THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHEAST

Clockwise from top, Sky McClain, right, a park ranger educator, leads students from Smith Elementary School and Squires Middle School on a hiking adventure at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, March 19, as part of the nonprofit organization After School All Stars. McClain shows historical Bureau of Reclamation photos of Hoover Dam. From left, Janeth Hernandez, Alex Robnett, Raul Corona and Jurain Villa listen while McClain shows how to operate the water trap, while Hal Edwards, back left, program coordinator, and Tammy Edwards look on. Raul Corona takes water samples. photos by vic valbuena bareng/view Advertisement

CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

* The 15th annual Clark County Children's Festival will be at the Winchester Cultural Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free; minimal fees for some activities, rides and concessions. Enjoy an inflatable obstacle course, Ferris wheel, face painting, craft workshops, carnival-style games, pony rides, storytelling and performances on an outdoor stage. 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340. See story page 9AA.

A DATE WITH GATSBY

* Enjoy music of the 1920s at A Date With Gatsby: Music and Words at the Clark County Library, 3 p.m. Sunday. Music to be performed with staged readings chronicling the major scenes of "The Great Gatsby." 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.

WORLD CUISINE DEMONSTRATION

* Enjoy Italian food with chef Timothy Welc and a performance of Italian music by Trio Bella Nota at the Winchester Cultural Center, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Performance is at 2 p.m. Cooking demonstration, $15; performance, $10, $7 seniors and students. 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

* Enjoy ice cream, music and stories at the It's Really Cool Ice Cream Social at the Clark County Library, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. This event is part of The Big Read program. For ages 6 to 11. Registration required. 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.

UNDER THE INFLUENCE

* Hear selected local poets read original works at Under the Influence at the Clark County Library, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Part of the National Poetry Month celebration. 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.