Community briefs for July 20, 2005

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | 8:22 a.m.

Henderson offers visit to Queen Mary

The Henderson Parks and Recreation Department will host an excursion to Long Beach, Calif., Aug. 13 for a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary.

The bus departs at 4:30 a.m. from Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., and at 5 a.m. from Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway.

Passengers will return to Henderson at approximately 2 a.m. on Aug. 14.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the largest aquariums in the United States. Its 32 focus exhibits give visitors a glimpse into the Pacific Ocean's three regions: Southern California/Baja, Tropical Pacific and Northern Pacific. Exhibits include 12,500 animals representing nearly 1,000 species.

After visiting the aquarium, the bus will take visitors to the Queen Mary. Passengers will take a self-guided tour of the historic ocean liner and will be treated to the ship's popular Ghosts and Legends show, which is a walk-through show that offers dramatizations of true paranormal and historic events that have been reported over the life of the vessel.

Registration is $85 (ages 5 and up) and includes round-trip transportation to Long Beach, admission and a guided tour of the Queen Mary, and admission to the aquarium. Registration must be received by Aug. 5. For additional information, call 267-4053.

Park to honor Siegfried and Roy

A new Las Vegas park will soon bear the names of Siegfried and Roy.

The Clark County Commission on Tuesday approved naming the 22-acre park for famed illusionists Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn, whose popular tiger-themed show ran at the Mirage from 1990 to 2003 and made the pair household names.

The neighborhood park, situated at the corner of Russell Road and Maryland Parkway, is expected to break ground next year and will open to the public in 2007, officials said. It will feature two large covered play features, one large swing set and jogging paths

Siegfried and Roy Park is part of an effort to reconfigure Russell as a primary entrance to McCarran International Airport, county officials said.

Hospital schedules health fair

A health fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 30 on the first floor at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd.

The event will feature informative activities for people of all ages. Attendees can participate in free health screenings, talk with physicians and other healthcare providers about specific health issues and sample healthy foods.

The fair will offer more targeted events for people at all stages of life. Expectant moms and families can tour The Maternity Center and learn about the Level II special care nursery. Parents can have their car seats checked for correct installation. Kids can get back-to-school sports physicals. Seniors may want to attend a free seminar and panel discussion lead by experts on Medicare to find out about recent changes to benefits.

Various exhibitors, healthcare providers and educators will be on hand to provide health and wellness information. There will also be live entertainment and fun activities for kids. The first 200 visitors will receive an ice cream treat.

Seminar on tap for firefighter hopefuls

An information seminar for prospective firefighters will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Community College of Southern Nevada, 700 College Drive, Henderson.

Recruitment for firefighter trainee involves a highly competitive process and early preparation for the written and physical ability exams is necessary.

Schedules are subject to change, so applicants should confirm by calling 392-2774.

Pamela A. Mason of Trumpet of Perfection Ministries

will be speaking on "The Man in the Middle" during the Henderson Aglow Community Lighthouse meeting 9 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Desert Willows Community Center, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson. Call 862-8270 for more information.