Community briefs for Oct. 18, 2002

Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 | 9:25 a.m.

Madame Tussaud has new exhibit

Madame Tussaud's Las Vegas will open a new exhibit Monday that features multimedia, interactive displays of presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush and celebrities from Princess Diana to John Wayne.

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, whose likeness will be included in the new exhibit, will be on hand for grand opening festivities at 5:30 p.m. at Madame Tussaud's, at The Venetian. A reception will follow.

Admission is $14.95 for adults, $12 for Nevada residents and senior citizens, and $9.75 for children 4-12. Call 862-7800 for more information.

Jewish Genealogy Society offers tips

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

Michael Brenner, past president of the organization, will detail how to to find information when the standard form of research has reached a dead end.

Call 363-8230 daytime or 871-9773 after 6 p.m.

Safe Nest plans annual luncheon

Safe Nest will present its 19th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Rio.

The keynote speaker will be Sarah Buel, law professor at the University of Texas, Austin. The theme for the event is "Survivors Creating Change." Call Jacqui, 877-0133, Ext. 242.

Las Vegas Councilman Gary Reese

invites residents to an upcoming neighborhood meeting in Ward 3 at 6 p.m. Monday at Oran Gragson Elementary School, 555 N. Honolulu St., to discuss ideas and concerns. Call 229-6405.

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary

is hosting its sixth annual luncheon/fashion show and silent auction beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Monte Carlo's East Ballroom. Call Carol, 870-4430, Ext. 11.

Recreation can be an adventure.

Clark County Parks and Community Services is sponsoring several adventure recreation workshops ranging from archery to scuba diving this month.

Times, cost and locations for classes are available by phone or at the time of registration, which takes place at Sunset Park Adventure Recreation Office, 2601 E. Sunset Road.

For more information, call 455-8289.

Clark County Parks and Community Services

is sponsoring several adventure recreation workshops ranging from archery to scuba diving this month. For more information, call 455-8289.