Datebook for August 13, 2004

Friday, Aug. 13, 2004 | 8:37 a.m.

'Freaky Friday'

The City of Las Vegas presents the movie "Freaky Friday" at 8:30 p.m. today as part of its "Summer Movie Under the Stars" series. Admission is free. 229-2482.

Dive-In Movie

The City of Las Vegas presents the movie "Finding Nemo" at its "Dive-In Movie" from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Doolittle Community Center & Pool, 1950 N. J St. Admission is $2, and visitors are requested to bring a floatation device. 229-6374.

'Daddy Day Care'

The City of Las Vegas presents the movie "Daddy Day Care" from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Doolittle Community Center & Pool, 1950 N. J St. Admission is $3 per person, $5 per couple. 229-6374.

'Amazing Castle'

The traveling interactive exhibit, "The Amazing Castle," continues until Aug. 29 at the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $6 adults, $5 children 1-17, seniors and military families. 382-3445.

Book signing

Lee Ryan Miller will sign copies of his book "Teaching Amidst the Neon Palm Trees" at the following locations this week. Admission is free. (209) 380-1776:

7 p.m. today -- Borders Books, 2323 S. Decatur Blvd.

2 p.m. Saturday -- Borders Books, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd.

2 p.m. Sunday -- Borders Books, 1445 W. Sunset Road.

7 p.m. Monday -- Borders Books, 10950 W. Charleston Blvd.

Book signing

Denise Dumars will sign copies of her books "The Dark Archetype" and "Lovecraft Slept Here" at the following locations this week. Admission is free to the first two events, but $15 for the third. (310) 376-9204:

7 p.m. today -- Borders Books, 2323 S. Decatur Blvd.

2 p.m. Saturday -- Waldenbooks, 320 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

7 p.m. Saturday -- Bell Book & Candle,k 1725 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite C.

Tai Chi classes

Free classes in the martial art Tai Chi will be taught from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the District at Green Valley Ranch, near the intersection of Green Valley Parkway and Interstate 215. 851-3082.

Book Fair

The Las Vegas Little Theatre will hold its first book fair from Sunday to Thursday at 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. During that time, percentages of purchases will benefit the theater. 362-7996.

Acting classes

Clark County Parks & Community Services is offering free acting classes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Whitney Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. Pre-registration is requested. 455-7576.

Book groups

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

Book Lovers' Bistro -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4011.

Contemporary Fiction Book Club -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.

Murder of the Month Book Discussion Club -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.