Community news briefs for September 1, 1999

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999 | 9:57 a.m.

Widening project's first phase to open

The first phase of a plan to widen Interstate 15 from two to three lanes between the California border and Las Vegas will be finished Friday.

Both the north and southbound lanes will have the additional lane ready for use on Friday between Interstate 215 and the Sloan exit.

The next phase of the project will add a lane in both directions from the Sloan exit to Primm.

Group will hold observing session on Saturday

The Las Vegas Astronomical Society is holding an observing session at Teutonia Peak Saturday night at dusk.

Moon rise is after midnight, so viewing should be clear. Bring binoculars if you have them. For directions call Jim Mellor 361-1356.

Swimming lessons planned in indoor pools

The YMCA offers learn-to-swim programs year-round in indoor, heated pools. Classes are for ages 6 months through adult.

New sessions begin Tuesday and Oct. 25 at 4141 Meadows Lane. Call 877-9622.

Jewish center seeks players for league

The Jewish Community Center is seeking participants for a bowling league set to begin in the fall.

The JCC Matzo Ball Bowling League will play at 9:30 a.m. Thursday mornings beginning Sept. 9 at Sunset Lanes. The league will run for 32 weeks and cost $8 per week for JCC members and $10 for non-members. Call 794-0090.

Celebration Day set at West Flamingo

Seniors United presents Celebration Day 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road.

This will be a triple jubilee honoring the group's CEO Julian Wallace on his return to good health, the installation of executive board members and the 17th anniversary of Seniors United.

District Judge Nancy Saitta will install the new officers. For reservations, call Mac Kipnis at 248-8575. Deadline is Friday.

Special event set at Imperial Palace

International Literacy Day will be observed at 6 p.m. next Wednesday at the Imperial Palace Royal Hall A & B.

Among the local dignitaries helping to coordinate the fund-raiser are Gov. Kenny Quinn, honorary chairman, Mark Brown, Brian Cram, Carolyn Goodman, Mayor Oscar Goodman and his wife, Carolyn.

Cost is $60 per person. RSVP 383-8387, Ext. 250. Proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Literacy Coalition.

Business Expo

The annual Business Expo is accepting applications for displays for the Sept. 30 event at Palace Station. Restaurants and major free food purveyors get a special no-cost deal. Call Colleen Stauffer at 895-6926.

School gets $7,500 to build courtyard

The Fremont Street Experience presented Kermit Booker Elementary School with a grant of $7,500 for an exterior beautification program.

The grant will be used to create an outdoor courtyard where students can read and study outside the classroom.

In attendance at the presentation were Councilman Gary Reese, Mark Paris, president of Fremont Street Experience, Beverly Mathis, principal of Booker Elementary and Booker students. Also in attendance was Tom Schoeman of JMA Architecture Studios, who presented sketches of the soon-to-be-constructed courtyard.

Find land information on new website

Need information on a house or property? The search should become easier.

The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department unveiled its OpenWeb information system Tuesday. As of today, people should be able to find detailed information on zoning, tax assessor data and political jurisdictions along with maps and aerial photography of homes and properties countywide.

The website also includes information on upcoming events and road work scheduled for the neighborhood surrounding the target parcel. The information and maps can be located using an owner's name, property tax number, address or cross streets.

For online access to the site, visit the county's "virtual government center" at www.co.clark.nv.us.

UNLV says don't fall for subscriptions

UNLV officials are warning the public not to purchase magazine subscriptions from anyone claiming they are fund-raising for the university.

There have been reports of a young man peddling magazine subscriptions in the southeast part of the valley, saying part of the proceeds will go toward UNLV's Honors College, university officials say.

Officials warn that no UNLV program is supported by door-to-door magazine sales.

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association of Nevada accepts gifts of donated cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles and boats. Donations made by Dec. 31 count for a tax deduction this year. Call 431-6333.