Calendar

     View accepts calendar announcements by mail, fax or e-mail two weeks before run dates. Announcements must include all of the following details: times, dates, street addresses and telephone numbers to call for information. The deadline for the Jan. 7 Views is Friday. Please send announcements by mail to: Tina Allen, View, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070; by fax to 383-4676; or by e-mail to Tina_Allen@lvrj.com.
     
     ART EXHIBITS
      Through a Surgeon's Lens, through Jan. 25 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Photographic abstract landscapes, scenics and still lifes by Austin D. Potenza. Call 647-2117 for information.
      The National Association of Women Artists, through Feb. 9 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. and Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Works on canvas and paper. Call 229-6383 or 229-6211 for information.
      Environmental Art, through Jan. 20 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Skip Wagner's environmentally sensitive sculptures made from redwood discarded during milling. Call 243-7323 for information.
      John W. Berry, through Feb. 1 at the Sahara West Library and Fine Arts Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Still lifes, portraits and nonobjective works in ink, oil, acrylic and graphite and other media by John W. Berry. Call 228-1940 for information.
      Red & Green Show, through Sunday at the Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art in the Cannery, 3455 E. Flamingo Road. The last exhibit in NICA's 11th season features art heavy with red and green. More than 80 local artists, working in a variety of media and styles, interpret color and theme in small-scale pieces. Call 434-2666 for information.
      Glow/Glare, through Jan. 8 at The Arts Factory, Smallworks Gallery, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Photography by Barbara Kasten and paintings by Robert Beckmann. Call 383-3133 for information
      Yek & Jack Hallberg, through Jan. 17 at Community College Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Paintings by a pair of master's of fine arts graduates of UNLV. Gallery hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 651-4113 for information.
      Archaeology, through Monday at the Contemporary Arts Collective, 103 E. Charleston Blvd. Exhibit featuring works by Kevin Wixted, Steve Galloway and Hilary Baker. Call 382-3886 for information.
      2-D Graphic Artworks, through Jan. 19 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. A display of James Robinson's oil and acrylic paintings featuring Native American animal symbols and wildlife. Call 368-4411 for information.
      Something That a Cowboy Knows, through Feb. 8 at the Clark County Heritage Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. An exhibit of portraits and works of cowboy poets. Cost: $1.50, adults; $1, seniors and children. Call 455-7955 for information.
      Mountain Landscape and Wildlife, through Jan. 6 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle. Wildlife and landscape paintings by Marty Bleier. Call 256-5111 for information.
      Lifetime Retrospective Show, through Jan. 10 at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Bible and mythology-inspired sculptures in marble and bronze by Essie Pinsker. Call 360-8000 for information.
      UNLV School of Architecture, through Jan. 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. An exhibit showing the media and styles student architects use to inspire their works. Call 895-3031 for information.
      National League of American Pen Women-Nevada Chapter, through Jan. 11 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. A juried exhibit of the Nevada Chapter members, including a variety of mediums. Call 878-3682 for information.
      Continuing Work, through Jan 13 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Acrylic paintings by Farrell Walback. Call 435-1840 for information.
      Recent Works, through Jan. 4 at the Clark County Library Photograph Exhibition Hall, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Artist Joy Prendergast presents a mixed-media exhibit, including photography, painting and a tribute to art's masters. Call 733-7810 for information.
      Diversity in Architecture, through Jan. 4 at the Clark County Library Main Gallery, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. UNLV School of Architecture students show architectural models with presentation boards from the 1996-97 school year. Call 733-7810 for information.
     
     TODAY
     MEETINGS
      Southwest Passage, 6-7:30 p.m., 1101 N. Decatur Blvd. Therapist-directed men's group for adults molested as children. Call 631-8722 for information.
      Executive Leads, 7 a.m., Charlie's Lakeside Bar & Grill, 8603 W. Sahara Ave. Weekly meeting of business networking club. Call Chuck at 255-8891 or Kathy at 636-8944 for information.
      Healthy Strides, 10 a.m., Doolittle Senior Center, 1940 N. J St. Exercise group for people 55 and older. Call 229-6125 for information.
      Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 6151 W. Charleston Blvd. Weight-loss discussion and support group. Call 655-1850 for information.
      Weight Watchers, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle, Conference Room. Meeting of group devoted to healthy weight loss. Call 736-6683 for information.
      Yucca Mountain Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m., 1515 Healthier Drive, Summerlin. Meeting of Toastmasters International, a group devoted to teaching better public speaking. Free. Guests welcome. Call 295-5056 for information.
      Bereavement and Loss Discussion Group, 7 p.m., Temple Beth Am, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Free support group for people who have lost loved ones. Call 254-5110 for information.
      Southwest Las Vegas Kiwanis, noon, Jeffrey's of Chicago, 6135 W. Sahara Ave. Meeting of adults who regularly dedicate time to local youth and the elderly. Lunch cost: $8. Call 795-0885 for information.
      Starmasters, 7:30 p.m., YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane. Toastmasters International meeting to help people improve public-speaking skills. Call 451-2892 for information.
      Bachelor and Bachelorette Toastmasters, 6:15 p.m. Meeting for singles interested in improving public-speaking and communication skills. Free. Call 393-0032 for information and location.
      Bipolar-Manic Depressives Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Nevada Association for the Handicapped, 6200 W. Oakey Blvd. Support groups for sufferers of bipolar syndrome and manic depression, their friends and family. Free. Call 870-7050 for information.
      Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury, 6:30 p.m., Nevada Community Enrichment Program, 2820 W. Charleston Blvd. Support group for high-functioning survivors of strokes and other traumatic injuries. Call 259-1903 for information.
     SOCIAL
      Aerobic Classes, 8 a.m., Northwest Community Center, 6841 Lone Mountain Road. Registration: $1. Class fee: $1. Call 229-4794 for information.
      Paddle Tennis, 9 a.m., Dula Gymnasium, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Intermediate and advanced paddle tennis for local seniors. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Senior Citizen Chess, 6 p.m., Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. Chess matches. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Senior Citizens Tai Chi, 11:30 a.m., Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. Martial arts class for senior citizens. Call 229-6307 for information.
     
     CHRISTMAS DAY
     No events.
     
     FRIDAY, DEC. 26
     MEETINGS
      Care Givers Support Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. Support group, sponsored by Nevada Easter Seal Society and Vista Care Hospice, open to those who care for a person with any sort of illness or disability. Call Sue at 242-9653 for information.
      Camera Club, 7 p.m., sixth-floor auditorium, University Medical Center Office Building, 2040 W. Charleston Blvd. Competition meeting for photography enthusiasts. Call Jerome Hamilton at 477-9900 for information.
      Las Vegas North Rotary Club, 7 a.m., Fiesta Buffet. Weekly meeting for local business executives devoted to fellowship and community service. Call B.J. Scott at 256-0782 for information.
      High Noon Toastmasters, noon, Denny's Restaurant, 2201 W. Sahara Ave. Weekly meeting for those interested in learning better public-speaking skills. Call 645-9000 for information.
     SOCIAL
      Umoja - Unity Celebration, 3 p.m., West Las Vegas Arts Center Amphitheater, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Opening drum ceremony, presentation of Elders, explanation of Kwanzaa history and symbols, African-American food court, African vendors and entertainment and dance. Weather permitting. Canned food donations requested. Call 229-4800 for information.
      Aerobic Classes, 8 a.m., Northwest Community Center, 6841 Lone Mountain Road. Registration: $1. Class fee: $1. Call 229-4794 for information.
     WORKSHOPS
      Creative Writing Class, 10:30 a.m., Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Learn styles of poetry, short stories, autobiographies and family histories. For adults 55 and older. Registration: $1. Weekly class fee: $3. Call 229-6601 for registration.
     
     SATURDAY
     FOR THE KIDS
      Habari Gani? What's the News?, 2 p.m., Las Vegas Library, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Stories and a craft in celebration of Kwanzaa for children of all ages. Preregistration required. Call 382-3493 for information.
      The Reading Circle, 10:30 a.m., West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Story time for children of all ages. Call 647-2117 for information.
     MEETINGS
      Summerlin Screenwriters, 1 p.m., West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. Membership open to persons of all ages and levels of experience who wish to develop their screenwriting skills. Call Joan Flores at 254-8087 between 1-9 p.m. for information.
      Workaholics Anonymous, 11:30 a.m., 4016 S. Rainbow Blvd. Twelve-step program to help people recover from workaholism. Free. Call 395-4223 for information.
     SOCIAL
      Chinle Formation Walk, Red Rock Canyon. A three-mile moderate hike and exploration of plants, geology and general ecology. Call 363-1921 for time and information.
      Tanks for the View, Red Rock Canyon. Some experience in rock scrambling is required for this moderately strenuous three-mile hike in the Calico Hills. Hike will last about four hours. Call 363-1921 for time and information.
      Kwanzaa Celebration, 6 p.m., West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Celebrate Kwanzaa with the Rites of Passage Graduation and Ebony Communiversity Graduation. African market crafts, music, poetry and dance. Call 647-2117 for information.
      Kujichagulia - Self-Determination Celebration, 2 p.m., Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. A cultural celebration of African-American heritage through songs, dance, poetry and storytelling. A sampling of authentic African-American food will be served. Free admission. Call 229-6211 for information.
      Saturday Night Ballroom Fever, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Step-by-Step School of Ballroom Dancing, 1801 E. Tropicana Ave., Suite 22. Dance to smooth, rhythm, swing and Latin music from the 1930s to the 1990s. Cost: $5. Call 795-0041 for information.
      Senior Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Dancing to music by Joe Geremia. Seniors and guests welcome. Cost: $3. Call 229-6454 for information.
      Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Lakes School of Dance, 2912 Lake East Drive. Learn the foundation of ballroom dancing. December lessons include the swing and the rumba. Partners not necessary. Cost: $10 per class or $35 for four classes. Call 440-0537 for information.
     
     SUNDAY
     SOCIAL
      Scrabble Club No. 391, 1 p.m., Rehabilitation Hospital of Nevada, 1250 S. Valley View Blvd. Biweekly meeting for local players of the famous crossword-puzzle game. Free. Call 256-3220 for information.
     
     MONDAY
     FOR THE KIDS
      Winter Stories, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Help decorate the storyroom for winter and listen to wintry tales. For children ages 5 and older. Call 243-7323 for information.
      Sleepy Time, Story Time, 7 p.m., Borders Books, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd. Weekly bedtime stories for children. Call 638-7866 for information.
      Ready, Set, Crawl, 11 a.m., Desert Gymnastics, 1924 Rock Springs Road. Baby-gym class for infants 6 months old and older. Call 351-5852 for information.
     
     MEETINGS
      Hadassah Aviva of Summerlin, 1 p.m., Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Hanukkah celebration, including latkes, dessert and coffee. Lecture: "Travel Through Israel." Admission: $5. Call 233-8601 for information.
      Debtor's Anonymous, 6 p.m., Advent Methodist Church, 3460 N. Rancho Drive. Meetings for anyone suffering from compulsive overspending. Call 256-2185 for information.
     MUSIC
      Senior Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Dancing to music by Joe Geremia. Seniors and guests welcome. Cost: $3. Call 229-6454 for information.
     SOCIAL
      Paddle Tennis, 9 a.m., Dula Gymnasium, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Intermediate and advanced paddle tennis for senior citizens. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Senior Citizen Basketball, 11 a.m., Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. Pickup basketball games for senior citizens. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Beginning Tap Dancing for Senior Citizens, 10 a.m., Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. Lessons for older residents. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Crochet and Knitting Class for Seniors, 9 a.m., Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Weekly crochet and knitting lessons. Cost: $1. Registration fee: $1. Call 229-6601 for information.
      Ballroom Dance Lessons for Seniors, 11:30 a.m., Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave., Jim Pederson leads beginning ballroom-dance class. Partners not required. Cost: $3. Call 229-6601 for information.
      Yoga Stretch, 9 a.m., Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Gentle stretching and low-impact workout for senior citizens. Registration fee: $1. Class fee: $3. Call 229-6601 for information.
      Aerobic Classes, 8 a.m., Northwest Community Center, 6841 Lone Mountain Road. Registration: $1. Class fee: $1. Call 229-4794 for information.
     
     TUESDAY
     CLINICS
      Blood-Pressure Screenings, 9-10 a.m., Senior Advantage Resource Center, 9310 Sun City Blvd., Suite 101. Free blood-pressure screenings for senior citizens. Call 363-1150 for information.
     FOR THE KIDS
      Movies, 10 a.m., West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Enjoy movies in the Nickelodeon theater. For children of all ages. Preregistration required. Call 878-3682 for information.
      Movies, 11 a.m., Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Enjoy cool movies based on favorite books. For children of all ages. Call 243-7323 for information.
      Toddler Time Parenting, 10:30 a.m., 3266 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 13. Columbia Sunrise Hospital Center for Healthy Families sponsors program for children 18 months to 4 years old and parents. Classes include playtime, art, songs and stories. Call 731-8703 for information.
      Library Players, 10:30 a.m., Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Playtime for children 5 and younger and socializing for parents. Call 368-4411 for information.
     MEETINGS
      Happy, Joyous and Free, 7:30 p.m., Antilepsis Ministries, 5920 W. Flamingo Road (behind US Bank building). Weekly spiritual 12-step recovery meeting. Call 683-8724 for information.
      Valley of Fire Chorus, 7:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive. Women's choral group meeting open to singers of all abilities. A chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Free. Call 875-4242 for information.
      Solutions for Positive Living, 6-7:30 p.m., Guinn Community Center, 6480 Fairbanks Road. Maria Towle, counselor and hypnotherapist, conducts a weekly self-help and healing group. Donation: $5. Call 257-9214 for information.
      Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Charleston Heights Church of the Nazarene, 6219 W. Washington Ave. Free support group. Call 870-9911 for information.
      Toast of Sierra Toastmasters Club, 6 p.m., Southwest Medical Building Auditorium, 2300 W. Charleston Blvd. Meeting of group devoted to teaching better communication and leadership skills. Call 255-2991 for information.
      Just Found Out, 6-7:30 p.m., Aid For AIDS of Nevada Headquarters, 2300 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 211. Support group for people who recently tested HIV positive. Free. Call 382-2326 for information.
      Northwest Rotary, 7:15 a.m., Clubhouse, TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. Meeting of local business executives devoted to fellowship and community service. Call 229-4783 for information.
      Southern Nevada Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 6:30 p.m., Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Service, 6161 W. Charleston Blvd. Support group and discussion meeting for relatives or friends of people with mental disorders. Call 486-6000 for information.
      Gashouse Gang Toastmasters, noon-1 p.m., Southwest Gas, Building C, 5241 Spring Mountain Road. Toastmasters International group dedicated to improving public-speaking skills through impromptu and self-paced prepared speeches. Guests welcome. Call 876-7214 for information.
      Southern Nevada Executive Council, 6:45 a.m., Photos & Flowers Garden Cafe, 3818 Meadows Lane. Professional-business networking meeting. Call Marilyn D. Rebman at 361-3414 for information.
      Letip International, 7:16 a.m., Original Pancake House, 4833 W. Charleston Blvd. Networking meeting for local businesspeople. Call Alan Huss at 655-5366 for information.
     SOCIAL
      Slow-Pitch Softball League, 8:30 a.m., Lorenzi Park. The Las Vegas Senior Silver Rebels meet every Tuesday and Thursday for games. Call 434-1841 or 873-0643 for information.
      Total Fitness, Northwest Community Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road. Fitness class for people 55 and older. Registration: $1. Daily sessions: $2. Call 229-4794 for information.
      Forever Fit, 9 a.m., Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Exercise class for seniors. Class fee: $2. Call 229-6601 for information.
      Table Tennis, 9 a.m., Dula Gymnasium, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Table tennis and beginning paddle tennis for local senior citizens. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Jazz Dance, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. Dance lessons for senior citizens. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Las Vegas Backgammon Club, 7 p.m., Jockey Club, 3700 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Tournament and open play for local backgammon players. Call 458-9359 for information.
      Ballroom Dance Lessons for Seniors, 3 p.m., Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Jim Pederson leads beginning ballroom-dance class. Partners not required. Cost: $3. Call 229-6601 for information.
     WORKSHOPS
      Oil Painting Lessons for Seniors, 8:30 a.m., Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Weekly oil-painting lessons for students of all abilities. Registration: $1. Class fee: $3. Call 229-6601 for information.
     
     WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
     FOR THE KIDS
      Happy New Year, 11 a.m., Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Stories, crafts and an early countdown to 1998. For children ages 3 to 8. Call 368-4411 for information.
      New Year's Celebration, 11 a.m., Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Come ring out 1997 and welcome 1998 a few hours early. For children age 6 and older. Preregistration required. Call 228-1940 for information.
     MEETINGS
      Southwest Passage, 6-7:30 p.m., 1101 N. Decatur Blvd. Therapist-directed men's group for adults molested as children. Call 631-8722 for information.
      Executive Leads, 7 a.m., Charlie's Lakeside Bar & Grill, 8603 W. Sahara Ave. Weekly meeting of business networking club. Call Chuck at 255-8891 or Kathy at 636-8944 for information.
      Healthy Strides, 10 a.m., Doolittle Senior Center, 1940 N. J St. Exercise group for people 55 and older. Call 229-6125 for information.
      Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 6151 W. Charleston Blvd. Weight-loss discussion and support group. Call 655-1850 for information.
      Weight Watchers, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle, Conference Room. Meeting of group devoted to healthy weight loss. Call 736-6683 for information.
      Yucca Mountain Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m., 1515 Healthier Drive, Summerlin. Meeting of Toastmasters International, a group devoted to teaching better public speaking. Free. Guests welcome. Call 295-5056 for information.
      Bereavement and Loss Discussion Group, 7 p.m., Temple Beth Am, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Free support group for people who have lost loved ones. Call 254-5110 for information.
      Southwest Las Vegas Kiwanis, noon, Jeffrey's of Chicago, 6135 W. Sahara Ave. Meeting of adults who regularly dedicate time to local youth and the elderly. Lunch cost: $8. Call 795-0885 for information.
      Starmasters, 7:30 p.m., YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane. Toastmasters International meeting to help people improve public-speaking skills. Call 451-2892 for information.
      Bachelor and Bachelorette Toastmasters, 6:15 p.m. Meeting for singles interested in improving public-speaking and communication skills. Free. Call 393-0032 for information and location.
      Bipolar-Manic Depressives Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Nevada Association for the Handicapped, 6200 W. Oakey Blvd. Support groups for sufferers of bipolar syndrome and manic depression, their friends and family. Free. Call 870-7050 for information.
      Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury, 6:30 p.m., Nevada Community Enrichment Program, 2820 W. Charleston Blvd. Support group for high-functioning survivors of strokes and other traumatic injuries. Call 259-1903 for information.
     SOCIAL
      New Year's Hike at First Creek, Red Rock Canyon. Start the new year off on the right foot on this three-mile moderately easy hike. Hike will last about four hours. Call 363-1921 for information.
      Aerobic Classes, 8 a.m., Northwest Community Center, 6841 Lone Mountain Road. Registration: $1. Class fee: $1. Call 229-4794 for information.
      Paddle Tennis, 9 a.m., Dula Gymnasium, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Intermediate and advanced paddle tennis for local seniors. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Senior Citizen Chess, 6 p.m., Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. Chess matches. Call 229-6307 for information.
      Senior Citizens Tai Chi, 11:30 a.m., Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. Martial arts class for senior citizens. Call 229-6307 for information.