Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News

LAS VEGAS RESCUE MISSION FUNDRAISER
TO FOSTER EMPATHY TOWARD THE HOMELESS

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission, 480 W. Bonanza Road, plans to host the Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser at 3 p.m. Saturday starting in the parking lot at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1111 W. Bonanza Road.

The event is designed to make participants aware of the heat that homeless people endure by walking a mile in the afternoon.

The cost is $20 for adults, $12 for children ages 6 to 15 and free for children 5 or younger.

For more information, call 382-1766 or email Shannon Mengel, assistant director of development, at
shannonm@vegasrescue.org.

BUSINESS SEMINAR TO DEAL
WITH SMALL CLAIMS COURTs

Attorneys from Lionel Sawyer & Collins and the city of Las Vegas are slated to present a free business seminar on small claims court at 7:45 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.

For more information, call 229-6862 or email dmharris@lasvegasnevada.gov.

AUDITIONS PLANNED SATURDAY
FOR YOUTH THEATER'S STUDENT ENSEMBLE

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans auditions for its student ensemble at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.

Auditions are open to children ages 10 to 17, and no prepared material is required. Those who are chosen for the ensemble are required to pay a $50 annual fee, attend weekly classes or act in all Rainbow Company productions.

For more information, call 229-6553 or visit rainbowcompany.org.

YOUTHS INVITED TO AUDITION
FOR 'VEGAS KIDS TV'

Cool Blue Entertainment plans to host auditions for its new show, "Vegas Kids TV," from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 25 at 4305 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 185, for people ages 5 to 20.

Elements of the show include acting, singing, dancing and comedy. No experience is required for auditions.

For more information, call 207-2500 or visit vegaskidstv.com.

ENJOY INDOOR PICNIC AT SENIOR CENTER

An indoor picnic is slated for
11:30 a.m. Friday at the Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave.

Attendees will build their own sandwich to enjoy with salad, chips, fruit and dessert.

The cost is $5, and advance registration is required.

For more information, call 229-1600 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

SIGN-UPS SET FOR CULTURAL CLASSES

Registration for various cultural classes through the city of Las Vegas is open on select days in September.

n The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre classes for those ages 4 to 18 is open through Sept. 12, with classes slated to last from that day to Dec. 15 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Call 229-6383 to register.

n Registration for classes in dance, music and more at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., is open through Sept. 1. Six-week classes are slated to run from Sept. 5 to Oct. 13.

For more information or to register, call 229-4800 .

For class listings at both venues, visit artslasvegas.org.

NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
CELEBRATIONS PLANNED AUG. 21

Two events set for Aug. 21 will celebrate National Senior Citizens Day.

n The Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, is slated to host a celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. . Attendees can learn about various resources while enjoying entertainment. For more information, call 229-6454 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

n The East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., plans a social from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for $2 per person. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 229-1515 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

SOCIAL EVENT SCHEDULED WEDNESDAY
FOR NONPROFIT GROUPS

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a munch-and-mingle event for nonprofit groups at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Jewel Box Theater.

Representatives from nonprofit organizations are invited to bring their lunches and share ideas.

For more information, call 507-3421 or visit lvccld.org.

LUNCHEON TO CELEBRATE
NATIONAL PEACH MONTH

A National Peach Month luncheon is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.

The cost is $5, and advance registration is required.

For more information, call 229-1515 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.