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: Emmily Bristol, View, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070; by fax to 477-3852; or by e-mail to Emmily_Bristol@viewnews.com

ART EXHIBITS

Dray, Carrara Galleries, 1236 S. Rainbow Blvd., is showing an exhibit of recent paintings by Los Angeles artist, Dray, through Sept. 30. For details call 877-4299.

Guatemala: Photographs From Three Decades, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month by highlighting photographer Michael Plyler with a presentation of black and white images and portraits. Exhibit runs through Oct. 22. For more information call 243-7323.

Hoodoo, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., Roberts and Ghirardo explore the relationships between landscapes and geothermal areas in ceramic, video, and sound installation. Free admission. To get more information call 229-6383.

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 St. No partner required. Cost: $3 member and $4 for non-members. Call 838-2690 or 363-9042.

AUDITIONS

Cirque Du Soleil, the internationally known acrobatic group is soliciting applications to auditions which will be held on Nov. 19-20. Submission must be received by Oct. 20 and must include a resume, photograph and videotape. The casting team will be looking for artistic and rhythmic gymnasts, acrosport athletes, trampolinists, tumblers, divers, synchronized swimmers, and circus acrobats. Submit all materials to Cirque Du Soleil-Auditions, 8400 2nd Ave., Montreal, Quebec, H1Z 4M6 Canada or by sending to audition@cirquedusoleil.com. For more information see cirquedusoleil.com on the Web.

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. Call 258-8745 for information.

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. Call Larry Taylor at 389-1812 for information.

Beginning Tap for Seniors, 11:30 a.m., Fridays, Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave., ages 55 and over. Call 229-6601 for more information.

Belly Dancing Class, 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Creative Studio, 5333 Arville St., Beginning to intermediate classes. Call 222-1001 for information.

Clog Dance Classes, 1-2 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., 2243 N. Decatur, Suite K. Join the fun. Call 431-8213 for details.

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

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. Call 251-9400 for information.

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

FILMS

Festival de Cine, 1-4 p.m., Oct. 1, Sahara West Library, presents Latino family films and cartoons. For more information call 228-3321.

Films of Zhang Yimou, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., UNLV professor Robert Benedetto introduces each film at 7:15 p.m. All films are in Mandarin with English subtitles and star Gong Li. "Raise the Red Lantern" will be shown on Oct. 3. For more details call 229-6383.

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. 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 Drive. Girls are taught to sing two, three and four part harmony. This group is sponsored by the Valley of Fire Chorus of Sweet Adelines. Those interested can 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 Ave., Suite 32, call 258-4502.

PERFORMANCES

Multi-cultural Performing Arts Festival, 4 p.m., Sept. 30, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., features a myriad of performers from cowboys to Japanese Kaminari Taiko Drummers. Box office opens at 3 p.m. and tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10. For details call 229-6383.

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. Call 258-9032 or 362-4456 for information.

Arts Train Players, 3:30-6 p.m., Wednesdays starting Sept. 27, Winchester Community Center, 12-week drama class for kids ages 10-16. Registration fee is $20 and includes necessary supplies and a T-shirt. Participants must remain in the program through to the end. The class will be offered again in the spring. For more information call Darren Uhl at 455-7340.

Marriage Can Be Murderperforms 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 Ave. $39.95 includes a three course dinner.

TODAY

MEETINGS

Bachelor and Bachelorette Toastmasters, 6:15 p.m., Macayo Vegas, 4457 W. Charleston Blvd. Meeting for singles interested in improving public-speaking and communication skills. Free. Call 393-0032 for information.

Executive Leads, 7 a.m., Charlie's Lakeside Bar and Grill, 8603 W. Sahara Ave. Weekly meeting of business networking club. Call 255-8891 for information.

RECREATION

Farmer's Market, 2-6 p.m., Bruce Tent Park, Rampart Way and Vegas Drive, farm fresh produce and more. For information call 869-2877.

SENIORS

Clothes You Love To Live In, 9 a.m., Sept. 27, Derfelt Senior Center, 3333 W. Washington, breakfast and mini-fashion show. Participants may be chosen to model clothing. Registration fee is $1. For details call 229-6601.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Nicotine Anonymous, Support group for those who would like to quit smoking. Call 383-2566 for information.

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

THURSDAY

HEALTH

Baby Massage, 6 p.m., New Baby Center, 6114 W. Charleston Blvd. Learn the many benefits of baby massage. Dads are welcome, too. Call 870-9583 to register.

MEETINGS

Citycare Business Networking Early Bird chapter, 7:15- 8:30 a.m., The Country Inn, 1401 S. Rainbow. For more information, call 260-4595.

Uptown Kiwanis, noon, Elk's Club Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Lunch is $10. Visitors and guests welcome. Call Charles or Lucy 876-1281 for information.

Voice Links Toastmasters, noon-1 p.m., Sprint, 330 S. Valley View Blvd. Meeting of Toastmasters International for people interested in improving public-speaking skills. Visitors welcome. Call 363-3353 for information.

Westside Newcomers Club Coffee, 9:30 a.m., Sahara West Library, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call Julie Morgan, 255-0265.

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 further information, call 223-5919.

Separated and Divorced Adjustment Support Group, 7:30-9 p.m., First Christian Church, room 6, 101 S. Rancho Drive. Emotional support for men and women of all ages. Free. Call 735-5544 for information.

FRIDAY

MEETINGS

High Noon Lectern Toastmasters, noon-1 p.m., Pierce St. Annex, 1030 E. Flamingo Road, weekly meeting and guests are welcome. Call Betty 658-4425.

Summerlin Singles, inviting single professionals ages 30-60 to a social hour. Call 694-2074 for information on time and location.

SENIORS

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. Call 258-9032 or 362-4456 for information.

SATURDAY

RELIGION

Clark County Baha'i Center Discussion Group, 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3820 S. Jones Blvd., Suite A-1. For information, call 248-4804.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Trigeminal Neuralgia Association, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 30, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., support group for patients and their care-giving supporters. Contact Vivian at 456-5077 for more information.

SUNDAY

HEALTH

Cellular Theta Breath Class, 7:15 p.m., Reflections Counseling, 222 S. Rainbow Blvd. Relax, breathe deep and enter the theta state, also known as the dream state. Discussion to follow concerning dream interpretation. Cost: $20 or by donation. Reservations requested to 256-5400.

MEETINGS

American Legion, Spirit of Freedom, 4 p.m., first Sunday of the month, Vietnam Veterans Post 17, 6424 W. Cheyenne Blvd. executive board meeting. Call 228-2559 or check www.spiritof76lv.org for more information.

Mercedes Benz Club of America, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 1, Spanish Trails Country Club, brunch and socializing. Call R.D. Fitch for reservations at 898-5462.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

MONDAY

RELIGION

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

SENIORS

Senior Nutrition Program, 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Fridays, Doolittle Senior Center, 1950 N. J St., for ages 55 and older and a donation of $1.75 is suggested. Call 229-6125 for more information.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Calvary Community Assembly of God, 2900 N. Torrey Pines Drive, designed to help liberate people from addiction. A small dinner and nursery care is provided. Call 656-2900 for more information.

Children's Bereavement Support Group, 6-7 p.m., twice monthly on Mondays, 1701 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 201. Offered by Family Home Hospice for children 6-12 years old who have lost a loved one. Call 383-0887.

Divorce Care, 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Calvary Community Assembly of God, 2900 N. Torrey Pines Drive. A ministry to provide healing and love for those dealing with divorce. A small dinner and nursery care is provided. Call 656-2900 for more information.

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

Take Off pounds Sensibly, 6:45 p.m., 3180 W. Sahara Ave., Suite C-25. Weight-loss support group with discussions and encouragement. For information call 220-5485 or 873-6501.

TUESDAY

HEALTH

Blood Screening, 10-11 a.m., Senior Friends, MountainView Office, 8524 Del Webb Blvd. Please call 255-5404 for information.

MEETINGS

Gashouse Gang Toastmasters, noon to 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 365-2251 for information.

Letip International, 7:15 a.m., Original Pancake House, 4833 W. Charleston Blvd. Networking meeting for local business people. Call Alan Huss at 655-5366 for information.

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

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. Call 240-8777.

RECREATION

Guys and Dolls, A dinner social group for mature singles meets weekly. Call Lisa 453-7047 for location and times.

Las Vegas Backgammon Club, 7 p.m., Elks Club, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Tournament and open play for local backgammon players. Call 458-9359 for information.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group, 7 p.m. The Meadows Home, 4300 Del Monte Ave. Support for those who care for people with Alzheimer's. For information call Mary Crotty at 258-1212.

Children of Older Parents Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Las Vegas Mental Health Center, 6161 W. Charleston Blvd., Building 1. Support, education and problem solving for adult children caring for or concerned about aging parents. Call 486-5730 for information.

Diabetes Support, 7 p.m., Southwest Medical Associates, 2300 W. Charleston Blvd. Monthly meeting for children with diabetes and their families. Call 732-4795 for information.

Eating Disorder Therapy Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 222 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 114. Break self-destructing patterns, improve body image, work on self-esteem. Cost: $25 per session. Call Jill Flynn, LCSW, at 233-3000 for information.

Family to Family Connection, 6 p.m., New Baby Center, 6114 W. Charleston Blvd. Support group for families with new babies. Call 870-9583 for information.