Activities and events in Las Vegas

     
     Button club
     
      Southern Nevada Button Society will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas St. (435-1115).
     
     Support groups
     
      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 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).
      Surviving Suicide, a bereavement support group for adults who have lost a loved one by suicide, will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Central Christian Church, 3375 S. Mojave Road (735-4004).
      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.
     
     Embroiderers club
     
      The Silver Meadows Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Norwest Bank, 4016 S. Rainbow Blvd. (435-4569).
     
     Fossil club
     
      Fossil Finders will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Guests are welcome (254-0047).
     
     Lecture
     
      A lecture on "The Role of Money in American Elections" will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Beam Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The lecture is sponsored by the UNLV College of Liberal Arts. Admission is free.
     
     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).
     
     Seminars
     
      A lecture and seminar on ESP communication, the human aura and guardian angels will be presented at 2 and 7 p.m. Tuesday at Arizona Charlie's, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. The events are sponsored by the Inner Peace Movement. Call 893-0042 for more information.
     
      The seminar "How to Cut Your Taxes" will be offered at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Carvers, 2061 Sunset Road in Henderson. Speakers will be Frank Goldstein, Steve Hazel and Jeff Klein of Merrill Lynch. Admission is free. Call 227-7028 for reservations.
     
     Singles groups
     
      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.
     
     MSN meeting
     
      Mediators of Southern Nevada will hold its quarterly membership meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 631-2790 for information or reservations.
     
     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.
     
     Toastmasters
     
      Wordsmiths Toastmasters will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Denny's Restaurant, 3081 S. Maryland Parkway.
     
     Backgammon club
     
      Las Vegas Backgammon Club holds tournaments and open play at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Jockey Club, 3700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Free lessons are available (458-9359).
     
     Miniature Enthusiasts
     
      Las Vegas Miniature Enthusiasts will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Norwest Bank, 4016 S. Rainbow Blvd. The group offers workshops and classes for those interested in doll house miniatures (434-5068).
     
     Beta Sigma Phi
     
      Laureate Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will entertain the Preceptor Omicron Chapter at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Shirley Southwick. Call 453-1580 for information.
     
     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, Henderson. New members are welcome (458-5296).
     
     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.
     
     Christian women's club
     
      Christian Women's Club of Las Vegas will hold its "Eggciting Presentables" luncheon at noon Wednesday at the Oasis Las Vegas Banquet Facility, 2711 W. Windmill Road. Guest speaker will be Mary Beth Bleythe of Tucson, Ariz. A free nursery will be provided. Call 254-6766 for reservations.
     
     AquaVision meeting
     
      AquaVision is an organization consisting of business and community leaders, elected officials and concerned citizens dealing with water issues. The group will hold a membership luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guest speaker will be David Donnelly of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. Call 397-6475 for more information.
     
     JWI meeting
     
      Jewish Women International, Summerlin Chapter 1827, will hold a breakfast meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Santa Fe, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. The program will include installation of new officers. Call 242-0842 for reservations.
     
     Nevada Medal Lecture
     
      Nobel Prize-winning chemist F. Sherwood Rowland will present the 10th Nevada Medal Lecture at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Bigelow Physics Building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The topic will be "Atmospheric Ozone: Two Environmental Challenges." The public is invited. Admission is free (895-0530).
     
     Scholarship banquet
     
      The Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association will hold its 11th annual scholarship banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Call 386-1923 for ticket information.
     
     Photography contest
     
      Clark County students in the eighth through 12th grades are eligible to compete in the 1997 Clark County Fair's photography contest, highlighting different elements of the fair. The event is scheduled for April 10-13 in Logandale. Call 398-3247 for more information.
     
      About Town is compiled by the Review-Journal as a public service for readers interested in the meetings, events and other activities presented by local nonprofit organizations and clubs. Qualified organizations are asked to submit complete written information at least 10 days before the desired publication date. For more information, call Jean Bard at 383-0245.