Wednesday, July 21, 2004 | 8:40 a.m.
Law school seminar set
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, a division of Kaplan Inc., will hold a law school edge seminar from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Boyd Law School, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.
Attendees will benefit from Kaplan's inside tips on admissions, strategies on test taking, and an informative discussion on careers. There will also be an overview of important law school trends and their implications. Also, experts will help applicants reduce anxiety about preparing for the LSAT and completing the admissions process by providing information about admissions factors, advice on developing a strong personal essay and a realistic application time line. The seminar is designed to give attendees an advantage over other law school applicants.
Panelists include: Judge William Jansen of Las Vegas; Christine Smith, Associate Dean for Administration and Student Affairs at Boyd Law School. The moderator will be Jennifer Lee, LSAT instructor at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.
The event is free and open to the public. However, pre-registration is required.
Call (800) 527-8378.
Walk for Hope registration open
Registration is now open for City of Hope's annual Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer. The walk will take place at 8 a.m. Sept. 18 at Sunset Park.
The pre and post-walk festival will include food, a health and Survivors' Pavilion, a Kid's Zone, a free back massage and entertainment for the family.
Walkers and runners use sponsor forms or personalized fund-raising Web pages to solicit family, friends and co-workers to sponsor walks or runs to join walk teams. Adults who raise or donate a minimum of $25 and children who raise or donate a minimum of $15 will receive an official Walk for Hope T-shirt, and prizes also are awarded to top fund-raisers.
For more information, call (800) 811-4993.
Water authority drawing contest set
The Southern Nevada Water Authority and Univision will hold their fourth annual drawing contest through Aug. 10. The contest is for kids between the ages of 4 and 12 and focuses on the water conservation crusade.
Children are being encouraged to utilize water conservation and the drought as themes for their drawings. The categories will be split up into age groups: 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. There will be three winners in each of the three age categories and those winners will each be given a basket filled with toys as well as the opportunity to appear on Univision Channel 15 news broadcast.
Drop off boxes will be provided at over 26 locations around the valley including all of the YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas and local libraries.
The SNWA is a regional entity that manages water conservation, water quality and water resource issues for Southern Nevada. Its members include: the Big Bend Water District, Laughlin; the cities of Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas; the Clark County Sanitation District; and the Las Vegas Water District.
For specific locations and addresses, contact Diana Diaz at 258-3946 or visit the website at snwa.com.
Tai chi exercise offered for seniors
Tai chi, a gentle and meditative exercise that often results in improved health, is offered at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
Tai chi has gained popularity in the United States as an aid to good health, especially for seniors. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine believe that t'ai chi improves health by breaking up blockages in the flow of chi, thus reestablishing balance in the body's supply of vital force.
Tai chi is a safe and effective method of exercise and relaxation for everyone, young or old athletic or not. Although the exercises are generally performed while standing, and there is a lot of emphasis on shifting weight from one leg to another, the movements can be adapted to permit participation even by those using wheelchairs or walkers. Call 229-6601.
Mobile forensics lab at Galleria
Court TV and Cox Communications, in a partnership with Triaminic, will present the third annual Mobile Investigation Unit tour from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the Galleria at Sunset Mall, 1300 W. Sunset.
The MIU is an interactive, entertaining, and educational forensics lab that tours the country. Kids and adults learn hands-on investigative techniques and utilize cutting-edge forensics technology with the help of Court TV's intrepid investigator, Frank Lee Forensics.
For more information, contact Rachelle at (212) 576-2700, ext. 239, or Barry at (212) 973-8943.
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