Datebook for July 30, 2004

Friday, July 30, 2004 | 8:57 a.m.

'Student Showcase'

Students will showcase their artwork, dance routines and musical numbers at a "Summer Student Showcase" from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Admission is free. 229-1515.

Barn dance

The Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers present an "Old-Time Barn Dance" from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center ballroom, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $6 adults, $5 members, $3 students and active military, free for children under 15.

'Harry Potter'

The City of Las Vegas presents the movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., as part of its "Youth Movie Series." Admission is free. 229-1515.

'Finding Nemo'

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents the family film "Finding Nemo" at 8 p.m. Monday at the Rainbow Library ampitheatre, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, as part of its "Moonlight, Movies and Music" series. Admission is free. 734-7323.

Arts presentation

The Performing & Visual Arts Camp for Kids 2004 will make its final presentations at 2 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free, and student performances will include theatre, dance, film production, visual arts and music. A reception will be held at the theater at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $10. 229-6713.

'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:

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