Community briefs for November 2, 2004

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004 | 8:37 a.m.

Tai Chi classes set Tuesday at District

Classes in Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese discipline that integrates mind, body, and spirit are being held every Tuesday at the District at Green Valley Ranch.

Tai Chi Tuesdays will be taught every Tuesday at 9 a.m. throughout November. Classes, which are free to the public, take place in the grass just south of the center sculpture. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable clothes and shoes. There is no previous experience necessary and classes are taught by Master Jon Spiel who has five years of extensive Tai Chi experience under his belt.

For more information, call 458-8855 or visit the Web site at www.TheDistrictatGVR.com.

Liberace Legacy of Giving exhibit set

The Liberace Legacy of Giving exhibit will be on display 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Liberace Museum, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave.

The exhibit, celebrating 25 years of charitable donations, is an interactive two-part exhibit presenting 3-D and digitized examples of 2,200 Liberace Scholars' works in music, visual arts, dance, video, fashion design, film and more.

The event will also feature a cocktail reception and silent auction.

For more information, call 798-5595.

Boulder City plans Airport Day Saturday

Boulder City will host its first Airport Day Saturday at Boulder City Municipal Airport, featuring aerobatics, parachuting and many vintage aircraft on display.

Admission is free. Gates will open at 8 a.m.

The EAA/Young Eagle program will offer free airplane rides 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for kids ages 8-17 on a first-come, first-served basis.

Refreshments will be available from local vendors.

Call 293-9358.

New Vista plans benefit golf event

New Vista Community, which provides accommodations for adults with disibilties, will host its third annual benefit golf tournament starting with registration at 6:30 a.m. Monday at the Siena Golf Club, 10575 Siena Monte Ave.

Tournament players are given a day on the greens with special games and prizes.

Everyone is invited to participate in the tournament.

Admission is $175, which includes a cart, golf balls, green fees, lunch, a goodies bag, and golf polo or vest.

For more information, call Michelle Jackson, Director of Development at 457-4677.

Recycle pumpkins by turning

them into feed for livestock. Now through Wednesday, the 12th annual jack-o-lantern collection locations will be at: Sunset Station and K-Marts at 10405 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson; 8007 W. Sahara Ave. and Centennial Parkway and U.S. 95. For more information, call 642-0350.

Our Lady of Wisdom

Byzantine Catholic Church, 2120 Lindell Road, will hold a rummage sale 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the church. Call 873-5101.

Fred Travalena, known for his impressions

and comedy from national television appearances will be honored by Club Italia with the Merit Achievement Award 5 p.m. Nov. 13 in Texas Station's Grand Ballroom at Lake Mead Blvd. and Rancho Drive. After the program dancing will follow to the music of Boyd Coulter and Band. Admission to the optional black event is $45. RSVP by Friday by calling Marge Russo at 341-8422.