Community briefs for July 30, 2001

Monday, July 30, 2001 | 9:40 a.m.

United Blood Services, 6930 W. Charleston Blvd., has scheduled blood drives at these locations:

Tuesday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Anchor Gaming, 815 Pilot Road, Suite G.

Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Southwest Gas, 4300 W. Tropicana Ave.

August 6: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., IHS of Henderson, 1180 E. Lake Mead Drive, Henderson; and 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Marsh Inc., 7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Call Michelle Keanini at 228-8400, Ext. 229 for more information.

Free educational programs scheduled

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes and walks free of charge, but reservations are required for all programs, which begin at the Visitors Center. To make reservations or for information call 363-1922. Some upcoming programs:

Red Rock Orientation: "Cactus Jack" Ryan will give 15-20 minute programs concerning a variety of topics 9 a.m.-noon around the visitor center. No sign-up is necessary.

"Introduction of Red Rock": A 30-45 minute close-up view of the natural or cultural history of Red Rock Canyon will be presented at the Visitor Center.

"Wildlife at Ash Creek": Ages 12 to adult can look for wildlife and discuss their importance on this two mile moderate hike. Meet at the entrance to Red Springs.

The Valley Outreach Synagogue

will hold a special Shabbat service 7:45 p.m. Friday at the Desert Willow Community Center, 2020 Horizon Ridge Road, Henderson, featuring the music of Jay Poster. Call 436-4900.