Datebook for Sept. 5, 2003

Friday, Sept. 5, 2003 | 8:29 a.m.

Starlight movies

The Clark County Parks and Community Services Department presents "The Starlight Movie Series" today at Paradise Park at Tropicana and McLeod. The free movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs, but no alcohol or pets. 455-8278.

Harvest Festival

The Las Vegas Harvest Festival will be held from today to Sunday at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The festival features hundreds of exhibitors, demonstration artists, food and fun. Tickets are $8 general admission, $7 for seniors and $4.50 for children. One ticket is good all three days. (800) 321-1213.

Book review

Local author Brenda Billups will discuss her latest book, "The Woman at the Well," at 3 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Book groups

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

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

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

Murder in the Library -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646.

Rainbow Book Club -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3711.

West Las Vegas Book Club Social Hour -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3982.

Acting workshops

The New City Theatre, 2900 Patrick Lane, is offering free acting workshops for those over the age of 18 from 1-3 p.m. every Saturday. 547-1228.

Sculpture contest

Entries are being accepted for a sculpture contest held by the Pulidor Foundation/Spirit of the Nations, in preparation for its second annual Native American Arts & International Film Festival from Nov. 14-16. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 16, and winners will be announced Nov. 15. Send all entries to Dominique Price, P.O. Box 26321, Las Vegas, NV, 89126.

Celebration

A Mexican Independence Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Lorenzi Park, West Washington between Rancho and Valley View. Tickets are $7 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. 284-6400.

Health fair

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents the "Jump Into Health at Your Library" health fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. The event is free. 507-6313.

Art contest

Entries are being accepted for a competition sponsored by the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society to complement the museum's "Neon Unplugged: Signs from the Boneyard" exhibit. The deadline is Oct. 1. Pieces entered in the contest will be displayed from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, and the winner will receive $250. 486-5205, ext. 227.

Fun run

The Police and Fire Emerald Society of Nevada will hold a fund-raising 5K fun run/walk starting at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson at 7 a.m. Saturday. The event is open to everyone. Registration for the run is $30 the day of the event; registration for the walk is $15 the day of the event. 644-7337.

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.