Community briefs for May 19, 2004

Wednesday, May 19, 2004 | 12:49 p.m.

School holds bash for cancer patient

Aggie Roberts Elementary, 227 Charter Oak St., is holding a fund-raiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today to support one of its students, Brittany York, a cancer patient.

Dubbed "Brittany's Bash," the fund-raiser will include a silent auction, a raffle and a barbecue. Tickets are available for $10 in the office at the school.

Brittany, now 10, was diagnosed with acute lympoblastic leukemia before she turned 2. The money made at the bash could be used to help pay for a bone marrow transplant.

Councilman to speak about job growth

North Las Vegas Councilman William Robinson will speak on the future of job growth in Nevada during the Nevada JobConnect Grand re-opening at 10 a.m. Thursday at 2827 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

The office provides no-fee employment services, creating a single location for businesses seeking employees and people seeking employment.

Call 433-4331.

The Southern Nevada Chapter of Service Corps

of Retired Executives will provide a $10 seminar discount after making an appointment for the free business counseling session "How to Really Start Your Own Business" from 9 a.m. to noon Monday and June 14 at 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 5. To schedule an appointment, call 638-0853.

The public is welcome

to question County Commissioner Chip Maxfield and candidates Bill Krane,Jerry Tao and others at a meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 877-2438 for more information.