The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Choral-Orchestra Society, now celebrating its 44th season, is accepting members in the new year. There are openings in all voice parts.
The Society will perform Mendelssohn's Symphonic-Cantata "Hymn of Praise" April 1 at UNLV. Rehearsals for the performance, which are held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays, have begun. Rehearsals are held in UNLV's Alta Ham Fine Arts Building.
For additional information, contact music director Douglas Peterson at 451-6672, or visit the society's Web site at www.snmas.com.
CLASSES
Workshop to offer tips for tax preparation
The Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services invites adults to the Doomsday Tax Preparation workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road.
Participants will learn basic tax tips and tax preparation. The workshop costs $40 per person, and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call 229-2642.
Programs offered at UMC resource center
University Medical Center's Family Resource Center, 1120 Shadow Lane, across the street from UMC, offers free education classes for parents. Classes and topics include Baby Sign Language, First Year Developmental Milestones, Explore and Learn, Toddler Art, Car Seat Checks, Safe Sitter Baby-Sitting Class, and health checks through Clinic on Wheels.
Most classes are free. However, some require a small fee for participation. The classes are designed for parents of children up to 4 years old.
Reservations are required for all programs.
For more information, or to register, call 383-2229, or visit www.umcsn.com.
HEALTH
Free glaucoma screenings offered
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and the 11 Vision Source offices in Las Vegas and Henderson are offering free glaucoma eye screenings Saturday.
Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Glaucoma has no symptoms and can only be detected through an eye-exam. It's the third leading cause of blindness in the United States.
Those interested should visit www.visionsourcevegas.com for more information.
SCHOOLS
School district seeks memorabilia
The Clark County School District's 50th Anniversary Archive Committee is looking for memorabilia for the permanent Archive Center. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, documents, photographs, early yearbooks, old classroom equipment and items of general interest pertaining to the history of Clark County Schools will be gathered and cataloged.
Items can be loaned, donated or photographed by the committee to be included in its growing archives, which will be preserved and shared with future generations.
If you have items of interest that you would be willing to loan or donate, contact the Clark County School District's Communications office at 799-5304, or bring your items to 5100 W. Sahara Ave.
For more information, visit www.ccsd.net.
Directory recycling program returns
The Recycle for Schools program has returned to Las Vegas. Students, parents and Las Vegas area residents can help schools earn grant money by nominating a deserving school for a chance to host the Recycle for Schools drive, which is sponsored by R.H. Donnelley, publisher of telephone directories. Five schools will be selected for a chance to host the month-long telephone directory recycling drive, and each school will receive money for their participation. The school that recycles the most directories will receive a $2,000 grant, and the runners-up will receive $1,000. Anyone in the community can nominate a school by visiting www.rhdforschools.com.
VOLUNTEER
Hospital looking for volunteers
Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd., has volunteer opportunities available seven days a week in 24 different departments. Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age and attend an orientation class prior to volunteering.
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