.
Mondays, 5-5:45 p.m., ages 7-9 with no experience; 6-6:45 p.m. ages 8-10 with 1 year experience;
  7-7:45 p.m. ages 11-12 with 2 years experience.
Wednesdays, 5-5:45 p.m., ages 10-12 with 3 years exp.; 6-6:45 p.m. ages 12-14 with 4 years exp.
Fridays, 6-6:45 p.m. ages 14-17 with 6 years experience; 7-7:45 p.m. ages 18+.
Fee: $65 per player, includes t-shirts, medals, tournament and end-of-session pizza party.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Get your 4-player flag football team together for games played inside the gym.
 
Youth T-Ball (ages4-8)
Practice and play begins Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Lied; Saturday, Oct. 6, at Rivera and Robison; Saturday, Oct. 20, at Veterans Memorial; and Saturday, Nov. 3, at Brinley.
Fee: $45, includes a T-shirt, participation award, instruction and weekly game.
Participants will learn teamwork and good sportsmanship while gaining self-confidence and improving their batting, fielding, catching, throwing, and base-running skills. The weekly leagues will continue for six weeks. Coach pitch (ages 7-8) is available only at Brinley Community School and Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center. Younger children hit the ball from a tee. Biddy division (ages 4-6) is offered at all locations. Registration is open until divisions are full. Equipment will be provided. Volunteer coaches are needed.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642
Lied Community School, 5340 W. Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Avenue, (702) 229-4600
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100

Learn to Officiate Football (ages 15-adult)
Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., September 11-October 16. Must register August 18-September 7.
Fee: Free
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J Street, (702) 229-6374.
Learn the basics of officiating flag and tackle football.

Tae Kwon Do (ages 7-adult)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. beginners; 7-8 p.m. intermediate; beginning Sept. 11 and Oct. 30
Fee: $33 per six-week session
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.

Tae Kwon Do (ages 3-14)
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon ages 3-6; Fee: $23 for six-week session
Mondays, 5 to 6 p.m., ages 6-14; Fee $40 for six-week session
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.

Judo (ages 5+)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., beginning September 11 and October 30.
Fee: $23 for six-week session
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.

Judo (ages 5-adult)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. ages 5-14; 6:30-7:30 and 7:30-8:30 p.m. ages 14+
Fee: $40 per six-week session that begins September 11 and October 30.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
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NFL Youth Fall Flag Football League (ages 6-17)
Saturdays, September 15-October 20.
Fee: $65 (ages 6-14), $70 (ages 15-17); includes jersey, instruction, practice, games and award
During the six-week league, participants will learn basic fundamentals, teamwork and good sportsmanship while playing in their age divisions. Volunteer coaches are needed. Not all age divisions are available at every location. Flag football registration is open until leagues are full.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-2642
Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste Avenue, (702) 229-4440
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096
Lied Community School, 5340 W. Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072
Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore Avenue, (702) 229-5345
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Avenue, (702) 229-4600
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100

Over 30 Basketball League (ages 30+)
Tuesdays, beginning September 25, 6 to 10 p.m. Register Aug. 18-September 18.
Fee: $300 per team plus $25 officials’ fee per game.
Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste, (702) 229-4440.

ADAPTIVE RECREATION ACTIVITIES

Free Lorenzi Day of Play (up to age 17)
Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lorenzi Park, 3333 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6358.
Youth enjoy a day of fun and games with a barbecue at noon. Call (702) 229-6358 for details.

Camp CAL (ages 22+ with developmental disabilities)
Monday-Friday, September 24-28
Fee: $350 per person
Calabasas, Calif.
Call (702) 229-5177 for information on this residential camp.

Project D.I.R.T. Valley of Fire Tent Camping (individuals with developmental disabilities ages 22+)
Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30
Fee: $30 per camper
Drop off and pick up at Lorenzi Park, West Washington Avenue at Twin Lakes Drive.
Designed particularly for participants with developmental disabilities, the Developing Interests in Risk Taking program provides people of all abilities the opportunity to explore new recreation and leisure possibilities through alternative recreation and outdoor adventure experiences. Campers should bring sleeping bags. Call (702) 229-4796 for information and registration.

Free Inclusive Development Play Group (ages 6 months-3 years)
Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Lied Community School, 5340 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Parents and children explore and learn through play, story time, music, art and more. Children with and without disabilities are included in all activities and siblings are welcome, too. Cosponsored by Nevada Early Intervention Services and Family to Family.
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Heading On (ages 22+)
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Heading On is designed to provide individuals with a traumatic brain injury with leisure awareness, social interaction skills, leisure resources and leisure activity skills during and/or after clinical rehabilitation. Please call (702) 229-6358 for a calendar and more information.

Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center After-School Program (ages 7-21)
Monday through Friday, through December 21, 1 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $27/week for 1-3 days; $36 for 4 days; $45 for 5 days
Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Center, 3339 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 229-6358.
Youth of all abilities may participate in a variety of recreational programs.

BlazeSports Las Vegas (ages 7-adult)
Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: Free
Garside Middle School Gymnasium, 300 S. Torrey Pines Dr., (702) 229-4796.
This sports program for children and adults with disabilities offers sports training and competitions. Focus is on wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, swimming and track and field. Educational sessions introduce new sports and exciting activities. All equipment needed to participate is provided, including the all-court sport wheelchairs. Appropriate for novices and elite athletes alike. Call (702) 229-4796 for details.

New A.G.E. Program (age 22+)
Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. (closed Sept. 3, Oct. 25-26)).
Fee: $35 for 5 days; $28 for 4 days; $21 for 1 to 3 days.
Twin Lakes Adaptive Recreation Center, 3333 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5177.
An “after-work” recreation program for adults with developmental disabilities that offers varied activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence. Call for information.

F.L.O.A.T.
Forming Leisure Opportunities using Aquatic Techniques is an adaptive aquatics program for people with and without disabilities. Kayak and canoe paddling lessons and swimming lessons are held at Municipal Pool September-May. Call for dates and times (702) 229-1710.

G.O.L.F. – Golf Offers Lifetime Fun (ages 12-adult)
Las Vegas Golf Club, 4300 W. Washington Avenue, (702) 646-3003.
Individuals of all abilities can sign up for golf lessons, golf leagues and tournaments. For information, call Robert Murray at (702) 229-4903 or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

Outreach
For information on the following recreation opportunities and programs, please call (702) 229-4900.
Assistive Technology/Equipment Loan Program – adaptive equipment to rent.
Disability Awareness/Sensitivity Training – for your organization.
Informational and Educational Presentations – for your organization or agency.
Recreational Enrichment Program – for teens ages 15 to 18.
Lifetime Sports – Archery and disc golf lessons and Junior Olympic Development Program.
Rock Climbing
Tandem Bike Rides – Held on Friday afternoons. Call for dates and information.
Wheelchair Sports – includes basketball, fitness, football, softball and over-the-line.
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Wheelchair Rugby/Quad Rugby (adults)
Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Avenue.
Fridays, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, (702) 229-6563.
Fee: Call for information.
The U.S. Quad Rugby Association Division II Sin City Skulls quad rugby team is looking for athletes. Open practices are held on Thursdays. Call Bob Murray at (702) 229-4903 for information.

Power Soccer (ages 5+)
Practice sessions on Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
John C. Fremont Middle School Gymnasium, 1100 E. St. Louis Avenue, (702) 229-1710.
This action-packed team sport combines the skill of the wheelchair user with the speed and power of the chair itself, to participate in an extremely challenging game very similar to soccer. Power soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users.
Coed participants must use electric wheelchairs with foot pegs (no scooters). The remaining equipment will be provided. No charge to participants. Bring water. Volunteer assistants needed. Call for details.

Leisure Connection (ages 22+)
Leisure Connection is a social group for high-functioning adults with developmental disabilities. The program provides recreational activities that promote socialization and independence in the community. Activities include bowling, movies, lunch and dinner outings, sports events and leisure education classes. Activity schedules are mailed out monthly to each participant. Reservations must be made in advance for each event. For more information, or to be placed on the activity schedule mailing list, call (702) 229-5177.
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