Community briefs for April 22, 2003

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 | 9:47 a.m.

Tort reform talks set at law school

The Boyd School of Law and the Center for Democratic Culture will present "The Law and Politics of Tort Reform: Local and National Developments" symposium from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the law school, Room 102.

The free two-part symposium, which is open to the public, will bring together commentators from academia, politics, business, and the professions to address legal and public policy aspects of the current tort reform and controversy.

Visit the website at www.unlv.edu/centers/cdclv or call Dmitri Shalin at 895-0259.

Dance marathon scheduled Saturday

Dance Charisma and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will host a dance marathon at 7 p.m. Saturday at the dance center, 3650 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 16.

The event will feature a variety of music, an auction, and performances by members of Tango Silhouette and the Schweenie Sisters. Call 364-8700.

Councilman Michael Mack

invites residents to attend a neighborhood meeting in Ward 6 at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road. Call 229-6501.

Daria Davidson will speak at Unicity Network's

Women's Wellness luncheon from noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday at Marie Calendar's restaurant, 4875 W. Flamingo Road. Call Dr. Mary Carroll at 369-2649.