Friday, Oct. 11, 2002 | 9:27 a.m.
Charities
The City of North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Department and Pardee Homes present the second annual Northern Exposure 10K and 2-Mile Fun Run at 6:30 a.m. to noon Saturday ending at Seastrand Park, Camino Eldorado and Centennial Parkway. This year's run will also include a two-mile wheelchair race with refreshments and entertainment following the run. Admission is $15 to $30. Proceeds benefit Nellis Air Force Base families and North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation programs. 633-1612.
City of Hope's Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer begins at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. There will be entertainment and prizes following the walk. (800) 266-7920.
The Augustus Society and the Nevada Society of Italian American Lawyers present the "Columbus Day Ball" 7 p.m. Saturday at The Rio. Admission is $125. Proceeds benefit the scholarship program. Black tie is optional. 407-1380.
Authors appear
Janice MacDonald discusses the romance genre and reads from her new book, "The Man on the Cliff and the Doctor," 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson. Admission is free. 434-1533.
Rebecca Bloom reads from her debut novel "Girl Anatomy" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Coffee Bean, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway. Books will be sold by Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Admission is free. (212) 207-7860.
'Pioneer Living'
A program about "Pioneer Living" will be presented at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Park entrance fees are $5 per vehicle. Program admission is free. 875-4141.
Shows
Arts in the Community/Family of Unity presents its third annual Arts in the Community/Family of Unity festival at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Admission is free. 400-1160.
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District hosts a storytelling festival, "By the Light of the Moon," 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday in the amphitheater at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. 507-3613.
Las Vegas' Cultural Affairs Division and Latin American Enterprises present "El Dia de la Raza" 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Featured are arts and crafts, food and games. Admission is $5; under 12 free. 732-3526.
The Silver State Paint Horse Club presents its Las Vegas Spectacular at 8 a.m. Thursday through Oct. 20 at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. 658-3178.
Events
The Galleria Mall in Henderson celebrates its fall fashion debut with cartoon characters in the mall today through Sunday, plus there's a kids arts and crafts event at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and a sports card and collectibles show Oct. 18-20. Admission is free. 434-0202.
Programs
The Desert Sculptors Association's general meeting is at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the studio of Sandy Messina, 4959 E. Van Buren Ave. Admission is free. Bring a potluck dish to share. 452-0292.
The Gerontology Certificate Program at UNLV hosts an informal meeting noon Wednesday at the Moyer Student Union Fireside Lounge, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. 895-1079.
Tournament
The Sahara Hotel presents the 18th annual International Tournament of Champions, 8 a.m. today through Sunday at the Las Vegas Radio Control Flying Field on the north side of Silver Bowl Stadium at Boulder Highway and Tropicana Avenue. Admission is free. 737-2503 or 737-2525.
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