Las Vegas Sun

April 25, 2024

Community briefs for July 17, 2001

Group taking nominations

Mediators of Southern Nevada Inc. is accepting nominations for the 5th Annual Peacemaker of the Year Awards.

The six peacemaker awards will be given at a dinner during Nevada Mediation Week in September. The group will be holding workshops Sept. 15-21 that encourage people to be peacemakers and mend broken relationships.

The organization would like people who create peaceful environments in all parts of the community to be nominated. All entries must be submitted by Aug. 15, and delivered to Mediators of Southern Nevada, 333 N. Rancho Dr. #144, Las Vegas, NV 89106.

For more information or an nomination form call 631-2790.

Screenings offered for seniors

University Medical Center's Silver Advantage program is offering members (ages 50 and older) a free full lipid profile and glucose screening. To register at the following Quick Care Centers, call 383-2095:

Saturday: 10 a.m.-noon, Enterprise Quick Care, 1700 Wheeler Peak St.

July 25: 9-11 a.m., Spring Valley Quick Care, 4180 S. Rainbow Blvd.

Aug. 10: 9-11 a.m., Boulder Quick Care, 5412 Boulder Highway.

Aug. 22: 9-11 a.m., Rancho Quick Care, 4331 N. Rancho Drive.

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