Community news briefs for June 10, 1999

Thursday, June 10, 1999 | 9:42 a.m.

A new recreation site, named for one of Southern Nevada's early civil rights activists, will be dedicated 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Clarence Ray Memorial Park, 951 N. Tonopah Drive.

Clark County Commissioner Yvonne Atkinson Gates and Las Vegas Councilman Gary Reese will host the free event, which will feature games and activities for children.

Celebrity golf, bowling tournaments scheduled

The Kiwanis Clubs of Las Vegas will present "Swing with the Stars" IDD Golf-Bowl Tournament Sunday and Monday.

Golf and bowling entries are available for the public to participate with national and local celebrities. The fund-raiser will aid in the fight against Iodine Deficiency Disorders.

Following a celebrity reception and registration at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Gold Coast hotel-casino, the bowling tournament will begin at 9 p.m. and will run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the Gold Coast lanes. The golf tournament will be 7 a.m. Monday at Rhodes Ranch Golf Club.

The Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast will be Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Gold Coast, featuring motivational speaker Steven Kalas. Call 451-5390.

More special programs scheduled for all

Among the special programs being offered by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District are:

Free To Wear Sun Screen: A representative from the American Cancer Society talks about sun protection at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. All ages welcomed.

Musical Storytelling with Findell-Lugo Duo: All ages are invited to listen and recognize musical themes and familiar noises while enjoying this performances by the Findell-Lugo Duo at 3:30 Wednesday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave.

Instrument Petting Zoo: Preschoolers can make music come to life as you visit the instrument petting zoo at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

Seminar at CCSN to focus on culture

"Gypsies and Crime," a seminar to be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 17-18 at Community College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., will focus on Gypsy culture and race, traditions and their involvement in criminal activities.

The seminar is open to the public but would be of particular interest to law enforcement groups. Cost is $44 plus fee. College credit is available. Call 751-0255.

Forensic course set at Community College

Forensic hypnosis will be featured in a course being offered from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21-25 at the Community College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.

NRS 48.039 was signed into law almost two years ago allowing hypnotically refreshed testimony admissible in criminal cases/courts. Nevada is the first state to have such a law. Cost of the class is $132 plus registration fee. Call 751-0255.

UMC offering free class for youths

University Medical Center is offering a free safe-sitter class to Clark County children between the ages of 11 and 13.

Designed to give youths the necessary skills to be proficient baby sitters, the safe-sitter program is a 14-hour course held over a two-day time period. First aid and rescue breathing, as well as growth and development of young children, will be taught.

Three class sessions are available: June 16 and 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; July 14 and 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Aug. 11 and 18 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To register, call 383-3848.