Community briefs for September 12, 2001

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001 | 8:15 a.m.

Equestrian Events to hold fund-raiser

Las Vegas Equestrian Events will hold the Great American Tack sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Desert Pines Equine Center, 5000 N. Jones Blvd.

The fund-raiser will bring together buyers and sellers of used riding gear and apparel, both English and Western. Admission is $5 and those selling will pay $5. Funds collected will be used to build a new cross-country jumping course.

Las Vegas Equestrian Events is a nonprofit organization. Call 645-1791.

Organization plans Saturday meeting

The Toy Train Society will meet 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Hall, 760 N. Lamb Blvd.

The Toy Train Society has a national and worldwide base of more than 7,000 members. Donations are $4, with $1 off for active military. Call Bill Ness at 644-5003.

Sun City church to hold Sunday event

Church organist Dan Miller will be featured in a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Mountain View Presbyterian Church in Sun City Summerlin.

A reception will follow in the church's new Fellowship Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For directions or more information, call 341-7800.

Asylum fund-raiser set for Winchester

The Asylum will present its annual fund-raiser, "Crazy for Fun and Profit," at 6 p.m. Friday at the Winchester Center Theatre, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

The event welcomes master guitarist Bill Swick and his blend of classical and jazz guitar. General admission tickets are $10. Call 433-6640.

Volunteers sought for home repairs

Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April is now accepting applications from all areas of Southern Nevada for its April 2002 Event Day.

RTCA is the leading community rehabilitation agency, providing home repair services to low-income elderly and the disabled.

Christmas in April solicits volunteers who "adopt" a qualifying home in need of repairs. The repairs are made on the last Saturday in April at no charge to the homeowner. Call 259-4900.

Mountain lions petroglyphs studied

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes and walks free of charge, but reservations are required for all programs, which begin at the Visitors Center. Some upcoming programs:

Where's the Petroglyphs: The entire family can join the fun exploring the ancient past on this short, half-mile hike Saturday. Discover petroglyphs and where prehistoric peoples may have camped, gathered food and hunted as they roamed Red Springs years ago.

Plant Identification and Uses: Adults are welcomed to join an actual training program and learn what the volunteers learn about life zones, recognition of plants, and how Indians used the plants, on this one-mile hike Saturday in the Willow Springs area.

Mountain Lion Country: Ages 12 to adult can look for signs of the big cats and bighorn sheep on this three-mile moderate hike to the White Rock "saddle." Along the way you can discuss the mountain lion's natural history and daily fight for survival.

Autumn on Mt. Charleston: Ages 12 to adult can enjoy the breath-taking views of Kyle Canyon on this six-mile moderately strenuous hike. Meet at the Mt. Charleston Hotel parking lot Sunday.

To make reservations or for information call 363-1922.

Physician organizing medical volunteers

Dr. Kenneth Westfield of the Shearing-Westfield Eye Institute is organizing volunteers to host a fund-raiser for Friends of the Children of Lascahobas Saturday at Tournaments Players Club, 1700 Village Center Circle.

Lascahobas is an isolated and impoverished mountain village in Haiti. Westfield visits the village annually with other respected physicians to treat debilitating eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.

Those interested in participating should contact Sandi Zenhari at 362-3937.

Odyssey HealthCare of Las Vegas,

4011-A McLeod Drive, is seeking volunteers to assist patients and their families, provide companionship and work in the administration office. Training will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 693-4904.