Clark County Wetlands Park is participating in International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19. The Park’s volunteers will be picking up litter and trash from the vicinity of the Las Vegas Wash. The program is part of an international effort spearheaded by the Ocean Conservancy to reduce the amount of trash in the world’s oceans and waterways. Trash will be … [Read more...] about Clark County Wetlands Park Stewardship Volunteers to Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day
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‘Stop, Swab & Go!’ Drive-Thru Testing Blitz Under Way
60,000 Free COVID-19 Tests Available Through Sept. 18 The “Stop, Swab & Go” COVID-19 testing blitz resumes operation today at three drive-thru sites in the Las Vegas Valley. Registration is open at www.DoINeedaCOVID19Test.com. Testing also is being offered in Mesquite as part of the program. During the first week of operation from Aug. 31-Sept. 4, … [Read more...] about ‘Stop, Swab & Go!’ Drive-Thru Testing Blitz Under Way
Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Monday Due to Wildfire Smoke
The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is issuing an advisory for Monday, Sept. 7 for elevated levels of smoke and ozone due to the California wildfires sending smoke into central and southern Nevada. DES Division of Air Quality officials say smoke is made of small dust particles and other pollutants that can aggravate … [Read more...] about Smoke, Ozone Advisory Issued for Monday Due to Wildfire Smoke
Clark County Poet Laureate Collaborates with Henderson Libraries To Provide Make-Your-Own-Zine Kits
Clark County Poet Laureate and Henderson Libraries are collaborating to bring the community free Make-Your-Own-Zine Kits. Kits are now available at the Green Valley Library located at 2797 N Green Valley Pkwy on the corner of Green Valley and Sunset. Please call 702-207-4260 to schedule a curbside pickup. Heather Lang-Cassera Zines are small DIY … [Read more...] about Clark County Poet Laureate Collaborates with Henderson Libraries To Provide Make-Your-Own-Zine Kits
Clark County to Offer Free Registration in School Daze Program
Clark County has received limited funding to support families enrolling students in the School Daze Program. As a result of COVID-19 and the continued closure of public school facilities, School Daze is a program where school age children can participate in distance learning in a supervised and socially distanced environment. Any student who qualifies for free or reduced … [Read more...] about Clark County to Offer Free Registration in School Daze Program