Community news briefs for July 20, 2000

Thursday, July 20, 2000 | 9:48 a.m.

Variety of programs for all ages offered

The Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services is offering the following programs:

Alphabet Basics: A workshop scheduled 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 27 at the Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore Ave., is designed to help a child learn the alphabet in a fun and friendly environment. Series No. 3 will be covering the letters G, H and I. Call 229-5345 and sign up.

Seed-Tech Computer Lab: The West Community Center invites the entire community to join the computer age 2:15-4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday at West Middle School and from 4:15-6:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday at West Community Center. The new Seed-Tech Computer Lab is now open to the public. Parents, grandparents and students are invited to check out the educational programs or surf the Internet for free. For more information, call 229-5085.

Community Garden Project: Join the Doolittle Senior Center crew daily at the Doolittle Community Center, 1901 N. J St., for work in the garden. Get healthy with exercise and fresh air and watch the garden produce vegetables, flowers and fruits. Call 229-6125 for more information or just stop by and lend a hand.

Costume Jewelry Repair: Learn useful techniques in repairing and creating your own jewelry 4-5 p.m. Tuesday at the Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center, 450 E. Bonanza Road. For more information, call 229-6454.

America in Action: A historical program being offered 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at the Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center, 450 E. Bonanza Road, with films that begin with early settlers, the Revolutionary War and continue up to the present. Call 229-6454 for more details.

Adaptive Recreation: The Adaptive Recreation Division now offers more comprehensive inclusion services in order to efficiently serve individuals with disabilities and their families in the communities. Call 229-4903 for details.

Leisure Buddies: The Leisure Buddies program provides an opportunity for people in the community and persons with disabilities to assist one another in a variety of recreational settings such as canoeing, swimming, bowling, crafts and a number of other recreational programs offered through the city of Las Vegas. Call 229-4903.

Financial planning workshop on tap

The Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a financial planning workshop 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 27 at the Whitney Ranch Satellite Center, 1661 Galleria Drive.

The fast-paced workshop explores six key areas of financial planning, including cash and risk management, investment, tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning.

Enrollment is $12 per person, which includes a full-color workbook. For additional information, call 450-5885.

Applications being taken by Metro

The deadline for applications for the position of corrections officer has been extended through noon on July 31, a Metro Police spokesman said.

Starting salary for the positions is $36,670, and applicants must be 21 years old or older, a U.S. citizen, have no felony or domestic violence convictions, a valid Nevada driver's license and a high school diploma or GED.

For more information on the positions call 229-5601 or go online at www.lvmpd.com.