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Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 | midnight

Ice cream social benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation

Cold Stone Creamery and the Make-A-Wish Foundation will host an ice cream social 5-8 p.m. Sept. 25 at all Henderson and Las Vegas locations. Patrons will receive a free serving of a special ice cream creation made by "wish kids."

Participants are also encouraged to make a $1 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

For Cold Stone Creamery locations, go to coldstonecreamery.com. For Make-A-Wish information, call 212-9474.

Lecture at CSN campus to highlight ways to be green

The fall Cultural Calendar Series at the College of Southern Nevada Henderson Campus begins at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in Building C, Room 133, with a lecture by Dr. Dave Brodersen and a green team of specialists.

The event will cover ways to supplement and conserve home energy costs and use solar energy.

The lecture is free and a reception will follow.

For information about CSN's cultural events, call 651-3000.

Presbyterian church swap meet to benefit youth

The youth group of Green Valley Presbyterian Church will host a swap meet to benefit youth programs at the church.

The swap meet will take place 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway.

Booths at the swap meet can be purchased for $25. Participants may either sell items or donate them for the youth group to sell.

To reserve a space or to donate items, call 454-8484, ext. 245.

Albertsons hosts food drive for Catholic Charities

Albertsons stores will host the Albertsons BountifulHarvest Food Drive through Sept. 28 to benefit Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.

Customers can participate by purchasing a virtual bag of food for $2, $5 or $7 during checkout.

Funds raised though sales of "virtual" bags will be used to get essential items such as peanut butter, canned tuna and canned vegetables to the Catholic Charities Community Food Bank.

For information, call 385-2662 or visit www.catholiccharities.com.

Chorus auditions run first week of October

The Peoples Valley Chorus is inviting Southern Nevadans to become members of the choir, which has more than 60 participants.

Auditions will take place 7-9 p.m. Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 4.

For information, call Marek Rachelski, artistic director and conductor, at 565-5060 or the church, 454-8484.

Volunteers sought for homeless outreach

The Help Hope Home Initiative and the United Way of Southern Nevada are seeking sponsors and volunteers for the 17th Project Homeless Connect.

The event will take place Oct. 8 at the Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

Volunteers and sponsors are asked to donate haircuts, dental and health check-ups, meals and more. In 2007 more than 2,700 people received help during the project.

Doors will be open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for participants for event check-in.

For information, to volunteer or to donate, call 455-4146 or visit HelpHopeHome.org.

Trauma intervention training offered

The Trauma Intervention Program of Las Vegas will hold its winter training session for new volunteers beginning Oct. 16-26 at the Henderson Fire Training Center, 401 Parkson Road.

TIP volunteers prove immediate on-scene support to victims of crime and survivors of tragedy. Volunteers are called to the scene by local police departments, fire departments, coroner's offices and hospital staff. TIP is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Interested volunteers must attend 55 hours of training and attend monthly, ongoing education classes.

For a complete schedule of classes visit www.tipoflasvegas.org or call 288-0906.

PEO luncheon and fashion show

The PEO Chapter AI, Henderson, will host a luncheon and fashion show at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at The Terrace, 1361 W. Warm Springs Road.

The event will feature a showcase of fashions by Stein Mart. The cost is $25 and reservations and selection of entree must be received by Oct. 3. Anyone who reserves by Oct. 1 will receive two free raffle tickets. Raffle items include gift baskets, gift certificates and more.

Proceeds will benefit PEO scholarships and grants.

The PEO Sisterhood is a philanthropic and education organization that strives to bring increased opportunities for higher education to women.

For more information contact Dale Apel, 435-6108 or Laurie Fait, 263-7666.

Basic High Class of 1968 to meet

Plans are under way for Basic High School class of 1968's 40-year reunion, and reunion organizers are searching for classmates.

Members of the class of '68 or anyone who knows members of the class of '68 should contact Joanna Bowden, 432-8077, or e-mail, [email protected].