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Moms and Children Invited to Mad Hatter Tea Party
April 7, 2010 – Henderson, NV – Moms and children can celebrate an early Mother’s Day at the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department’s Mad Hatter Tea Party. The event takes place from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Dr. Participation is $25 per parent/child pair, and is open to kids ages 4–12. Register online at cityofhenderson.com (activity 151048-36) or at any City of Henderson recreation center by May 1.
 The event includes themed games, crafts and refreshments. Moms and children can wear or make their own funny hats to wear in the crazy hat parade.
“The Mad Hatter’s tea party was one of the most memorable scenes in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ because it was anything but a traditional tea party,” said Lenore Budyach, Recreation Services supervisor, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. “Our tea party isn’t very traditional either, but like the Mad Hatter’s, it will be packed with silliness and plenty of fun.”
For additional information, call 267-5850.
Arbor Day Foundation Honors Henderson
With Tree City USA Recognition
April 7, 2010 – Henderson, NV – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Henderson as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry. It marks the nineteenth year that Henderson has earned this national recognition. Tree City USA is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
 To be considered for the honor, a community must have a tree board or department, tree care ordinance, comprehensive urban forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance or event and a proclamation.
The City of Henderson also received the Tree City USA Growth Award, which honors environmental improvement and higher levels of tree care in Tree City USA communities. The City was recognized for its ongoing community forestry program, including partnerships, planning and management, green industry partnerships, and new projects.
“Trees are a vital part of our city’s infrastructure because they provide unlimited health and environmental benefits, which contribute to an improved quality of life for our residents,” said Dominick Casey, assistant director, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. “Henderson has always maintained a strong commitment to planting and caring for trees and educating the community about the importance of the urban forest, and this will continue to be a priority for many years to come.”
For additional information, call 267-4000 or visit cityofhenderson.com.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit environmental and education organization comprised of nearly one million members. Its mission is to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.
Free Event Helps Parents Keep
Children Safe In and Around Pools
April 5, 2010 – Henderson, NV – With the summer swim season just around the corner, the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is offering parents, grandparents, babysitters, and day care providers an opportunity to learn how to keep children safe in and around the water and how to safeguard their homes. The free Baby Safety Day event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 1, at the Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Register online at cityofhenderson.com (activity 136000-00) or at any City of Henderson recreation center. All ages are welcome.
Participating adults will receive a certificate valid for one free swim lesson for a child ages 6 months to 4 years old. The free lessons are made possible by a grant from the Southern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council.
Parents and caregivers will receive important information on safeguarding their homes, preventing pool accidents and injuries, and properly responding to an emergency. The City’s Aquatics team will demonstrate a basic water rescue, CPR/first aid, and water safety techniques, and information will also be provided about the City of Henderson’s Learn-to-Swim program and aquatic courses available for adults and children.
The need for enhanced pool and water safety is critical in Southern Nevada. According to the Southern Nevada Health District, drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death in Southern Nevada for young children, and the most common drowning victim is a child age 4 or younger.
“The majority of these tragedies occur right in the family pool, usually when one or both parents are home and there’s a lapse in supervision, even for just a few minutes,” said Angela Hester, Aquatics supervisor, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department. “Our Baby Safety Day event is designed to provide parents with the information they need to prevent tragedies and learn how to respond should an accident occur.”
Hester said in addition to safeguarding a home and proper supervision, the best thing parents can do is to ensure their children know how to swim.
“Swimming is such an invaluable life skill, and most children absolutely enjoy learning,” said Hester. “The free swim lesson provided through this event is a great way to give it a try before signing up for our Learn-to-Swim program, and parents will feel good about giving their children the knowledge and skills they need to help stay safe in and around the water.”
For additional information, call 267-4000 or 267-2983.
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