Community briefs for Nov. 8, 2002

Friday, Nov. 8, 2002 | 9:12 a.m.

Animal adoption marathon set

The Henderson Animal Shelter is hosting an open house with low-cost adoption fees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 390 Athens Ave.

Disc Jockey J.J. Jeffrey, KQOL 93.1-FM, will wear a McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog suit and broadcast live until 50 animals are adopted and taken to a good home.

For more information, call 892-0727, Ext. 137.

Workshop on stress planned

University Medical Center's Senior Celebrations program is offering a stress management workshop for seniors from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Family Resource Center at UMC, 1120 Shadow Lane.

Seniors will learn how to deal with family, attend the many social events of the season, search for just the right gifts during the holidays and be ready to greet the New Year with ease.

Workshops are free, but space reservations must be made by calling 383-2095.

County begins third Van-go art project

The Clark County Parks and Community Services Department is hosting its third annual Van-go public art project, open to all artists in Southern Nevada.

In the project, county vehicles are wrapped in artwork, similar to how advertising is wrapped round Citizens Area Transit buses. The vehicles will feature selected artwork and travel throughout the county. All media, including photography and digital art will be considered. Interested artists should obtain a submissions packet by calling Diane Bush at 455-4856, or the main office at 455-8200.

The deadline for submissions is Nov. 22. Artists will receive notification by Dec. 16.