Community news briefs for April 18, 2000

Tuesday, April 18, 2000 | 10:20 a.m.

Nathan Adelson Hospice will benefit from a preview showing of the Fall 2000 Collection of Richard Tyler sponsored by Neiman Marcus. The luncheon, "A Flair for Care," will begin at 11 a.m April 25 at the Four Seasons hotel-casino. This year's event also will honor Vicki Fertitta.

Ticket prices are $150. Sponsorships also are available. Call 796-3133 or 796-3112.

'Spring into Health' at Rainbow health center

Las Vegas Fire and Rescue, Clark County Health Department and Rainbow Medical Centers will sponsor "Spring into Health and Safety" 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Rainbow Medical Centers, 1302 W. Craig Road. For information, call 255-6659.

CPR, driving classes offered for seniors

The Senior Friends Advantage Resource Center is offering a Basic Life Support (CPR) class presented by Mike Myers 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday and a 55 Alive Driver's Course presented by AARP 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Cost is $10. For information, call 363-1150.

Seminar set for caregivers

A program, "Communication and the Alzheimer's Caregiver" will be offered 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 26 at the Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Registration is $1; lunch will be served. Call 248-2770.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Health district immunization clinics are open each week in Southern Nevada. Immunizations are provided without charge to children and young adults at any of the four public health centers and 15 satellite clinics. The following clinics will be open this week: Wednesday through April 25.

DISTRICT HEALTH CENTER: 625 Shadow Lane, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NORTH LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 3262 Civic Center Drive, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

HENDERSON PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 129 W. Lake Mead Drive, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

EAST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 560 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite E12, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

EOB NORTH LAS VEGAS WIC: 5A E. Tonopah Ave., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Wednesday.

A.D. GUY CLINIC: Boys & Girls Club, 817 N St., 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday.

PARADISE PARK CLINIC: Recreation Center, 4770 Harrison Drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday.

CHEYENNE WIC CLINIC: Center for Healthy Families, 3266 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite No. 12, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Friday.

FAMILY TO FAMILY CLINIC: 2125-C E. Lake Mead Blvd. (College Park Plaza), 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday.

GREEN VALLEY CLINIC: Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. Friday.

RAINBOW MEDICAL CENTER: 1302 W. Craig Road, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

FREMONT MEDICAL CLINIC: 4880 S. Wynn Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Immunizations free to anyone who walks in.

EPICENTER CLINIC: 2100 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 5, noon-4 p.m. April 25.

RAINBOW LIBRARY: 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25.

NORTHEAST WIC CLINIC: 2404 E. Stewart, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. April 25.

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