Datebook for August 29, 2003

Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 | 8:24 a.m.

Book reading

Author Tess Gerritsen, author of "The Sinner," will hold a book reading and signing and talk about her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The event is free. 507-3459.

Author speaks

Author, professional gambler and noted columnist Bob Dancer will sign copies of his book, "Million Dollar Video Poker," from 3-4 p.m. Saturday at B. Dalton Booksellers, 3680 S. Maryland Pkwy. The event is free.

Book groups

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

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

Spanish Language Book Discussion Group -- 6 p.m. Monday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. FLamingo Road. 507-3606.

Spring Valley Book Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3830.

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.

Art contest

Entries are being accepted for a competition sponsored by the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society to complement the museum's "Neon Unplugged: Signs from the Boneyard" exhibit. The deadline is Oct. 1. Pieces entered in the contest will be displayed from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, and the winner will receive $250. 486-5205, ext. 227.

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 all entries to Dominique Price, P.O. Box 26321, Las Vegas, NV, 89126.