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.

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 FOR SENIORS

Hula Dance for Seniors, Fridays, 5-7 p.m. (beginner and intermediate), 7-9 p.m. (advanced), Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Cost: $1 registration, $3 per class. Ages 55 and over. For more information, call 229-6454.

Line Dance Lessons, 9-10 a.m., Mondays, Sunrise Community Center, 2240 Linn Lane, 455-7600. Free dance lessons for seniors. For more information, call 229-6307.

Nevada State Troupers offers two-hour senior citizen tap classes for $2 at four locations. For more information, or to register call 458-2044.

Senior Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mondays and Saturdays, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Ballroom dancing to music by Joe Geremia. Seniors and guests welcome. Cost: $3. For more information, call 229-6454.

Square Dancing for Seniors, 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Las Vegas Senior Center, 450 E. Bonanza Road. Golden Glider Square Dance Club presents square dance tips and practice. For more information, call 431-1428.

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.

International Folk Dancing, beginning Jan 20, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., for seniors ages 50+, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Fees are $8 per person. For more information call 455-7742.

International 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.

MISCELLANEOUS DANCE

Ballroom Dancing, Thursday & Saturday nights 8-11 p.m., Floor Play Dance Studio, 6000 W. Spring Mountain Ave., Suite 2B, with DJ Lazarus, group lessons 7-8 p.m., cost is $10 per person, dance lesson is $15 per person includes free admission to that nights dance, for more information call 364-8220 or 593-6886.

Belly Dancing Class, 8:15 p.m., Mondays, Creative Studio, Beginning to intermediate classes. For more information call 896-4012.

Boyack's Dance Attack, offers professional training in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and performance skills, ages 3-18. For more information call Dana, 454-6000 ext. 399, hotline ext. 311.

Boyack's Dance Attack, offers adult dance classes. Get fit while having fun in jazz, hip-hop, or tap. For more information call Dana, 454-6000 ext. 399, hotline ext. 311.

Boyack's Dance Attack, offers children's dance classes in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and is currently accepting applications for Fall classes, ages 3-17. For more information call Dana, 454-6000 ext. 399, hotline ext. 311.

Hip Hop, 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, The Studio, 2949 E. Desert Inn Road, prelude to a performing company. For more information, call 866-2323.

Irish Step Dancing (Riverdance), by certified Irish dance instructor, 7925 W. Sahara Ave., for more information call 245-5511 or visit www.irishdancing.net.

Jazz Class, American Foundation for Ballet and Fencing, jazz class 4-5 p.m., Saturdays with Tony Bernard. Alamosa Plaza, 2949 E. Desert Inn Road. For more information, call 866-2323.

Square Dance Class, 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Stardusters Square Dance Club, Ferron Elementary School, 4200 S. Mountain Vista Road. For more information, call 451-1288.

Square & Round Dance, 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.

Square & Round Dance, The Good Times Square & Round Dance Club, 7-9:30 p.m., William Snyder Elementary, 4317 E. Colorado Road. Donation is $4.00/person. Level is Mainstream & Plus with Rounds. Call Anna at 565-7096 to confirm location.

Swing Dance Club of Las Vegas, 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Pepper's Lounge, 2929 E. Desert Inn Road. Weekly dance lessons for adults start at 7 p.m. with dance following. Dance contest every third Wednesday. For more information, call 436-9676 or e-mail kmeci@lvcm.com.

Tap Dancing Class, Saturdays, Creative Studio, Fun classes for children and adults. Cost: $30 per month. For more information and other class times call 896-4012.

Wedding Dance Group Class, Sept. 15 & 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m., $159 per couple, per session. For more information call 242-6400.

MUSIC

Celebrity City Chorus, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Congregation Ner tamid, Chapter of the Sweet Adelines International meet to sing. Open to all women. For more information, call 243-7893.

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

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.

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.

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. 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 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

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Class, sponsored by Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson, 10301 Jeffreys Street, each Monday and Wednesday, 12 noon-1 p.m., for more information call 367-1626.

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

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.

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.

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.

Henderson Writer's Group, meets at Knapp Realty, 827 S. Boulder Highway, 7-9 p.m., for more information call Jo at 564-2488, or Debbie at 566-8185.

Masonic "Forget Me Nots", of Southern Nevada meets the first Wednesday of each month for lunch, friendship, fun. For more information call Sylvia at 454-3040.

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.

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.

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, join the group for breakfast. For times and locations, call 614-7800.

RECREATION

Stained Glass Workshops, beginning and advanced lessons in the Henderson area. Call Bonnie Kulwin at 524-3936 for times and dates.

The Henderson Ballroom Association, presents "Ballroom Wednesdays" at the Las Vegas Villa, formerly the Liberace Mansion, 6-10 p.m., RSVP to 795-8119, for more information call 440-9365.

RELIGION

Healing Meditations, 6:30 p.m., Unity in Green Valley, 931 American Pacific Dr., Suite 108, for more information call 547-0242.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Henderson Chevrolet, Conference Room, 240 N. Gibson Road, with Newcomer meeting at 6:30 p.m. This is a support group for families and friends of problem drinkers. Free. For more information, call Mary or Glen 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.

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

10-13 Club of Southern Nevada, for retired and active police officers from New York, 7 p.m., Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. For more information call 436-4862.

Citycare Business Networking, Tuesday through Friday, meets at various locations in Green Valley/Las Vegas. For more information, call 260-4595.

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

Inner Life Foundation, 7 p.m., Valley Auto Mall at Desert Pontiac/GMC Dealership, 330 N. Gibson Rd., free, open to the public, for more information call 293-0217.

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

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

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

Cancer Connection Support Group, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Southwest Cancer Clinic, 3730 S. Eastern Ave. A weekly support group for cancer patients and their support givers. For more information, call 952-3400.

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.

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.

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.

Paranormal Group, meets, 7 p.m., at different locations, for anyone who has experienced the supernatural, UFO's, death experience, etc. For more information call 389-0467.

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

Fiber Arts Guild, 9 a.m., the second Saturday of the month, Las Vegas Library, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Visitors welcome. Call 876-1669.

Green Valley Republican Women's Club, 10 a.m., second Saturdays of the month, Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. A monthly meeting for local registered Republican women. Call 792-9452 for information.

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.

Sun City Anthem Garage Sale, 7 a.m.-12 noon, Anthem Center parking lot, 1450 Hampton Road, for more information call 614-5860.

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.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group 1:30 p.m. on the Fourth Saturdays of the month, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. For Trigeminal Neuralgia patients, their families, friends and other caring individuals. Call Vivian Travis at 456-5077 for more information.

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, helps children cope with divorce, sponsored by Bridge Counseling Associates and the Family Court of Clark County; this is a seminar designed to teach effective parenting. Court certificates will be issued. For more information call 474-6450.

SUNDAY

RECREATION

Society for Creative Anachronism, 9:30 a.m., Sundays, Nevada History Museum at Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington, largest practice in the Clark County area devoted to the armored combat of the middle ages with both participants and spectators. Some months meet in Pahrump so call ahead to 391-1200.

RELIGION

St. Paul's Outreach , spiritual support group for gay and lesbian Catholics, their families, and friends, hold weekly events each Sunday, 3-4:30 p.m., with a mass at 5 p.m., held at the Guardian Angel Cathedral, in Anderson Hall, 336 Cathedral Way, for more information call 796-3566 or visit website at www.stpaulsoutreach.friendpages.com.

MONDAY

MEETINGS

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.

TNT Toastmasters, 6:30 p.m., the second Mondays of the month, Sk Findlay Honda, 933 Auto Show Drive, second floor training room. Call 263-0248.

SUPPORT

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.

Grief Support Group, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Green Valley Presbyterian Church, corner of Valle Verde and Wigwam Avenue, no fees, for more information call Lisle or Diane, 434-1131.

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.

MEETINGS

American Business Women's Association, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 425 Van Wagonen Ave. Monthly meeting for local businesswomen. Free. Call 451-8116 for information.

Boulder Cut-Ups Quilters, meets at 9 a.m., for more information call Sue, 294-4278.

Henderson Rotary Club, noon on Tuesdays, The Reserve Hotel, for more information call 565-1472.

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.

Sunset Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Green Valley Library sunset room, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Introducing new residents to gardening in the Las Vegas area. Call 434-7212 for information.

RECREATION

Boulder Cut-Ups Quilters, meets at 9 a.m., for more information call Sue, 294-4278.

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.

Transmission Meditation, 7-8 p.m., free, a service activity second to none, for more information visit www.shareintl.org and www.transmissionmeditation.org or call 260-4959.

RELIGION

Spiritual Study & Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m., Unity in Green Valley, 931 American Pacific Dr., Suite 108, for more information call 547-0242.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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.

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.

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