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KEEN 17 - Community Calendar 19 May 2006, Friday |
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Registration for Youth Basketball Camp
May 15 - July 5, 2006
Doolittle Community Center, Las Vegas
Top college basketball players will teach game fundamentals to boys and girls ages 11 to 14 who enroll in a free three-day camp that will be held Wednesday through Friday, July 19 to 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the city of Las Vegas Doolittle Community Center. The young athletes will be coached by Division One basketball players from the universities of Southern Utah, Tennessee, Pepperdine, Coastal Carolina, Washington and San Diego State University, as well as by former University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Running Rebel players. The free camp includes a T-shirt, water bottle, sports bag, daily breakfast snack and lunch. Parents of camp participants are invited to a free workshop on Friday, July 21, to learn ways to enhance youth nutrition and activities and how to prepare for college basketball recruiters and other college opportunities. The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services, Golden Gaming and the Las Vegas Review-Journal are sponsoring the event.
Registration for the camp opens May 15 and closes July 5, or when full. Doolittle Community Center is located at 1950 North J Street. Call (702) 229-2158 for registration and information.
Broadacres Swap Meet
Time: 8:00am
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Pioneer Tour of Valley’s Historic Sites
Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm
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Fee: $2 registration fee. Registration begins May 5. Northwest Senior Center, 6841 W. Lone Mountain Road, (702) 229-4794.
Kentucky Derby Day Luncheon
Time: 11:00am
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Fee: $3 Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Avenue, (702) 229-1600. Ladies, wear your bonnets in honor of the country’s oldest horse race. The most colorful bonnet wins a prize. Reservations required at least two days prior to event. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
Downtown Cultural Series
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd., S. 702-229-4614
Listen to traditional music of the Andes performed by Ecuadorian Jhon Mosquera. His repertoire also includes arrangements of classical, contemporary and jazz pieces as well as his own compositions. Bring a sack lunch or partake of the light refreshments available. Free admission
Parents’ Night Out
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Fee: $15 per child Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste, (702) 878-8644. Children will play games, make crafts, eat dinner and watch a movie. Register by May 18.
"Misery" Play
Time: 7:30pm
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CCSN Cheyenne Campus, BackStage Theatre
$12.50 adults; $10 students & seniors
Call 702-651-LIVE
The Poets’ Corner
Time: 7:30pm
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Keith Brantley and Pendelita Toney host a forum for established poets and open mic participants. Free admission
The Princess Bride
Time: 7:30pm
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Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 North Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to enjoy family movie in the park. Refreshments will be available for sale. Movie will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Call for details.
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