Community news briefs for November 7, 2000

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000 | 8:49 a.m.

Forum to cover medical needs

Seniors United will hold a forum covering various topics, including medical and financial, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6225 W. Flamingo Road.

Guest Speakers will be Mark Hanna of Doctors on Call, physicians who make house calls; Sharon Henry, director of Southwest Ambulance Service, who will speak about the new service; and Joey Hughes Asset Protection Services, who will show participants how to manage their assets.

For further information, call Lois at 641-8283 or Lillian at 871-5528.

Henderson to host teen event

A traveling scavenger hunt is being hosted 6-9 p.m. Friday by the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway.

The event is open to teens (13-17 years) for $3 per person. The event is sponsored by the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department.

Advance registration is recommended. For more information, call 435-3814.

Holiday craft auction set

The GFWC Junior Mesquite Club of Las Vegas will hold its annual Live Holiday Craft auction at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 702 E. St. Louis Ave.

With the theme this year, An Evening of Traditional Treasures, it will begin with a preview of the craft items, and delicious food and beverage provided.

Admission is $5 and will be deducted from any craft purchase. For more information, call 369-2764.

Counselor will provide answers

A Medicare trained counselor will discuss and answer questions about Medicare Part A and B 2-3 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Hospital Medical Center, 620 Shadow Lane.

The counselor will also discuss new insurance choices available for seniors. To register or for more information, call 388-4665.

Several sites for weekly drive

United Blood Services, 6930 W. Charleston Blvd., has designated several locations in the valley to take part in this week's blood drive:

8-10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nevada Federal Credit Union, 2645 Mojave Road; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, UNLV Interfaith Student Association, 4765 Brussels Ave.; 1:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Martha P. King Elementary School, 888 Adams Blvd., Boulder City; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Circus Circus; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Casino Data Systems, 3300 Birtcher Drive; 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road; 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Way; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1111 Michael Way; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, UNLV Kappa Alpha Psi, Student Union Ballroom; and 1-6 p.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Junior/Senior High School, 2015 Hualapai Way.

For more information, call 228-4483.

Immunizations

DISTRICT HEALTH CENTER: 625 Shadow Lane, 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.

NORTH LAS VEGAS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER: 2225 Civic Center Drive, Suite 240C, 8:30 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.

ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH: 130 N. Pecos Road, 9 a.m.-noon, Thursday.

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

BELROSE WIC OFFICE: 2917 W. Washington Ave., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Monday.

NORTHEAST WIC CLINIC: 2404 E. Stewart Ave., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Nov. 14.

SOUTH CLINIC-HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH: 4490 Mountain Vista St., noon-3 p.m. Nov. 14.

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