ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

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TODAY

MOMMY & ME WEST, a nonprofit organization for the development of the young child (birth through Kindergarten), meets various Tuesdays at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The group offers a wide variety of fun socially interactive opportunities for children and their caregivers including playgroups, daily activities, workshops and community outreach. Call 307-6667 or visit www.mommyandmewest.org.

LAS VEGAS MOUNTAINEERS meets from 7-9 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Hiking signups included at meetings. www.lvmc.org.

BRIDGE WORLD II, meets at 12:30 p.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. for duplicate bridge at Charleston Heights Art Center, 800 S. Brush St. 735-3114.

MOMS CLUB, "Moms Offering Moms Support," meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Trails Community Center. Service projects, park days, play groups, moms night out. All stay at home moms and their children are welcome. Danielle, 304-1404.

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.

HADASSAH SHOSHANIM, a group bringing working age Summerlin women together, hosts a ladies dine out event at 6 p.m. Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Call 655-4212.

THE LAS VEGAS CRAFTSMAN'S GUILD meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Aspiring crafters sought to participate in future craft shows and share information. Call Kathy, 877-0770, or Molly, 492-9967 or e-mail lasvegascraftsmansguild@yahoo.com.

RED ROCK ELKS LODGE meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. For information, call 233-0778 and leave a message, e-mail 1413ae@cox.net or write Red Rock Elks, P.O. Box 34295, Las Vegas, NV 89133.

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.

SPRING MOUNTAIN BRIDGE CLUB meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; novice games at 6 p.m. Monday and 12:30 p.m. Thursday; beginner and refresher classes 9:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday. 450 S. Buffalo Drive #104. If you need a partner, call ahead, 278-8614, 364-9960.

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 or visit www.lvicc.com.

SPRING MOUNTAIN BRIDGE CLUB, meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 450 S. Buffalo Drive #104. Offering ACBL stratified sanctioned games. Beginner lessons and novice games held at 6 p.m. Monday and 12:30 p.m. Thursday. 278-8614, 364-9960.

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.

LAS VEGAS ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at Memphis Barbecue, 1401 S. Rainbow Blvd. Each meeting will feature a program. RSVP to Merrie Aiken, 896-4578.

THE LOIS CLUB meets every fifth Tuesday beginning Jan. 31, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. at Mimi's, 1121 Fort Apache Road. 233-0785.

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.

MOMS CLUB, "Moms Offering Moms Support," offers an array of activities for mothers and their children including park days, outings, playgroups, a monthly mom's night out and participation in community service projects. They meet at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. All stay at home moms and their children are welcome. Call Stacey Law, 341-8273 or e-mail stacelaw@juno.com.

THE SOCIAL REGISTER meets for "Men's Card Nights Out," at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at Canyon Gate Country Club, men's private card room, 8700 W. Sahara Ave. Dealer's choice poker. Cocktails, dinner, cards and male camaraderie. No participation fee, reservations required. 813-2201 or 256-0123 ext. 225 or 241.

CITYCARE BUSINESS NETWORK RED ROCK CHAPTER meets Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. in Summerlin. For more information, call 434-8800.

THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CLARK COUNTY holds meetings at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Boomerangs, 6650 Vegas Drive. Meetings are free, join us afterwards for music, drinks, good times. Visit www.clarkcountylp.org or call 382-1776.

TELECOMPIONEERS OF AMERICA meets the second Thursday 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.

PARENT/CHILD PARTICIPATION CLASSES are held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. The non-denominational classes are for parents of toddlers to discuss their child's social development and physical needs through art, music, movement and discussions. Toddlers are able to explore, learn and interact with others. Classes are $10. For more information, call 290-7222 or visit www.jfsalv.org.

RPEN, Retired Public Employees of Nevada, Las Vegas Chapter, meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 733 Veterans Memorial Drive. The public is invited. No meetings July, August and December. For more information, call 256-9764.

CHANCELLOR GARDENS OF THE LAKES, Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, will host "Can We Talk", a support group for caregivers and families dealing with debilitating diseases at 2620 Lake Sahara Drive. Meetings are once a month on Tuesday evenings. For exact dates and times, call 233-9800.

VFW POST 8250 meets on the third Tuesday of the month at various locations. For more information, call 871-5013.

NIA TECHNIQUE BODY-MIND FITNESS CLASSES, are held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane. Nia Technique is for people of all ages and can create weight loss and proper weight maintenance, stregthen muscles, increase muscle definition, calm the mind, relieve stress, improve endurance, grace, flexibility, organ function, posture and increase height. For more information, call 877-9622 or visit www.lasvegasymca.org or www.nia-nia.com.

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MOMS CLUB OF LAS VEGAS, meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month in the Rainbow Library meeting room, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. At-home mothers and their children are welcome to all club events and activities. Jenna, 839-1817.

RED ROCK AUDUBON SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA (birding), has their general monthly meeting at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Nevada Power, 6226 W. Sahara Ave., Wengert Room. 390-9890.

SUMMERLIN LIONS BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING GROUP meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Magoo's Restaurant, 7360 W. Cheyenne Ave. Develop new business contacts, participate in community service activities, give a three-minute business update to tell the group about services or products. 233-5253.

SONS OF ERIN meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the meeting room at McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. 458-7710.

KIWANIS CLUB OF LAS VEGAS meets at noon every Wednesday at Marie Callendars, Flamingo Road/Decatur Boulevard. Call 697-7126.

SUMMERLIN LIONS CLUB meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Durango Hills Golf Clubhouse, 3501 N. Durango Drive. Members enjoy social activities and give back to the community through participation in projects that help those in need. Call 233-5253.

YIDDISH CLUB meets from 10 a.m. until noon on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. Club offers education on Yiddish culture, vocabulary and conversation. For more information, call the JCC office at 794-0090.

NIA TECHNIQUE EXERCISE CLASSES held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, and 8:30-9:15 a.m. Saturdays at the Durango Hills Community Center, 3521 N. Durango Drive. Classes also held from 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane. NIA is a weight loss, muscle strengthening and mind calming exercise program. Call Stacey Hall at 413-5316 or visit www.lasvegasymca.org.

LOS VAQUEROS meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday each month at Big Dog's, 6390 W. Sahara Avenue. A social and charity organization consisting of professional men of diverse backgrounds. Assist children within the community while creating fellowship. Call Neil Durkee, 243-3429.

GROWERS STUDY GUILD meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Nevada Garden Club Center in Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Open to all gardening and African violet enthusiasts. Call 878-4797.

CLIPPED WINGS, Las Vegas chapter, meets the third Wednesday each month at different locations around the valley. All retired and active United Airline flight attendants are invited. Call Jackie 294-8400, or Sharron 617-1167.

DANCE CHARISMA holds a social from 8:15-10 p.m. each Wednesday, free to newcomers. Swing, salsa, cha-cha, waltz, tango, samba, foxtrot, merengue offered in private lessons or group classes. $8-$10 per class. 3650 S. Jones Blvd. Suite 16. 364-8700.

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS SOUTHERN NEVADA CHAPTER holds meetings from 7 to 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Main Street Hotel, 12 Ogden Street, in the Pullman Room. Meetings are free for members, guests and persons interested in safety. For more information and to RSVP, call Rod Weber at 734-5334 or email him at rweber@kitchell.com.

LAS VEGAS CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December) at the Old Las Vegas Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. This is a group interested in the Civil War which meets, discusses and debates subjects of that era. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 858-9963.

SUMMERLIN SINGLES SOCIAL NETWORK holds a monthly mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at various restaurants in the Summerlin area. Parties are open to all Las Vegas singles. Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information, call 233-3369 or e-mail summerlinsingles@webtv.net.

THE WESTSIDE NEWCOMERS CLUB, a social club for women who have lived in the area five years or less, has monthly coffee meetings for new and prospective members. Bridge, theater, hiking, poker, golf, crafts. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m., meetings at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday each month at Rainbow Library, 3050 Buffalo Drive. Ellen, 940-6518.

SIERRA CLUB, Southern Nevada Group holds meetings at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each monh at Nevada Power, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. in the Wenger Room. Presentation topics include the outdoors, nature and the environment. For more information, call 648-2983.

ROWC, Retired Officers' Wives Club monthly luncheon meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am for social hour and 12 p.m. for the luncheon and program. For location and to make reservations, call 459-3433.

LAS VEGAS BONSAI SOCIETY meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Demonstrations will include various techniques of creating a Bonsai tree. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call Betty Evans at 360-3646.

EXECUTIVE LEADS, a weekly meeting of business networking, meets at 7 a.m. at Charlie's Lakeside Bar and Grill, 8603 W. Sahara Ave. There are no fees and no dues. For more information, call 255-8891.

GREAT GAMES, a group meeting for poker, pinochle and friendship, meets Wednesdays at Sunlake Terrace, 3250 S. Fort Apache Road). Jewish Community Center members are always free. The cost for non-members is $5. For more information call 794-0090.

BUDDHIST DISCUSSION AND MEDITATION GROUP meets 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 221 View Drive. Meditation instruction is available. For more information, call 877-9336.

MEDITATION GROUP meets from 7-8 p.m. every Wednesday at Teaching of the Inner Christ, 3160 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 105. The group focuses on continuing practice and instruction on meditation and the healing circle. There is no cost. For more information, call 645-0904.

LAS VEGAS PC USERS GROUP meets at 6:15 p.m. at the West Charleston Library Auditorium, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. For more information, call 263-5910 or visit the Web site at www.lvpcug.org.

SUMMERLIN LIONS CLUB meets at 6:30 p.m. at Durango Hills Golf Clubhouse, 3501 N. Durango Drive. Men and women are welcome. For more information, call 341-7882.

RAINBOW BOOK CLUB, meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. For more information call 507-3711.

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.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER YIDDISH VYNKLE meets from 10 a.m.-noon on the third Wednesday of the month at the West Sahara Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., and offers education on Yiddish culture, vocabulary and conversation. For more information, call the JCC office at 794-0090.

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.

AUGUSTUS SOCIETY, a group of Italian American professionals, holds meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month at different locations around the valley. For more information, contact Dr. Peter Paciolla at 656-7449.

THURSDAY

NEVADA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER presents a Business Start-Up Orientation every Thursday at the UNLV Paradise Campus, 851 E. Tropicana Ave. The sessions are conducted by NSBDC business advisors and are open to the public at no charge. Pre-registration required. 895-4270, www.nsbdc.org/education/calendar.

TALL CLUB OF LAS VEGAS, a social club for tall people, meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays for happy hour at Blue Ox Tavern, 5825 W. Sahara Ave. Parties, outings, Talls Gone Wild Mardi Gras Weekend. Must be at least 21 years old. Height requirements: 5'10'' for women, 6'2" for men. Cherie, 614-0817, www.lasvegastallclub.org.

DRINKING LIBERALLY, promoting Democracy one pint at a time, meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at The Outpost Saloon, 2200 N. Rainbow Blvd. Betsy, 396-2669 or www.drinkingliberally.org.

LAS VEGAS VALLEY ROSE SOCIETY meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month from September through May at Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. 646-6048, 873-6621.

LAS VEGAS PRONAOS, meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday each month at 101 S. Rancho Drive in room 4 (behind First Christian Church). Discussion of spiritual laws and subjects such as reincarnation, karma, spiritual healing, and self-mastery. Connected with Rosicrucian Order in San Jose, Calif. Call Jan, 461-3355, visit www.lasvegas.rosicrucian.org or e-mail lasvegas@rosicrucian.org.

CHIEFS HOMESCHOOL GROUP, a Christian home schooling support group open to all in the home schooling community, meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 5825 W. Eldora, room 201. Childcare is provided. Call 839-2222 or e-mail chiefsgroup@yahoo.com

HADASSAH SHOSHANIM, a group bringing working age Summerlin women together, hosts a new and/or prospective members "lunch bunch" at 12:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call 233-8618.

SUMMERLIN "YOUNG" SINGLES holds a monthly mixer for all Las Vegas singles ages 25-45 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. one Thursday each month at the Chianti Cafe, 1916 Village Center Circle. Socializing, dancing, music, introductions. Call 233-3369 for mixer date, or e-mail summerlinsingles@webtv.net.

HIGH ROLLERS CHAPTER VETERAN MOTOR CAR CLUB OF AMERICA, a group dedicated to the preservation and restoration of vehicles at least 25 years old , meets for social hour and dinner at 6 p.m., and a meeting at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at The Cellar, in the Wedding Room, 3601 W. Sahara Blvd. 438-3853 or e-mail maxinehr@cox.net.

ACTIVE REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF LAS VEGAS meet from 6:30-8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at different locations. Candidates and officials attend as guest speakers addressing legislative issues, grassroots, community programs. Cost is $20 with RSVP, $25 at the door. Call 362-8050 for meeting location and membership information.

SPRING MOUNTAIN REPUBLICAN WOMEN meet at 11 a.m. the fourth Thursday of each month (except July and August) at Spiedini's at J.W. Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Everyone is welcome. 395-3221.

SAINT ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA holds their meetings for everyone Scottish or with a love of Scotland, at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday each month at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive. 223-8040.

CHADD, a group devoted to providing educational programs to persons with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, their families and medical and educational professionals, meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every other month at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 580-1955.

THE SOCIAL REGISTER holds a "Ladies Nine and Dine" golf event the first Thursday of each month. Check in is at 9 a.m. at the pro shop, complimentary golf clinic, 9:30 a.m., tee-off is at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at Canyon Gate Country Club, 8700 W. Sahara Ave. SRLV members, $50, non-members, $69. Reservations required. call 256-0123 ext. 225 or 241 no later than 9 a.m. day before event.

VOICE LINKS TOASTMASTERS meets at noon every Thursday at Sprint, 330 S. Valley View Drive. A community club welcoming people who are interested in improving their communication and leadership skills in a safe, supportive environment. Call Vicki 873-3005 or Terry 493-0695 for more information or visit http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/VoiceLinks.

CITYCARE BUSINESS NETWORK SPRING VALLEY CHAPTER meets Thursdays at 12 p.m. in the Spring Valley area. For more information, call Jim Harding at 682-6676.

THE SOCIAL REGISTER OF LAS VEGAS has business networking mixers from 6-8 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Ra Sushi Restaurant, Fashion Show Mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is no fee for SRLV members, the non-member fee is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Bring business cards, brochures, products, etc. to share. Call 256-0123 ext. 225 or 241.

HYPNOBIRTHING LAS VEGAS offers free expectant parent seminars at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Babies R Us, 510 Stephanie St. 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.

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.

SKINNY DUGANS NETWORKING GROUP meets at 7:30 a.m. on Thursdays at Skinny Dugans, 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Roy Michael at 496-9799 for information.

SCRABBLE CLUB meets from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. every Thursday at the West Flamingo Senior Center, at Flamingo Road and Jones Boulevard. For more information, call Luise Shafritz 254-9103.

SPRING VALLEY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. For more information, call 507-3821.

CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at the Nevada Garden Club Center/Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 458-6323.