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October 23, 2010 - 11:00 pm
 

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, a moderately strenuous 5- to 6-mile hike over Calico Hills. On Tuesday, a 6-mile strenuous hike with some scrambling at Terrace Canyon. Also Tuesday, an easy 3-mile stroll along Oak Creek Trail for dogs. On Friday, a moderately strenuous, 4-mile hike with some bouldering at Krafft Mountain. On Oct. 31, a strenuous 3-mile hike at Red Cap (515-5367).

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people over 50, interested in hiking and related social activities, plans a three-to four-hour moderate hike each Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. To learn more about the group and the meeting place for the hike, contact 228-0773, or the club's website: www.aroundthebendfriends.com.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: On Friday, a canyon clean up (515-5367).

Archaeo-Nevada Society along with the Bureau of Land Management invites volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Contact Gary Vetter at vettergl@aol.com or visit www.archaeonevada.org.

Valley of Fire: From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, the ninth annual Halloween jubilee. Dress in costume and play games for candy prizes (397-2088).

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