This action ensures Nevada stays the 4th highest in teen pregnancy in the country.  The weak actions regarding all areas of education this session of the legislature leaves me scratching my head as to if becoming #1 in teen pregnancy is the only educational goal we have gotten closer to this term!

The Democratic party needs to answer for this period. I am a Democrat, but I am a parent first. Don’t give any of your money to a party that can’t listen to families. Follow the money. Justin Jones is married to Megan Jones a strategist for Harry Reid. If anyone could have gotten political cover to do the right thing – if the will existed its Justin. If anyone thinks he can get away with telling the activists to go jump in a lake now that he got his – its Justin.

No one tells this story better than Emmily Bristol with the Sin City Siren. Please read her outrage about what has just happened.

Breaking news: The death of AB230 shows the cowardice of the Nevada Democrats

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.

American Red Cross Babysitter Training (ages 11-15) 

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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!

You must call the number above to reserve a seat.

Babysitting Basics Course is also offered online.

Read through the American Red Cross official publication Babysitters Training Manual. 

Saturday, June 1
Centennial Hills Park 

Join us for an afternoon of arts fun on Saturday, June 1, at Centennial Hills Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Enjoy award-winning children’s musicians and the excellence of musical theatre and dance with performances on the main amphitheatre stage.
• Experience “the zone” with make-and-take art activities, interactive storytelling, drama, music and dance activities
• Take a stroll through the marketplace village, an eclectic mix of local family oriented businesses, organizations and food vendors.

Presented by the city of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs.

Nevada’s Free Fishing Day is June 08, 2013!

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free! No license or trout stamp is needed for adults or children on this date.

During our annual Free Fishing Day, anglers may fish in any public fishing water in the state without needing a fishing license or trout stamp. All limits and other regulations apply.

Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 8, 7:30 a.m.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road

Join Councilman Ross and the Department of Wildlife for a free fishing day. The Department of Wildlife will have free fishing poles, tackle and bait to use during the event.

Boy Scout Troop 555 will offer a fresh cooked pancake breakfast for $5 and water for $1.  Families will enjoy the sounds of Aspen Ridge Bluegrass Band.   

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free! No license or trout stamp is needed for adults or children on this date.

Our annual Free Fishing Day will be Saturday, June 8 in 2013, anglers may fish in any public fishing water in the state without needing a fishing license or trout stamp. All limits and other regulations apply.

Free Fishing Day Events

Veterans Memorial Park pond in Boulder City - This event will include a fishing derby for anglers of all ages along with booths where participants can learn about various fish species in Southern Nevada as well as how to tie fishing knots and select their bait and tackle. In addition, the booths will offer information about desert flora and fauna, boating safety, and other related subjects.

The first 300 children who register for this event will receive a free tackle box and all participants will have chances to win a prize. Joining NDOW as partners in this event are the Boulder City Parks & Recreation Department, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Southern Nevada Agency Partnership. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the actual eventwill run from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. For more information about this event contact Ivy Santee, (702) 486-5127 x 3503.

Floyd Lamb Park (northwest corner of the valley near Durango Blvd. and Highway 95) This event is sponsored by City Councilman Steve Ross and the Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with NDOW. NDOW personnel will be on hand to loan out fishing rods and tackle to those who need it for the morning. Loaner rods will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. and they must be returned by 10 a.m. For more information on this event contact Christie Garness at (702) 249-5877.

Boy Scout Troop 555 will offer a fresh cooked pancake breakfast for $5 and water for $1.  Families will enjoy the sounds of Aspen Ridge Bluegrass Band.

Echo Canyon State Park (near Pioche) – The annual fishing derby will run from 8 a.m. – noon. The derby is open to anglers of all ages and will include a tagged fish event with the chance to win an assortment of prizes. For more information on this event contact Ranger Ben Johnson, (775) 962-5102.Boy Scout Troop 555 will offer a fresh cooked pancake breakfast for $5 and water for $1.  Families will enjoy the sounds of Aspen Ridge Bluegrass Band.

This year’s contest focuses on the topic of bullying. Currently enrolled high school students (grades 9 to 12) in Clark County are encouraged to submit their self-made video PSA for consideration.

The Richard Harris Law Firm encourages students to creatively express true stories and life experiences to illustrate the important issue of bullying in society.

To enter the PSA contest, students must upload their video to YouTube (with parent/guardian permission, if under the age of 18) and email a link of the video to psa2013@richardharrislaw.com.

There is no charge for entry and participants may submit up to two video PSAs.

Entries must be received by May 24, 2013.

First place winners will receive the choice between an Apple MacBook with Apple Final Cut Express HD or a $1,500 gift card to an electronics store. A $500 donation will be made to the first place winner’s school. The second place winner will receive a $500 gift card to an electronics store.

More information about the 2013 Students with a Cause PSA Contest can be found at - http://www.StudentsWithACause.com/