Chris G. Welcomes Women's Center Home

When the Women's Development Center opened the doors to its new home on Pecos-McLeod, Chris G. was there to give them a warm welcome home. 

The center's move from its 3,800-square-foot space on East Sahara to its new 6,874-square-foot facility on 4020 Pecos-McLeod will give it extra space to conduct more trainings, more client interviews and provide more client services.

The center's goal is to end the cycle of poverty by helping families become self-sufficient through employment services, household management and budgeting and child care. The center is also there to take care of a family's basic necessities like food, clothing and housing. 

Boy Scout Paves Way for More Parking

Ryan set out to help the businesses of Commercial Center. He started by enlisting Neighborhood and Town Services and Public Works to help with the project.   Public Works donated the paint, rollers and  a handicap stencil to assist Ryan with his project.   

The Troop was able to paint 260 parking spaces and four handicap spaces. Their goal was to do 70 parking spaces. Thanks to initiative and team work, Commercial Center customers can now park perfectly.  

Neighborhood Pride Comes to Vegas Manor  

A tattered couch, a rusted water heater standing in an empty lot or in front of a house can quickly turn a neighborhood into a communal dumping ground.

When that began to happen at Vegas Manor, neighbors formed a Pride Zone Group.   The neighborhood, bordered by South Lamb and Patterson, Lucerne and Wyoming, encouraged residents to get rid of their unwanted items. Chris G. and her staff organized a neighborhood clean-up for the newly-formed Pride Zone and together the group began helping to pick up trash and debris.

Chris G. said special thanks are owed to Bob Coyle, Joe Knoblock and Republic Services; and Rob Dorinson, Dawn Dycus, Len Christopher and Evergreen Recycling for donating the dumpsters and to all of their workers for the excellent customer service they provided. 

T roy Martinez and all of the volunteers from 10,000 Kids came out to help. Dale Murrell and Darryl Kressler of Clark County Code Enforcement and the Graffiti Abatement team pulled together to coordinate and remove graffiti.

Through the efforts of everyone pulling together for a hard day's work, the neighborhood has found its pride again.

Get Involved : Form a Neighborhood Pride Zone               

A Neighborhood Pride Zone (NPZ) is an area established by residents with the sole purpose of preserving their community.   Residents serve as neighborhood stewards and agree to commit neighborhood resources, such as volunteer hours and/or professional expertise, toward graffiti and trash removal, promoting the overall beautification of their neighborhood.

Why Create a Pride Zone?

Organizing a NPZ in your area will help to raise and maintain the quality of life in your community.   Because the challenge of beautifying and preserving neighborhoods throughout Clark County has never been greater, we encourage residents to work together to build community pride and maintain the communities in which they live.   By creating a Pride Zone in your area, you will receive support to begin or sustain such an effort, and your community will be recognized for its hard work.

How to Create a Neighborhood Pride Zone

You'll need a group of dedicated people who are willing to be neighborhood stewards, learning to cover graffiti and helping maintain a clean neighborhood.   Talk with your neighbors or write a letter requesting that interested residents contact you.  

Complete an NPZ application and an NPZ consultant will be happy to meet with your group and help you get started.  

Residents of the Pride Zone will be responsible for removing unsightly graffiti, rubbish and debris.   We encourage you to have everyone in the community help with the efforts of the Neighborhood Pride Zone. Please call Public Response at:   455-4191.

Public Response Will Provide

• Graffiti Removal Training 

• Supplies for removing graffiti, trash and debris

• Educational information

• Pride Zone signs designating your NPZ area  

• Info on availability of neighborhood grants

Protect Your Home  

Protect Your Kids  

Each first Tuesday of the month, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department gives residents an invitation to come to their local substation and get to know the officers. Metro's 1st Tuesday event is held from 7 to 8 p.m. for residents who want to share concerns or learn more about what is going on in their area. 

Officers also give residents a behind-the-scenes look at how the department works.

Anyone wishing to raise their awareness about sex offenders living in their area can also take advantage of Metro's new Sex Offender Registration and Notification Program. The service provides residents with a map of all sex offenders living within a one mile radius of your home.

To Catch a Wire Thief

Too many neighborhoods depend on the 35-foot tall street lights to stand guard over their street. But, many neighbors have been in the dark throughout the Las Vegas Valley because 90 miles of copper wire used to power the street lights has been stolen.

Public Works is working hard to replace the stolen wire. The estimated cost is more than $300,000 so far. To prevent future thefts, electrical boxes where the wires are contained are being welded shut. That project is ongoing and in the meantime, anyone with information about copper wire thefts should call Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.  

Chris G. to Host Town 

Hall Meeting

Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani invites you to the last town hall meeting scheduled this year. The commissioner along with Clark County staff will be on hand to answer your questions and concerns. The meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, from 5:30 p.m to 7 p.m. at:

Hollywood Recreation Center
1650 S. Hollywood

The Purpose of a Town Advisory Board

Town Advisory Boards (TAB) and Citizens Advisory Councils (CAC) were created to assist the Board of County Commissioners in an advisory capacity with the decision-making process in supplying public services to the unincorporated areas of Clark County.   There are 13 Town Advisory Boards and 6 Citizens Advisory Councils appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve in these unincorporated towns.   Each board or council, consists of area residents, and serve as formal direct channels to the County Commission allowing for greater input into the future of their towns.  These members serve without compensation for two-year terms and have the responsibility of assisting the Board of County Commissioners in the governance of the unincorporated town by acting as a conduit between the residents and the Commission.  These boards and councils hold public meetings with assistance from County staff, such as Town & Liaison Services and Comprehensive Planning.   During these meetings:  

• Boards and councils are informed of matters pertaining to the town such as: long-term planning, zoning changes, public works projects, and ordinances, and they are asked to provide input regarding these matters to the Board of County Commissioners.
   

•   They forward the concerns or problems of residents to the Board of County Commissioners or County staff for resolution.  

• They also disseminate information of interest that they receive from the County to the residents of the towns.  

• They may also develop a Community Strategic Plan to address long-range projects, programs or services that are needed in their towns.  

                       There are three TABs in District "E": Paradise , Winchester and Sunrise Manor.

If you are interested in applying for membership on a TAB/CAC please click here for an application and the criteria needed to serve.

Crossing Guards Needed

The Volunteer Crossing Guard program is in great need of people who will help to safely guide children to and from school.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is looking for volunteers that will provide additional coverage and protection for children.  A background check would have to be made of all volunteers. Please take the time to volunteer. Click here to fill out a form.

Upcoming Events at Parkdale Community Center               

Nov. 15    Bingo A' Plenty – senior holiday event

Nov. 16   Girls Club     

Dec. 11   Sounds of the season – intergenerational event

Dec. 12    Holiday Jingle   –   senior holiday event                

Dec. 13    New Holiday Event – senior voyagers F/T                            

Dec. 20    Girl's Club     

Feb. 1      Teen Super Bowl Party

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