Datebook for August 15, 2003

Friday, Aug. 15, 2003 | 8:33 a.m.

Book reading

New York Times best-selling author J.A. Jance will read from her latest novel, "Exit Wounds," at 7 p.m. Thursday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. 734-7323.

Poetry reading

The public is invited to Poets' Corner, an evening of poetry readings from established poets and open mike participants, at 7:30 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Free movie

The Clark County Parks and Community Services Department presents a free movie at 8:30 p.m. today at Mountain Crest Park, near the intersection of Loen Mountain and Durango Road. Bring picnic baskets, blankets and short lawn chairs, but no pets or alcohol please. 455-8278.

Book groups

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers the following book discussion groups at area libraries this week:

Book Chat Cafe -- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

Brown Bag Book Club -- 11 a.m. Thursday, Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Hwy. 507-4070.

Book Lovers' Bistro -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4011.

Murder of the Month Book Discussion Club -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.

Planet Las Vegas Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. 507-4395.

Acting workshops

The New City Theatre, 2900 Patrick Lane, is offering free acting workshops for those over the age of 18 from 1-3 p.m. every Saturday. 547-1228.

Drama workshop

A free community drama workshop will be held from 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays in the main showroom of the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 457-0234.

Sculpture contest

Entries are being accepted for a sculpture contest held by the Pulidor Foundation/Spirit of the Nations, in preparation for its second annual Native American Arts & International Film Festival from Nov. 14-16. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 16, and winners will be announced Nov. 15. Send entries to Dominique Price, P.O. Box 26321, Las Vegas, NV, 89126.