Community briefs for June 14, 2004

Monday, June 14, 2004 | 9:18 a.m.

Juneteenth festival scheduled Saturday

The Las Vegas Juneteenth Committee will hold its fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza at Lorenzi Park.

Parents are invited to bring the family for the spring, outdoor event of live musical entertainment, African-American Arts and Crafts, traditional foods, and family games.

The free event commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Call 806-5565.

The Wellspring Church of All Nations

invites the public to A Father's Day Celebration at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Ruthe Deskin Elementary School, 4550 Pioneer Way. For more information, call 631-5027.

The Housing and Urban Development Department

is hosting a free Homeownership Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Center. Call 708-0980.

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