Community news briefs for April 2, 2004

Friday, April 2, 2004 | 10:21 a.m.

Residents can enter landscape contest

The Southern Nevada Water Authority is accepting applications for its 2004 Landscape Awards. Homeowners and professional landscapers are invited to enter the free competition.

Applications are available online at snwa.com or by calling the Conservation Helpline at 258-SAVE (7283).

A panel of local garden and landscape experts will judge entries based on water-efficiency, functionality and beauty. Categories include both landscape design and maintenance.

To enter, send in an application with four or five color photos highlighting the landscape design and water-smart features. Entries can be submitted online or by mail. All projects must be within the SNWA's service area of Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Laughlin and unincorporated Clark County.

Applications are due April 30. Winners of the 2004 awards will be announced at an awards ceremony in July.

Henderson to host Battlefield Band

Henderson Parks and Recreation is hosting a performance by the Battlefield Band at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway.

The Battlefield Band plays Scottish music, with a mix of old songs and original material, performed on a variety of both modern and ancient instruments, including the guitar, accordian, bagpipe, fiddle and bodhran.

Tickets are $3 for lawn; $5 for section C; $7 for section B; $9 for section A; and $12 for orchestra.

For additional information, call 267-4849.

Health Expo 2004 set at Cox Pavilion

The state Health Division, the Clark County Health District and various community partners are hosting Health Expo 2004 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Cox Pavilion at UNLV.

Service providers and community organizations will offer information on health resources, and free services will be provided including bone density screenings, blood pressure checks, immunizations, HIV testing, mammograms and more.

The expo is designed to make a wide range of medical and mental health services available to the community. Call 759-0704.