Community briefs for July 30, 2002

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 | 8:21 a.m.

Flex muscles and the mind at Red Rock

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes, walks and programs free of charge, but reservations are required. To make reservations or for more information, call 363-1922. Some upcoming programs:

Intro to Red Rock Canyon: An ongoing program from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursdays. Walk and talk with a naturalist and learn about Red Rock Canyon's diverse ecological environment.

Birding with a Ranger: An excursion into the world of bird watching will be Friday.

Explore Fletcher Canyon: Join Cactus Jack Sunday on a four-mile hike through exotic ferns and flowers. Moderate 500-foot elevation gain.

Rise and Shine: Hike to the end of Ice Box Canyon and discover secrets of sheer canyon walls and diverse habitat on the three-mile moderate hike Monday.

Voice Links Toastmasters

is hosting a "Gent's Day" from noon until 1 p.m. Thursday for an introduction to Toastmasters, a public speaking organization. For reservations and location, call 594-7117.

Young Israel Aish HaTorah

presents Wyne and Cheese with Speed Dating, a meeting at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at 9590 W. Sahara Ave. Two groups of singles ages 25-39 and 40-50 are welcome. For more information, call Rabbi Yitchak Wyne at 360-8909 or e-mail ywyne@aish.com.

A Cajun/Zydeco Festival

will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Call 455-8200.