Community briefs for Feb. 5, 2003

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003 | 8:58 a.m.

African store will host art contest

The African and World Import Store will sponsor an art contest for both secondary and elementary students from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Moyer Student Union Ballroom.

Entries for event celebrating Black History Month can be delivered through the Clark County School Mail to the Partnership Office, or drop them off at the African and World Import Store at the Boulevard mall with name, grade, school, and address on the back.

The theme for the event is Family Foundation. Submissions deadline is Friday.

For more information, call 734-1900 or call Theodore Ransaw at 440-6067.

Tax assistance given to seniors

The AARP Tax Assistance Program will be at the Senior Friends Sunrise office from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday at 3101 S. Maryland Parkway Suite 314.

Volunteers are trained by the Internal Revenue Service and will assist seniors in filling out forms.

Call for an appointment and a list of items needed to bring. Help is free. 735-5510.

Help offered by assessor's office

The Clark County assessor's office is accepting applications for its Senior Citizens Property Tax/Rent Assistance Program.

To qualify, seniors must be 62 by June 30, 2003; a Nevada resident since July 1, 2002; own or rent property in Clark County; and have a total household income of $24,016 or less.

Aid is free. 455-3882.

Black tie fashion show set Saturday

Neiman Marcus will present its Black Tie Gala fashion show at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Fashion Show, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The event will honor Susan and Irwin Molasky, longtime hospice supporters and philanthropists. Steve and Elaine Wynn are the honorary dinner chairs.

Tickets are $500, and sponsorships are available.

For more information, call Maryann Reed at 796-3133.

The Lied Animal Shelter

is encouraging Las Vegans to Meet The Great Love of Your Life by adopting a homeless dog or cat now through Valentine's Day at the animal shelter, 655 N. Mojave Road. The animal shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Call 384-3333.

The Women's League

of Temple Beth Sholom invites the public to the Torah Fund Luncheon honoring Sandy Mallin and Sherry Sigesmund with the "Chai Olom Award" at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Tuscany hotel. Call Fran at 382-8908.

Volunteers interested in organizing a support club

for laryngectomee patients can meet with the American Cancer Society from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1325 E. Harmon Ave. Call (800) ACS-2345.