Community briefs for March 5, 2003

Wednesday, March 5, 2003 | 9:05 a.m.

Public meetings set on school budget

Facing potentially large budget cuts that could affect core programs and services, the Clark County School District is conducting a series of public input meetings, beginning tonight at Cimarron-Memorial High School.

State Superintendent Jack McLaughlin announced last week the Clark County schools could lose as much as $75 million if Gov. Kenny Guinn's proposed budget is not passed.

The forums give parents and community members an opportunity to share their opinions about which programs should be eliminated or which should be spared if the predicted budget cuts become necessary.

Today: 6 p.m. Cimarron-Memorial High School, 2301 N. Tenaya Way.

Monday: 6 p.m. Clark High School, 4291 W. Pennwood Ave.

Tuesday: 6 p.m. Green Valley High School, 460 Arroyo Grande, Henderson.

March 12: 6:30 p.m. Chaparral High School, 3850 Annie Oakley. (This meeting will include Spanish translation, officials said.)

Health fair to be held Saturday

A health fair sponsored by Community College of Southern Nevada, A.D. Guy Family Resource Center and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the A.D. Guy Center, 817 N. N St.

The fair will offer free food, drinks and admission. The public is invited to attend.

For more information, call 651-4996 or 651-4999.

Rec center to host computer class

Free computer classes will be offered from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and March 15 at the Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Road, North Las Vegas.

To register or for more information, call Wednesday through Saturday at 839-2980.

Check out the moon at Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes, walks and programs free of charge. To make required reservations or for more information on the following or upcoming programs, call 363-1922:

The Moon: A slide presentation by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society will be held Saturday. The gate closes at 6:30 p.m. Call 515-5350.

Map and Compass: A program Sunday for children 8-12 years old to learn about maps and compasses.

Green Valley Presbyterian Church,

in cooperation with United Blood Services, invites area residents to donate blood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the church's Fellowship Hall, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins will be welcomed. Call 454-8484.

Silver State Market Place

will host the Silver Bowl Antique and Collectible Market from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Advanced booth reservations are $15. Admission is $1; children 12 and under are free. Call 386-7927.

The National Association of Women Business Owners

will hold its fifth annual Women of Distinction Awards dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday J.W. Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. For more information visit www.nawbolasvegas.org or call 571-0462.