Datebook for May 30, 2003

Friday, May 30, 2003 | 9:35 a.m.

Fund-raiser

"A Concert for Compassion" will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cafe Espresso Roma, 4440 Maryland Pkwy. Suggested donation is $5, and proceeds benefit Doctors Without Borders. 436-7030.

Dinner/concert

A spaghetti dinner and concert featuring contemporary Christian band Ascension will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. 454-8484.

Free seminar

A free seminar, "Successfully Buying a Home from HUD," will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday at the East Las Vegas Senior Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (972) 788-1100, ext. 535.

Potluck in the park

Central Christian Church's Active Adults Group will hold a "Potluck in the Park" for single adults and couples 55 and older at 6 p.m. today at the park adjacent to the church, 1001 New Beginnings Drive. 735-4004.

Free program

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center salutes the courage, strength and support of cancer survivors in a program entitled, "Growing Seeds of Survivorship," from 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, 3186 S. Maryland Pkwy. 731-8788.

Arthritis walk

The Arthritis Foundation holds its second annual "Arthritis Walk" at 8 a.m. Saturday at the University of Las Vegas. Registration begins at 7 a.m. All proceeds from the 3.1-mile walk benefit the Arthritis Foundation. 367-1626.

Movie series

The Clark County Parks and Community Services Department presents the "Starlight Movie Series," which continues at 8:30 p.m. today at Duck Creek Park at the intersection of Maryland Parkway and Pebble Road. Bring picnic baskets and blankets. No pets or alcohol allowed. Call 455-8278 for upcoming titles.

Fashion, dance show

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents a fashion and dance show featuring groups from a variety of Asian and Pacific cultures at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.

Ongoing programs

The following program is ongoing at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940:

The Art of Healthy Living -- 6 p.m. Wednesday in the health science conference room. This is part of an ongoing six-week course. Call 349-7370 to register.

Book groups

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

Circuio de Lecture, Spanish Language Book Discussion Group -- 6 p.m. Monday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3606.

Spring Valley Book Discussion Club -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3830.

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

Documentary

The Winchester Theater presents the documentary, "American Movie," at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Winchester Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $3. 455-7340.

Drama workshop

A free community drama workshop will be held from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays in the main showroom of the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 457-0234.

Art competition

The Clark County Parks and Community Services' Cultural Division is now accepting samples of work for the fifth annual E. Pluribus Artis invitational exhibit, to be held from June 23 to Aug. 9 in the rotunda of the Clark County Government Center. Slides, photographs or digital prints and an art resume need to be received by 4:30 p.m. June 6. Send all materials to: Diane Bush, Clark County Parks and Community Services, 2601 E. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120, or drop them off at the cultural division building # 2911, or the administrative building in Sunset Park, c/o Diane Bush. 455-8239.

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.