Datebook for June 25, 2004

Friday, June 25, 2004 | 9:19 a.m.

Children's film

The Cultural Affairs Division of the Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services presents the movie "Aladdin" 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.

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 children under 15. 229-6383.

Reading/signing

Author I.M. Nur will read excerpts from his book "The Meaning of Blackness: Uncovering the Secret of Secrets -- The Nature and Destiny of a People," at 2 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. A book signing will follow. Admission is free. 507-3980.

Book signing

Ken and Dahlynn McKowen, co-authors of "Chicken Soup for the Fisherman's Soul," will sign copies of their book at 1 p.m. Saturday at B. Dalton's Bookseller in the east wing of the Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is free. 743-2576.

Children's films

Las Vegas' Cultural Affairs Division presents the movie "The Wiz" at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., as part of its "Black Gems and Jewels" film series. Admission is free. 229-4800.

'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.

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.

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