Video rental giant Blockbuster will host grand-opening events with free food, face painting, games and giveaways at two new locations in Henderson on Saturday.
From 10 a.m. to noon, Blockbuster will celebrate the grand opening of its Anthem location, 2581 Anthem Village Drive, and from noon until 2 p.m., the celebration will be at the east Henderson location, 585 College Drive.
COMMUNITY
Books to boost kids' literacy program
The Public Education Foundation's literacy initiative Clark County READS will receive a donation of 5,000 new books over the next 12 months from Cheerios, Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories and First Book programs. The contributions will put books into the hands of children in need.
Clark County READS was launched in May 2001 to promote the importance of literacy and provide quality literacy programs to children and families.
For more information, visit www.ccpef.org or call 799-1042.
DOGS
Dog training seminar offered
Dog owners interested in learning techniques and training tips for troublesome canines may attend a free canine training seminar at 7 p.m. Monday at the Green Valley Public Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.
The seminar, put on by Las Vegas-based American Canine Training, is meant to reduce the number of dogs turned into local shelters because of training issues.
Owners should leave their dogs at home for the seminar.
Dog owners interested in registering for the seminar can contact Carol Frisby at 501-0404 or 436-4879, or by e-mailing to carolthedogtrainer@cox.net.
EMPLOYMENT
Youth sought for summer job openings
The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatics Program is recruiting individuals ages 15 1/2 years and older to work as lifeguards, cashiers and pool management staff for the summer.
Facilities are open to the public Memorial Day weekend and remain open through Labor Day weekend.
Pay rates for lifeguards begin at $8 per hour, with available work hours ranging up to 30 per week.
Water safety instructor classes are available to those who have successfully completed lifeguard training and are at least 16 years of age.
Prerequisite skills include the ability to swim all competitive and resting strokes prior to enrollment.
The fee is $40 for county employees and $140 for all others.
There are nine training classes available during March, April and May.
For more information, call 455-8508 or visit www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks.
VARIETY
Show to benefit Las Vegas Academy
Friends of the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts are hosting a benefit variety show today.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a silent auction featuring a Venetian room and dinner package, a Shizzle bike for two and a Wolf Mountain golf package.
Dave Courvoisier, from KLAS, TV, Channel 8, news will serve as master of ceremonies for the 7 p.m. show, which features students and faculty along with performances by Brent Barrett, who plays the Phantom in "Phantom -- the Las Vegas Spectacular;" Cynthia Pepper, who appeared with Elvis Presley in "Kissin' Cousins;" Darlene Tompkins, who played alongside Presley in "Blue Hawaii;" lounge entertainer Curtis May; and local rock band Sold Out. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door.
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