Community briefs for September 5, 2001

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001 | 9:06 a.m.

Walk-A-Thon will benefit research

The Las Vegas Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association will hold its seventh annual Walk-A-Thon 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Saturday at MGM Grand.

The event will raise money for Parkinson's disease research and to show that Parkinson's can be managed through proper diet, exercise, medications, and a positive mental outlook.

To register, call 464-3132.

Learn more about wildlife in desert

Hikes and other educational programs will be held this week at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Some upcoming programs:

Lost Creek Hike: Eight-year-olds to adults will explore for tracks and other signs that reveal the surprisingly large number of wildlife that exist in Red Rock Canyon along the two-mile trail Thursday.

Edward Abbey's Desert: Adults will discuss the contemplative observations made by writer Edward Abbey about the vast harshness and the poetic fragility of the Mojave Desert on this moderate two-mile hike into Icebox Canyon on Friday. Some rock scrambling will be involved.

Canyon Critters: The family is welcome to explore a variety of species that have adapted and made the desert their home. No hike involved for this program that will take place Sept. 14, 21, and 28.

Bighorn: Life on the Edge: Adults will search the rocky ledges for the elusive bighorn and discuss their natural history on this three-mile moderately strenuous hike behind Sandstone Canyon Saturday.

Morning Meditation: Eight-year-olds to adults are welcome to enjoy this two-mile moderately easy hike and try to catch a glimpse of other early morning risers like the rock squirrel, coyote and mule deer, Sunday.

Reservations are required for all programs, which begin at the Visitors Center. Call 363-1922.

Program planned at Galleria at Sunset

The Southern Nevada Literacy Coalition will hold Family Read Day 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Galleria at Sunset.

Participants will read for 15 minutes or longer to a group at the mall from a favorite book or one of the books that will be supplied by the event coordinators.

To reserve a reading time, call 878-8939 or 455-2115.

Help for various problems is offered

The International Church of Las Vegas, 8300 Cimarron Road, will offer the following support groups at 7 p.m. Monday at the church:

Seven Steps to Freedom, addiction; Window of Hope, sexual abuse; Search for Significance, building self worth through Jesus Christ; Divorce Care; and Freedom From Co-dependency.

Cost is $15. Road to Recovery is an on-going open group for anyone in need of support. Call 242-2273, Ext. 232.

The Las Vegas Breakfast

club will meet 10 a.m. Saturday at the American Village Club House. Featured speaker will be Mayor Oscar Goodman. Call 458-5744 or 435-9577.