Datebook for February 25, 2005

Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 | 8:27 a.m.

'Sounds & Soul'

"A Taste of Sounds and Soul," a soul food celebration, will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Sunday on Fremont Street. Admission is free. 388-2226.

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 for children under 15. 229-6383.

Watoto Book Club

Young people ages 10-16 are invited to join the Watoto Book Club, held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Promtennial dance

High school graduates of all ages are invited to the "Promtennial Dance," a prom for all high school graduates, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Cadwallader Middle School, 7775 Elkhorn Road. Admission is $40 per couple. 229-1633.

'Kids Day'

The District at Green Valley Ranch presents "Kids Day" from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Performers will include balloon artists, a juggler, stilt walker and mime. Admission is free. 564-8595.

'All Our Sons'

The United Firefighters of Southern Nevada will co-sponsor a showing of "All Our Sons," a story of the 12 black firefighters who died at the World Trade Center, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the West Las Vegas Library Performing Arts Center, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 303-5705.

'Taste of Excellence'

The Cultural Diversity Foundation will sponsor the 10th annual "Educational Taste of Excellence," a wine tasting, spirits and jazz scholarship benefit, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Palace Station ballroom. Admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the door, and all proceeds go to scholarships. Evening attire is requested, and no one under 21 will be admitted. 646-2615.

Book signing

Sarah Marks, author of the best-selling book "Reservations Required -- Culinary Secrets of Las Vegas' Celebrity Chefs," will team with Chef Claude Gaty of Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas for a cooking demonstration/book signing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Fashion Show mall. Admission is free. 252-0655.

'Hoop Dreams'

The City of Las Vegas' Cultural Affairs Division presents the film "Hoop Dreams" at 2 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., as part of its "Black Perspectives on Film" series. Admission is free. 229-4800.

'Spy Kids 3D'

The City of Las Vegas' Cultural Affairs Division presents the movie "Spy Kids 3D: Game Over" at 4 p.m. Thursday at the East Las Vegas Community / Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., as part of its "Winter Film Series." Admission is free. 229-1515.

Poetry night

The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services will host an African-American poetry night at 7 p.m. today at the West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Ave. Admission is free. 229-5096.

History month

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will host the following activities this week as part of African American History Month. All activities are free:

Author visit with Jacqueline Woodson -- 10:30 a.m. today, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

Author visit with Jacqueline Woodson -- 1:30 p.m. today, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

Author visit with Jacqueline Woodson -- 1:30 p.m. Saturday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.

Percussion workshop -- 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Registration required (507-3898 or 229-4800).

Community drum call and performance -- 2 p.m. Saturday, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Tai chi classes

Free tai chi classes will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the District at Green Valley Ranch. 458-8855.

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.