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HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Tuesday, an easy 2-mile dog hike will take place through Lost Creek and Willow Springs. Also on Tuesday there will be a 3-mile hike to Keystone Thrust for some scrambling down a dry waterfall. On Thursday, there will be a moderate 2.5-hike up to Calico Tanks. Saturday, there will be an easy night three-mile hike. Bring a flashlight (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 Web site: www.aroundthebendfriends.com

BIKES

Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club: Wednesday, midweek road ride at 8 a.m. Meet behind Starbucks, 10250 W. Charleston Blvd. and Town Center. Ride assembly point in the parking lot behind Town and Country Bank. Ride of 30 to 40-plus miles, depending on the route option chosen. Saturday, weekly show and go at 8 a.m. Meet behind Starbucks, 10250 W. Charleston Blvd. and Town Center. Ride assembly point in the parking lot behind Town and Country Bank. Ride of 30 to 50-plus miles, depending on the route option chosen. Sunday, flatlanders special at 8 a.m. Meet behind Einstein Brothers Bagels, 8400 W. Cheyenne Ave. Ride assembly point in the parking lot behind Einsteins. This easy Sunday recovery ride has 25 miles of flat land terrain. There is also an extended ride option of 47-plus miles. Tandems and recumbents welcome. For information, call 873-6256. E-mail contacts: NAVIGATRnv@aol.com, lvrodeoman1@aol.com, blandaitem@cox.net.

The Desert Riders Club of Nevada: The Las Vegas Desert Riders Club of Nevada, a local chapter of the Honda Rider's Club of America, meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Carter Power Sports, 6725 S. Decatur Blvd. All motorcycles are welcome (795-2000).

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon: Program on Saturday for 5-10 year olds to learn the history of how Red Rock Canyon was formed. Also on Saturday, there will be a celebration of the Clark County centennial (515-5367).

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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