The Las Vegas Astronomical Society will present an Astronomy Day Star Party on April 21 at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center.
Solar telescopes will provide views of the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The evening program begins at 8 p.m. inside the Visitor Center with a presentation titled Telescopes in Space -- Seeing More Than Light, followed by telescope viewing, weather-permitting.
The event is free and open to the public. The entrance gates to the Visitor Center close at 8:30 p.m.
For more information, call 561-7469 or e-mail geary.keilman@lvastronomy.com.
Canines, companions set for annual walk
The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society plans its 11th annual Wag-a-Tail Walk-a-Thon for April 15 at the Hills Park in Summerlin, 9000 Hillpointe Road.
Pre-registration for the event begins at 8 a.m., with the walk starting at 9 a.m. Participants can walk for 1 or 2 miles.
The event will include music, dog contests, raffle prizes, free refreshments and a Stupid Pet Tricks contest.
Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children with a registered adult. The fee includes a lunch catered by Carrabba's Italian Grill, a T-shirt and a doggie scarf.
Pre-registration can be conducted at www.lvvhumane.org or at any west side Petco location on April 14 or the weekend prior to the event.
Improv tips to be offered to newcomers
The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada announced it will be holding a four-week class for adults who are fledgling performers and are unfamiliar with improvisation.
The Second City Training Center - Intro to Improv sessions will be held on Wednesdays from April 11-May 2. The cost is $150 for members and $175 for nonmembers.
Call 794-0090 for more information.
County summer camps to get under way
Clark County Parks and Recreation's summer RecTrek camps will run from June 11 through Aug. 24 on weekdays, offering children's activities at eight recreation centers across the Las Vegas Valley.
Youngsters can participate if they are ages 6-12, or if they are age 5 and have completed kindergarten.
The cost is $14 per day or $65 weekly. There is a 50 percent discount on the third child if three children from one family are enrolled for a full week.
The camps include arts and crafts, themed projects, sports, games and field trips. Participants also can perform skits, watch movies and conduct science projects. Occasional field trips are offered for an additional fee.
Centers that offer the camps include Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road; and Helen Meyer Community Center, 4525 New Forest Drive, both located on the west side of the Las Vegas Valley.
Questions may be directed to Desert Breeze at 455-8334 or Helen Meyer at 455-7723.
Registration forms and additional information can be obtained at www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks, or by calling 455-8200.
EDUCATION
Channel added to Homework Hotline
The Homework Hotline, which assists Clark County School District students in completing their assignments, has been expanded to two channels on Cox Cable. Previously available only on Channel 111, the Hotline is now shown on Channel 96, as well.
The live show airs from 4-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Phone lines manned by teachers and students are open from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday through the end of June.
The Homework Hotline was established in 1990 to assist students struggling to complete their assignments in core subject areas.
The district partners with Vegas PBS, Cox Communications and Nevada Power to offer the service free of charge.
Tuition funds offered to ease cancer costs
Applications are being accepted for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program.
The program was designed to help young patients and their families overcome the financial burden of cancer by paying for part of their tuition and related expenses.
Scholarship funds are offered in increments of $2,500 per academic year, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000 per recipient.
Funds are made possible courtesy of the MGM Mirage Voice Foundation. Scholarships are available in Southern Nevada and the recipients will be announced in July 2007. To request an application packet, call (800) 227-2345.
ENTERTAINMENT
Silvertones to put on concert at Starbright
The Sun City Silvertones plan to perform "Welcome to the 5 & Diner" at 7:30 p.m. on April 28 and 2:30 p.m. on April 29 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd.
Musical director George Puccini's arrangements for the spring concert will include "Unchained Melody," "Sincerely," and "For the First Time."
Tickets are $7 apiece. For more information, call 254-3427, 228-3441 or 838-2908.
Music of Irving Berlin to be celebrated
Mark Nadler and KT Sullivan will present "Always: The Love Story of Irving Berlin" at 3 p.m. on April 15 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
The pair performed before a sold-out house the last time they were at the center. Nadler and Sullivan will celebrate the music of Irving Berlin and offer insight into the intimate story of one of America's greatest composers.
Tickets are $10 for advance and $15 on performance day. Call 229-6383 for more information.
Blues bash set at park plaza
The Las Vegas Blues Festival is slated for noon to 6 p.m. on April 15 at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, located inside Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive.
The event will include Las Vegas blues bands, such as Leon Blue, Scott Rhiner and the Moanin' Blacksnakes, the Andy Walo Group, Al Ek and the Shuffle-Aires, and the Spellcasters. Barbecued food will be available for purchase.
In lieu of admission, participants are asked to donate at least two nonperishable food items to benefit the Community Food Bank of Clark County.
Call 229-1087 for information.
Musicians to put on swing concert
The Las Vegas Jazz Society will present Shelly Taylor and her trio at 2 p.m. on April 15 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.
Taylor will be accompanied by Kenny Clark on saxophone, Blaise Sison on bass and Jess Gopen on percussion. The quartet will perform music from the Great American Songbook, as well as a set featuring classic arrangements from the 1960s.
Tickets are $17 for general admission, $12 for students and senior citizens and $8 for jazz and guitar society members.
For more information, call 455-7340.
GIVING
Walk at Summerlin park to raise funds
The 2007 Arthritis Walk is slated for 6:30 p.m. on April 14 at the Hills Park in Summerlin, 9000 Hillpointe Road.
Participants can choose from two courses. Those who raise $100 or more get a free T-shirt.
Register at www.arthritis.org or http://lvaw.kintera.org, or call 1-877-232-2898.
Group seeks help with building purchase
HELP of Southern Nevada seeks financial assistance from the community so it can make a $700,000 down payment to purchase 1640 E. Flamingo Road, where the organization's offices are located.
By purchasing the building, the group said it could save up to $7,000 a month in expenses. It said the savings could prevent individuals in an additional 120 households from becoming homeless, provide an additional 840 households with food assistance, or enable HELP to hire two case managers, allowing an additional 1,920 clients to be seen.
HELP works with low-income individuals and families, helping them become more self-sufficient and less dependent upon government assistance.
To take a tour of the building, make a donation, or for further information, call Fuilala Riley at 369-4357, Ext. 238.
Desserts to be main attraction at fundraiser
Local bakeries plan to showcase their desserts for people to enjoy at the Just Desserts event, set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday at Las Ventanas Health Services, 10401 W. Charleston Blvd.
This event is free and open to the public and will benefit the local chapter of the American Stroke Association through a goodwill donation at the door.
Area businesses providing desserts will include: Creations Bakery, Friends Café, Roy's Restaurant, Araat Pastry, Hannah's Bistro, Leapold's Bakery and the Rampart.
In addition to the desserts, attendees can win one of many door prizes, including gift certificates from participating businesses. The Green Willow trio will provide classical music while guests sample the treats.
Tax service collects cell phones for military
Liberty Tax Service, 8390 W. Sahara Ave., is collecting cell phones as a National Premier Partner for the Cell Phones for Soldiers program.
The organization is dedicated to enabling soldiers stationed in Iraq and overseas to afford to call loved ones. Every donated phone can buy a calling card for up to 100 minutes.
The project is the brainchild of Brittany Bergquist, 13, and her brother Robbie, 12, of Norwell, Mass. They were disturbed after reading a news story about an American soldier stationed in Iraq who had a staggering phone bill.
They started the Cell Phones for Soldiers program with their own money and recruited sponsors and cell phone companies to help.
Andy Saylor, owner of Liberty Tax Service, said the goal is to fill up the Libertymobile with used but functional cell phones. "Each phone makes a difference," he said. "We'll ship all phone donations to Cell Phones for Soldiers immediately."
For more information about the program, or to make a cash donation, visit www.cellphones forsoldiers.com.
SAFETY
Program to teach kids about swimming
The Jewish Community Center invites youngsters to learn water safety and swimming with early childhood swim instructors in a private, heated pool.
There will be an opportunity to socialize with other families and enjoy after-swim refreshments. Changing rooms will be available.
Lessons are slated from April 22-June 17 on Sundays at Merryhill School at 5055 S. Durango Drive.
Two classes will be offered: sessions for participants ages 3-12 months will be held from 11-11:30 a.m., and classes for those ages 13-24 months will be held from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
The cost is $110 for JCC Members and $140 for nonmembers.
Those who are interested can call 794-0090 for more information.
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