Community news briefs for June 17, 2002

Monday, June 17, 2002 | 10:24 a.m.

Group helps teens of divorced parents

Central Christian Church, 1001 New Beginnings Drive in Henderson, is offering Teens of Divorce, a new support group 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the church. The group is designed for teens ages 13-18, who are experiencing anger, confusion, loneliness, fear and uncertainty while going through a parent's divorce. For more information, call 735-4004, ext. 224 or visit the website: www.centralchristian.com.

Girl Scout camp registrations taken

Registrations for Foxtail Girl Scout summer camp in Lee Canyon will be accepted through Aug. 9. Camp sessions run 4-13 days and are open to all girls, not just Girl Scouts. For an application, call 385-3677.

Desert tortoises to be discussed

A biologist will discuss rescue and relocation of desert tortoises on construction sites at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Drive in Lorenzi Park. For more information about the free program, call 739-8043.

Luncheon targets careers for teens

Exploring Division of Learning for Life, an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America, will host a luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Donald W. Reynolds Scouting Resource Center, 7220 S. Paradise Road, to promote the benefits to companies of using the Exploring program to teach teenagers about careers.

Jim Snyder, news anchor at KVBC Channel 3, will serve as the keynote speaker. For more information or to RSVP, call Joanne Stuflick at 968-8136.