Calendar of Events

View accepts calendar announcements by mail, fax or e-mail. Announcements must include all of the following details: times, dates, addresses and telephone numbers to call for information and must be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the event. Please send announcements by mail to: Connie Snyder, View, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070; by fax to 477-3852; or by e-mail to Connie_Snyder@viewnews. com.

ARTISTS WANTED

Folk Artists Wanted, by Clark County Parks and Recreation. Those who preserve their culture through music, dance, storytelling, clothing, crafts, rituals, celebrations or games are wanted to be documented as part of the county's Folk Arts Program. For more information call Elinor Levy at 455-8159.

DANCE

Nevada State Troupers offers two-hour senior citizen tap classes for $2 at four locations. To register or learn more about the classes call 458-2044.

Reel Rebels Square Dance Club, advanced 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, C-2 level 7:30 p.m., Thursdays both at McMillan Elementary, 7000 Walt Lott Drive. Also 7 p.m., Sundays at Boulder Cascade Mobile Home Park, 1601 Sandhill. For more information call 256-4167, 365-6005 or 645-2899.

MUSIC

Celebrity City Chorus, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, 27 E. Texas Ave., Henderson. Chapter of the Sweet Adelines International meet to sing. Open to all women. For more information call 223-7893.

Mass in B Minor, singers wanted, rehearsals held 7-9 p.m. Sundays, UNLV Alta Ham Fine Arts Building, Room 147. For more information call Douglas R. Peterson, 451-6672.

Men's Chorus, 7 p.m., Mondays, Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave., Henderson. Singing lessons for seniors. For more information call 565-6990.

Showbiz Kidz, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursdays, for singers ages 9 through 13, Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. For more information call 263-9594.

TODAY

MEETINGS

Las Vegas Paradise Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Las Vegas National Golf Club. For information call 615-6615.

Safe House, 3 p.m., SAFE House, 18 Sunrise Drive, Suite G-70. Weekly meeting to discuss different safety topics. For more information call 451-4203.

Windjammers Toastmasters, 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Denny's, 3081 S. Maryland Parkway, across from Sunrise Hospital, even mix of seasoned Toastmasters and newcomers alike. For more information call Blake at 737-9899.

Women in Business, 7 a.m., Wednesdays, Country Inn, 1990 W. Sunset Road, join the group for breakfast. For more information call 614-7800.

RECREATION

Pinochle, 10 a.m., Parkdale Community Center, 3200 Ferndale Street, Weekly Pinochle games for senior citizens. For more information call 455-7517.

Society for Creative Anachronism, 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Sunset Park, heavy weapons fighter practice using heavily armored martial art of the middle ages. For more information call Conrad Breakring at 455-6453.

SENIORS

Older Adults Program, 9:30-11:30, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Jewish Community Center, 3909 S. Maryland Parkway, regular groups meets for various activities. For more information call 794-0090.

Round Table Discussion, 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays, Dula Gym, 441 E. Bonanza Road, weekly discussion group, for people 55 and older, with guest speakers for an informal talk on current events. A light lunch is served after the session. For more information call 229-6307.

Senior Friends, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Green Valley Office, 2809 N. Green Valley Parkway holds "Holiday Decorated Ornaments." Phyllis Hall demonstrates. Call 434-6500 for information.

SUPPORT GROUPS

HIV/AIDS Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Community Counselling Center, 1120 Almond Tree Lane, offers free support-group meeting for HIV positive people. For more information call 369-8700.

THURSDAY

BENEFIT

Craft Auction, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 9, 702 E. St. Louis Ave., auction of handmade items for charity. Admission $5 which can be deducted from a craft purchase. For more information call Connie Macauley at 369-2764.

FOR THE KIDS

Learning Fun for Bored Kids, Monday through Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. A learning enrichment program for elementary school children on track break. For more information call Carolyn Wardle at 434-9509.

MEETINGS

Business Networking, 7 a.m., IHOP Restaurant, 3260 E. Tropicana Avenue, Eastside Earlybirds meet to increase business networking. For more information call Marshall Davis at 456-0552.

Las Vegas University Rotary Club, meets at 7:30 a.m., Thursdays at the Las Vegas Country Club. For more information call 615-6615.

LeTip of Clark County, 7:01-8:31 a.m., International House of Pancakes, 3780 S. Maryland Parkway. Members invited for professional business networking group. Guests welcome. For more information call (800) LETIP15.

Songwriters Association, 6:45 p.m., meetings every Thursday, Cabana Mobile Home Park, Recreation Room, 5303 E. Twain (off Nellis), workshops and seminars available. For information call 223-7255.

RECREATION

Scrabble, 10 a.m., Parkdale Community Center, 3200 Ferndale Street, Free games for seniors. For more information call 455-7517.

SENIORS

American in Action, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road historical program with films and discussion. For more information call 229-6454.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Families for Effective Autism Treatment, 7 p.m., UNLV. Carlson Education Bldg., Room 133 A parent support group for people with autism. Call 368-FEAT for information.

Weight Loss Support Group, 9 a.m. 1106 N. Nellis Blvd. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets weekly. For more information and location call 453-3233.

WORKSHOPS

"Homeowners Associations -- A Nightmare or a Dream Come True", 6:30-9 p.m., Grant Sawyer State Building, 555 E. Washington. Open to homeowners who live in Common Interest Communities with fees of more than $500 a year. Seating is limited. Free. For registration pickup locations and information call 486-4275 .

FRIDAY

RECREATION

Pinochle Club, 5:30 p.m., Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Free double-deck and passing cards pinochle. For more information call 229-6454.

SENIORS

Golden Age Card Club, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Ages 55 and over. For more information call 229-6454.

Older Adults Program, 9:30-11:30, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Jewish Community Center, 3909 S. Maryland Parkway, regular groups meets for various activities. For more information call 794-0090.

SATURDAY

MEETINGS

Fiber Arts Guild, 9 a.m., the second Saturday of the month, Las Vegas Library, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Visitors welcome. Call 876-1669.

RECREATION

Henderson Bridge Club, welcomes all bridge players to its games on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 12:30 p.m., Roadhouse Casino and Diner on Boulder Highway just north of Sunset Road. All games are open to the public. For more information call 269-6679.

Stan Vaughan's Las Vegas Chess Club, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 3612 N. Silver Sand Court, North Las Vegas. For more information call Stan Vaughan at 657-6121.

WORKSHOP

How to Collect Child Support, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Boys and Girls Club 2530 E. Carey Avenue in North Las Vegas. For more information call (888) 310-2237.

Mindfulness Meditation Classes, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Saturdays, Stress Management Center of Nevada, 601 Whitney Ranch Road, Building C, Suite 12. This 2,500-year-old practice helps students live in the present moment. For more information or to register call 458-8088.

SUNDAY

RECREATION

Chess, 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble Bookseller, 567 N. Stephanie St. Chess games for players of all abilities. For more information call 646-4745.

MONDAY

FOR THE KIDS

Learning Fun for Bored Kids, Monday-Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. A learning enrichment program for elementary school children on track break. For more information call Carolyn Wardle at 434-9509.

HEALTH

Diabetes Testing, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., throughout November, Mon.-Sun. at Family Medical Group/FasterCare, 4550 E. Charleston Blvd. Free. For more information call 388-4665.

MEETINGS

A.R.T.S. Anonymous, 7-8:30 p.m., Allied Arts Council, 401 S. 4th Street. A forum for artists and creators. For more information call 889-1193.

Parents Without Partners, 6:45 p.m. An educational support group for single parents with or without children living with them. Parents Without Partners provides monthly activities for all ages of adults and children. For location and more information, call 223-5919.

RECREATION

SinCity Dogs , 7:30 p.m., Mondays, Las Vegas Ice Gardens, 3896 Swenson Street, any dog who is healthy and willing to retrieve a tennis ball on command is welcome to join. For more information call Yvette Zmaila at 561-3324 or e-mail at sincitydogs@earthlink.net.

Wood Carving, 1 p.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Practice skills and share talent with others. Cost: $1. For more information call 229-6454.

SENIORS

Older Adults Program, 9:30-11:30, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Jewish Community Center, 3909 S. Maryland Parkway, regular groups meets for various activities. Health fair is scheduled for Oct. 30. $2 fee for non-members, $1 for members. For more information call 794-0090.

TUESDAY

HEALTH

Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m., Las Vegas Senior Citizens Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Free blood pressure testing. Call 229-6454 for information.

Health Clinic, 2:30 to 5 p.m., Clark Community Center, 4291 Pennwood Drive. Sponsored by the Clark County Health District. Call 365-9272 for information.

Osteoporosis Bone Mineral Density Testing, low-cost testing sponsored by the International Osteoporosis Assessment Project. For more information call 558-3229.

Senior Friends Blood Pressure Screening, Noon- 1 p.m., Senior Friends, Sunrise Office, free screening offered. For more information call 735-5510.

MEETINGS

Citycare Business Networking, Las Vegas Central chapter, 11:45 a.m.- 1 p.m., Chevy's Fresh Mexican Restaurant, 4090 S, Eastern. For more information call 260-4595.

Las Vegas Fremont Rotary Club, noon on Tuesdays, Las Vegas Club Hotel and Casino. For more information call 615-6615.

South Sunset Rotary Club, 5:45-7 p.m., Tuesdays, Ruth's Chris Steak House, 3900 S. Paradise Road, club meets for dinner. Meal cost is $20 plus personal drinks. For more information call Dick Miller at 558-5476.

RECREATION

Beginning Spanish Class, 3:30 p.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Cost: $2, plus $1 for registration. For more information call 229-6454.

SENIORS

Beginner Piano for Seniors, 10 a.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Ages 55 and over. For more information call 229-6454.

Costume Jewelry Repair, 4-5 p.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, learn techniques for repairing and creating jewelry. For more information call 229-6454.

Sign Language Class for Seniors, 8:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Fridays, Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Avenue. For more information call 229-6601.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Compassionate Friends, 7 p.m., Bishop Gorman High School library, 1801 S. Maryland Parkway. Support group for bereaved families following the death of a child. Call 233-5774.

Miscarriage or Infant Loss Support Group, 7 p.m., by RTS Bereavement, Sunrise Hospital Rendezvous Room, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway. Call 731-8222 for information.

Mom's Chat, 10:30 a.m., SAFE House, 18 Sunrise Drive, Suite G-70. Relaxed support group for new mothers. For more information call 451-4203.