Community briefs for December 18, 2001

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001 | 9:18 a.m.

Program offers help for partiers

The law firm of Crockett & Myers is sponsoring its fourth annual Home for the Holidays 6 p.m. Friday through noon Jan. 1.

Home for the Holidays provides people who have had too much to drink with a ride home in their own car. The free service is available by calling 456-STOP (7867). Two drivers will be dispatched to pick up the people and drive them home in their own cars. Arrangements can be made in advance.

"We hope that bar owners and their employees will help their patrons drink responsibly. If a customer has had too much to drink this holiday season, we would encourage bartenders to be sure they know how to get a free ride home in their own car," attorney Jim Crockett said.

Tricycle race part of program

An impaired-vision tricycle race and an alcohol consumption demonstration are part of an upcoming event to warn people of the dangers of drinking and driving during the holidays.

The "You Drink and Drive, You Lose" campaign will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the University Medical Center Trauma Center, 800 Rose Drive, to stress responsible alcohol behavior during Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Festivities that are free to the public include a tricycle relay race in which the participants will wear "fatal vision" goggles that simulate various levels of impairment to encourage party-goers to use a designated driver.

Another event is a drinking demonstration between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to show how alcohol consumption affects different body types during a typical party.

For more information call 895-2015 or 523-2750.

Check out educational events

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes and walks free of charge, but reservations are required for all programs, which begin at the Visitor's Center.

To make reservations or for information call 363-1922. Some upcoming programs:

Twelve-year olds to adults can enjoy "Christmas in Old Las Vegas" with the pioneers of the Las Vegas Valley. Join the Stewarts, Wilsons and Younts for Christmas 1885 on Saturday.

Two-week program set for children

The Jewish Community Center will offer its "Winter Camp K'helah" beginning Monday and running through Jan. 4.

The camp will feature drama, sports, arts and crafts, music, field trips and Mitzvah projects.

Parents may register campers for the entire two-week program, for one week, for a couple of days, or for one day.

The camp runs 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. To register, call 794-0090 or e-mail campkhrlah@jccsn.org.