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HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, a moderate, 3-mile hike to Cathedral Rock. On Tuesday, a dog walk that is an easy, 3-mile stroll along Lost Creek and Willow Creek. Also Tuesday, a strenuous, 5-mile hike with a 2,000-foot elevation gain (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 Saturday, a discussion of Michael Rutter's book "Bedside Book of Bad girls: Outlaw Women of the American West." Copies of the book available at the Elements Gift Shop at Red Rock Canyon. To register, call 515-5367.

Valley of Fire: Roast marshmallows and learn about Valley of Fire at a campfire talk at 6:30 p.m. Saturday (397-2088).

Archaeo-Nevada Society along with the Bureau of Land Management invites volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.

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