Community briefs for Jan. 29, 2004

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 | 9:08 a.m.

Deadline nears for ACT registration

College-bound high school students can take the ACT Assessment on April 3, the next nationwide test date.

The registration postmark deadline is Feb. 27. Late registration postmark deadline is March 12 (an additional fee is required for late registration).

ACT scores are accepted by virtually all colleges and universities in the nation, including all Ivy League schools. The test fee is $26.

Colleges use ACT scores, along with a student's high school GPA, high school courses taken, extracurricular activities and other information to help determine admissions and the appropriate course placement for new students.

The ACT Assessment is an achievement test in English, reading, math and science. It measures what students have learned in high school, and the skills required for success in college.

For more information, including registration forms and test locations, contact your high school guidance counselor or register online on ACT's website (www.act.org).

Chabad to host lecture on Sunday

Chabad of Green Valley is sponsoring "Christianity and Islam, Preparing the World for the Messianic Age," a lecture scheduled at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Chabad Center, 10870 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 104.

Rabbi Tuvia Singer, a writer, frequent guest on radio and television shows, and the host of one of Israel's radio talk shows, will be speaking.

Admission is $18. Light refreshments will be provided. All donations are used to support the Chabad's activities.

Call 617-0770.

Bronze Quill Awards scheduled Feb. 5

The IABC Las Vegas Bronze Quill Awards are scheduled for Feb. 5. The awards recognize excellence in communication throughout Southern Nevada.

The 23rd annual Bronze Quill Awards dinner will begin with cocktails at 7 p.m. Thursday at Anthem Center, 2450 Hampton Road, Henderson.

The evening's keynote speaker is Brian Greenspun, president and editor of the Las Vegas Sun. Tickets are $65.

For more information, call 873-3520 or visit www.iabclasvegas.com.

The physicians of the Clark County Medical Society

are offering a mini-internship program, scheduled for Feb. 2-5. The event is held to give nonphysicians a chance to observe the practice of medicine for a day in the company of a practicing doctor. Ccall 739-9989.

The Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada

is currently accepting nominations for Community Enrichment Awards for outstanding volunteer service. Each winner will receive $1,000 for the organization where he or she volunteers, and finalists will receive $250 each. Nomination forms and instructions can be obtained by contacting the Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada at 892-2321 or by e-mail at volunteernevada@yahoo.com.