BRIEFS

DONATIONS

Nonprofit needs blankets, coats

Street Teens, a nonprofit organization that aims to assist homeless young people, is seeking donations for its cause.

The organization seeks blankets, coats, instant-food items, nutritional bars, baby food, diapers, sweaters, tents and personal hygiene items. Sponsors also are needed for the group's Teen Angel Christmas Program.

To make arrangements for donation drop-offs, contact Lisa Preston at 215- 4171.

RELIGION

Pet blessings to be offered

New Hope Lutheran Church plans to host its second annual Blessing of the Pets at 4 p.m. Saturday at Arbors Park in Summerlin. Residents are invited to bring their animals for the nondenominational service.

Participants are asked to bring water, pet treats and clean-up bags. Items also will be collected for the Lied Animal Shelter. Top requests include old blankets or towels; pet food and treats; animal cages and old cell phones, which the shelter can redeem for money. For more information, call 363-1073 or visit www.newhope-lc.org.

HEALTH

Hospice Month to be celebrated

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reported that the nation's 3,300 hospice providers served 1 million patients last year.

November is National Hospice Month and Nathan Adelson Hospice -- Southern Nevada's only nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization -- will celebrate the month educating the community about the range of choices available when coping with life-limiting illness.

"Most people think hospice is what you do when there's nothing left to do," said J. Donald Schumacher, president and chief executive officer of NHPCO. "That couldn't be farther from the truth. Hospice provides a wide range of services to the family and patient that maximize quality of life and help people live as fully as possible, on their terms."

Nathan Adelson Hospice has three locations in Las Vegas: 4141 Swenson St., 3391 N. Buffalo Road, and at 2160 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 270; and one location in Nye County at 1480 East Calvada Blvd., Suite 1000A, in Pahrump.

For further information about Nathan Adelson Hospice, call 733-0320 or visit www.nah.org.

EVENTS

Church to host holiday auction

Mark the calendar for the Holiday Auction and Wine Tasting slated for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Christ the King Catholic Community 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive (corner of Torrey Pines and Flamingo) in the Community Center building.

Learn the basics of creating your own wine list as you sip wines under the direction of Angelo Tavernero, master sommelier.

The evening will include entertainment by Don and Desiree Bowsher and silent and live auctions featuring art, gift baskets, show tickets, dining and services certificates, crafts and holiday items.

The cost is $15 per person; $25 per couple. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the church office 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 871-1904.

Arts Society to present choral works

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society announces Choral & Symphonic Delights at 3 p.m., Sunday, in UNLV's Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. The concert will feature the music of Mendelssohn, Haydn, and Mozart.

The Musical Arts Chorus and the Musical Arts Orchestra, under the direction of Douglas Peterson, will perform "Psalm 42" by Felix Mendelssohn and Joseph Haydn's "Mariazeller Mass."

Amy Cofield, soprano, will be featured soloist in Mendelssohn's "Psalm 42." Other soloists include Leslie Leytham, mezzo-soprano; Robert Peterson, tenor; and Sedar Ilban, baritone.

Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, disabled and military. Students with ID, $5. Tickets are available by calling the UNLV Performing Center Box Office at 895-2787.

'Divorce Seekers' authors hold signings

Authors William L. McGee and Sandra McGee are slated to discuss and sign copies of their coffee table book, "The Divorce Seekers: A Photo Memoir of a Nevada Dude Wrangler." The book includes more than 500 photographs, many never published before.

The first book signing is slated to begin 2 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. (242-1987).

The couple also plans to appear at 2 p.m. Sunday at Borders Books, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd. (638-7866).

Every Kid Counts! luncheon is planned

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas plans its Every Kid Counts! fund-raising luncheon for noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road. The luncheon will showcase the organization's philosophies and programs that have had a positive impact on youth in Las Vegas.

The event includes lunch catered by Wolfgang Puck's Trattoria Del Lupo and a brief program. Program highlights include local Boys & Girls Club members who will share their personal accounts of how the Club has made a difference in their lives.

RSVP is required. The event is free, but donations are requested. Call Holly Rikard at 367-2582.

Wines, food, music of Chile to be celebrated

Child Focus, together with Honorary Chilean Consul Paulina Sparkuhl plan to present Sabores De Chile, A Celebration of Chilean Wines, Food and Music from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Spanish Trail Golf and Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane.

In addition to food, wine and entertainment, attendees can participate in a silent auction. Special guest Chilean Consul General Fernando Urrutia Concha of Los Angeles plans to attend.

Tickets are $95 per person and can be reserved by calling 436-1624.

For more information on Child Focus, call 436-1624 or e-mail at info@childfocusnv.org.

FOOD

Holiday Greek pastry tins available

The Philanthropic Society of St. John Greek Orthodox Church announces its annual pastry sale. Order special Greek pastries in a keepsake tin to give as a holiday gift.

The tins hold 24 pieces of select pastries. Each tin costs $27.

Orders can be picked up 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at the church, 5300 S. El Camino Road. Order deadline is Dec. 2.

Call 221-8245 or 456-3536 for more information.

GOVERNMENT

Small project grants to be distributed

Clark County Parks and Community Services' Neighborhood Services unit is making available small project grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for community, faith-based, and nonprofit groups with the desire to "build stronger neighborhoods."

Grant applications are available online at: http://accessclarkcounty.com/parks/NeighborhoodServices/fund.htm or by calling Alicia Porter @ 455-1910.

Deadline for submission is Nov. 22.


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