Friday, June 14, 2002 | 8:39 a.m.
Screenings set
Clark County Parks and Community Services Department continues its "Friday Family Film Fest" with a screening of "The Princess Diaries" at 8:15 p.m. today at Mountain Crest Park, 4701 N. Durango Drive. Admission is free; bring blankets or short lawn chairs for seating. Call 455-8800.
The fourth-annual CineVegas International Film Festival, featuring major studio and independent-film premieres, documentaries and a short-film program, continues through Saturday at Palms' Brenden Theatres. For ticketing information and film schedules, visit cine.vegas.com.
Children ages 6 and older can watch Japanese animated films, including "Dragonball Z" and "Beyond Pokemon," at 2 p.m. Wednesday at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. Call 507-3980.
Lighter convention
The Lighter Side's cigarette-lighter show, where collectible lighters can be bought and sold and free lighter appraisals will be offered, will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Riviera. Admission is free. Call 734-5110.
Music, hot rods
"Vegas Cruise," a free outdoor show featuring classic hot rods and performances by Lil' Elmo & the Cosmos, Ronnie and The Classics, The Comets and Chubby Checker, will be from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. today and 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Fremont Street Experience. Call 678-5777.
Authors appear
Gwen and Juanita Walker, of the Walker African American Museum and Research Center, will discuss and sign copies of their book, "Courage, Strength and Faith, Nevada's Black Men," during a luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday at Palace Station. Tickets are $25. Call 649-2238 or 378-1523.
Kim Erikson, author of "Drop-Dead Gorgeous: Protecting Yourself from the Hidden Dangers of Cosmetics," will discuss and sign copies of the book at 2 p.m. Saturday at Borders, 1445 W. Sunset Road in Henderson. Call 433-6222.
Car and truck show
Belz Factory Outlet World and Exquizit Dreams-Customs of Las Vegas will host a free car and truck show from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Belz Factory Outlet World, 7400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Call 896-5599.
Dinner event
KNPR 89.5-FM presents "Marketplace" host David Branacaccio during a reception and dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Tickets are $125. Call 258-9895.
Performers needed
The Fox network is searching for singers, dancers, comedians, impressionists, jugglers, acrobats and novelty acts to appear on its "30 Seconds to Fame" talent competition show, premiering in July. Reserved auditions will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; open-call auditions will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Tropicana. Call (877) 547-4999 or visit 30stf.com for information.
The Nevada Youth Alliance's Youth Board will hold auditions in July for amateur singers, dancers, dramatic readers and musicians to participate in its upcoming "Arts in the Community -- Salute to Youth" showcase. To register (by June 30) call 633-1610 or 633-2550.
Summer Theatre
Volunteers are needed to help collect tickets, direct traffic, sell merchandise and run the concession stand during Super Summer Theatre's performances at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Call Alice Altman, 877-6433.
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