Community news briefs for December 27, 2002

Friday, Dec. 27, 2002 | 11:47 a.m.

Fund-raiser planned for Flutterby the clown

A fund-raiser and silent auction to help with medical care costs for Pamela Whitner -- known as Flutterby the clown for the past 25 years -- will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Velvet Lounge, inside the WB Stage 16 restaurant at The Venetian.

Whitner, 43, has been diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. She has chosen to seek alternatives to traditional medical care at the Santa Monica Hospital of Rosita Beach, Mexico.

The auction, which will include statues, jewelry and show tickets, is to help pay for Whitner's care. Entertainment will include local performers Rick Michaels, Robby Le Blanc, Carol and Carl, Lawrence T. and others.

Dogs in training for flyball tournament

The Las Vegas Touch N Go flyball team will host a tournament Saturday and Sunday at Catherine's Celebrity Ranch.

The Touch N Go flyball team ranks in the top 10 worldwide in the sport that pits dogs racing over hurdles to retrieve tennis balls. About a third of the dogs have been rescued from local shelters.

The tournament will begin at 7:30 a.m. both days and continue until dusk. Admission is free and open to the public. In addition to the competition, dogs from area shelters will be available for adoption.

Catherine's Celebrity Ranch is located at 750 W. Neal Ave., off St. Rose Parkway (State Route 146) and Las Vegas Boulevard South.

Need a ride after a New Year's Eve party?

The Crockett & Myers law firm has established the Home for the Holidays campaign, which offers those who have been drinking a free ride home.

Party-goers may call for a free ride home now through Wednesday.

Those who need a lift home from a bar, restaurant or private party can call 382-HOME (4663). Within roughly 30 minutes, two trained drivers will arrive. One will use the party-goer's own car to drive the person home. The other driver will follow behind and provide a ride for the first driver after the party-goer arrives home safely.

For more information, call 385-7300 or 595-7948.

Cactus Jack offers Red Rock information

Cactus Jack will give 15 to 20 minute programs from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday in January on a wide variety of topics related to Red Rock Canyon.

The free program is one of many Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers every week, along with educational hikes.

To make required reservations or for more information on the following or upcoming programs, call 363-1922.

Blood Drives

These locations will host blood drives next week for United Blood Services, 6930 W. Charleston Blvd.:

Monday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Safelite, 62 Spectrum Blvd.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bill Heard Chevrolet, 444 S. Decatur Blvd.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Neonopolis, 450 Fremont St.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Signature Lincolm Mercury, 3030 E. Sahara Ave.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nevada Care Health Insurance, 10600 W. Charleston Blvd.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Joker's Wild, 920 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane.

Call Michelle Keanini at 228-8400 for more information.