Community news briefs for November 4, 1999

Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999 | 9:40 a.m.

The West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., will present its third International Drum Festival, a hands-on workshop, lecture, demonstration and jam session, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Drums used for rites of passage and as forms of communication will be used. Call 647-8169.

Problem Solving Day planned on Saturday

The Internal Revenue Service office, 4750 W. Oakey Blvd., will hold its Problem Solving Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

IRS specialists will help with questions about payment plans or unresolved tax issues. Appointments are recommended but not necessary. Call 455-1287.

Middle school will offer food, entertainment

Hyde Park Middle School is holding a craft fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the school, 900 Hinson Ave., near Charleston and Valley View boulevards.

The free event will feature handmade crafts, food and entertainment. Call 799-4260.

Free hiking tours will begin Saturday

Lake Mead National Recreation Center is holding free hiking tours beginning Saturday with a 6-mile hike through Lovell Canyon and Anniversary Mine.

Hikers are to meet at the Alan Bible Visitor Center, just off Highway 93, at 9 a.m. Other hikes include the Bowl of Fire, Nov. 13; Pinto Valley, Nov. 20; and Overton area hike, Nov. 27. Reservations are required. Call 293-8990.

World of Coca-Cola to celebrate holiday

The World of Coca-Cola Las Vegas, 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will celebrate Veterans Day beginning Saturday through Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Events will feature World War II era memorabilia and the Coca-Cola Classics quartet performing songs of the swing era 3 to 6 p.m. daily.

The World of Coca-Cola opens at 10 a.m. daily. Admission is $3.50.

Fishing derby

The city of Henderson's eighth annual fishing derby will be held 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the BMI Outdoor Pool, 105 Basic Road. Registration is available on a limited basis. Admission is free. Call 565-2123.

Chautauqua presentation

The North Las Vegas Library District presents its Chautauqua presentation and workshop featuring Fred Horlacher as Brigham Young 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at the North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive. Call 633-1070.

New century

Michael Milken will speak on "The Promise of the 21st Century" Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Nevada Development Authority's annual luncheon. Tickets are $40. Call 914-1100.

Diabetes information

St. Rose Dominican Hospital will provide free information and demonstrations on diabetes 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the hospital's annex, 102 E. Lake Mead Drive. Call 564-2622, ext. 4107.

Gospel play

The Sigma Beta Youth Leadership Group of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity presents "Precious Lord, The Untold Story of Gospel Music Depicting the Life of Thomas A. Dorsey" at 6 p.m. Sunday at Cashman Center Theatre, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $35 ($30 in advance). Call 368-7654.

Diabetes prevention

The West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, will offer a free diabetes prevention education series at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays through Dec. 21. To register, call 455-7742.