Community news briefs for August 30, 1999

Monday, Aug. 30, 1999 | 11:01 a.m.

Free ice show planned for kids

The Las Vegas Sportspark will hold its first Kids All-Star Ice show today, featuring more than 70 students showcasing their figure-skating skills.

The free show will begin at 5:15 p.m. today at the Sportspark, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., north of Summerlin Parkway. Also, registration for skating classes at the Sportspark begins Sept. 6. Call 233-3600.

Amateur radio test

An FCC-approved amateur radio exam will be given at noon Saturday at Community College of Southern Nevada, 700 College Drive, Henderson. For more information and pre-registration, call Tim Hunt at 872-5268.

Community leaders receive recognition

The Nevada chapter of the National Organization for Women honored five members of the community Saturday during its Women's Equality Day celebration, which commemorates women gaining the right to vote.

Those honored were Punam Mathur, director of community affairs at Mirage Resorts; Assemblyman David Parks; Justice of the Peace Nancy Oesterle; Conee Spano, director of the UNLV Women's Center; and Denise Mrochek of Moonstruck Gallery.

Boys and Girls Clubs

Laura Fritz has been named vice president of development of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas Foundation.

She said she plans to develop a comprehensive resource development plan for the foundation while creating strong ongoing relationships with members and prospects.

Safety awareness course

Safety awareness training is offered by Nevada Division of Industrial Relations. Ongoing. 486-5016.

Small business start-up

Workshops on starting a small business are offered by Service Corps of Retired Executives Association and the Small Business Administration. Ongoing. 388-6104.

Small business loans

Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative offers loan information sessions and business plan workshops. Ongoing. 734-3555.

Real estate

Nevada Real Estate Commission. Wednesday-Friday. 486-4033.

Construction luncheon

Kelly Behrens will discuss arbitration at the Associated Builders and Contractors luncheon Wednesday. 227-0536.

Marketing meeting

The Commercial Marketing Group will hold a "Focus Market Meeting" Wednesday. 294-1500.

LVCVA speaker Rossi Ralenkotter, vice president of marketing for the Las VegasConvention and Visitors Authority, will be at the American Marketing Association luncheon Thursday. 593-0883.

Health care and marketing

Health care will be discussed at the luncheon of the Society for Marketing Professional Services with speaker Vicky VanMeetren of St. Rose Dominican Hospital Sept. 7. 798-5156.

Accounting roundtable

Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants will hold a roundtable on accounting Sept. 9. 385-3703.

Business expo

Latin Chamber of Commerce. Sept. 9-10. 385-7367.

Y2K seminar

Small Business Administration is holding an event for small businesses: "Year 2000 Tools and Solutions." Sept. 14. (775) 784-1717.

Women in construction

Local chapter of Women in Construction will hold an Industry Appreciation night and installation of officers Sept. 15. 593-1818.

Accounting luncheon

Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants will hold a luncheon Sept. 16. 893-3182.

Minority business

The Nevada Minority Purchasing Council will sponsor an Opportunity Day Trade Fair Sept. 17. 894-4477.