Community briefs for February 20, 2002

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 | 9:06 a.m.

Diversity of birds featured in program

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.

To make reservations or for information call 363-1922. Some upcoming programs:

Turtlehead Peak: A strenuous five-mile round trip hike Saturday for ages 12 and older.

The Audubon Presents: 20-minute programs 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the diversity of birds in Red Rock Canyon Saturday.

Nevada State Symbols: A program conducted by Scott 1-3 p.m. at the Visitors Center Saturday.

Introduction of Geology of Red Rock: A program given by Gina noon-4 p.m. Sunday at the Visitors Center.

A 30-minute nature talk on wildlife will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the group campfire circle.

Radiothon to benefit St. Jude's Hospital

KWNR 95.5-FM will host its 10th annual Country Cares for St. Jude's Kids radiothon Thursday and Friday live from the Galleria at Sunset mall.

The event raises money for research and treatment for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Everyone who pledges to be a Partner in Hope, that's $240 on a credit card or $20 each month for a year, will receive a pair of tickets to be in the VIP section at the April 27 Carolyn Dawn Johnson concert at Palace Station.

The first 25 Partners in Hope to pledge will receive a backstage pass in addition to the VIP tickets. Each Partner in Hope who donates each day will be registered to win a "Star Guitar" that will be given away in a drawing at the end of each Radio-thon Day.

To pledge, call (800) 963-HOPE.

The "Will to Win" scholarship

for asthma-afflicted high school senior athletes has expanded to $100,000 that will be shared by 11 students. The Shering/Key pharmaceutical company, sponsor of the scholarship, says the award has increased significantly from the $35,000 awarded last year. For more information and applications call (800) 558-7305 or visit the website (www.thewilltowin.org). Deadline for entry is April 30.