Community briefs for May 10, 2001

Thursday, May 10, 2001 | 8:26 a.m.

Fifth annual event scheduled

The Summerlin Children's Forum fifth annual Evening of Excellence Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Regent Las Vegas, 221 North Rampart Blvd.

The evening's events will include a special guest appearance by schools Superintendent Carlos Garcia. The money raised from this event goes to scholarships to high school seniors.

The Evening of Excellence serves as the highlight of the Summerlin Children's Forum's formal recognition program that acknowledges and rewards outstanding student leaders in the community. As part of the program, a student, educator and parent from each of the 17 schools will be recognized for their community accomplishments.

Ticket are $150. For more information on how to sponsor the event or purchase tickets, call 869-6258.

Summerlin festival on tap Saturday

Professional and amateur artists of all ages are invited to participate in Summerlin's first annual "La Strada dell' Arte" street painting festival to benefit art programs in Summerlin schools 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.

The street surrounding the library will be divided into a limited number of squares, to be decorated with dozens of chalk pastel paintings. A colorful tradition originating in 16th century Italy, street painting festivals are enjoying a renaissance in American cities.

This free public festival will also feature nonstop entertainment and Italian themed food.

For an application or more information, call Tamara Badik at 255-6645.

Augustine will be guest speaker

State Controller Kathy Augustine is to be Nevada Women History Project's guest speaker 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Desert Pines Country Club, 3414 E. Bonanza Road.

Augustine's topic, "Women in Government," is to offer a comprehensive look at the progress women have made over the years in regard to political aspiration.

Augustine, the first woman elected as controller and a former state senator representing Clark County's District 7, has considerable political experience herself.

Cost of the NWHP luncheon is $16. Checks should be mailed to NWHP, P.O. Box 12184, Las Vegas, NV 89112-0184 and should be made out to NWHP. For more details regarding this upcoming project, call Joan LeMere at 456-9242.

A community Japanese Floral Art

class is being offered 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. To confirm attendance, call Edwina Hammond at 655-2447.