Datebook for March 14, 2003

Friday, March 14, 2003 | 8:44 a.m.

Poetry contest

Hollywood's Famous Poets Society is sponsoring a poetry contest with a grand prize of $1,000. To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to: 1626 N. Wilcox Ave. No. 126, Hollywood, CA 90028 or enter online at famouspoets.com. The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. Deadline is March 28.

Poetry contest

The International Library of Poetry is sponsoring the International Open Poetry Contest. To enter, send one poem of 20 lines or less to: The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19916, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or enter online at poetry.com. The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. Deadline is June 30.

History event

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, as part of Women's History Month, presents "Meet Kim Abeles" at 7 p.m. today at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is free. 507-3630

Talent contest

Las Vegas Cultural Affairs Division presents the 24th annual Search for Talent contest at 2 p.m. Saturday and March 22 at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. 229-6211.

Lectures

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will host a discussion about women's alternative career choices at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. 507-4010.

Demonstration

Nevada State Parks will host a living-history demonstration, Washboard Washing, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. The program is free, but admission to the park is $5 per vehicle. 875-4141.

Workshop

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents Food for Health and Soul, a six-week workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays until April 7 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 507-3989.