Ward 2 Upcoming Events

May

11th Annual Lakes Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday May 27th, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Lakes South Park (located at the intersection of Lake East Dr. and Shoreline Dr)
The American Legion Post 76 and Fleet Reserve Branch 90 will jointly conduct the ceremony.  The event will be held in the Lakes South Park overlooking beautiful Lake Sahara.  The event is free to the public. 

Coffee With The Councilman
Friday, May 31, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Angel Park Golf Course clubhouse restaurant, 100 S. Rampart Blvd.
Come start the morning with Councilman Beers and take advantage of this opportunity to talk about Ward 2, the city of Las Vegas or anything else of interest to the community. For more information, call (702) 229-6405.

June

Sea Monsters, Discovery Reef and Sanctuary Reef
Opening June 1
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Join the Natural History Museum at three new traveling exhibits this summer. Read more .

American Red Cross Babysitter Training (ages 11-15)
June 11, 13-14, 4 to 8 p.m. or June 29-30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost:  $75 per child.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
If you want to learn how to responsibly care for children and infants, this training is for you! This training, which includes child and infant CPR, will teach basic first-aid skills, give pointers on starting your own babysitter business, and much more!

Dash and Splash
Saturday, June 15, 7:30 a.m. arrival; race begins at 8 a.m.
Cost: $15 pre-registration, $20 on event day.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Begin with a 1.5-mile run starting at Pavilion Center Pool and winding through Veterans Memorial Park.   Race will conclude with a 300-meter swim at Pavilion Center Pool. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully.

Home Pool Safety Training
Saturday, June 15, 9 to 10 a.m.; or Thursday, June 20, 7 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $25
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
This one-hour training is being brought to you by the professional staff of the city of Las Vegas Aquatic Unit. Participants will be able to recognize the importance of water safety training and explain the steps to take at home to remain safe in, on and around water. Sun safety also will be incorporated.

Dive In Movie Night! (all ages)
Saturday, June 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Movie will be announced one week prior to event. Take a dip in the pool, lounge on a raft or in a deck chair while watching a movie on the big screen.  Light refreshments will be provided for a small cost. All pool rules apply. Call 229-6309 or 229-1488 for more information.

Streetology Concert in the Park (all ages)
Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Showmobile at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive, at Rampart.
Enjoy an evening of contemporary jazz by Streetology — an exciting blend of funk, rock, and jazz, with meticulous musical execution and staging. Each member of the group has enjoyed success in recording and concert performance venues, backing up some of the finest stars in the pop, rock, and jazz world. Members include Rocky Gordon (alto and soprano saxophone), Jon Jacquemoud (guitar), Jon Matteson (piano and keyboards), Geoff Neuman (acoustic and electric basses) and Randy Fisher (drums and percussion).

Dear Ol’ Dad’s Day (all ages)
Sunday, June 16, noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: $1 for ages 4-17, $2 ages 18-49, $1.50 ages 50+; father is free when accompanied by his child.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, (702) 229-1755.
Don’t forget dear ol’ dad on Father’s Day. He’ll receive free admission to recreational swimming when accompanied by his child.

Junior Lifeguard Camp (ages 11-14)
Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $115 per child.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Upon successful completion of the camp, participants will earn an American Red Cross Adult CPR certification, and learn essential pool life-saving skills. This fun camp is a great environment for kids that may want to become a lifeguard. Participants must bring with them each day to camp a swim suit, towel, change of clothes, lunch, snacks, and beverages. Upon successful completion of the camp, participants will earn an American Red Cross Adult CPR certification, and learn essential pool life-saving skills.  This fun camp is a great environment for kids that may want to become a lifeguard.  Participants must bring with them each day to camp a swim suit, towel, change of clothes, lunch, snacks, and beverages.

Sundown in Downtown
Friday, June 21, 6 - 10 p.m.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Join tehe Natural History Museum for a grown up calypso party of culture, cocktail and cuisine. Purchas tickets at www.lvnhm.org or call 384-3466. Event flier

July

Yankee Doodle at the Pool (all ages)
Wednesday, July 3.
Cost: Daily fees - $1 for ages 4-17; $2 for ages 18-49; $1.50 for ages 50+; and free for ages 0-3.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488; noon to 5 p.m.
Participate in water games and activities in celebration of Independence Day.

Patriotic Parade by Summerlin Council
Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m.
Hills Center Drive
This time-honored tradition allows friends, family and neighbors to show their colors while gather for a good old-fashioned hometown parade through the streets of Summerlin!  The parade travels along flag-lined streets from Hillpointe and Hills Center, then south on Hills Center, concluding on Trailwood Drive. Arrive early to get a prime viewing area along the route. For more information on the Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, call The Summerlin Council at 341-5500. 

Another Hot Tropical Night Pool Party (all ages)
Saturday, July 13, 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.

American Red Cross Babysitter Training (ages 11-15)
July 16-19 and Aug. 17-18. 
Cost: $75 per child.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
If you want to learn how to responsibly care for children and infants, this training is for you! This training, which includes child and infant CPR, will teach basic first-aid skills, give pointers on starting your own babysitter business, and much more!

Dash and Splash
Saturday, July 20, 7:30 a.m. arrival; race begins at 8 a.m.
Cost: $15 pre-registration, $20 on event day.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Begin with a 1.5-mile run starting at Pavilion Center Pool and winding through Veterans Memorial Park. Race will conclude with a 300-meter swim at Pavilion Center Pool. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully.

Dive In Movie Night! (all ages)
Saturday, July 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Movie will be announced one week prior to event. Take a dip in the pool, lounge on a raft or in a deck chair while watching a movie on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided for a small cost. All pool rules apply. Call 229-6309 or 229-1488 for more information.

August

Ward 2 Back-to-School Fair and Movie in the Park
Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Free admission.
AnSan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave. at Villa Monterey.
Join Councilman Beers for the Back-to-School Fair and Movie in the Park (“Pirates of the Caribbean”). Free school supplies and binders will be given out, while supplies last. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Enjoy a balloon artist, face painters and jump house. For more information, call 229-6405. 

Dash and Splash
Saturday, Aug. 17, 7:30 a.m. arrival; race begins at 8 a.m.
Cost: $15 pre-registration, $20 on event day.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Begin with a 1.5-mile run starting at Pavilion Center Pool and winding through Veterans Memorial Park. Race will conclude with a 300-meter swim at Pavilion Center Pool. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully.

Dive In Movie Night! (all ages)
Saturday, Aug. 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Movie will be announced one week prior to event. Take a dip in the pool, lounge on a raft or in a deck chair while watching a movie on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided for a small cost. All pool rules apply. Call 229-6309 or 229-1488 for more information.

American Red Cross Babysitter Training (ages 11-15)
Aug. 17-18. 
Cost: $75 per child.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
If you want to learn how to responsibly care for children and infants, this training is for you! This training, which includes child and infant CPR, will teach basic first-aid skills, give pointers on starting your own babysitter business, and much more!

October

Ward 2 Trunk or Treat Car Show and Halloween Festival
Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100. (Next to Palo Verde High School).
Please join Councilman Bob Beers for a fun day filled with music provided by DJ Brando, along with Halloween activities for the kids. Enjoy craft projects, a costume contest, games, face painting and jump houses. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Kids have the opportunity to Trunk or Treat at the awesomely decorated cars in the car show. The vehicles will be decorated for Halloween. Help us pick the spookiest! All makes, models and years are welcome in the car show. Vendors are welcome. This family event is sponsored by Ward 2 Councilman Bob Beers. Call 229-6405 for more information.  

November

Free Shredding Event
Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. - noon.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Bring your documents that need to be shredded. Complimentary shredding takes place in the southern parking lot. Limit of five boxes per vehicle. This is a safe and convenient way to get rid of old documents. Call 229-6405 for more information.  

December

The Lakes Festival of Lights and Car Show
Saturday, Dec. 14, noon to 6 p.m.
Lake East Drive and Lake Sahara Drive (south of Sahara Avenue, west of Durango Drive)
Free
Bring your family to join The Lakes and Councilman Bob Beers in celebrating the holiday season. This events has it all, from food to fun to entertainment. Families will enjoy a car show and a grand finale, the Electric Light Boat Parade.


Ongoing Activities in Ward 2 and Around Town

Farmer’s Markets
Las Vegas Farmers Market®
Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m.
Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. (Rampart at Vegas Drive)
www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com/

Tivoli Village Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tivoli Vilage, Rampart at Alta.
www.tivolivillagelv.com/

Downtown 3rd Farmers Market 
Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Casino Center at Stewart Avenue
downtown3rdfarmersmarket.com/

Free HOA Education Classes
HOA State Ombudsman Office
Email your registration to OMBCLASSES@RED.STATE.NV.US or call 486-4480.  Classes are free! 

First Tuesday Program
On the first Tuesday of every month, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department opens its doors to valley substations from 7 to 9 p.m. in order for the community to have an open forum of communication with the police officers who patrol their neighborhoods. This is an excellent opportunity for the residents of Ward 2 to learn more about what is going on in their community.  Learn more about upcoming First Tuesday events here. 

Check Out Downtown’s First Fridays
The air is light and the spirit festive in downtown, where, once a month, the pedestrian-friendly streets transform into a huge block party during First Friday. First Friday is a stage for local galleries and Las Vegas' vital downtown cultural scene. It's a place to meet friends new and old, and rejoice in the preservation and innovation of an historical neighborhood. Visitors come from near and far to people-watch, sample new restaurants and revel at area bars.  Learn more about First Fridays here.