Community briefs for June 29, 2004

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 | 8:31 a.m.

Legislative caucuses subject of meeting

Joe Brezny, executive director of the Nevada Senate Caucus, and Erin Russell, executive director of the Nevada Assembly Caucus, will discuss the funtion of the caucuses at the Nevada Republican Men's Club meeting at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Ellis Island Casino, 4178 Koval Lane.

All U.S. citizens of voting age are invited to attend, regardless of gender or party affiliation.

Cost is $15 and includes a buffet lunch.

Call 224-0166 or 869-9903.

Suncoast to host major blood drive

The Suncoast and United Blood Services is hosting one of Southern Nevada's largest community blood drives for three days:

Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

As an appreciation gift from Suncoast, all blood donors will receive a free buffet certificate as well as a free shirt designed especially for the Independence Day event. Meadow Gold is also participating as a community event sponsor by providing an assortment of newly released milk flavors during the blood drive.

Network looks for homes to help

The Do It Yourself Network needs local home and property owners to profile in two of its programs, "DIY to the Rescue" and "Grounds for Improvement."

The cable television network is in search of homeowners with failed or neglected home improvement projects. For "Grounds for Improvement," a new series to debut in the fall, DIY wants to profile outdoor properties that need attention, whether due to neglect or as a result of Mother Nature.

DIY is accepting applications until July 11 for both series at its companion website, www.DIYnetwork.com/diy/be on diy, which explains the guidelines and criteria on the homeowner and property selections.

In "DIY to the Rescue," licensed contractors, skilled carpenters, master plumbers and certified electricians travel to homes across the country in a specially outfitted truck, equipped with all of the tools necessary to finish a job. The show airs Thursday nights at 10 p.m.