Community briefs for June 19, 2003

Thursday, June 19, 2003 | 9:29 a.m.

Buffet to benefit vision foundation

Two local Lions Clubs are sponsoring a Thai buffet from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday at the Ocha Restaurant, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd., to benefit the Better Vision for Children Foundation.

The foundation is engaged in a fight against amblyopia (lazy eye), retinoblastoma (eye cancer) and other eye disorders in children.

Admission is $20 with all proceeds going to BVC. Call 328-0241, 897-2918 or 459-5993.

Class may help financial situations

The Consumer Credit Counseling Service, 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 32, will offer the class Making Ends Meet and Dreams Come True from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Participants will learn methods to organize spending, reduce debt, maintain a good credit history without making costly or hazardous mistakes.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Call 364-0344.

Tortoise update scheduled Saturday

Tortoise biologist Ron Marlow will report on the progress of preserving tortoises in Southern Nevada at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society located in Lorenzi Park off Washington Avenue.

Tortoise fans can purchase Tortoise Group caps, tote bags, T-shirts, MegaDiet for backyard tortoises and other items. Call 804-0472.

Las Vegans for Affordable Healthcare

and North Las Vegas Family Resource Center will hold a community health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the North Las Vegas Boys and Girls Club, 2530 E. Carey Ave. Call 920-5960 or 399-8199.