Henderson Art Events 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: 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

Barbara Aleene Edwards, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 South Brush St., displays Florida photography. For more information, call 229-6074.

Inaugural Exhibition Donna Beam Art Gallery, 4505 Maryland Parkway, on the UNLV campus, gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., for more information call 895-3237.

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

Boyack's Dance Attack offers professional training for ages 3-18 in jazz, ballet and performance skills, Sports Club Las Vegas, 2100 Olympic Avenue, for more information, call Dana at 454-6000.

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.

Wedding Dance Group Class, July 22 & 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $159 per couple, per session. For more information call 242-6400.

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.

FOLK DANCING

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.

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.

MUSIC

Celebrity City Chorus, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Shadow Hills Baptist Church, 7851 Vegas Drive, Henderson Chapter of the Sweet Adelines International meet to sing. Open to all women. For more information, call 223-7893.

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

Piano/Keyboard Workshop, Four individual lessons provide basic experience, 1905 Tomahawk Drive. For more information, call Carolyn Wardle at 434-9509.

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.

PERFORMANCES

Ba-Da-Bing, new dinner theatre show, opens July 19 and continues every Thursday and Sunday, 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Avenue, tickets $49.95 which includes a 3-course meal and Champagne. For more information call 367-0920.

THEATER

Kiwi Theater Ensemble, midnight, Saturdays, Cafe Copioh, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway. Weekly performances of one-act plays and improvisational theater. For more information, call 739-0305.

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

FOR THE KIDS

Developmental Playgroup, 2 p.m., Henderson Allied Community Advocates Center, 145 Panama St., Henderson. Participants will develop a better expectation for themselves as parents and an improved understanding of child development while socializing their children. Ages infant to 36 months. For more information, call 486-6670, extension 242.

HEALTH

Breast Screenings, Red Rose Program at St. Rose Delima Campus, 102 E. Lake Mead Blvd. Free. For more information, call 616-7525.

Cardio Health Seminars, 7-8 p.m., Call it Class Fitness Equipment, 3827 E. Sunset Road. Cardiovascular fitness forum. Free. For more information, call 433-5700.

MEETINGS

A.C.E. Meeting, 7 p.m., Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Alliance for Child Support Enforcement offers help in collecting payments. Call 458-8779 for information.

Bachelors and Bachelorettes Toastmasters, a singles group for fun and overcoming fear of public speaking, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Bugsy's at southwest corner of Sahara and Jones, visitors welcome, for more information call 641-7368.

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

Forget Me Not Social Club, Masonic social club meets at the American Legion, 425 Van Wagenen St., Henderson. Bring your wife or friend. Call Sylvia at 454-3040 for times and information.

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

Optimist Club, 7:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, Country Inn, 1990 W. Sunset Road. A bimonthly breakfast meeting for local service organization whose motto is "Friend of Youth." Guests are invited. Call Iris Yost at 896-4118 for information.

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

Singles Group, 7 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, meets at Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., non-denominational group offers fellowship, support, and friendship. For more information call 732-2052.

Social Security 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. offers a full-service office. Please call 565-6990.

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 ahead to Conrad Breakring at 455-6453.

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

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.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Henderson Chevrolet, Conference Room, 240 N. Gibson Road, with Newcomer meeting at 6 p.m. This is a support group for families and friends of problem drinkers. Free. For more information, call Mary Connolly at 436-0825.

Relationship Classes, 7:30-9 p.m., Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Offers classes for singles and couples to improve interpersonal dynamics. Contact Divorced and Widowed Adjustment Inc. 24 hours a day at 735-5544.

Stroke-Brain Injury Support, 6 p.m., Sunrise Hospital, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway. Sponsored by Dr. Samuel Wise, the group meets monthly in the hospital auditorium. Call Cheryl Delhagen at 451-6974 for information.

Support Group for Caregivers, Odyssey-Safe Harbor Hospice, 4011-A McLeod Drive. Weekly support group for caregivers. For more information, call 693-4904.

THURSDAY

MEETINGS

Citycare Business Networking-Renaissance Chapter, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Country Inn, Sunset and Valle Verde. For information, call 260-4595.

Citycare Business Networking- Sunrise chapter, 7:15-8:30 a.m., Country Inn, Sunset and Valle Verde. For more information, call 260-4595.

Desert Valley Water Safety Council, 7:30 p.m., Green Valley Elks Lodge, 631 E. Lake Mead Blvd. Open forum to discuss ways of improving boating and water safety. Call 293-5446 for information.

Eastside Early Birds Chapter of Business Network International, 7 a.m., 19th Hole restaurant, 1361 W. Warm Springs Road. Increase your business through networking. For more information, call Marshall Davis at 368-2500.

Green Valley Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays at the Country Inn, 1990 West Sunset Road. For information, call 615-6615.

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

United Social and Ski Clubs of Las Vegas, membership social, 7:45-9 p.m., Moose McGillycuddy's, 4770 S. Maryland Parkway. Membership dues: $28/year. For more information, call Andrew Larson at 392-SNOW.

RECREATION

Potluck at The Raw Truth, 6:30 p.m., 3620 E. Flamingo Road. Bring raw, uncooked, living food to share, copies of recipes and dining ware. For more information, call 889-1193.

RELIGION

Crossfire Youth Church, 7 p.m., 6744 Spencer Street, Crossroads Community Church, for more information call 435-7337 or visit the Website at www.crossroads-henderson.org.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group, 2:15-3:30 p.m. St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Rose Room, 98 E. Lake Mead Drive support for those who care for people with Alzheimer's. For information call Mary Shapiro at 369-9372.

Eating Disorder Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., The Green Valley Club, 3565 Post St., Suite 12. Open to individuals suffering from bulimia, anorexia and other food addictions. For more information, call 617-0009.

Gam-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 830 E. Lake Mead. A support group for the family and friends of the compulsive gambler. For more information, call 655-8184.

Parents Without Partners, 7 p.m. Borders Books and Music, 1445 W. Sunset Rd.

WORKSHOPS

Family Class, 6 p.m., SAFE House, 18 Sunrise Drive, Suite G-70. Free nurturing class for parents of children up to 5 years old. Registration is required. For more information, call 451-4203.

FRIDAY

HEALTH

Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 p.m., Senior Friends, Green Valley Office, blood screening offered. For more information, call 434-6500.

Health Clinic, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month, Green Valley Library, 2797 Green Valley Parkway. Sponsored by the Clark County Health District. Call 435-1840 for information.

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

MEETINGS

Henderson/ Green Valley Elks Lodge #2802 Dinner, 6:45 p.m., 631 E. Lake Mead Drive, Henderson. Menu varies from week to week. Reservations must be made by Wednesday. Cost: $5. Meetings during the week. For more information, call 565-9959.

Kiwanis Club, 7:30 a.m., Ellis Island, 4178 Koval Lane. For more information, call 360-5437.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Highland Hills Baptist Church, 615 College. A support group for the family and friends of the compulsive gambler. For more information, call 655-8184.

SATURDAY

CLASSES

Stress Management, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Saturdays, Stress Management Center, 601 Whitney Ranch Road, Building C, Suite 12, To register, call 458-8088.

MEETINGS

Henderson Bridge Club welcomes all bridge players to its games on Saturdays, 10 a.m., Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. All games are open to the public. For more information, call Shirley at 269-6679.

RECREATION

Elks "Hoop Shoot" 9 a.m., Black Mountain Recreation Center. For more information, call Henderson/Green Valley Elks at 565-9959.

RELIGION

Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association, 11 a.m., and the Intercontinental Church of God sponsors fellowship every Saturday providing videos of current events and world conditions relative to biblical prophecy. For more information, contact Vern 252-0851.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

WORKSHOPS

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, call 458-8088.

Transparenting, Sat. 9 a.m.- 12:45 p.m., Saturn of Henderson an educational seminar on helping children through changes associated with divorce or permanent parent separation. Cost is $30. For more information, call 474-6450.

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

HEALTH

Immunization Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. The Clark County Health District conducts a free walk-in immunization clinic for ages 2 months to 21 years. Well-baby care checks for children ages 2 months to 5 years are also offered by appointment only. Call 383-1309 for information.

MEETINGS

CATS Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Citizens for an Alternative Tax System holds monthly meeting. Call 454-5736 for information.

Kiwanis of Green Valley, 7:25 a.m. every Monday, Green's Supper Club, Green Valley Parkway. For more information call Jeff McAllister at 435-9137.

Southern Nevada Button Society, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave., Henderson. For those interested in collecting or learning about buttons. Call 564-3349 for information.

SUPPORT

Cancer Care Support Group, 7 p.m., Highland Hills Baptist Church room 102, 615 College Drive in Henderson. This self-help group offers emotional support for those suffering with cancer and their families. Call 566-0200 for information.

Coalition for Family Court Reform, 7-9 p.m., Aug. 21, Green Valley Library, Supports families devastated by the courts to learn their rights. For information, call 440-7000 or e-mail justice688@aol.com.

TUESDAY

HEALTH

Blood Pressure Screenings, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Sunrise Senior Friends, 3101 S. Maryland Parkway. Free. For more information call 735-5510.

Blood Pressure Testing, 10-11 a.m., Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Avenue, A registered nurse gives free blood pressure testing. No appointment needed. For more information call 565-6990.

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

MEETINGS

Henderson-Green Valley Lions Club, 6 p.m., Hawthorn Inn & Suites, Boulder Highway and Palo Verde. Civic group. Call Roberta DeFraga between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 568-7800 for information.

Henderson Rotary Club, noon on Tuesdays, The Old Spaghetti Factory behind the Galleria Mall. For more information call 615-6615.

Kiwanis Club of Henderson, 6:30 p.m., Reserve Hotel, 777 W. Lake Mead Drive in Henderson. For more information call John, 565-8560.

Luncheon Optimist Club, noon, Rob Roy's, 2797 Maryland Parkway. Open lunch meeting for "Friends of Youth." For more information call Marion at 733-1897.

South Sunset Rotary Club, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Carluccio's Gardens, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave., club meets for dinner. Meal cost is $17.50. For more information call 558-5476.

RECREATION

Henderson Bridge Club, welcomes all bridge players to its games on Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Avenue. All games are open to the public. For further information call Shirley at 269-6679.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer's Disease Support Group, 7 p.m., Willow Creek Memory Care Residence, 4025 S. Pearl St. Senior day care is provided as a free service for family members attending the support group. Call 433-1994 for information.

Bereaved Parents, 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesdays of the month, Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Support group for parents, siblings and grandparents who have lost a child. Call 393-1810 for more information.

Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m., 6744 Spencer Street, Crossroads Community Church has Christ-centered addiction recovery. For more information call 435-7337 or visit the website at -Hendersonville.

HOPE Cancer Support Group, for Stroke or Brain-Injured Adults, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Central Christian Church, 1001 New Beginnings Drive, for more information call 735-4004 ext. 224.

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 or for care-giving dilemmas, and emotional support.

Self-Help and Healing Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Guinn Community Center, 6480 Fairbanks Road. Weekly meeting focusing on gaining self-respect through guided meditation and visualization. Cost: $5. For more information call 257-9214.