Datebook for August 27, 2004

Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 | 8:40 a.m.

Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival will be held this weekend at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7.50 general, $6.50 seniors and $4.50 children 6 to 12 years old. One ticket is good for all three days. 451-0344.

Flynt book signing

Larry Flynt will sign copies of his book, "Sex, Lies & Politics: The Naked Truth," on Wednesday at Borders Books.

'Amazing Castle'

"The Amazing Castle" exhibit continues until Sunday 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.

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.

Acting classes

Clark County Parks and 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:

Spanish Book Discussion Group -- 1 p.m. Saturday, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 507-3606.

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

Chinese auction

A Chinese auction will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. Participation is $1 per person, or free with the donation of a new item to be auctioned off. Refreshments will be provided. 267-4150.