Coming events — May 17, 1999
Monday, May 17, 1999 | 1:42 a.m.
ADL to honor Harrah's exec Williams
The Anti-Defamation League will present its Distinguished Community Service Award to Claudine Williams, chairwoman of Harrah's Las Vegas, at its annual dinner Wednesday at the Four Seasons Hotel.
In 1992 Williams represented Nevada at President Clinton's economic conference in Little Rock, Ark.
The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 to combat prejudice, bigotry and anti-Semitism. Williams will be presented the award by George Mitchell, a former U.S. senator who led efforts to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
CHARTER SCHOOL
Odyssey to host meetings for parents
The organizers of Odyssey Charter School -- one of Clark County's first charter schools -- are holding informational meetings for parents at 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday at 6701 W. Charleston Blvd.
Organizers of the new kindergarten-through-eighth grade school plan to open for the 1999-2000 school year with up to 250 students.
Odyssey leaders plan to create a charter school -- funded with tax dollars but with freedom in curriculum and scheduling -- that focuses on computer learning. Nearly all of a student's learning would be done under a parent's supervision in front of a computer, with brief meetings with teachers each week.
CONCERNED WOMEN
Rep. Waters guest at Saturday luncheon
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., will be the guest speaker at the Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women luncheon 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Treasure Island.
The luncheon, with the theme of "Shaping Public Policy Through Community Action," will help provide money for summer school fees for students who need additional credits to graduate and will benefit the Enterprise Community Action Team for Teen Pregnancy Prevention.
JOB FAIR
UNLV seeks sponsors for Nidetch event
UNLV is looking for companies to be sponsors or recruiters at the Jean Nidetch Women's Center's Sixth Annual Community Job Fair '99.
The job fair will be 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Moyer Student Union. More than 3,000 job seekers are expected. Booths are $200. Sponsorships start at $300. Call 895-4475.
RED ROCK
Hikes scheduled during the week at scenic area
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes and walks free but reservations are required. Call 363-1921. Some coming programs:
Grand Circle Avenue: An 11-mile strenuous hike Tuesday.
Please Don't Scare Our Snakes: Learn about these and other fascinating, important but misunderstood residents of the desert on this two-mile moderate hike Friday.
FOR THE RECORD
Marilyn Vines, volunteer for Birthing Project USA, licensed cosmetologist and beauty expert, will be in North Las Vegas as part of the African Pride's National Beauty and Baby Awareness Tour noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Olga's Beauty Supply, 300 W. Lake Mead Blvd.The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department's brochure on a variety of summer activities and camps is available at all county community centers, local libraries, Department of Motor Vehicle offices and UMC Quick Care locations or by calling 455-8200.
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