NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Jacob Kepler/viewDancers perform at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, Feb. 10. Mociade Rebelde took to the stage and Timothy Welc of Masterpiece Cuisine took to the kitchen for an interactive cooking program as part of the World Vibrations concert series. The center?s next food and music combo event is set for Sunday. From noon to 1:30 p.m., Welc will cook up Irish cuisine in a workshop atmosphere for patrons who pay a $15 admission fee. Then at 2 p.m., the Celtic Travelers, a group of Las Vegas musicians with roots in Ireland, will take the stage. Tickets for the concert are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. Call 455-7340 for more information. Advertisement

LEARN MEXICAN FOLK DANCE

A 12-week Mexican folkloric dance class begins today at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

The classes will cover various unique dances from many of the Mexican states and will culminate in a public performance held at the end of the classes. Classes are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. for children ages 6 to 12, and from 7 to 8 p.m. for those ages 13 and older. The cost is $60. Students can register at the center or online at www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks. For more information, call 455-7340.

MEET LOCAL MILITARY VETERAN AUTHORS

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, will host I Love A Man In Uniform -- Stories of the Armed Forces, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Five local authors with backgrounds in armed forces employment and research will talk about their new military-themed books in the Jewel Box Theater. Appearing at the event will be Rick Ainsworth, author of "The Haverfield Incident"; Mike Hazard, author of "The Sea's Fury: Rescue At Point Serenity"; Joe McCauley, author of "Puck Dreams & Other Stories"; Corwin McIntyre, author of "For America, Our Last Hurrah"; and Jack Miller, author of "Cold War Warrior" and "Cold War Defector."

A question-and-answer session, book sales and a signing will follow the presentation. For more information, call 507-3458.

SEE 'PETER AND THE WOLF' PERFORMED BY PUPPETS

The Fratello Marionettes will perform "Peter and the Wolf," accompanied by the majestic score of Sergei Prokofiev, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

This is an excellent way to introduce children to classical music. The show will be performed again at 4 p.m. at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave.

Admission is free. For more information about the Clark County performance, call 507-3400, and for more information about the Enterprise performance, call 507-3760.

COUNTY SUMMER JOBS ARE UP FOR GRABS

The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department's aquatics program is recruiting individuals ages 151/2 years and older to work as lifeguards, water safety instructors, cashiers and pool management staff for the summer season.

The county has 12 pools throughout the valley. Facilities will open to the public beginning on Memorial Day weekend and will remain open through weekends in September.

Lifeguard training classes are available during March, April, May and June.

Early enrollment is recommended as training classes fill up quickly. For information on class dates and locations, contact the Seasonal Aquatics Office at 455-8508, the Desert Breeze Aquatic Office at 455-7798, option 2, or on the department's Web site.

Applications can be picked up at the Aquatics Office, 5800 E. Flamingo Road, 455-8508; and at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Office, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, 455-7798.

Application packets can also be uploaded to www.access clarkcounty.com/parks.