Datebook for March 18, 2005

Friday, March 18, 2005 | 8:50 a.m.

Diane Mandle

Recording artist and Tibetan bowl sound healer Diane Mandle will conduct a two-hour program at 7:30 p.m. today at Sherry Goldstein's Yoga Sanctuary, 7915 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 101. Admission is $15 and $20. 240-7666.

Poets' corner

Keith Brantley and Pendelita Toney will host an open-mike poets' corner from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Piano master class

Pianist Mikola Suk will host a piano master class at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Community College of Southern Nevada's recital hall in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. 651-4659.

'Community Roots'

"Community Roots: The History of West Las Vegas," a workshop focusing on black pioneers in West Las Vegas and Nevada history, will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is $15. 229-4800.

St. Patrick's celebration

The Celtic Storm Dance Company will perform traditional Irish step dancing from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the District as part of a St. Patrick's celebration. Admission is free. 564-8595.

Craft classes

The District at Green Valley Ranch Station Casino will sponsor a free outdoor craft class from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the District. The topic is a molten chocolate cake demonstration. 564-8595.

Free movie

Las Vegas presents the movie "Fly Away Home" at 6:30 p.m. today at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. Admission is free. 229-1607.

Buddhist festival

Soka Gakkai International-USA will host an introduction to their Las Vegas organization at a festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at CCSN's Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Activities will include exhibits and booths and presentations on the basics of the Buddhist practice. Admission is free. 651-4942.

Easter Bunny photos

Las Vegas offers families a free picture taken with the Easter Bunny from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave. 229-2488.

Spring Festival

The Las Vegas Mexican Patriotic Committee will host a Spring Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Park at the corner of East Washington and Mojave roads. Admission is $5 adults, children 12 and under free. 444-4526.

Spring Festival

Henderson's Parks and Recreation Department presents its annual Spring Festival from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday at Stephanie Lynn Craig Park, 1725 Galleria Drive. Admission is free. 267-5850.

Book groups

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers the following book discussion groups at area libraries this week:

Amazing Reads Book Club -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942.

Book Chat Cafe -- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

Great Books Reading & Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.

Spring Fling Festival

Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association and Friends of Red Rock Canyon are sponsoring the Spring Fling Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Admission is free. 515-5350.

Book signing

Sarah Marks, author of the best-selling book "Reservations Required -- Culinary Secrets of Las Vegas' Celebrity Chefs," will team with Chef Marc Ritz of Marc's World Cuisine for a cooking demonstration / book signing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Williams Sonoma store at Rampart. Admission is free. 252-0655.