Community news briefs for February 4, 2000

Friday, Feb. 4, 2000 | 10:41 a.m.

Meeting held for those interested in watch groups

Metro Police will hold a meeting Monday night for residents interested in the neighborhood watch program.

The meeting will be held at the Sahara West Library at 9600 W. Sahara Ave. at 7 p.m. Monday. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Police designed the meeting for residents interested in starting watch groups in their neighborhoods. Information will be given on how to obtain supplies and how to organize residents.

For more information call Metro's crime prevention detail at 229-3507.

Students attend Washington 'Close Up'

Students and teachers of Bishop Gorman High School were in Washington, D.C., this week participating in a Close Up Foundation government studies program.

The group of 43 attended seminars on Capitol Hill and met government officials, political figures and lobbyists. The students toured the city, visiting local universities and attending cultural events.

Students also participated in workshops with students from other schools to discuss and debate current events and the governing process.

The program is sponsored by the Close Up Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities to learn about the democratic process.

Grants available for schools, organizations

The Nevada Arts Council offers grants enabling schools or organizations to work with professional artists through workshops, classroom activities and performances. Grants are also available to teachers interested in incorporating arts into their curriculum. Application deadline for the artist in residence grant is May 1. Application for special project grants for schools and organizations is April 10. Application deadline for professional development grants for educators is June 1, Sept. 1 and Dec. 1.

For more information, call (775) 687-6680 or visit the website at dmla.clan.nv.us.

Guinn appoints Winget to advisory council

Gov. Kenny Guinn appointed Undersheriff Dick Winget of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to serve on the Nevada Prosecution Advisory Council.

Replacing Washoe County Sheriff Richard Kirkland, Winget will serve as the law enforcement representative to the council and will join Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, Clark County District Attorney Stewart Bell, Carson City District Attorney Noel Waters, Lyon County District Attorney Robert Estes, Las Vegas attorney Brad Jerbic and Reno city attorney Patricia Lynch.

The council was formed in 1997 and is responsible for coordinating prosecutor training, policies and legislative matters.