Community briefs for June 7, 2001

Thursday, June 7, 2001 | 8:22 a.m.

Session scheduled at Cottonwood Cove

Cottonwood Cove Marina is offering the program "History at Hand" at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Cottonwood Cove Amphitheater.

Within the boundaries of Lake Mead National Recreation Area are clues to the past. These clues help piece together the story of who we are, how we got here and what the future holds.

For more information or directions, call (520) 754-3272 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Minority-owned businesses honored

The Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County's Micro Business Program will host the third annual EOB Micro Business Awards Banquet 7-10 Saturday at the Venetian.

The banquet will honor those community-based minority owned businesses that are making $25,000 plus in annual revenue and who have exemplified extraordinary discipline and longevity.

Tickets are $55 each for the black tie optional gala. Tickets must be pre-paid by calling 647-7735.

Adoption program planned in Reno

About 30 horses and three burros will be offered for adoption to qualified individuals at a competitive bid starting at 1 p.m. Sunday in Reno.

Some of the wild horses will be gentled by trainer Bryan Neubert, who will present a free demonstration at the Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave. Saturday and Sunday morning.

The wild horse and burro show offers a full schedule of wild horse and burro judged events and runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There is no admission charge for spectators who can also enjoy the vendor booths which feature equine supplies, trailers tack and western wear.

Call the Bureau of Land Management at (775) 475-2222 for more information on adoption and pre-approval.

Inaugural celebration set this weekend

The Juneteenth Committee is organizing the first Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival in cooperation with the city of Las Vegas on Sunday at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park.

The festival will feature Southern cooking, vendor booths, a kids play area, entertainment and an appearance by the Blues Schoolhouse Band of the International House of Blues Foundation.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth and children under 3 are free.

"Juneteenth" is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news of the Emancipation Proclamation and that all slaves were now free.

For more information, call Diane Hughes-Pollard at 255-3001.

Making Ends Meet and Dreams Come True"

is a free class being offered 10-11 a.m. Friday by the Consumer Credit Counseling Service, 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 32. uring this workshop you will learn how to get on track toward peace of mind. Also learn methods of organize spending, reduce debt and build a brighter future. For more information or to register, call 364-0344.