Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 | 12:27 p.m.
Clark County has opened additional cooling stations today through Saturday so homeless people and others can find relief from the scorching temperatures.
The following three locations are open seven days a week through the summer:
• The Salvation Army, 31 W. Owens Ave. in North Las Vegas: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Shade Tree, 1 W. Owens Ave. in North Las Vegas: Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This station is open to women and children only.
• Catholic Charities, 1501 N. Las Vegas Blvd.: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The following additional locations will be open at varying times this week during the excessive heat warning:
• Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St.: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
• Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center, 1624 W. Carey Ave.: Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road: Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
• Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd.: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
• Islamic Society of Nevada, 4730 E. Desert Inn Road: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
• Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. in Henderson: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Ave.: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
• Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday only.
To find the nearest cooling station, dial 211 from any pay phone or visit HelpHopeHome.org.
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