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BUSINESS

Jewelers opens new location at mall

JB Robinson Jewelers opened on June 28 at Meadows Mall.

The business is a division of Sterling Jewelers Inc., a large, specialty retail jeweler with 1,307 stores located in 50 states.

For more information, visit http://www.jbrobinson.com.

CHARITY

Donations sought for food drive

CORE Construction is hosting its third annual Christmas in July food drive through July 27, collecting canned food and other nonperishable items for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada's social service programs.

Donated items can be dropped off at 2410 Fire Mesa St., Suite 130, near the intersection of Smoke Ranch Road and Buffalo Drive. The office is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

For more information, those who are interested can call 794-0550.

Company collects supplies for youth

Toll Brothers, a homebuilder company, will accept donations of new backpacks, school supplies and personal hygiene products at all of its communities in the Las Vegas area, as well as at Toll Brothers' Design Studio, 1221 N. Town Center Drive, in Summerlin.

The drive will take place through Aug. 31 and will benefit Child Haven, a shelter for abused, neglected or abandoned children.

"Our goal is to make the first day of school a good memory for these children," said Gary Mayo, group president of Toll Brothers Nevada division. "With drop-off points throughout the Las Vegas Valley, we will make a difference in their lives."

Toll Brothers employees, vendors and subcontractors also are participating in the drive.

For more information, those who are interested can call 243-9800 or visit tollbrothers.com.

COMMUNITY

Toastmasters to meet at new location

Bachelors and Bachelorette Toastmasters have a new meeting location -- Gordon Biersch, 750 S. Rampart Blvd. in Boca Park.

The club meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more information, call 340-3902 or e-mail bandbtm@gmail.com.

Dead Sea Scrolls display to draw group

The Brandeis University National Woman's Committee and the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada plan an Oct. 8-11 bus trip to San Diego to view the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition at the Museum of Natural History in Balboa Park.

The cost of the trip is $429 per person, double occupancy. The single supplement is an additional $129.

To make reservations or for more information, call the Brandeis contact at 255-6667 or the JCC contact at 794-0090.

HEALTH

Upcoming fair to offer tips and info

A health fair is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Chancellor Gardens of the Lakes, 2620 Lake Sahara Drive.

Issues to be addressed will include fall prevention, dental care, medication management, diabetes and how to apply for aid and/or VA benefits. For more information, call 233-9800.

Senior center to offer info and screenings

The Howard Lieburn Senior Center invites residents ages 50 and older to its Health & Wellness Fair, planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 25 at 6230 Garwood Ave.

Medical and wellness providers will offer free dental, eye and hearing screenings, blood pressure and heart rate checks, spinal screenings, chair massages and other services.

Representatives of various government agencies that focus on the senior population will distribute information and answer questions, as will health and wellness vendors from the area.

The health services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Free refreshments will be available while supplies last.

The event is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. For more information, call 229-1600.

MUSIC

Call for chorus voices issued by group

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society invites singers from around the valley to audition for the Musical Arts Chorus and Orchestra.

Chorus rehearsals will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays starting Aug. 26 inside UNLV's Beam Music Center, Room 159. There are openings for all voice parts.

For more information, call music director Douglas Peterson at 451-6672 or visit www.snmas.com.