Calendar

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

ART EXHIBITS

Annual Faculty Exhibition, Community College of Southern Nevada, Horn Theatre Lobby, Cheyenne Campus. For more information call Chris Tsouras at 651-4205.

Best Kept Secret, Left of Center, West Las Vegas Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., exhibiting selected works of 14 local artists including Aurora Alvarez, Harold Bradford, Sy Collier, Dray, Earl T. Dunbar, Adolfo Gonzalez, Scott Jackson, James Lee, Vicki Richardson, Kenn Ruffin, Mari Waits, Jack Wilson, Val Woods, and Vital. Gallery hours are Tuesday.-Fri. 1-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 647-7378.

Every Picture Tells A Story, celebrate cultural diversity and National Children's Book Week with collection of original artwork from published children's books, on loan from Every Picture Tells A Story Gallery in Los Angeles. Works exhibited in Grotto and the Young Peoples Library, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Shows through Nov. 27. For more information call Denise Shapiro at 228-1940.

Hoodoo, Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 West Sahara Avenue features diversity in mediums with art by N.Y.C. sculptress Gloria Kisch, painter, Peter Plagens, and photographer, Michael Ayervais. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. Adults $3, Seniors $2, Students $1. Museum members free.

"Native Americans: The Red-Black Connection", Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. In honor of Native American History Month, small exhibit by photographer Valena Broussard Dismukes. Shows through Nov. 27. For more information call 228-1940.

"World Aids Month", Sahara West Library Grotto, 9600 West Sahara Ave. A variety of black and white illustrations on the theme of Aids, on loan from the collection of Becky Trotter. Thru 1/5/01.

ARTISTS WANTED

The Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing, Wednesdays, instruction 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., request dancing until 9 p.m., Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street. No partner required. Cost: $3 member and $4 for non-members. For more information call 838-2690 or 363-9042.

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 455-8534.

DANCE

Ballroom Dancing, 8-10 p.m., Sundays; Dance Fitness & Sport, 633 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite I. Cost: $5 per person, $4 students and USABDA members. For more information call 258-8745.

Ballroom Dancing at the Gold Coast, Sundays, 1-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Gold Coast dance hall, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Free dance lessons one hour prior to start, ages 21 and older. All experience levels welcome. Cost: $6 per person, includes two drinks. For more information call Larry Taylor at 389-1812.

Beginning Tap for Seniors, 11:30 a.m., Fridays, Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Avenue, Ages 55 and over. For more information call 229-6601.

Belly Dancing Class, 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Creative Studio, 5333 Arville Street, Beginning to intermediate classes. For more information call 222-1001.

Clog Dance Classes, 1-2 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., 2243 N. Decatur, Suite K. Join the fun. For more information call 431-8213.

Country Line Dancing For Seniors, 12:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Avenue, for people over 55 years old. For more information call 229-6601.

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.

Swing Class and Party, 7:30-11 p.m., every other Friday, Dance Avenue Inc., 2555 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 1B. Ongoing classes also available Monday through Saturday. For more information call 251-9400.

Tap Dancing Class, Saturdays, Creative Studio, 5333 Arville Street, Fun classes for children and adults. Cost: $30 per month. For more information call 222-1001.

MUSIC

City of Lights Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Fellowship Christian Church, 6210 W. Cheyenne Ave between Torrey Pines and Jones. Motivated singers are being sought for great music and great fellowship. For more information call Fred Green at 395-7329.

Mountain Bluebirds, Tuesdays, a community chorus for girls ages 5-16 rehearses Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church, 111 N. Torrey Pines Dr. Girls are taught to sing two, three and four part harmony. This group is sponsored by the Valley of Fire Chorus of Sweet Adelines. For more information call 875-4242.

Oxygen, Music and Open Mike, music by Element DJ Michael, every other week, and John Minor and Nick, Tuesdays, 8-11 p.m.; Asheba Worldbeat, Thursdays, 8-10:30 p.m.; Crimson Phoenix, Fridays, 8-11 p.m.; O2 Four, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight; open mike, Sundays, 3-9 p.m., breathe...an oxygen bar, 4750 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 32, call 258-4502.

PERFORMANCES

Golden Era of Entertainment Revue, performed by seniors for seniors, charities and military. Show includes singing, ballroom, western, Hawaiian, and soft shoe dancing plus comedy ventriloquism. Available for performances at no cost. For more information call 737-6923.

Writer's Series, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Bldg. D-3rd floor. Michael A. Thomas presents "Ostrich," a comic novel.

THEATER

Acting Club, 1-3 p.m., West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Free and open to the public for those age 55 and older. For more information call 258-9032 or 362-4456.

Marriage Can Be Murder, performs Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 6 and 9 p.m. at The Egg 'n' I restaurant at 4533 W. Sahara Avenue $39.95 includes a three course dinner. For reservations call 616-3322.

TODAY

MEETINGS

Toastmaster Club, noon-1 p.m., MGC Communications, 3301 N. Buffalo Drive. New toastmaster club open to members of the community who are interested in developing communication and leadership skills. For more information call 310-4246 for more information.

RECREATION

Oil Painting Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Art from the Heart, 4020 N. Tenaya Way. Beginners through advanced teens and adults. Individual instruction. Cost: $20 per class, two class minimum. Bring own supplies. For more information call 631-4533 to register.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Bipolar-Manic Depressives Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Nevada Association for the Handicapped, 6200 W. Oakey Blvd. Support group for sufferers of bipolar syndrome and manic depression, their friends and family. Free. For more information call 870-7050.

Southwest Passage, 6-7:30 p.m., 1101 N. Decatur Blvd. Therapist-directed men's group for adults molested as children. For more information call 631-8722.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: chapter NV103, 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 6151 W. Charleston Blvd. Weight-loss discussion and support group. For more information call 655-1850.

WORKSHOP

Transparenting, 5:30-8:45 p.m., 1701 W. Charleston an educational seminar on helping children through changes associated with divorce or permanent parent separation. Cost is $30. For more information call 474-6450.

THURSDAY

ARTS

Youth Dancing and Drumming, 6:30 p.m., Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Dr. Native American dancers perform in traditional regalia.

MEETINGS

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Laureate Delta Chapter meets at 1:30 p.m., 252 Moose Lane. For more information call 363-2093.

The Power Breakfast, 7 a.m., Fiesta Buffet. Business networking club. For more information call 658-7650.

Tall Club of Las Vegas, 5:30 p.m., The Blue Ox, 5825 W. Sahara Avenue. All ages meeting the minimum height requirements of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men. For more information call 655-0699.

Uptown Kiwanis, 12 p.m., Elk's Club Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Lunch is $8. Visitors and guests welcome. For more information call 876-1281.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

Southwest Passage, 6-7:30 p.m., 1101 N. Decatur Blvd. Therapist-facilitated women's group for adults molested as children. For more information call 631-8722.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: chapter NV107, 8:30 a.m., 6670 W. Cheyenne Avenue meets weekly. For more information call 645-1663.

WORKSHOPS

Baby Massage, 6 p.m., New Baby Center, 6114 W. Charleston Blvd. Learn the many benefits of baby massage. Dads are welcome, too. To register call 870-9583 or visit www.newbabycenter.com.

Relaxation Class, 6:30 -8:30 p.m., Women's League of Temple Beth Shalom, 8516 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Class features free deep tissue massages. For more information call 251-4278.

FRIDAY

MEETINGS

High Noons, noon, Denny's Restaurant, 2201 W. Sahara Avenue Weekly meeting for those interested in learning better public-speaking skills. For more information call 889-8819.

Las Vegas North Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Fridays at Fiesta Hotel. For information call 458-4000.

Southern Nevada Business Network, 7:15 a.m., Seven Seas Restaurant, 808 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Weekly networking meeting for local business executives. For more information call John at 641-0605.

RECREATION

Summerlin Singles, inviting single professionals ages 30-60 to a social hour. For more information call 694-2074.

SUPPORT

Care Givers Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., MountainView Hospital, 3100 N. Tenaya Way. Support group, sponsored by Nevada Easter Seal Society and Hospice of IHS, open to those who care for a person who has any sort of illness or disability. Call 361-6801, 656-2543, 363-2251 or 242-9653 for information.

Take Off pounds Sensibly Chapter #NV130, 10:00 a.m., Lake Tonopah Apartment Clubhouse, 2151 Citrus Hill Ave. Weight loss discussion. For more information call 647-5487.

SATURDAY

FOR THE KIDS

The Reading Circle, 10:30 a.m., West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Story time for children of all ages. For more information call 647-2117.

MEETINGS

Business Men's Fellowship U.S.A., 7:30 a.m., Carrows Restaurant, 2401 W. Sahara Avenue Weekly breakfast meeting for Christian businessmen. For more information call 233-3733.

RECREATION

Oil Painting Class, 9-11 a.m., Art from the Heart, 4020 N. Tenaya Way. Beginners through advanced teens and adults. Individual instruction. Cost: $20 per class, two class minimum. Bring own supplies. For more information call 631-4533.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Workaholics Anonymous, 11:30 a.m., 4016 S. Rainbow Blvd. Twelve-step program to help people recover from workaholism. Free. For more information call 395-4223.

SUNDAY

RECREATION

Summerlin Singles, inviting single professionals ages 30-60 to a social hour. For more information call 694-2074.

RELIGION

SUPPORT GROUP

Gam-Anon, 10 a.m., Step Club, 6145 W. Sahara, Suite 5. A support group for the family and friends of the compulsive gambler. For more information call 655-8184.

MONDAY

HEALTH/EDUCATION

University Medical Center Silver Advantage Program, 2 p.m., Desert Vista Community Center, 1063 Sun City Blvd. Free lecture on medications and preventive measures for Influenza by Dr. Kodwa Dickson for Sun City residents. For more information call 383-2095.

MEETINGS

Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Mondays, Lawry's the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway. For information call 615-6615.

Lone Mountain Quilters, 9 a.m.-noon the second and fourth Mondays of the month, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 243-7323. For more information, call 658-0587.

RELIGION

Family Home Evening, 7 p.m. Willow Springs Ward holds weekly family home evening for L.D.S. young single adults. For more information call 593-9898.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Aegis Assisted Living, 10:30 a.m. Alzheimer's Association, 9100 W. Desert Inn Road, support group for the memory impaired and their caregivers. If you are memory impaired or for more information call Heather at 240-3070 before attending.

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Community Assembly of God, 2900 N. Torrey Pines Drive. Christian-based counseling for those struggling with sexual addiction, homosexuality, violence, and chemical/alcohol problems. Free. For more information call 656-2900.

Debtor's Anonymous, 6 p.m., Advent Methodist Church, 3460 N. Rancho Drive. Meetings for anyone suffering from compulsive overspending. For more information call 256-2185.

Divorce Care, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Community Assembly of God, 2900 N. Torrey Pines Drive. Christian-based counseling program for people struggling with divorce-related issues. Free. For more information call 656-2900.

Gam-Anon, 8 p.m., Step Club, 6145 W. Sahara, Suite 5. A support group for the family and friends of the compulsive gambler. For more information call 655-8184.

GriefShare, 7 p.m., Mondays, Hallelujah Fellowship, 3630 N. Rancho, Suite #108, features nationally recognized grief experts. For more information call 646-1899.

WORKSHOP

Self-Empowerment Workshop, 10:45 a.m., Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Ages 55 and over. For more information call 229-6601.

TUESDAY

HEALTH

Blood Pressure Screenings, 9-10 a.m., Senior Advantage Resource Center, 9310 Sun City Blvd., Suite 101. Free blood pressure screenings for senior citizens. For more information call 363-1150.

MEETINGS

Family to Family Connection, 10 a.m., 6114 W. Charleston Blvd. A class in "Parent Effectiveness Training" for happier, more cooperative children. For more information call 870-9583.

Las Vegas Northwest Rotary Club, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Tournament Players Club at Summerlin. For information call 615-6615.

Northwest Kiwanis Club, 7:15 a.m., Las Vegas Golf Club, 4300 W. Washington. Meetings feature continental breakfast and timely speakers. For more information call John Fenner 363-5530.

Northwest MOMS Club of Las Vegas, 10 a.m. every Tuesday, locations vary, social club of mothers who are interested in doing activities with other moms with their kids. Every second Tuesday meets at Rainbow Library to discuss coming activities. For more information call Amy at 658-4834.

P.S. Leads Breakfast Club, 8 a.m., Fiesta Buffet. Weekly networking meeting. Free, except for breakfast. For more information call Brion at 471-1111.

Southern Nevada Executive Council, 7 a.m., Photos and Flowers Garden Cafe, 3818 Meadows Lane. Professional-business networking meeting. For more information call Marilyn D. Rebman at 361-3414.

Summerlin Toasters Toastmasters, 7 p.m., Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Meeting of Toastmasters International, a group of devoted to improving all forms of communication. For more information call 647-8038.

Toast of Sierra, a Toastmasters group, 6:15 p.m., Sierra Health Building, 2716 N. Tenaya Way, south of Cheyenne Avenue, for ages 18 and older. For more information call 240-8777.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Bipolar/Manic-Depressive Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Sunday School House, 111 N. Torrey Pines Drive. The meeting also is for family members and loved ones. Free. For more information call 393-6026.

Divorce Care, 7:30 p.m., Hallelujah Christian Fellowship, 3656 N. Rancho Drive. Support group for the recent or long-time divorcˇes. For more information call 646-7332.

Families Anonymous, 7 p.m., 6000 Rochelle Ave., Room One. Twelve-step, self-help support program for relatives and friends who are concerned about and affected by the substance abuse or other self-destructive behavior problems of a loved one. For more information call 656-4135.

NOV. 29

MEETINGS

Toastmaster Club, noon-1 p.m., MGC Communications, 3301 N. Buffalo Drive. New toastmaster club open to members of the community who are interested in developing communication and leadership skills. For more information call 310-4246.

Westside Newcomers Club, 9:30 a.m., Rainbow Library Meeting Room, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive holds it's monthly coffee for women who have lived in the area three years or less. For more information call Julie Morgan at 255-0265.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Bipolar-Manic Depressives Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Nevada Association for the Handicapped, 6200 W. Oakey Blvd. Support group for sufferers of bipolar syndrome and manic depression, their friends and family. Free. For more information call 870-7050 for information.

Southwest Passage, 6-7:30 p.m., 1101 N. Decatur Blvd. Therapist-directed men's group for adults molested as children. For more information call 631-8722.