Community news briefs for August 16, 2000

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000 | 9:54 a.m.

Registration due for free preschool

Registration for fall classes for Classroom On Wheels, a free bilingual preschool, will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 439 S. Decatur Blvd.

Children 3-5 years old are eligible. Bring birth certificate, shot records and proof of income, such as paycheck stubs. This is the last week to register children for the COW fall classes. For more information, call 870-7201.

UBS offers several locations for donors

The United Blood Services will have blood drives at the following locations:

Associated Pathologist Laboratory, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at 4230 Burnham Ave., Suite 250; Nellis Air Force Base 57th Viper/Falcons F-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at 6285 Offott Ave., Suite 882; 57th Eagles F-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at 3909 Tyndall Ave., Suite 250; Eagle Scout Project Bowers, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at LDS Lone Mountain Stake, 3300 N. Buffalo Drive; and at St. Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at 7260 W. Sahara Ave.

For more information, call Michelle Keanini at 228-8400, Ext. 229.

Groundbreaking set for 37-acre complex

Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation is breaking ground for Mountain Crest Park 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the southwest corner of Lone Mountain Road and Durango Drive.

The 37-acre park when completed will include a playground and tot lot; a water spray feature; restrooms; a central plaza with ramadas; tables and grills for group and individual picnics; a natural amphitheater; an 18-hole disc golf course; volleyball, tennis and basketball courts; and a 5,500-square-foot neighborhood services building.

The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking. For more information, call 455-8200.

Applications accepted for citizens' classes

Applications for the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Citizens Fire Academy, scheduled February through May, are being accepted.

The academy provides information on daily operations of Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. It is approximately 40 hours. Classes will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and include lectures, ride-alongs and hands-on exercises.

Applications can be picked up at fire department headquarters and must be returned by Nov. 3.

For more information, call 229-0145.

Reunion planning

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada will discuss Planning a Family Reunion at 1 p.m. Sunday in the multipurpose room of the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. For more information, call 363-8230 daytime or 871-9773 after 6 p.m.

Headache management

The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center of Excellence will offer a free class on How to Manage Headaches and Migraines at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 100 N. Green Valley Parkway. To reserve a space, call 914-7060.

Clothing drive

Community One Federal Credit Union is holding a clothing drive to benefit Child Haven during August. Donations will be accepted at the credit union's three locations: 3100 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 115; 3230 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 6; and 2699 N. Tenaya Way. For more information, call Patty Neese at 968-1209.