ABOUT TOWN

     
     Coalition meeting
     
      The Southern Nevada Homeless Coalition will hold its monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1501 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The group works with the homeless and at-risk populations for homelessness. The public is welcome (229-4806)
     
     Support groups
     
      Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Country Inn, 1990 W. Sunset Road (263-8072).
      Emotions Anonymous is a 12-step support group for those struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, fear and other emotional problems. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Call 221-0744 for more information.
      Fully Alive Center provides self-esteem and codependency meetings at 7 p.m. every weekday and at 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 366-1387 for information.
      Discussions of the Heart meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 141. Those affected by heart attacks, bypass surgery and other heart problems are welcome (737-8820).
      A chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Jaycees Clubhouse, 1913 S. Eastern Ave. (388-1786).
      Breathing Easier, a support group for those with lung problems, meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 141 (737-8820).
      Family Home Hospice will hold its next bereavement support group meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Southwest Medical Associates, 2651 N. Green Valley Parkway. The meetings are open to the public free of charge (383-0887).
      Southern Nevada Alliance for the Mentally Ill sponsors a support group for family and friends of people with mental disorders. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, 6161 W. Charleston Blvd. (486-6000).
      Recovery Inc., a self-help support group for those with temper, panic attacks, depression, fear and other nervous symptoms, meets weekly at various locations. Call 362-7368 for more information.
      Divorced, Separated and Widowed Adjustment Inc. offers free support groups for men and women. Call 735-5544 for information on times and locations.
     
     NARFE meetings
     
      The Henderson Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. Guest speaker will be Dr. Charles Bernick of Alzheimer's Diagnostic and Treatment Center. All current and retired federal employees are welcome (898-2362).
      The National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 2275, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Paradise Community Center, 4770 S. Harrison Drive. Guest speaker will be Ramona Tan, the victim witness advocate of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Current and retired federal employees are welcome (437-0311).
     
     Alumni meeting
     
      USS Colorado Las Vegas Alumni will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Stockyard Steak House at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane (459-0960).
     
     Toastmasters
     
      Wizards of Ahs Toastmasters Club will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Nevada Financial Center, 2300 W. Sahara Ave. Guests are welcome (222-1436).
      TNT Toastmasters will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Norwest Bank, 2231 N. Green Valley Parkway (878-6769).
      Toast of Sierra Toastmasters Club will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Southwest Medical Associates, 2300 W. Charleston Blvd. The public is welcome.
     
     Button club
     
      Mama Marie Button Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. (248-1957).
     
     Garden club
     
      The Las Vegas Iris Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Nevada Garden Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Master Judge Lucile Ray will be the speaker. The public is welcome (255-1263).
     
     Beta Sigma Phi
     
      Las Vegas Beta Sigma Phi City Council will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Moyer Student Union at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway (363-2093).
      Zeta Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mel Garraway (263-6486).
      Preceptor Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Ruth Davis (878-9523).
      Preceptor Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Ann Melton. (873-3428).
     
     Drama workshop
     
      Joe Behar's Community Drama Workshop meets at 8 p.m. Mondays in the Bowling Center at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free (457-0234).
     
     Singles group
     
      Guys and Dolls, a social group for singles age 55 and over, meets for dinner at 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Guests are welcome. Call 897-2431 for more information.
     
     BPW meeting
     
      The Vegas Valley Business and Professional Women will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Springs Holiday Inn, 325 S. Flamingo Road. Guest speaker will be Barbara Straight, BPW Southern District director. Guests are welcome (384-3351).
     
     Pinochle club
     
      The nonsmoking Fun Pinochle Group meets at noon monthly on Sundays (singles only) and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays for double-deck pinochle. Everyone is welcome. Call 733-6387 for more information.
     
     VFW meeting
     
      Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8250 and Auxiliary will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. (254-8291).
     
     Cactus Society
     
      The Las Vegas Cactus and Succulent Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Dula Center, 450 E. Bonanza Road. All interested adults are invited.
     
     Homeopathy classes
     
      Classes on homeopathy are offered at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Family Health Center, 3430 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free (456-2574).
     
     Order of Foresters
     
      The Independent Order of Foresters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1515 E. Tropicana Ave., No. 150 (739-8282).
     
     Sweet Adelines
     
      Las Vegas Celebrity City Chorus of Sweet Adelines International rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 27 E. Texas Ave. in Henderson. Membership is open to women wishing to learn four-part harmony in preparation for activities, performances and competitions. Visitors are welcome (223-7893).
      Valley of Fire Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Selma Bartlett Elementary School, 1961 Wigwam Parkway in Henderson. New members are welcome (458-5296).
     
     Square dance club
     
      Golden Gliders Square Dance Club offers the Mainstream/Plus Workshop at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 450 E. Bonanza Road. Call 873-4840 for information.
     
     LEAN meeting
     
      The Law Enforcement Association of Nevada will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Police Protective Association, 1250 S. Burnham St. All current and retired members of law enforcement-related professions are invited (228-5525).
     
     British women's group
     
      Daughters of the British Empire invites women from Britain and the Commonwealth to join the club and participate in its social affairs. Call 451-4685 for more information.
     
     Republican women's club
     
      Republican Women of Las Vegas will hold a social and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holiday Inn Emerald Springs, 325 E. Flamingo Road. Guest speaker will be Kenny Guinn.
     
     Newcomers club
     
      Westside Newcomers Club, a social group for women who have lived in the area three years or less, will hold a membership meeting and luncheon on Wednesday at the Aladdin, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A fashion show by Hello Shirley will be featured. Call 242-5622 for reservations.
     
     Bocce club
     
      American Bocce Club of Las Vegas will hold its first meeting and registration at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Italian-American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. All members and new players are welcome (363-8201).
     
     WIC meeting
     
      Women in Communications will hold its monthly meeting and luncheon at noon Thursday at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. The group will award scholarships to members of its student chapter based at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Call 736-3750 for reservations.
     
     Workshop
     
      The Assistive Technology Center and the Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation Division will sponsor a workshop on mobility and access. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road, and is directed toward individuals with disabilities, family members, care providers and related service professionals. Admission is free (259-0789).
     
      About Town is compiled by the Review-Journal as a public service for readers interested in the meetings, events and other activities.