NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

The Sheet Metal Workers International Association competition was held April 1 and 2 at the Sheet Metal Local No. 88 Training Center, 2540 Marco St. Left, Evan Goldberg competes. The design he was welding was to be measured for accuracy when completed. Above, Goldberg prepares for the competition. Goldberg spent approximately four hours in the welding booth to finish his project.Photos by Jenna Dosch/View The Sheet Metal Workers International Association competition was held April 1 and 2 at the Sheet Metal Local No. 88 Training Center, 2540 Marco St. Left, Evan Goldberg competes. The design he was welding was to be measured for accuracy when completed. Above, Goldberg prepares for the competition. Goldberg spent approximately four hours in the welding booth to finish his project.Photos by Jenna Dosch/View Advertisement

SENIORS COMPUTER LITERACY PROGRAM TAKING REGISTRATION

Spring and fall session registration is currently open for a free Computer Literacy Program for adults ages 55 or older. Instruction will include Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Word 1 & 2, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel and Internet use, all from beginners to more advanced users. The program is sponsored by the Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Martin Luther King Senior Center at 2420 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Building B. For more information, call 636-0064 or visit www.lvccul.org.

DISCOVER GOOD NEIGHBORS

An Aliante neighborhood event at Nature Discovery Park, 2600 Nature Discovery Drive, will feature music, food, games and prizes from noon to 4 p.m. April 27. Local businesses focusing on home protection and community services, such as Neighborhood Watch, will be on hand to provide information to help homeowners work together with law enforcement to prevent crime. The event will include a special appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog. Winchell's Chef George will show off his favorite menu items. Face painting, balloons and a raffle round out the community event. For more information, call 809-2274.

THE PLANETARIUM AT CSN SCREENS 'BLACK HOLES'

They lurk in the universe like cosmic dragons, unseen voids with the energy of a million suns. They can devour entire stars, and once in their grasp, nothing, not even light, can escape. Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of the black hole. Only now are we on the verge of understanding their true nature. What are they? How are they made? Is the earth in danger of being pulled into one?

Discover the answers at the College of Southern Nevada in a screening of the Digistar film "Black Holes," narrated by film actor John de Lancie (Q in the Star Trek TV series). The program has a running time of approximately 37 minutes. It is suitable for grades three and up. The film premieres May 2. Programs are presented at 6 and 7:30 p.m. every Friday and at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. every Saturday. Presentations start on time and there is no late seating.

Admission prices are $6, general and $4 for seniors older than 55, children under 12 and CSN students. Youth groups, where one person buys all of the tickets, also qualify for the discount price. The Cheyenne campus of the College of Southern Nevada is located at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. For more information, call the planetarium at 651-4505 or visit www.csn.edu/planetarium/.

NORTH LAS VEGAS RELAY FOR LIFE 2008 SET FOR MAY 9

The 2008 North Las Vegas Relay For Life will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. May 9 at Goynes Park, 3903 W. Washburn Road.

The Relay for Life is an overnight event designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team must keep at least one member on the track at all times.

For more information, visit http://nlvrelay.com.

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

The city of North Las Vegas Human Resources volunteer program is seeking volunteers to participate in focus groups, community cleanups, gardening projects, planning and other activities. Volunteers will be matched with projects in their area of interest for either the short- or long-term. A volunteer coordinator will provide support and supervision.

For more information, call Sheila Thompson at 633-1156, or visit the human resources department, 2290 McDaniel St., Suite 2B. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

WORDSMITHS, POETS TO GATHER

Almary Gaston II will host an open mic gathering of poets and wordsmiths every second Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the North Las Vegas Library, 230 Civic Center Drive. Free admission and refreshments are provided. This is an all-ages event. For more information, call 633-1070.

ENJOY FRUITS OF THE HARVEST

The Thursday harvest market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus of City Hall, 2200 Civic Center Drive. The Friday harvest market will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive.

The Friday Harvest market at Nature Discovery Park has a new location on the other side of the park next to the library. Thursday's location will stay the same.

FIRE CHIEF TO HOST STORYTIME

The Aliante Library presents storytime with North Las Vegas Fire Chief Al Gillespie each Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. For more information, call 839-2980 or stop by the library at 2400 Deer Springs Way.

STUDIO OFFERS FREE TWO-STEP LESSONS

Free weekly dance lessons are offered at Larry's Hideaway, 3360 Thom Blvd. Dance instructor Pat Mathers leads participants in country two-step lessons on Monday night, West Coast swing on Wednesdays and Nite Club two-step on Thursday nights. Lessons are from 7 to 9 p.m.

For more information, call Larry's Hideaway at 645-1899.