COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES GUIDE

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MONDAY

BETa sigma phi city council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month September through May at the Donald W. Reynolds Girl Scout Center, 2941 Harris Ave. 250-5058.

moms club of henderson/green Valley, for mothers who stay home with their children, meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Monday each month at Warm Springs Baptist Church recreation center, 2075 E. Warm Springs Road, Henderson. Variety of activities. Christy, 896-1727.

REIKI HEALING CIRCLE, 6 p.m. every Monday at the First Church of Religious Science, 1420 E. Harmon Ave. #4. 444-1683 or reiki@lasvegasreikimasters.com.

prayer, praise and patriotism group meets from 6:30-9 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Chardonnay room at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Ministry leaders, singers, speakers and drama skits, all denominations. Ben Litvinoff, 878-3889, www.benhair.com.

SELF DEFense class, free, 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday. Sponsored by and located inside Saturn of Henderson, 310 N. Gibson Road. Dance of Defense, 896-0068, www.shadowboxing.com.

Valley women's club, a social organization, holds monthly luncheons at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at various locations. Call Shirley Teeter, 436-1599.

Nevada republican men's club holds luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m. the first Monday of each month at Ellis Island Casino, 4178 Koval Lane. Cost is $15 and includes a buffet lunch. All U.S. citizens of voting age are invited to attend, regardless of gender or party affiliation. Call 361-6002 or 252-6370.

MONDAY NITERS TOASTMASTERS, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Denny's, 3081 S. Maryland Parkway. Learn to speak to a group in a comfortable atmosphere, build confidence. 798-2078 or 737-9068.

Southern nevada gem & mineral society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month except December at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 450 W. Bonanza Road. Rocks, gems, lapidary, beads, fossils, silversmithing. 229-6454.

Blind center of Nevada offers a variety of weekly classes and excursions including computer lab, braille lessons, tai chi, piano, guitar, dance, bowling, and shopping. Blind and visually impaired persons attend for free. Call for days/times. 1001 N. Bruce Street. 642-6000.

diabetes education classes are held at Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road. American Diabetes Association recognized. Classes in English or Spanish. For times and dates, call the Diabetes Treatment Center, 369-7560.

NARFE, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Henderson Chapter, meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. Retired and working federal employees are welcome. For more information, call Jerry at 565-5948 or e-mail at vmspecht@earthlink.net.

CityCare Business Network Renaissance Chapter meets Mondays at 12 p.m. in Green Valley. For more information, call Georgia Purpura at 498-0096.

The Southern Nevada Button Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. The club is open to anyone interested in collecting and learning about buttons. For more information, call 565-1952.

the leg circulation center at Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 225, offers complimentary Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) screenings. The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes over the age of 50 get an ABI to test for Peripheral Arterial Disease. For more information, call 369-7979.

RPEN, Retired Public Employees of Nevada meets at 2:15 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas St. All retired public employees are invited to attend. For more information, call 683-2600 or 434-9569.

Henderson Writer's Group meets every Monday alternating between the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road and ReJAVAnate, 3300 E. Flamingo Road. Call for location. Jo at 564-2488 or Lisa at 837-5016.

Bluebirds Quilters meets at 12 p.m. For more information call Peg at 438-2217.

Vegas Artists' Guild meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 Flamingo Road. For more information, call 566-6260.

TNT Toastmasters Club, a nonprofit public speaking organization, meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Longford Professional Building Complex, 3145 S. Warm Springs Road., Suite 400. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 990-4334.

The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework, Las Vegas Chapter, holds its meetings on the third Monday of each month. A new project will be on the table for discussion. Please join us for a relaxing and delightful morning of stitching. For more information call Lois at 395-2569.

TUESDAY

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.

FUNTIMERS, an active over 40 singles social club, meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Torino's Sports Pub and Restaurant, 5570 W. Flamingo Road; and at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Italian-American Supper Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. 387-3887.

henderson chamber of commerce holds networking breakfasts at 7:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road. Guest speakers. $20 per person. Reservations required, www.hendersonchamber.com, 565-8951.

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.

Primm valley lions club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday each month at the Hot Rod Grill, 1231 American Pacific Drive in Henderson. Men and women visitors and prospective members are invited and always welcome. Call 565-6664.

The las vegas executives lions club meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Rae's Restaurant, 2531 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. Call 614-8144 or 622-4760.

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.

Crystal springs neighborhood watch meets monthly at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Every other month there is a 2 p.m. Saturday meeting. Learn about crime prevention and other community living issues. Call for meeting information, 914-9118 or visit www.crystalspringsneighborhood.org.

gold prospecting club meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Nevada Palace, 5255 Boulder Highway. Further your knowledge in gold prospecting, attend outings. 642-8972.

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.

mothers of preschoolers (MOPS), meets at 9:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Green Valley Baptist Church, 270 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson. Are you expecting a child or the mother of one aged 5 or younger? Meet other moms, enjoy delicious food, hear guest speakers, have fun. Childcare provided. Call 434-1906.

las vegas internet chamber of commerce holds after-hours business networking meetings from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at various locations. Meet other Internet business owners and professionals in a relaxed after work atmosphere. Call 914-0100.

sons of erin, a brotherhood of local men with Irish-American heritage, meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday each month, at the Tuscany Hotel & Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Road. The group sponsors an annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, seniors' Christmas dinner and fund-raisers for charitable causes. For membership information, call 388-1177 or visit www.lvsoe.com.

MOMMY & ME EAST, a support group for at-home and part-time moms, will be holding a new member open house at 11 a.m. the third Tuesday each month in the food court of the Galleria Mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. Call 391-MOMS (6667), or visit www.mommynme.org.

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. Call Jen, 363-3598.

LE TIp henderson meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays for a business networking group. Call Melissa Meers, 235-7084 for location and categories.

Southern Hills republican women meets at 11:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Viaggio's Restaurant, 11261 S. Eastern Ave.

For information, call Sheri McKay, 614-0127.

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.

Henderson Rotary Cub meets every Tuesday at the Fiesta, 777 West Lake Mead Drive. Rotarians conduct a large number of local and international service projects. The Henderson Rotary Club has special focus on programs that help the youth of the community. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call 361-2666.

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

TelecomPioneers of America meets the second Thursday of each month at different locations around the valley. Retired employees of SBC, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Western Electric and former Bell System Companies are invited. Call 645-4236 for reservations.

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.

Women In Business, a networking group in Henderson, meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Mimi's Cafe, 596 N. Stephanie St. Visitors are always welcome. 614-7800.

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 286-0014 or visit www.lvrj.com/communitylinks/clubs.html.

Sunset Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday each month in the Sunset room of the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.

Call Sandra, 614-0833.

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.

Kiwanis Club of Henderson meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at IHOP, 1230 W. Warm Springs Road. Call Marlene, 269-1304.

HypnoBirthing Las Vegas, offering free expectant parent seminars at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at Babies R Us, 2150 N. Rainbow Blvd. Learn how hypnosis and deep relaxation can reduce and even eliminate pain during childbirth. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 385-3331 or visit www.HynoBirthingLasVegas.com.

The Women's Democratic Club of Clark County, meets from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Lawry's Restaurant, Flamingo and Howard Hughes Parkway. Lunch for members is $20; for non-members and guests $25; membership dues are $30 per year. Reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, call Susan Ford at 510-2077 or visit www.nvdems.com.

BNI, is forming two new chapters that meet from 7 to 8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Legacy Gold Club, 130 Par Excellence Drive in Henderson. For more information, call Steve Goldstein at 837-1127.

Laughs at the Beach, a weekly comedy show featuring local and touring stand-up comedians and improv troupes. Shows are every Thursday, 8:30-10 p.m. and Saturday, 8-10 p.m. at the Beach, 365 Convention Center Drive, upstairs. Admission is free. For more information, call 358-6006.

Southern Nevada Rock Art Association, a group concerned about American Indian rock art, meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, to view slides and discuss conservation and protection of petroglyphs in the Las Vegas area and elsewhere. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 897-7878.

Knights of Pythias Clark County Lodge #96 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at 1322 Wyoming St., in Boulder City. For more information, call 458-8588.

Vegas Viking Lodge #6-152 of the Sons of Norway meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Any person interested in Norway and Norwegians is cordially invited to attend. For more information, call 227-9842.

Nevada Striper Fishing Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month in the meeting room at Lake Mead Lounge and Casino. Topics include monthly tournaments on the following weekend and accepting new memberships. Raffles and occasional guest speakers. Call club president Don Riebe, 232-9233 or club secretary/treasurer Karen Giordano, 558-9657.

Ground Floor, a young adult ministry for singles ages 18-28, gives the opportunity to explore Christianity and meet peers with similar interests on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Central Christian Church, 1001 New Beginnings Drive. For more information, call Billy Combs at 735-4004, ext. 310.

Green Valley Quilters meets at 1 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. For more information call Judy, 565-5513.

Mothers of Multiples meets at 7 p.m. at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 225-2091 or visit the Web site at www.nevada.edu/~jfm/motc/ for location information.

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

Desert Newcomers, a social organization for women new to the Las Vegas/Henderson Valley, meets on the last Thursday of the month at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, at 10 a.m. The women also have a luncheon on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information, call Marlene Baker, 897-1894.

FRIDAY

CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at 6 p.m. every Friday at Mountain View Assembly, 3900 E. Bonanza Road. this 12 step biblically-based program is designed to help overcome addictions, and compulsive/dysfunctional behaviors. Meeting includes family barbecue, discussion of group materials and coffee hang-out. Childcare provided. Call Victor, 452-8400.

mandala painters group meets every Friday at 10 Water Street, Henderson. Call Buck, 257-5357.

AARP CHAPTER 1189 meets at 11 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Royal Oaks Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 5300 E. Desert Inn Road. Speakers. 451-7043.

aMerican merchant marine veterans, (AMMV) High Rollers Chapter, meets at 11 a.m. the third Friday of each month at the Lowden Veterans Center and Museum, 3333 Cambridge St. All Merchant Marine vets/non-vets are invited along with members of the Navy Armed Guard and ATS, who also served on ships. 732-1369.

The Country Fresh Farmers Market is held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. every Thursday in front of City Hall at the Events Center on Water Street in Henderson. The market hosts dozen of vendors including fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade Indian and designer porcelain dolls, exotic Hawaiian flowers, honey, hand popped kettle corn, arts and crafts, hand painted art, salsa and more. For more information or to participate as a vendor, contact Dave Star at 579-9661.

Southern Nevada Stamp Club meets on the first and third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m. at Atria Assisted Living, 3185 E. Flamingo Road. There will be no meetings in December. For more information, call Len Ettinger at 839-1694 or e-mail mintstamp@aol.com.

SATURDAY

las vegas iowa club meets to watch University of Iowa Hawkeye games at various locations. No dues, no need to be an alumni, just a fan! E-mail Kristy at vegashawkeye@cox.net.

BHAKTI YOGA, discourse on Bhagavad Gita, Bhajan. Vegetarian snacks. Free program. 4:30 p.m. the second and third Saturday of each month. 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, main conference room, Henderson. 440-4998.

Blue star mothers of southern nevada meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Opulence Condominiums clubhouse, 5415 W. Harmon Ave. This group is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization devoted to supporting and serving past and present U.S. military personnel. Sue 510-7788, e-mail bsmsnv@yahoo.com or visit www.xadar.com/bsmsnv.

adventurers unlimited, for 50+ married or single people looking to be active. Hiking, camping, river rafting, sky diving, hot air balloon rides, etc. Meets several times monthly at various locations. Call 650-2896 or visit lvadventurers@aol.com.

military order of the purple heart, chapter 730, meets at 9 a.m. the last Saturday of each month at Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. National chartered veterans organization offering assistance and fellowship to Purple Heart recipients. Art 873-8392, or Harry 914-3767.

old spanish trail chapter n.s.d.a.r. meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday each month at the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona Street, Boulder City. 242-2112.

CHESS CLUB, the North Las Vegas Library District is starting a chess club for local students in second grade or above. Basics of the game will be taught in a friendly chess competition to build player skill and appreciation for the game. 10:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month if there is enough interest. Call Forrest, 633-1070.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS is seeking a coordinator to start a Clark County chapter for residents of Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin. This is a volunteer position. Dave, 436-5204.

The league of women voters of las vegas valley meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Las Vegas Social Club adjacent to Main Street Station. Reservations are required. Call 464-7887 or e-mail lwv@lwvlasvegasvalley.org.

Southern Nevada HanDweavers and Spinners, or Fiber Arts Guild, meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month September through June for fiber related workshops and/or demonstrations at the Blind Center, 1001 N. Bruce St. 642-3412.

desert sculptors, a non-profit organization, meets every second Saturday of the month for a potluck luncheon at local sculptor's studios. Meet other sculptors, discuss artwork, learn techniques, see demonstrations, travel on artists field trips, compare suppliers and share artistic assistance. All artists, or people with an appreciation for art, can join. Call 878-1348 for time and location.

Sons of the American Revolution, Signers Chapter, meets for breakfast on the first Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. at Denny's, 3081 S. Maryland Parkway. For more information, call 798-1856.

Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society (CCNGS) holds monthly meetings from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month in the conference room at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Meetings are open to the public interested in doing family history research. For more information, call 225-5838, e-mail to ccngs@cox.net, or visit the web site at www.lvrj.com/communitylink/ccngs.

Women's Aglow Henderson community Lighthouse meets from 9-11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at Desert Willow Community Center. For more information, call 568-6646.

Fiber Arts Guild meets at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at The Blind Center, 1001 N. Bruce St. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 656-2726.

SUNDAY

jewish war veterans of the USA, Post 711, meets at 9 a.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Jewish Federation Building, 2317 Renaissance Drive. Sherman, 898-6548.

lake mead boat owners association meets at 10 a.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Lake Mead Boating Center, next to Boulder Beach ranger station. This group was established to protect and preserve boating enjoyment on Lake Mead and to pursue activities that benefit the safety and welfare of boaters. Call 373-4406 or visit www.lmboa.org.

neighborhood friends meet for a family potluck dinner group at 5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month; a Bunco group is forming, it will meet at 6 p.m. the second Sunday of each month, this is a fun, easy game to understand. Potluck tea, the third Sunday of each month. Group meets at a private home near Hollywood Boulevard and Lake Mead Drive. Call for location. Suzanne, 431-4553.

Las Vegas avicultural society meets at 1:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 2939 Van Der Meer St. Guest speakers, raffles, refreshments, bring your bird. Call 396-7738, 256-4905.

Not Just Antiques Mart offers free appraisal day on the first Sunday of each month and Free Barbie Doll appraisal and free coin and currency appraisals on the second Sunday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. at 1422 Western Ave. in the Arts District. For more information, call 384-4922.

Desert Willow Literary Guild of Sun City MacDonald Ranch hosts an author at 2 p.m. every second Sunday of the month at the Community Center, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Emilie Karczewski at 616-9703.

Clark County Green Party meets at noon on the third Sunday of the month at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Meetings are open to the public.

POINT, Pursuing Our Italian Names Together, Southern Nevada Chapter 11, meets at 4:30 p.m. various Sundays at Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. Anyone who is interested in their Italian family history or heritage is encouraged to join. For meeting dates or more information, call 257-6628 or visit www.point-pointers.net.