Community briefs

Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 | 10:44 a.m.

The Henderson Community Church -- United Church of Christ is planning a golf tournament Saturday at Black Mountain Country Club to benefit the building fund for a new chapel adjoining the current facility.

A donation of $120 per player is requested. There will be a raffle, prizes and a lunch held after the tournament at the Community Church, 360 E. Horizon Drive.

For more information or entry, call Ruth or Glen Brammer, 564-1972, or Black Mountain Country Club, 565-7933.

Learn how to use music for health

A six-hour music therapy accredited workshop facilitated by Judith Pinkerton is being offered Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 222 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 114.

Learn how to create a Music Rx for improved health, adapted to areas of interest. To receive a registration form, call 363-8166.

Vo-Tech scheduling tours of campus

Vo-Tech High School will host an open house 7-9 p.m. Thursday at 5710 Mountain Vista Drive.

Vo-Tech is a comprehensive high school offering students in grades nine through 12 the opportunity to major in one of 19 programs while earning their high school diplomas. College prep classes are also offered.

Tours of the school will be available, with refreshments prepared by culinary arts students. Call 799-7529 or 799-7544.

Animals available for adoption

The Henderson Animal Shelter has increased the days that animals are available for adoption.

Pets will be available today, Saturday and Sunday at PetSmart, 531 N. Stephanie St. The city of Henderson has been providing animals for adoption at the PetSmart center since August 1997. Call 565-2070.

There's more to see when taking a hike

Programs for February at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area include hikes and walks. All programs are free of charge, but reservations are required for all programs. Some programs include the following:

Calico Canyon Hike: Look for animals, plants and evidence fo ancient people on this four mile moderately strenuous hike Monday.

Introduction to Red Rock: This introductory hike and program at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center will help you find out what makes this area unique. This program will begin 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Desert Kitchen/Desert Pharmacy: Discover how Native Americans survived in the area on this two mile moderate walk through the Lost Creek and Willow Springs area Tuesday.

First Creek Adventure: Explore the first waterfall of the year and other "firsts" on this four mile moderate hike Wednesday. There will be several large boulders to navigate around so good hiking boots are recommended.

Islands of Diversity: Small springs nurture wildlife and vegetation to life in a hostile desert environment. Look for plants and see how water shape and influence the desert environment on this short, but rocky, hike Saturday.

Tanks for the View: Calico Trail Hike. Join in on this 2 1/2 mile moderately strenuous hike Saturday to a pair of (hopefully) water-filled basins. Some rock scrambling is involved.

Visitor Center: 363-1922. Programs may be changed or canceled due to adverse weather conditions.

FOR THE RECORD

Goodwill of Southern Nevada is holding a Community Recognition Reception Monday at 5 p.m. at Goodwill Industries, 3585 Patrick Lane, Suite 100. International President Fred Grandy will be the special guest. Call 597-1107.

A community Planting Party is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at The Walker African-American Museum and Research Center, 705 W. Van Buren Ave., to beautify the temporary site of Nevada's only African-American museum.