COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GUIDE

TODAY

THE LAS VEGAS CRAFTER'S GUILD meets monthly at the East Flamingo Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Aspiring crafters sought to participate in future craft shows and share information. 580-0795, 595-5018, www.lasvegascraftersguild.com.

COMMUNITY BAND meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Reed Whipple Community Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. All ages welcome for this group that performs around town. Stanley, 821-1901.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) NV23 meets every Tuesday at Junior Junction Preschool, 101 W. Chaparral Drive, Henderson. Weigh in 5-5:45 p.m., meeting 6-7 p.m. 564-1043.

HARNESS THE POWER OF YOUR MORTGAGE SEMINAR, 6:45-8:15 p.m. every Tuesday at 2863 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson. Learn new concepts of money involving mortgages and real estate for people looking to buy a home or refinance. David, 333-5626.

Sunrise vista ladies golf association at Nellis Air Force Base plays every Tuesday and Thursday morning. All ladies who are eligible to play golf at Nellis Air Force Base are welcome. Pat, 440-3311 or Ginny, 453-9465.

quilting circle meets at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Parkdale Community Center, 3200 Ferndale. Work on a group project or your own. Call Jane, 431-5111.

North las vegas alliance of homeowner associations meets monthly at the Aliante Library, 2400 Deer Springs Way. All HOA boardmembers and concerned citizens in communities without HOAs invited. For meeting time/dates, call Richard Cherchio, 325-6708.

Las Vegas chrysanthemum society meets at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, March through November, at Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. 459-4633.

CITY of lights barbershop chorus meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Sand Creek Mobile Home Park's clubhouse, 2627 S. Lamb Blvd. Harmonize and enjoy fun and fellowship with the Las Vegas Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Visit www.lvcol.com or call Danny, 493-2340.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. at Mountain View Assembly, 3900 E. Bonanza Road. This group is designed to encourage and equip moms of preschool age children in a social setting. Childcare provided. Call Michelle at 458-4665.

The independent order of odd fellows meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month (except July and August) at 109 9th Street. 340-6939.

gold prospecting club meets from 7-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Further your knowledge in gold prospecting, attend outings. 642-8972, www.lvgpaa.org.

equal rights for fathers, meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 23A N. Mojave Road. For fathers having problems with child support, custody, parenting time, missing children, URESA action, paternity or visitation enforcement. Private meetings are also available. This group is connected with similar organizations around the country, referrals are available if your case is in another state. 387-6266.

TEEN BIBLE STUDY and social events club meets from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 131 N. 9th St. Call 384-1223.

B.U.S.E., (Business Professionals, Up-and-Comers, Socialites and Entrepreneurs), holds mixers at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Stirling Club inside Turnberry Place, 2827 Paradise Road. Visit www.buseclub.com or www.MBBLV.com.

MOMS CLUB OF NORTH LAS VEGAS meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Aliante Library, 2400 Deer Springs Way. All North Las Vegas stay-at-home moms and their children are welcome. Fun activities are planned. Lisa 648-5427, e-mail northlasvegasmomsclub@yahoo.org.

The model t ford club of America meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Cartania, Inc., 2673 Western Ave. Call Jerry Tabor, 580-0301.

CityCare Business Network Pacesetter Chapter meets Tuesdays at 12 p.m. in Green Valley. For more information, call 434-8800.

Valleywide Business Networkers, meet at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Sean Patrick's Irish Pub, 8255 W. Flamingo Road. For more information, call 227-6844.

RPEN, Retired Public Employees of Nevada, Las Vegas Division, meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Hall, 733 Veterans Memorial Drive. The public is invited. For more information, call 256-9764.

Around the Bend Friends, creating diverse and fun activities for those over 50 including hiking, camping, plays, picnics, nature walks, dining out, travel and more, meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. For more information, call 629-2670 or visit www.lvrj.com/communitylinks/clubs.html.

Earth, Wind & Fire Toastmasters meets from 12 until 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on the UNLV campus, 944 E. Harmon Road. The club teaches and learns humorous, inspirational and informative public speaking on earthly topics. For more information, call 453-8112.

Great Books Reading and Discussion Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. For more information, call 454-1941.

Contemporary Fiction Book Discussion Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. For more information, call 507-3427. This group does not meet in the summer.

WEDNESDAY

NORTH LAS VEGAS LADIES GOLF CLUB plays every Wednesday at the North Las Vegas course, 324 E. Brooks Ave. Ladies of every golf level are welcome. Lee 646-7180 or Kathy 256-5375.

Los Vaqueros Las Vegas meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo Road, 17th floor. This group consists of professional men of diverse backgrounds who assist children within the community, while creating fellowship. $60 per person. Reservations, 243-3429. www.losvaqueroslv.org.

SPOTLIGHT SENIOR SERVICES hosts a networking forum for professionals, companies and organizations that provice services to seniors. The free breakfasts and luncheons bring awareness of available services and take place the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at different locations. Pablo, 767-0869.

WOMEN AND NETWORK meets for business referral luncheons at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at six locations: I-HOP restaurants, 9480 W. Sahara Ave., 5970 Centennial Center Blvd., 6870 W. Cheyenne Ave., 2450 Pebble Road, Henderson, 1230 W. Warm Springs Road, 5170 S. Fort Apache Road. Visitors welcome. Expand your business through referrals. For more information call 644-7465, www.womenandnetwork.com, enetwithwomen@aol.com.

mensa, group for the highly intelligent, meets for a no-host chat every Wednesday at Putters, 3300 W. Tropicana Ave.

las vegas ski and sports club, holds general membership meetings the third Wednesday of each month, social hour at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the Stake Out, 4800 S. Maryland Parkway. TGIF socials the second and fourth Friday of each month. Trip presentations, speakers. Hot line, 458-0469.

AFSCME public employee retirees from all states other than Nevada meet at 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month from from September through June at 2475 Chandler Ave., Suite 4. No dues are charged. Lunch is provided. RSVP to 645-9846 or 363-6406.

Nevada Watercolor Society, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month from September through May. The public is invited. For information, call 393-6192.

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. Meetings must occur on a regular basis and include the day of the week they are scheduled. Single events will not be posted. Please send announcements by mail to: Lynn Benson, View, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070; by fax to 477-3852; or by e-mail to viewcalendars@viewnews.com.