Datebook for September 13, 2002

Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 | 9:16 a.m.

Artists needed

The Henderson Art Association is announcing a "Call For Artists" 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery P, 982 American Pacific Drive, Suite 204, Henderson. Artists should bring three pieces of work. 568-5429.

Ovarian cancer

Major Outdoor Manufacturers are supporting the "HERA Climb for Life, Las Vegas" 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Powerhouse Climbing Center, 8201 W. Charleston Blvd. Funds raised by the HERA Foundation will benefit Johns Hopkins Ovarian Cancer Initiative. Cost is $20. 254-5604 or 804-4799.

Author appears

Todd Scott Moffett, author of "The Flight of the White Horse" will read from his new book 2 p.m. Saturday at Borders Bookstore, 1445 W. Sunset Road. Admission is free. 433-6222.

Thai Cuisine

Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas and the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services celebrate Thai Performing Arts Appreciation Day by hosting a national costume fashion show with food and a no-host bar at 6 to 11 p.m. Tuesday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is free, but tickets are required and may be picked up at the arts center. 229-6383.

Summer fairs

The 22nd annual San Gennaro Feast, a street fair with entertainment and a food festival, is at 4 p.m. to midnight today, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday at "Little Italy Las Vegas," southwest corner of Flamingo Road and Valley View Boulevard. Admission is $6, 2-for-1 for senior citizens, children under 54 inches are free. 367-7110.

Clark County Parks and Community Services Department presents the Clark County Celtic Festival with music at 5 p.m. Saturday at Clark County Government Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Admission is free. 455-8200.

Independence

The Mexican Patriotic Committee and the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services, in celebration of the 192nd anniversary of Mexico's Independence, will host a picnic 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Freedom Park, East Washington Avenue at Mojave Road. Admission is $5, children are free. 649-1198.

The Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation and the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services will host a picnic 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Lorenzi Park, West Washington Avenue between Rancho Drive and Valley View Boulevard. Admission is $7, children 12 and younger are free. 284-6400.

A celebration of Mexican Independence Day, "El Grito Ceremony," will be 11 p.m. Sunday at Fremont Street Experience. Admission is free. 649-8553.

Lecture series

UNLV presents the lecture "History of Myself at Walden, Or Why I Went to Live Alone in the Woods" 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Barrick Museum Auditorium, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free. 895-3401.

UNLV presents "Tracing Jewish Identity in Contemporary American Poetry" 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Barrick Museum Auditorium, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free. 895-3401.

Feature films

The Clark County Library District presents "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" 7 p.m. tonight in the outdoor amphitheater at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. Bring picnic dinners, blankets or lawn chairs. 734-7323.

Clark County Parks and Community Services Department continues its "Friday Family Film Fest" with a screening of "Shrek" at 8:15 p.m. tonight at Desert Breeze Park, 8425 Spring Mountain Road. Admission is free; bring blankets or short lawn chairs for seating. 455-8800.

Clark County Parks & Community Services, as part of its ongoing series "A Tribute to Billy Wilder," screens the movie "The Apartment," 7 p.m. Wednesday at Winchester Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $2. 455-7340.