Community briefs for Sept. 1, 2005

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 | 8:16 a.m.

Roosevelt to aid in fundraiser

Clay Jenkinson will portray former President Theodore Roosevelt at a fundraiser at 7 p.m. Wednesday to benefit Nevada Humanities.

Jenkinson, a leading presenter of first person historical narratives and best known for his portrayal of Thomas Jefferson, has performed at the White House, on Capital Hill, and in living history programs such as the annual Boulder City Chautauqua.

Jenkinson, author and television and radio host, received the Charles Frankel Prize from the National Endowment for the Humanities in recognition of his contribution to the humanities.

In recognition of Theodore Roosevelt's important role in the development of the modern American West, his visit is hosted by five Nevada governors past and present. Hosts include Gov. Kenny Guinn and former Govs. Bob, Richard Bryan, Bob List and Paul Laxalt.

In addition to a selection of silent auction items, guests will have an opportunity to bid on a one-of-a-kind teddy bear, signed by the governors.

The event will be held at the home of Sam and Mary Ellen McMullen. RSVP to Nevada Humanities at 895-1878.

The American Parkinson Disease Association's

Central Support Group will hold a discussion at noon Wednesday at the First Christian Church, 101 Rancho Drive. For more details, call 564-5416.

University Medical Center, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and McDonald's

are celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month, today through Sept. 30, by partnering to encourage parents and caregivers to sign up their children for a free library card, the "smartest card" you can have. The celebration will kick off at 1 p.m. Friday with Ronald McDonald visiting the UMC Lied Pediatric Clinic, 1524 Pinto Lane. Pediatric patients will receive special fliers that can be exchanged for a library card application at any Las Vegas-Clark County Library branch. Apply for a free library card and receive a coupon for a free food item from the McDonald's Dollar Menu.