Community briefs for Dec. 10, 2003

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003 | 8:39 a.m.

Red Rock to host basket weaving

Artist and accomplished basket weaver Mark Vranesh will present rock art image demonstrations and how he incorporates them into watercolors, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Red Rock Canyon Visitors Center.

Using traditional methods and materials native to Southern Nevada -- such as palm fibers -- Mark will weave his magic in an effort to inspire people to learn today what is known about the skills of the artisans of yesterday. Call 515-5350.

Palm Mortuary will hold its sixth annual

Tree of Memory program and services to honor deceased loves at 7 p.m. today at 800 S. Boulder Highway and 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

North Las Vegas Police

are providing free firearms safety kits to residents through a partnership with Project ChildSafe, a nationwide firearms safety education program. The free kits, including gun locks and pamphlets, are available at the Police Department, 1301 Lake Mead Blvd., and at the Community Services Division, 3425 W. Craig Road.

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