Datebook for July 25, 2003

Friday, July 25, 2003 | 8:31 a.m.

Barn dance

The Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers present an "Old Time Barn Dance" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. $6 adults, $5 members, $3 students and active military, children 15 and under free. 229-6383.

Family film series

The city of Las Vegas' Cultural Affairs Division offers the animated film, "Antz," at 8 p.m. as part of its ongoing family film series Thursday at Jaycee Park, at the corner of South Eastern Avenue and St. Louis Avenue. Admission is free. 229-6713.

Free movie

Crown Theatres presents its annual free Summer Children's Film Festival at 10 a.m. Thursday at 450 E. Freemont St. This week's film is "The Wizard of Oz." 383-9600.

Fire truck visit

Fire trucks will visit the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday as part of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's "Local Heroes are Superheroes" program. The event is free. 507-3983.

Book groups

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

Sahara West Book Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646.

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

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