Community briefs for March 21, 2001

Wednesday, March 21, 2001 | 9:48 a.m.

Lake Mead plans cleanup project

Lake Mead National Recreation Area will again participate in the Great American Cleanup with a major project of picking up litter scheduled at Government Wash 9 a.m. Saturday beginning at the Government Wash.

Government Wash, an active boat launch and campground, is near mile marker 5.8 on the Northshore Road.

The Great American Cleanup is an annual event of Keep America Beautiful Inc., a nonprofit organization whose network of local, state and international affiliate programs educates individuals about litter prevention. For more information, call 293-8947.

Henderson hosting snorkeling workshop

The Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is offering participants the opportunity to experience surface air-supplied snorkeling 7-9 p.m. March 27 at the Indoor Pool at Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive.

Participation is $25 per person and includes all equipment.

Instructors from FUNN Divers and Five Star Scuba Center will teach participants proper skin diving and snorkeling techniques. Those successfully completing the workshop will earn certification cards. For more information, call 897-3866.

Walk, rides will help Safe-Nest

Soroptimists International has scheduled its annual Family Matters fun ride and walk to benefit Safe-Nest at 8 a.m. Saturday at Bunker Park in Summerlin.

The event, which includes a 5K mystery fun walk as well as 10-mile and 30-mile biking courses, is designed to raise awareness of the needs of domestic violence victims and funds for shelter operations.

Registration forms can be obtained by calling 876-2271 or 877-0133, Ext. 241 or on the day of the race.

Harley-Davidson Cafe schedules Sunday event

The Harley-Davidson Cafe Bike Show, featuring 20 classes of motorcycles, raffles for cash, show tickets and Harley-Davidson Cafe merchandise, will begin with registration 8 a.m. Sunday at the Harley-Davidson Cafe, 3725 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The entry fee is $40 per bike and includes entry to the show, a Harley-Davidson Cafe pin and a buffet lunch. Extra lunches are available at $20 per person.

For more information, call Nicole Maffeo at 737-3100 or Terry Howard at 740-4555, Ext. 11.

A Greek Independence Day

celebration will be hosted by AHEPA Chapter 314 at 1 p.m. Sunday at the St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 El Camino Road. Donations are $15 for adults, and $10 for children (12 and under). For more information, call 263-3958.

The psychic and healing arts fair

will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at the Gold Coast. Admission is $3, or two for $5.; seniors and teens are $2.; 12 and under are free. For more information, call (800) 722-7330.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

and the Master Gardeners are sponsoring a replanting day Saturday. They are looking for good volunteers to help landscape the areas around the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center. For more information, call 363-1922.