Community briefs

Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 | 10:42 a.m.

A Native Art benefit is being held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Community College of Southern Nevada, 700 College Drive, Henderson.

The free exhibit is sponsored by the Leonard Peltier Charitable Foundation in association with Indian Voices News and the American Indian Chamber of Commerce. Call 382-0808.

Safety workshop planned in two parts

A two-part hunter safety workshop will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway.

It includes information pertaining to Nevada hunting regulations, conservation, and "hunting responsibility" guidelines. Participants must be 12 or older and will receive a hunter's safety card upon workshop completion.

To register, contact the Nevada Division of Wildlife, 486-5127.

Boulder City to dedicate complex

The Veterans Memorial ballfields in Boulder City will be dedicated at a 10 a.m. ceremony Saturday across from the Veterans Cemetery.

The keynote speaker will be Las Vegas City Councilman Larry Brown, who is a spokesman and former pitcher for the Las Vegas Stars.

The fields, which will be home to youth baseball, soccer and flag football games, are at Buchanan Boulevard and Georgia Avenue.

City spokesman Roy Theiss said the city will ultimately build three additional ballfields at that location.

Sports club, hospital team up for tests

The Sports Club of Las Vegas and St. Rose Dominican Hospital will offer health screenings Saturday 9-11 a.m. at 2100 Olympic Ave.

Experts will test for cardiac risk, body fat, hearing, skin cancer, vision and cholesterol. Call 454-6000, ext. 215.

Seminar scheduled on query letters

A seminar on writing query letters that will net writing assignments will be offered 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Community College of Southern Nevada, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.

Registration may be made in person or by calling 651-5790.

Class will deal with earned income credit

A free class called "The Government May Owe You Money" will be offered at 6 p.m. Tuesday by the University Medical Center's Family to Family Connection Center, 1815 W. Charleston Blvd.

Bart Rowe, BCR Investments Inc., a tax expert, will explain how parents can earn up to $3,761 with the earned income credit and will discuss hidden tax breaks. Call 383-7058.

Jewish center plans trip to Pahrump

The Jewish Community Center is offering a bus tour to the Pahrump Winery 9 a.m. Sunday, leaving from the center, 3909 S. Maryland Parkway.

The cost is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Call 794-0090 for reservations.

Robbo to perform at Hebrew Academy

Robbo will perform Sunday at the Hebrew Academy Auditorium, 9700 W. Hillpointe Road.

A 2 p.m. show will be geared for children, featuring more participation, while the 7 p.m. show for adults offers a Yiddish flavor.

FOR THE RECORD

Memories of past lives and experiences with the spiritual world will be the topics of discussion during Bigelow Chair of Consciousness Studies presentations at 6 tonight at UNLV in the Flora Dungan Humanities Building, Room 109. Call Chris Johnson, 895-3104.

The Las Vegas Songwriters will hold a seminar 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Cabana Mobile Home Park Club House, 5303 E. Twain Ave. Call 223-7255.

A free six-week program to teach parents positive child development techniques will be offered Thursdays through April 1 at the Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. Classes will be 6-8:30 p.m. For registration and information, call 455-5295.

A reflex relaxation workshop will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. Participation is $15. Call 565-2121.

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