Datebook for May 31, 2002

Friday, May 31, 2002 | 8:59 a.m.

Gems and jewelry

The Las Vegas Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Stardust's Pavilion. Admission is free. Call 655-0280.

Weekend auction

The "Motors and Music" collector car and music memorabilia auction will be from noon to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Mandalay Bay Events Center. Admission is $15; $3 for children. Call 632-7580.

Self-defense

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is offering a series of self-defense concept workshops at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The first installment is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, featuring local martial arts expert Kralguar Smith. Admission is free. Call 734-READ.

Imagination

Beatrice Marion combines music and creative exercises as she demonstrates how to use one's imagination to generate joy, serenity and prosperity at the African-American Cultural Focus at 1 p.m. Saturday at West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free (ages 17 or older). Call 229-4800.

Carnival planned

Gymcats, a gymnastics, dance and cheerleading school, celebrates its 10th anniversary with Le Carnivale, a block party-themed celebration featuring Olympic gymnast Tasha Schwikert, bungee rides and performances, from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at 440 S. Parkson Road in Henderson. Admission is free. Call 566-1414.

Mold survivors

Mold Survivors of America will present experts Linda Stetzenbach and John Terranova for the lecture "Mold in America: Coming to a Home Near You!," at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is free. Call 222-9142.

Music careers

Mars Music, 2747 S. Maryland Parkway, invites area musicians to a discussion of music-industry experts about starting a professional music career from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Admission is free. Call 734-0007.

Taste of the Nation

Taste of the Nation, a culinary event to help end hunger in Las Vegas, will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, 3150 Paradise Road. Tickets are $60 and $75. Call 943-6868.

Screenings

"The Beatles Film Festival" kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday with a screening of "A Hard Day's Night," followed at 3 p.m. by "Help!," and concludes at 6 p.m. Monday with "Magical Mystery Tour" followed at 7:15 p.m. by "Yellow Submarine" at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free. Call 507-3964.

"Attack of the B-Movies," the city of Las Vegas' 1950's science-fiction film series, concludes with 1951's "The Day the Earth Stood Still" at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park. Admission is $3. Call 229-6328.

Authors appear

Tod Goldberg will read and sign copies of his mystery book, "Living Dead Girl," at 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson. Call 434-1522.

Dianne York-Goldman and Mitchell P. Goldman, authors of "The Complete Skincare, Haircare, and Nailcare Guide for Young Women," will discuss and sign copies of their book at 2 p.m. Sunday at Borders Books & Music, 1445 W. Sunset Road in Henderson. Call 433-6222.

Young performers

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.

Music competition

The nonprofit Worldfolk Foundation is searching for judges for its fourth annual Battle of the Bands contest, which begins tonight and continues through July 6. Call 227-5017.