Las Vegas Sun

May 5, 2024

SUN Board: Community events

SUN Board items must be submitted in writing, 10 days before the event, including the time, date, place and a telephone number for information to: SUN Board, P.O. Box 4275, Las Vegas, NV 89127. Items will not be accepted over the phone.

Special interest

* CARNIVAL OF CULTURE: Each grade at Elaine Wynn Elementary School will have one or more booths depicting different cultures at Friday's 4-8 p.m. carnival which includes food, fun, games, entertainment and a raffle. Carnival is free. The school is at 5655 Edna Ave.

* USS COLUMBIA: Star Trek fan club meets at 7 p.m. Friday at the Vineyard restaurant at the Boulevard. Call 454-6651.

* WALKAMERICA '97: Teams for the April 26 Walk are asked to call the March of Dimes, 732-WALK, to sign up.

Social groups

* MENSA: High-IQ group meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at R-Bar, 6000 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 366-8111.

* DINNER WITH SINGLES: Group of business and professional people, 30-50, meets for weekly dinners at various restaurants. Call 226-4023 for day and location.

* WEST VALLEY ASSEMBLY: Singles of all ages meet each Friday for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Call 876-8338 for details.

* CHRISTIAN SINGLE CONNECTION: Call 393-4939 for activities of new nondenominational singles group.

Senior activities

* SENIOR SINGLES SHARING: Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your name and phone number to Box 43785, Las Vegas, NV 89116-1785, for more information.

Classes/workshops

* HIGH NOON LECTERN TOASTMASTERS: Meets noon to 1 p.m. Fridays at Denny's, 2201 W. Sahara at Rancho. Visitors welcome. Call 367-1973.

* BEGINNING SQUARE DANCE: Classes are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. For details, call Rosemary, 451-1288, or Ina, 457-2452.

* SQUARE DANCE CLASS: Swinging Stars-sponsored class meets Friday nights. Call 876-4396 for details.

Religious activities

* RESORT EMPLOYEES SERVICES: Dr. Tommy Starkes leads services at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at Tropicana Fellowship, 5000 S. Spencer. Call 798-0050.

* EPISTLES TO THE ROMANS: The 7-9 p.m. weekly study focuses on the Apostle Paul's testament to faith through the book of Romans. Paul Messineo will lead the discussion each Friday. To register, call Susan, 259-3219.

* TEMPLE EMANU-EL SERVICES: Conservative Jewish services are 7:30 p.m. Fridays at Christ the King Church, Torrey Pines at Tropicana. Call 254-3270.

* TEMPLE BETH AM SERVICES: Tot Shabbat is 7 p.m. Friday followed by Reform services at 7:30 at 9001 Hillpointe Road, Summerlin. Saturday observances begin with a Torah study group at 9:30 a.m. followed by service at 10:30. Call 254-5110.

* MIDBAR KODESH SERVICES: For membership, service schedule, education and life cycle information, call Mark Goldstein, 798-4510.

* FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLE PROPHECY: Pastor M. John Allen conducts a study group Fridays at 7 p.m. in the conference room at 1500 E. Tropicana, Suite 110. Limited seating; RSVP to 736-8970.

Fraternal orders

* MASONIC LODGES: Vegas Lodge 32 meets 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 632 E. Charleston.

* LAS VEGAS STRIP KIWANIS: Meets 7:30 a.m. Fridays at the Golden Eagle Restaurant, 2202 Paradise at Sahara, for breakfast. For more info, call 254-2200.

Support groups

* FEAT: Workshops, training and support for family members of autistic children is offered. Call for meeting times, 368-3328.

* PARENTING EDUCATION/SUPPORT: Call WE CAN Inc. for meeting times, 368-1533. Child care available.

* LINEA DE AYUDA: Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence can call the help line at 364-0608.

* FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC: Clark County Health District clinic provides confidential services, including pregnancy exams, counseling and birth control supplies. Call 383-1375 between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

* FULLY ALIVE CENTER: Free self-help groups on co-dependency, self-esteem, dysfunctional family, and healing the inner child are offered. Call 366-1387.

* CLUB METH: Support group for people on methadone meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at Nevada Treatment Center, 1721 E. Charleston. For details, call Peggy, 386-0980.

* GAY MEN: Group meets at 5:30 p.m. Fridays at Community Counseling Center, 1120 Almond Tree Lane, Suite 207. Call 369-8700.

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