Datebook for April 19, 2002

Friday, April 19, 2002 | 8:48 a.m.

Activities scheduled

The Las Vegas Highland Games & Clan Gathering, featuring Scottish athletic competitions, cultural demonstrations, food and entertainment, will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Freedom Park at East Washington Boulevard and North Mojave Road. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for children ages 6-12. Call 369-0210.

Association event

The Third Annual Desert Sculptor's Association Garden Show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 5628 Sheila Ave. Call 878-1348.

Book event

Gov. Kenny Guinn and Dr. Sung Won Sohn, of Wells Fargo Bank, will speak during the "2002 Las Vegas Perspective" book release event at 4 p.m. Thursday at Cashman Center. Admission is $40. Call 876-1435.

Readings scheduled

The city of Las Vegas' "Poet's Corner" event, for established and amateur poets, will be at 7:30 p.m. today at West Las Vegas Cultural Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. Call 229-4800.

Poet Jarret Keene will appear along with his band, Daphne Major, for a reading and signing of his newest collection, "Monster Fashion," as well as a music performance at 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson.

Under the stars

The city of Las Vegas presents a screening of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2" at 7:30 p.m. today at Cimarron Rose Community School's park, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. Admission is free. Call 638-8036.

Earth festival

Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Landwell Co. present "EcoJam 2002," featuring battery recycling, demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, workshops and entertainment, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Park. Admission is free. Call 455-8200.

Park programs

A 3-mile, four-hour wildflower hike to view the foliage of First Creek Canyon will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on West Charleston Boulevard.

Also at the park, "Spinning & Weaving," a demonstration of clothing production from years past, is noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Entrance fees to the park are $5 per vehicle. Call 875-4141.

Independents

The "American Independent Films Series" continues at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a screening of "Household Saints," directed by Nancy Savoca, at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $2. Call 229-6383.

Art festivals

The Green Valley Town Center Art Festival, featuring more than 70 artisan booths, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the center at 4500 E. Sunset Road in Henderson. Admission is free. Call 245-6077.

The second annual "La Strada dell' Arte" street-painting festival, featuring chalk-pastel paintings by professional artists and area art students, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 791-4268.

Theater, TV

The city of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department will host auditions for youngsters in kindergarten through grade 12 for the Missoula Children's Theatre's production of "Red Riding Hood" from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Call 565-2367.

Rainbow Company will hold auditions for an upcoming production of the musical "The Boyfriend" on Saturday. For information call 229-6553.

The E! network will hold a casting call in search of a host for its "Wild On" series from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at Palms' Rain in the Desert nightclub. Applicants must be female and age 21 or older.

Various mediums

The Las Vegas Northwest Rotary Club is in search of artists' works to be donated for its first art auction, scheduled for May 18. For information call Vickie L. Wille at 878-9562.

Land developer The Landwell Co. of Henderson is sponsoring a photo competition for area high school students, titled "Henderson is Home." Entries are due April 26. For more information, visit landwellco.com or call 567-0400.