Community briefs for October 27, 2004
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 | 9:31 a.m.
Voting guides offered around the valley
The League of Women Voters will have Easy Voter and Clark County Voter guides available at locations throughout Southern Nevada, intended to provide nonpartisan information about candidates.
The guides will be available in all Clark County public libraries and at the courtesy counters of all Smith's and Albertsons grocery stores. The guides will be available at all Department of Motor Vehicles offices, the Clark County Election Department and at the County Government Center. Both guides are free and in Spanish and English.
For more information, call 464-7887.
Winter Splash Camp set for kids
The Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services is offering Winter Splash Camp for children ages 6 to 11 years old from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 through Dec. 23 at the Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road.
Children will enjoy classroom and pool instruction in water safety, snorkeling, kayaking, water polo, diving and synchronized swimming in a safe environment under close supervision. The camp will begin each day with games, followed by classroom activities.
The cost is $50.
To enroll, go online to www.clvbeyondtheneon.com, call 229-5445, or stop by the Municipal Pool between 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, or noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Enrollment begins Oct. 30.
For more information, call 229-6309.
Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society
and the Paseo Verde Library presents Gardening Your Roots: A Genealogy Series 9 a.m.-2 p.m Saturday in the Paseo Verde Library's Conference Room, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. For more information, call 492-6593.
The Girl Scouts
will hold a Trunk or Treat for Halloween 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Donald W. Reynolds Scout Training and Service Center, 2941 Harris Ave. On hand will be activities such as spooky bingo, a cake walk, bobbing for apples, a hula-hoop contest and cookie decorating. Age-appropriate Halloween crafts, treats and refreshments will also be available. Call 385-3677.
Generation Next
Youth Department of the Tabernacle of Praise Church will be hosting its first Hallelujah Harvest Festival 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church, 7550 Constantinople Ave. The youth department is offering a safe way to celebrate the fall season. The event will offer face painting, games, a bounce house, food and treats. The cost of event is $5 for a wristband or $1 per ticket. Call 633-5273.
The Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada
will host its Fall Gift Sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at 5300 Vegas Drive, for the holidays. Items consist of feathered masks, werewolves, witches hats, lava lamps, candle holders and more. Call 648-1990.
Southern Nevada Arthritis Foundation
presents Playtime, a fundraiser that begins 7 p.m. Friday at Caesars Palace, to benefit children suffering from Juvenile Arthritis. Call 367-1626.
The Business Community Investment Council
will present its third Philanthropy Summit, "Return on Investment" 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Rio at Valley Blvd. and Flamingo Road. The educational forum is designed for employers to learn techniques to maximize the benefits derived from strategic corporate giving. For more information, call 348-8800.
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