Community briefs for January 21, 2005

Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 | 9:58 a.m.

Growth panel sets open house Saturday

Clark County's Growth Task Force will hold a special open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday on the first floor of the County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

The event will provide an informal setting for the public to talk about growth issues with county commissioners, task force members and staff. County Commission Chairman Rory Reid and Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald plan to attend the event.

The open house will feature exhibits and educational material to outline the task force's work to date on four areas of concentration: urban design, natural resources, public facilities planning and inter-governmental coordination. County staff from a variety of agencies will be on hand to offer information and answer questions. Call 455-3201.

Driver education awards to be given

The Nevada Professional Driving School Association will present its awards event to honor driver education and safety advocates at noon Friday Marie Callender's Restaurant, 8175 W. Sahara Ave.

The awards recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to driving education, safety, legislation and social issues that impact the motoring public.

The Nevada Community Foundation is accepting grant applications

for new or existing programs benefiting the Clark County School District through the Edwin F. Wiegand Fund, the Community Foundation's largest charitable endowment. Call 222-2362 for more information.