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KEEN 17 - Community Calendar 17 June 2006, Saturday |
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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.
Dad’s Domain Workshop
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Fee: $2
Stupak Community Center, 300 West Boston Avenue, (702) 229-2488.
Children make a special gift while both Dad and child enjoy a movie and snack. Register by June 10.
Tumblewords Workshop
Time: 2:00pm
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821 Las Vegas Boulevard North, 229-6211
Writer Cindie Geddes discusses her work and offers advice in finding and expressing individuals’ own truths. A program of the Nevada Arts Council with support from National Endowment for the Arts.
Free admission
Juneteenth Celebration
Time: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
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720 Twin Lakes Drive, in Lorenzi Park, West Washington west of Rancho Drive
Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery. Festivities include cultural, educational and children’s activities, live entertainment, family-oriented fun, booths, prizes and soul food. Call 255-6659 for information.
Free admission
Daddy / Daughter Dance
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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250 North Eastern Avenue, 229-1515
Fathers and daughters can create a special memory with an evening together. Dance to English and Spanish music; contests, prizes, refreshments and a professional photographer, too.
Tickets: $3
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