Datebook for March 21, 2003

Friday, March 21, 2003 | 8:31 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.

Craft festival

"The Great Craft Festival" will be from noon to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $7; $6 for senior citizens; $3 ages 13-18. (805) 481-7100.

Poet's corner

Las Vegas Cultural Affairs Division presents "Poet's Corner," a forum for established and open-mike participants at 7 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Talent search

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

Lecture

Temple Beth Sholom presents Rabbi Arnold Resincoff, a retired Navy chaplin, to discuss "Dreams and Nightmares: The Jewish Way to Remember" at 7:30 Saturday at 10700 Havenwood Lane. Admission is free. 804-1333.

Storytelling

Storyteller Shanta presents stories and folktales at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $12 in at the door; $10 in advance. 229-6383.

Lecture

The University Forum Lecture "Translation in Las Vegas: A New Literary Crossroads" will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Barrick Museum Auditorium. Admission is free. 895-3401.

Tour

Nevada State Parks will host a tour of the ranch buildings at 2 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.