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

ART EXHIBITS

Carolyn Mazloomi, presents "Stories on Cloth" quilts, Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. For more information call 229-6211.

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 455-8534.

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, 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 Ave., Ages 55 and over. For more information call 229-6601.

Belly Dancing Class, 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Creative Studio, 5333 Arville St., 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.

Cossack Dancing, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Alamosa Plaza, American Foundation for Ballet and Fencing, 2949 E. Desert Inn Road, classes for children, teens and adults with Master of Performing Arts Vitaly Reznichenko. For more information call 866-2323.

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

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.

Greek Folk Dancing, 7-8 p.m. Saturdays, Alamosa Plaza, American Foundation for Ballet and Fencing, 2949 E. Desert Inn Road, followed by practice through 10:30 p.m. Fee $5. For more information call 866-2323.

Hawaiian Dance For Seniors, 12-2 p.m. beginning February 27, which is a change from Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., West Flamingo Center, 6255 West Flamingo Road. Cost $29 per person. For more information call 455-7742.

International Folk Dancing, beginning April 19, 7 p.m., for seniors ages 50+, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Mail-in registration begins March 30. For more information call 455-7742.

Jazz & Tap For Kids, 4:30-7:30 p.m. on the hour, every Monday, 6820 W. Sahara, Suite 9. For more information call "Puttin' on the Kidz" 257-9116.

Hip-Hop, 4 - 6 p.m., on the hour every Friday, All Boys Hip Hop at 5 p.m., 6820 W. Sahara, Suite 9. For more information call "Puttin' on the Kidz" 257-9116.

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 St., 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.

Las Vegas Harmony Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Congregation Ner Tamid, 2761 Emerson Avenue. All Women invited. Call Linda, 254-1713 or Chrissy, 360-3041 for more information.

Las Vegas Valley of Fire Chorus, 7:30 p.m., every Tuesday, Congregation Ner Tamid, 2761 Emerson Ave. Open to all women who love to sing. For more information call 254-1713.

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.

Performance Training Workshop, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., "Puttin' on the Kidz", 6820 W. Sahara, Suite 9. For singers and dancers aged 6-17, no experience necessary. For more information call 257-9116.

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 evening performances. Free. For more information call 737-6923.

Fool of the World, theatrical Russian Folk Tale, Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. For more information call 229-6211.

PERFORMERS WANTED

Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet, 12-3 p.m. invites small bands, preferably Calypso or Steel, to audition for ongoing entertainment. Also looking for jugglers. To make an audition appointment call 877-0087, Shanna or Nova.

Singers and Dancers by Razzmatazz Children's Performance Group for community performances. Auditions and rehearsals 4:30-6:30 p.m., 2101 W. Cartier Ave. For more information call Niki at 645-4278.

Super Summer Theater is announcing auditions for "South Pacific", all parts except Nellie Forbush, ages 16+, 2949 E. Desert Inn Road, for more information call 877-8717.

THEATER

Acting Classes, Creative Dramatics for children 7-11, Mondays 6-7:30 p.m.; Beginning Acting for ages 12-15, Sundays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Acting for Adults, Mondays 7:30-9 p.m. Instruction by Artistic Director Deanna Duplechain. All classes $45 per month. For information and registration call Nevada Theatre Company at 873-0191.

Acting Club, 1-3 p.m., West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Free and open to the public for those age 50 and older. Seeking participants for spring one-act productions. For more information call 258-9032, 362-4456 or The West Flamingo Center at 455-7742.

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 Ave., $39.95 includes a three course dinner. For reservations call 616-3322.

WORKSHOPS

Actors Workshops, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday for adults, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday for children ongoing, Silver Star Studios, 5375 S. Procyon St. Groups will learn all facets of creating and shooting a television pilot from Artistic Director Carl Butto. Adults, $150, children $100 per month. For more information call Silver Star Studios at 933-7827 or The Off Broadway Theater at 737-0611.

TODAY

MEETINGS

British Isles Interest Group, extension of Clark County Genealogical Society, 1 p.m., Summerlin Library Conference Room, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. For more information call 798-4321.

Clark County Ministerial Association, noon, Feb. 14, Christ Church, 2000 S. Maryland Pkwy. Speaker will be Shirley Parraquirre, County Clerk. For more information call 871-1123.

Summerlin Dining Out Club. 7 p.m. 1st Wednesday of each month, Trails Community Center, dinners every third Thursday. For more information call 243-1761.

Summerlin Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Doc Holliday (Links Restaurant), meets the first and third Wednesdays monthly. Men and women are welcome. Call 341-7882 or 645-6578.

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.

Valhalla Lodge No. 715. Monthly meeting of Scandinavian club. Call 896-9995 for 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

Alzheimer's Association, 10 a.m.-noon, Desert Vista Community Center. Support group for friends, relatives and caretakers of people with Alzheimer's. Call Bette Perry at 363-7249 for information.

Bereavement Group, 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month, Temple Beth Am, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Support group for those who have lost loved ones. For more in formation call Sue Robinson at 455-3697 or 254-5110.

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.

Cancer Connection Support Group, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Southwest Cancer Clinic, 7200 Cathedral Rock, Suite 210. A weekly support group for cancer patients and their support givers. For more information call 243-6554.

Nevada Tobacco Users' Helpline, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 noon, offers one-to-one counseling, group counseling, to help you or your loved one quit smoking. For more information call 877-0684.

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., home of Zeta Waldron, will discuss Chapter birthday and election of officers for 2001-02. For location 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.

Voicelink Toastmasters, 12 noon to 1 p.m., every Thursday at 330 S. Valley View Blvd. Sprint building. For more information call 244-7607 or 531-8575.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer's Disease Support Group, 2 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, Willow Creek Memory Care Residence, 3351 N. Buffalo Drive. Senior day care is provided as a free service for family members attending the support groups. For more information call Liz at 395-3100.

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.

RELIGION

Temple Bet Emet presents speaker Justice Nancy Becker, one of three women on Nevada Supreme Court, 7:30 p.m., April 6, 8901 Del Webb Blvd. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church. For more information call 240-8422.

SUPPORT

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 869-0445.

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.

Executive Women's Golf Association will host kick-off event with golf outing at Eagle Crest Golf Course. Tee times begin at 9 a.m., cost is $50 for members, $60 for guests and includes 18 holes of golf with cart and luncheon. For more information call 260-0929.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Eating Disorder Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., St. Rose Dominican Hospital, 3001 St. Rose Pkwy. Room E. Open to women suffering from bulimia, anorexia and other food addictions. For more information call 617-0009.

SNAPS, 1 p.m., Rainbow Library (Buffalo and Cheyenne) Southern Nevada Association of Polio Survivors meets on the first Saturdays of the month. Call Dianne at 644-5091.

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

Ferraro's, 12-8 p.m., 1916 Village Center Drive, Sundays, offers a five-course Italian feast $24.95 for adults and $9.95 for children. For more information call 364-5300.

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

RELIGION

Temple Bet Knesset Bamidbar Men's Club, 9 a.m. breakfast buffet and meeting, Sunrise Room, Suncoast Casino, 9090 Alta Drive, featuring speakers Silverman and Devoe of Excel. For more information call 363-0697.

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

MEETINGS

Beta Sigma Phi 7:30 p.m., Duls Senior Center, 451 Bonanza Road, sorority city council will hold elections for new officers (including president) for 2001-02. For more information call 363-2093.

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.

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.

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.

Wellness Clinic, 9:30-1:00 a.m. 1st, 3rd and 4th Tues. of each month, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Clark County Health District Child provides shots for ages 2-18. Free physical examinations for children by appointment only. For questions on immunization call 383-1357or for Well-Baby appointments, call 383-1307.

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.

Internet Business Alliance of Nevada, Tech Tuesday, 5:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Chicago Brewing Company, 2201 South Fort Apache Road, at Sahara Avenue, Village Square shopping center. Free admission, food and first drink for those interested in the high-tech world. For reservations call (702) 56-SABER.

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 Fanner 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 Brian 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.

V.F.W. Post 8250, 6:30 p.m., Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. Monthly meeting for all veterans. New members welcome. For more information call 254-0658.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Adoptees United, 6-7:30 Tues, Support Group for adults who were adopted as children. Cost $25. For more information call 258-5858 or 279-0326.

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 divorcées. 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.