Community briefs for January 10, 2002

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002 | 8:41 a.m.

Deadline nears for filing claims

State Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman has reminded Holocaust survivors and heirs who live in Nevada that Feb. 15 is the deadline to file claims with the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims.

Molasky-Arman encouraged those who believe they are entitled to benefits from a Holocaust-era insurance policy to submit their claims before the deadline.

Claim forms may be obtained by calling the international commission toll-free at (800) 957 3203 or by visiting the commission's website (www.icheic.org). As of Dec. 7, Molasky-Arman said 73 claims have been submitted from Nevada out of a total of 20,116.

Artists featured during programs

Art and nature will be shared in special programs offered at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area.

John Mowbray, photographer and instructor of astronomy, will autograph his work and talk about his love for the stars and passion for Red Rock noon-4 p.m. Saturday, and Roy Purcell will be at the Visitor Center to autograph his new book, "Portraits of Nature," 1-3 p.m. Tuesday.

Also, "Do Rats Have Wings?" a discussion about bats at Red Rock, will be noon-3 p.m. Tuesday.

Family orientations will be held at the Visitors Center each Tuesday through the month.

Hikes and walks are offered 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.

After-school program planned

The Boulder City unit of the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson plans to begin its Worm Catcher program late this month with the help of a $5,000 Park Place grant from the city.

The Worm Catcher program provides affordable before and after-school and track-break care for elementary-age youth. The children will be provided with meals and snacks, homework help, recreation and transportation to and from school.

The program will be open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost to place children in Worm Catcher depends on the family's income level.

The Boys & Girls Club, at 801 Adams Blvd., serves an average of 35 youths each day with various programs.

For more information, call 565-6568 or 294-0886.

The public is being asked

to help with cleaning up litter in Lee and Kyle canyons at Mount Charleston. Church and Scout groups, or any civic organization interested in volunteering for a day this winter can call 873-8800.

The Nevada Housing Division

will host a reception at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Venetian to recognize the 100 elementary school-age artists whose original artwork was juried into the exhibition, "Where I Live," a community partnership program. Call 486-7220.

Nominations due for annual event

The annual Nevada Women's Role Model Awards is looking for nominations for the 10 recipients who will be honored in March, Women's History Month.

"This is an opportunity to recognize outstanding Nevada Women: their achievements and their impact on our state," Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa said. "What they all have in common is their dedication and commitment to not only their communities, but to the unfolding history of our state."

Nomination forms are available by calling the attorney general's office in Las Vegas at (702) 486-3420, in Reno at (775) 688-1818, or in Carson City at (775) 684-1100. Forms are also on the website (ag.state.nv.us).

Completed forms must be mailed by Feb. 10 to Office of the Attorney General, Attn: Steve George, 100 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701-4717. Completed forms can also be faxed to (775) 684-1108.