Datebook for July 16, 2004

Friday, July 16, 2004 | 8:59 a.m.

Family film

The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services Cultural Affairs Division presents "Scooby-Doo" at 2 p.m. Thursday at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., as part of its "Summer Children's Film Series." Admission is free. 229-1515.

Book signing

Author Mel Fisher will sign copies of his book, "Fatal Treasure," between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday at the District at Green Valley Ranch Station Casino. 293-0260.

Pioneer crafts

The North Las Vegas Library District will host Pioneer Crafts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 2300 Civic Center Drive. Participants will learn to spin wool, grind wheat and make corn husk dolls. Admission is free. 633-1070.

Poets' corner

Keith Brantley and Pendelita Toney will host a "Poets' Corner" for established poets and open-mike participants at 7:30 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

'Coyote Tales'

The Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services presents "Coyote Tales" at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Native American tales will be told with puppets and music. Admission is $3. 229-6383.

'Peter Pan'

The Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services presents "Peter Pan" at 8 p.m. Thursday at Jaycee Park, at the corner of Eastern and St. Louis avenues, as part of its "Family Film Series."

'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.

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 & 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 Chat Cafe -- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

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.

Harry Potter Books & Movie Discussion -- 4:30 p.m. Monday, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 507-3514.

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