Datebook for June 20, 2003

Friday, June 20, 2003 | 9:20 a.m.

Poets' corner

The Las Vegas Cultural Affairs Division hosts an evening of established poets and open-mike participants at 7:30 p.m. today. Admission is free. 229-4800.

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 "Ice Age." 383-9600.

Teen program

The Henderson District Public Libraries are offering "Teen Star Search Survivor," a program for those ages 13 to 18, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gibson Public Library, 280 Water St. The event is free. 564-9287.

Festival

The third annual Gift and Craft Summer Festival will be held from 1-6 p.m. today, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Henderson Convention Center. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children 14 and under. (877) 775-5252.

Fund-raiser

Two Lions Clubs are sponsoring an authentic Thai buffet from 7-11 p.m. Sunday at Ocha Restaurant, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd., to raise money for the Nevada Chapter of Better Vision for Children Foundation. Tickets are $20, and all proceeds go to BVC. 328-0241 or 897-2918.

Presentations

Officials from the fire department will visit the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., at 10:30 a.m. Saturday as part of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's"Local Heroes and Superheroes" program. 507-3644.

Movie series

The Clark County Parks and Community Services Department presents the "Starlight Movie Series," which continues at 8:30 p.m. today at Martin Luther King Park at the intersection of Carey Avenue and Christy Lane. Bring picnic baskets and blankets. No pets or alcohol allowed. Call 455-8278 for upcoming titles.

Book groups

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

Amazing Reads Book Club -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942.

Book Chat Cafe -- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

Great Books Reading & Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.

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

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

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.

Writing contest

Scripts are being accepted for the 16th Annual Nevada Film Office Screenplay Competition until June 30. Prizes include cash awards, a press conference/ luncheon with the lieutenant governor of the state, gifts and promotion of the top three winning scripts to producers and production companies in Hollywood. Details and the release form required can be obtained from the website at nevadafilm.com or by calling the NFO at (877) 638-3456.