Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
Good morning, Henderson.
Residents at Hebron Transitional Housing said that new management eliminated the food pantry, clothing closet and community kitchen access without notice — forcing low-income residents to face high grocery prices while one resident organizes a food drive with drop-offs at Hebron offices at 1150 S Las Vegas Blvd.
City of Henderson will host three summer hiring fairs to offer part-time positions for pool and seasonal work.
Residents can learn more and plan to attend soon + additional event details will be provided later.
Henderson’s roadwork along Boulder Highway continues for another year and a half as part of a plan to improve safety—adding bike and bus lanes, new signals, and brighter street lights—and while crash data shows overall incidents have dropped, some residents with mobility challenges say they feel less safe.
Breakfast & Bingo at Galleria
9:00 – 10:30 AM — Mershops Galleria at Sunset — Free entry — Enjoy light breakfast bites while playing Bingo with family and friends in a community setting.
HCA Play & Shop Farmers Market
10 AM – 4 PM — Henderson Christian Academy — Free entry — Explore over 40 local vendors while kids enjoy safe play areas and live entertainment.
Watercolor Wonders Workshop
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — West Henderson Library — Registration required — Unwind with watercolors and create your own work of art in this beginner-friendly class.
Bilingual Storytime
10-10:30 a.m. — James I Gibson Library — Free entry — Enjoy delightful stories and songs in English and Spanish for children and their caregivers.
Reed Nussbaum Sleight-of-Hand Show
7-8 p.m. — Coffee Religion Reading Room — Limited seating — Experience the hilarity and amazement of close-up magic with a rising star in entertainment.
St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade
5-9:45 p.m. — Water Street Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate with carnival rides, Celtic entertainment, and the festive parade in Henderson.
Sue Foley Live Concert
7-11:59 p.m. — Water Street Plaza Amphitheater — $15 — Experience fiery guitar work and soulful vocals from five-time Blues Music Award winner Sue Foley as she celebrates her latest album.
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