Community briefs for Feb. 24, 2003

Monday, Feb. 24, 2003 | 9:11 a.m.

Ms. Senior Cameo Showcase planned

Starbright Theatre will present the Ms. Senior Nevada Cameo Showcase at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sahara hotel.

The pageant will showcase the talents of the contestants and winners over the past 18 years.

Admission is $5.

For more information, call 966-1424.

High school sponsors Medieval Feast

Palo Verde High School will present Medieval Feast and Faire, an event beginning with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the school, 333 Pavillion Center Drive in Summerlin, followed by the show at 7 p.m.

The objective for the event is to involve as many students as possible in a school-wide project that not only promotes literacy but allows for students to use their individual talents for a common goal with is a celebration of Shakespeare's work.

Tickets for the show is $7; $20 for dinner; $25 for joint tickets.

For more information, call 799-1450.

St. Rose plans annual Mardi Gras

St. Rose Dominican Hospital has planned its 46th annual Mardi Gras Ball, entitled "The Bridge to the Future," at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Las Vegas.

The event benefits the hospital and its community outreach programs.

Tickets are $250, $500 and $1,000.

For more information, call 616-7630.

"From Africa to the Americas:

A History Through Dolls" will be on display today through Friday at Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School, 950 N. Tonopah Drive. For more information, call Carol Scott at 799-4740.

As part of Women's History Month,

local women artists will exhibit a variety of works from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. For more information, call 507-3400.

Area Girl Scouts

are holding their 53rd annual cookie sale and are now accepting pre-orders. Booth sales in front of selected stores will run from Friday until March 16. For more information, call 385-3677.

The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities

will hold its fifth annual NASCA Fund-raising Drive Auction event beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Sam's Town Live. NASCAR drivers donate their time and are auctioned off to the highest bidders. For more information and tickets, call (800) 225-2277 or visit www.tickets.com.