Calendar of Events

ARTS

ACTING CLASSES

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.

ART EXHIBITIONS

Embracing Change Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Dr. Robin Stark's ceramic sculptures. For hours and more information, call 256-5111.

DANCE

Puttin' On the Kidz, jazz and tap dance classes for students aged 6-17, all levels. Hourly on Mondays beginning at 4:30-7:30 p.m. 6820 W. Sahara, Suite 9. For more information, call 257-9116.

Puttin' On the Kidz, Hip-Hop and tap dance classes for students aged 6-17, all levels. Hourly on Fridays beginning at 4:00-6:00 p.m. 6820 W. Sahara, suite 9. All Boys Hip Hop at 5 p.m. For more information, call 257-9116.

DOCENTS WANTED

Docents Wanted, by Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Blue Diamond Road/Highway #160 or from Charleston Boulevard/Highway #159. Name, address and phone number of prospective docents needed prior to January 13. For more information call 875-4141, 233-4108 or Mary Donnelly, Director of Recruiting at 436-0825.

MUSIC

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

THEATER

Psycho Beach Party, Adult comedy by Charles Busch, Nevada Theatre Company, 2928 Lake East Drive, Adults $12, Seniors and mature Students $10. Call 873-0191 for reservations and information.

The Mutiny, 8 p.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, Las Vegas Improvisational troupe, Nevada Theatre Company, 2928 Lake East Drive, All tickets $5. Call 873-0191 for reservations and information.

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

Alzheimer's Association, 10 a.m.-noon, Lied Senior Center, 901 N. Jones Blvd. Support group for friends, relatives and caretakers of people with Alzheimer's. Call Kate Mead at 648-3425 for information.

Angel Within, 7 p.m., Mountain View Lutheran Church, 9550 W. Cheyenne Ave. A group for pre- and post-transplant candidates and all persons interested. Call 658-7406 for information.

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.

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.

FOR THE KIDS

Mt. Ridge Little League Sign Ups, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 11; 12:30-4:30 p.m., Jan. 13, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., bring valid I.D., utility bill and birth certificate to register. You must reside north of Cheyenne Avenue. and west of U.S. 95 to play. Donation of $100 1st child, $90 each additional child. For more information, call 655-1705.

MEETINGS

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Laureate Delta Chapter meets at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Judi Tippin. Member installation, Ragtime and Blue Grass presentations. For more information, call 363-2093.

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

Summerlin Shrine Club, 2 p.m., Summerlin Library, 1171 Inner Circle Drive. Call 254-8625 for information.

Tall Club of Las Vegas, 5:30 p.m., The Blue Ox, 5825 W. Sahara Ave. 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 Ave., meets weekly. For more information, call 645-1663.

SENIORS

"Toy Story", 1:30-3 p.m., Jan. 11 movie matinee, Senior Friends MountainView Office, 8524 Del Webb Blvd. For reservations, call 255-5404.

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 Ave. 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

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

"Growing Up in Old Las Vegas", 9 a.m. children's program-hike by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management at Red Rock Canyon. For meeting place and more information, call 363-1921.

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 Ave. 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

Myasthenia Gravis Support Group, 1 p.m., Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Guest speaker to discuss latest research developments. Call 269-0652 for more information.

NAVDI Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m., MountainView Hospital, 3100 Tenaya Way. Support for ventilator/tracheostomy dependent individuals, family members and friends. Call Janet Prebul at 396-4172 for more information.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 17, 9 a.m., Chapter Hall, 6424 W. Cheyenne Ave. Monthly meeting for Vietnam Veterans. Visitors are welcome. Call 396-2338 for information.

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

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

American Association of University Women, 5 p.m. A monthly meeting for all people holding a degree from a four-year institute of higher learning. East of I-15 call Helen Kulina at 269-6368 and west of I-15 call 362-0347 for location and information.

SUPPORT

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 Tuesday 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 383-1357 or for Well-Baby appointments, call 383-1307.

MEETINGS

Desert Koi Club, 6 p.m., Round Table Pizza at the Lakes, Meeting for Koi fish and pond lovers. Guests invited. Call 645-3201 or 258-5772 for information.

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, or e-mail at rsvp@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 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.

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.

JAN. 17

MEETINGS

British Isles Interest Groupmeets at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the every month at the Summerlin Library in the conference room. The group is open to all who have roots in England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales and are interested in finding their British ancestors. For more information, call 798-4321 or e-mail roselv@lv.rmci.net.

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.

SENIORS

Senior Friends Pancake Breakfast, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Texas Station's Houston Ballroom, 2101 Texas Star Lane, with speaker Margaret Williams and entertainment by the Double Down Cloggers. Reservations required, call 255-5404.

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.

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 952-3400.

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.