Community news briefs for April 10, 2000

Monday, April 10, 2000 | 10:10 a.m.

Open house to be held at Las Vegas Library

The U.S. Forest Service is hosting an open house 4-8 p.m. Thursday in the multipurpose room at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

The purpose of the open house is to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the USDA Forest Service proposed National Road Management Policy.

For more details, call 873-8800.

Jaycees to host egg hunt for disabled children

The Clark County Junior Chamber of Commerce (the Jaycees) will host the second annual Disabled Children's Easter Egg Hunt.

The egg hunt will be held noon on Saturday at the Helen J. Stewart Special Education School, Viking Road at Eastern Ave.

For more information, call Darlene Savage, 731-0268.

Impact Awards nominees currently being sought

The Neighborhood Congress Steering Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2000 Southern Nevada Neighborhood Impact Awards.

The purpose of the Impact awards is to recognize citizens, businesses and groups that have been involved in grassroots, neighborhood-based initiatives in Southern Nevada. The projects targeted by Impact Awards potential candidates tend to vary. Among other categories included in consideration are the arts and cultural activities, human or social service, youth, conservation, economic development, beautification, restoration, housing, neighborhood improvement, health environment, education and safety -- things that demonstrate an effort to revitalize a targeted neighborhood.

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday.

For an application or to register for the May 13 awards luncheon , call 455-3530.

Governor seeks recruits for youth program

Gov. Kenny Guinn is looking for young people to serve on a commission to advise his office and the state Health Division on such issues as teen pregnancy prevention, quality education, violence prevention and mutual respect.

Nevadans between 15 and 20 years old are eligible to apply for a two-year term on the 10-member Youth Advisory Council, which was formed in 1996. It meets five times a year, usually in Las Vegas and Reno.

An author on college funding has set up a hotline for parents concerned about how to pay for their child's college education.

Jim Burt, author of "How to Give Your Child a 4-Year College Education Without Going Broke -- The Insider's Guide to Sending Your Child To the College of Their Choice Without Spending Your Life's Savings!" will talk with parents suffering with college funding problems.

Parents can call the hotline between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m. Eastern time on the first and third Thursday of each month. The service is free.

For more information or to schedule an interview, call (904) 409-7658.

A group of students and teachers from Western High School spent a week in Washington D.C. in March attending seminars on Capitol Hill and meeting government officials, political figures and lobbyists.

Participants in the Close Up Foundation government studies, the 11-member group included Starr Anderson; Gonzalo Borria; Faith Driskill; Antonio Gutierrez; Regina Luongo; Steven Neiger; Amber Schlick; and John Singleton. Teacher, Peter Rahas, and social studies specialist, Ellen Kottler, accompanied the students.

Western students and students from other cities participated in debates, discussions and activities.

The following young men recently earned the distinction of Eagle Scout from the Boulder Dam Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America:

Justin Hill, 17, Las Vegas; Chris Huth, 16, Las Vegas; Scott Manning, 19, Las Vegas; David Mills, 18, Las Vegas; Devan Christopher Reese, 14, Las Vegas; Coll Stevens, 16, Las Vegas; and Alexander Wilcox, 15, Henderson.

Outdoor events to kick off season

Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is hosting several community events this week:

A beginner's ventriloquism workshop will be held noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney Ranch Satellite Center at Galleria Drive and Patrick Lane. Participation is open to those 13 years of age or older and costs $15. For more information, call 450-5885.

Two "breakfasts with bunny" will be offered on Saturday. The first will be 9-10:15 a.m. and the second is 10:30-11:45 a.m. Stacks of pancakes will be served. Both events will be at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road.

Participation is $4 for children age 6 and up and $2 for children age 5 or younger. Pictures with bunny will be available for $2. Advanced registration is required by Thursday. For reservations, call 565-2880.

A financial management workshop will be given at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Whitney Ranch Satellite Center at Galleria Drive and Patrick Lane. Participation is $12 and includes a workbook. The event will explore financial planning, tax planning, cash and risk management. Early registration is recommended. Call 450-5885.

A scrapbooking workshop will be offered 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. Enrollment is $15, which includes research information, handouts and instruction. For more information, call 565-2121.