Community briefs for November 6, 2001

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001 | 8:47 a.m.

Stop by one of these locations

These locations are taking part in this week's blood drive conducted by United Blood Services, 6930 W. Charleston Blvd.:

Thursday: 1-6 p.m., Faith Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School, 2015 Hualapai Way.

Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Merck-Medco, 6225 Annie Oakley.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Peccole Ranch Community Association, 9501 Red Hills Road; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Rotary Club of Pahrump, 2101 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call Michelle Keanini at 228-8400.

Masked ball planned Friday at Tropicana

The Las Vegas Branch of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will host the Masked Ball Gala honoring the 2001 Man and Woman of the Year at 7 p.m. Friday at the Tropicana hotel.

Guests will have the option of either dressing in costume or business attire. Costume prizes will be awarded in various categories for those who do dress in costume.

Cost is $75. Call Deann Cline at 436-4220.

Silver Advantage will offer tips

University Medical Center's Silver Advantage program will sponsor a holiday nutrition seminar at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane.

Diabetic concerns will be addressed, and a question and answer session will follow the presentation.

To register or for more information, call 383-2095.