Community briefs for August 13, 2004

Friday, Aug. 13, 2004 | 8:55 a.m.

CCSN to host back-to-school fair

Community College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., will be hosting its sixth annual Community Back to School Health and Educational Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

The event will include fashion shows, performance arts, an art showcase, educational and motivational activities, various mascots, local celebrities and youth/adult entertainment showcase.

There will be more than 50 vendors on hand distributing educational/community service materials to the thousands in attendance.

Included will be entertainment throughout the day on the inside stage, in addition to free health/dental checks, school supplies, refreshments, immunizations, face painting, various mascots, free refurbished BMX Bikes with water bottles/helmets to give away and extra school supplies as door prizes and more.

For more information, call 393-6163.

Abused kids get to Rock 'n' Bowl

Oliver Crest Homes and Services for Abused Children will host the annual Las Vegas Chapter "Rock 'n' Bowl" event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Texas Station Bowling Center.

Olive Crest kids will enjoy a day of bowling, prizes, food, music and celebrities.

Rock n' Bowl for the kids of Olive Crest serves three important purposes: to raise public awareness about child abuse prevention, to raise funds to meet the needs of abused, abandoned and endangered children and teenagers cared for by Olive Crest, and to provide a day of fun for the kids. Olive Crest is seeking $25 sponsors per child to bowl.

For more information or to register, call Sheila White at 221-6224, Ext. 1706.

Winchester plans drama classes

Registration is under way for the 12-week drama class beginning Sept. 20 at Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

Classes will be offered from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday for youth's 10-16 for the theater ensemble Arts Train Players.

The ensemble will meet from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday afternoons from Sept. 20 through Dec. 6. Students will prepare and perform a series of scenes to be presented to the public Dec. 13.

The $45 registration fee includes supplies, snacks, and an Arts Train t-shirt. Full and partial scholarships may be available through the center.

Students will participate in drama exercises, improvisational techniques, monologue studies, creative movement, theater skills, and various other crafts used by actors, while working toward a production to be performed on stage before a live audience in Winchester Theater. Participants do not need experience to enroll in class, but will be asked to bring a parent or guardian to the first meeting and commit to remaining in the program through the performance.

For more information, call 455-7340.

The 11th Street Limited Partnership

and Simpson Housing Solutions in conjunction with Las Vegas, the state Housing Division and U.S. Bank invites the public to the grand opening of their newest Senior Community at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 328 N. 11th St. RSVP to Nikole by calling 873-8882, Ext. 104.

The Las Vegas High School Class

of 1979 is planning its 25-year reunion Oct. 8-9. The Class of 1978 and Class of 1980 are also invited to participate. If you are interested in attending or have information about former classmates, please call 210-4514 or 845-5555.

Red Rock Canyon

Visitor Center is offering a hiking survival program from 9 a.m to noon Saturday. Participants will learn basic techniques on the use of maps and compasses and what you should properly pack for a day hike. Call 515-5367 to sign up.

As part of the Gardening Your Root:

Genealogy Series, the program "Church Records" will be presented from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. For more information, call 492-6593.

The Mesquite Club

of Las Vegas is accepting applications for membership. All area residents are welcome. The club promotes and supports the social, cultural and philanthropic interests of the city while fostering leadership skills, friendship and fun among its volunteer members. For more information, call the Mesquite Club at 369-2764 or fax 369-2727.