Community news briefs for August 31, 1999

Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999 | 9:43 a.m.

Two state patrols make seat-belt pitch

California and Nevada Highway Patrol troopers are teaming up to make the stretch of road between Las Vegas and Barstow, Calif. safer.

The two law enforcement agencies are sponsoring "Operation Safe Belt," an advertising and awareness campaign to remind drivers to buckle up.

The program will kick off on Labor Day Weekend with public service announcements and posters in casinos with the safety message, NHP spokesman Scott Flabi said.

In 1998 there were 943 crashes on Interstate 15 between Barstow and the Nevada state line. In those crashes 46 people were killed and another 816 were injured, said CHP inland division chief Alex Jones.

"So far this year, 38 have lost their lives on I-15," Jones said. "Of the 38 killed, 30 were not wearing their seat belts. Clearly these 30 people chose to continue gambling even after they left Las Vegas."

Deliverance convention set at Alexis Park

The Worldwide Pentecostal Deliverance Convention will be held 7:30 nightly Sunday through Sept. 11 at the Alexis Park hotel.

The free event will feature speakers from across the country, including special guest Dorinda Clark.

It will culminate with an Apostles Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Reservations are required for the dinner, which will cost $65. Call 796-1102.

Club plans trip to Salt Lake City

The United Social and Ski Clubs of Las Vegas is planning a ski trip to Salt Lake City for Thanksgiving weekend.

The four-day trip will cost $369, including a round-trip flight, lodging, lift tickets and passes for a nightclub.

Membership socials are held Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. at Moose McGillycuddys, 4770 S. Maryland Parkway. Call 392-7669.

West Las Vegas center sets variety of classes

The West Las Vegas Arts Center will be accept registration for fall classes now through Sept. 11.

Classes are offered for adults, teens and children in dance, music, theatre, arts, African cultural arts and self-enhancement. Classes include steel drum band, poetry workshop, West Las Vegas Youth Mass Choir, recording studio production, Tae Kwon Do and others. For a brochure on classes, call 229-4800.

Singles, couples invited to classes

Divorced and Widowed Adjustment Inc. is forming a new class for singles and couples to help understand and improve the dynamics of interpersonal relationships.

The class will meet 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 225-1785.

Pet adoption, wellness checks on Thursday

A healthy-pet seminar and adoption is being offered for seniors 9-noon Thursday.

Receive a free wellness check for your pet. And from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday a seminar entitled "Why Can't I Remember" will be offered.

Both programs will be held at the Senior Advantage Resource Center, 9310 Sun City Blvd., Suite 101.

Medicare seminar

A Medicare seminar is being offered 2-4 p.m. Sept. 8 by Senior Advantage at Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road. Call 369-7911.

Parkinson's group

The Parkinson's Support Group will meet 4 p.m. Wednesday at JHC Health Center, 1001 Shadow Lane. A health and wellness fair and picnic dinner are planned. Call 564-5416 for details.

Internet course

An Internet orientation class covering basic terms and operations will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive. Call 633-1070.

Arts grant

The city of Henderson has received a grant from the Nevada Arts Council for $4,426 to complete the first phase of its "Whitney Ranch Tile Together" art project.

Immunizations

Health district immunication clinics are open each week in Southern Nevada. Immunizations are provided without charge to children and young adults under the age of 21 in any of four public health centers and 36 satellite clinics. The following clinics will be open Sept. 1-7.

DISTRICT HEALTH CENTER: 625 Shadow Lane, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NORTH LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 3262 Civic Center Drive, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

HENDERSON PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 129 W. Lake Mead Drive, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

EAST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 560 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite E12, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

BOULDER CITY CLINIC: Multi-Purpose Bldg., 1204 6th St., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Wednesday.

A.D. GUY CLINIC: Boys & Girls Club, 817 N St., 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday.

MEADOWS VILLAGE CLINIC: Chester W. Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday.

GREEN VALLEY CLINIC: Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. Friday.

CHEYENNE I-3 CLINIC: Centers for Healthy Families, 3266 Las Vegas Blvd. North, No. 12, 9 a.m.-noon Friday.

FREMONT MEDICAL CLINIC: 4880 S. Wynn Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Immunizations free to anyone who walks in.

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER CLINIC: 3827 S. Maryland Parkway, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 7.

LULAC CHILD HEALTH CLINIC: Arturo Cambeiro Bldg., 330 N. 13th St., 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

RAINBOW LIBRARY: 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 7.

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