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Arts and Entertainment
The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Henderson trails photo contest now through August 31. The contest features six categories: views from the trail with people (color), views from the trail without people (color), positive trail use (color), plant life along the trail (color), wildlife along the trail (color) and general trail photos (black and white). The contest is open to participants of all ages. Entry forms and rules are available at cityofhenderson.com. There is no cost to participate. For additional information visit cityofhenderson.com and type "photo contest" in the search field, or call the Outdoor Recreation office at 702-267-4050.
Bellagio Gallery displays "Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol and Friends," featuring important paintings and sculpture by major contemporary artists, primarily from the 1960s and '70s, through Sept. 7. The exhibit can be viewed at Bellagio Resort, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Sunday-Thursday hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. Call 702-693-7871 in advance to ensure available viewing times.
Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Hwy., Henderson, displays "Clark County Centennial Celebration: 1909-2009," through Dec. 31. The museum is open daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is $1-$1.50. For more information, call 702-455-7955.
A photographic retrospective of classic, rare and new images of Las Vegas, "From the Vault," will travel to five Las Vegas-Clark County Libraries through January 2010. The exhibition includes 21 images from the archives of the Las Vegas News Bureau photographed between 1947 and 2009. The exhibit will be on display at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., during library hours June 2-July 26. For more information, call 702-507-3760.
Benefits
Great Basin CASA is putting on its second annual motorcycle rally to raise awareness to child abuse and neglect. Bikers Gone Good 2009 Motorcycle Rally will be on July 10-11 in Ely and the White Pine County Park. The event will include a poker run along highway 50, vendors, music and a motorcycle show. Register online at www.greatbasincasa.org. For questions, call 775-296-2181.
Classes and Workshops
Clubs and Organizations
Las Vegas Songwriters Association meets Thursdays, 7 p.m. in the recreation room of the Cabana Mobile Home Park, 5303 E. Twain. The first meeting of the month is a general meeting; Workshops are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Call 702-223-7255 and leave your name and address for further information.
Dances
Health and Fitness
Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., Henderson, offers two 50-Plus Exercise classes on an ongoing basis. Walking & Chair Exercise meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.; Aerobics meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-10 a.m. Both classes are free. For more information, call 702-267-4060.
Lectures and Talks
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Recreation and Outdoors
City of Las Vegas Senior Centers have numerous indoor activities for the hot summer days including crafts, cards, games, movies, fitness and more, that are available free or inexpensively. Their locations are:
· Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Dr., 702-229-1702.
· Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., 702-229-6601.
· Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.
· East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.
· Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600.
· Las Vegas Senior Center, 451-E. Bonanza Rd., 702-229-6454.
City of Henderson Recreation Centers and Senior Center provide a wide variety of indoor activities for seniors at the following locations:
· Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. 702-267-4150.
· Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Rd., 702-267-4070.
· Downtown Recreation Center, 105 W. Basic Rd., 702-267-4040.
· Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-5800.
· Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway, 702-267-5720.
· Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., 702-267-4060.
· Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Dr., 702-267-5850.
Support your Las Vegas 51s at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets range from $9 to $14 and are available at the box office or on-line at lasvegas.51s.milb.com. For more information, call 702-386-7200.
City of North Las Vegas celebrates with its annual Independence Day Jubilee on July 2 at Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado Blvd. Gates open at 5 p.m.; live music begins at 7 p.m.; fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. The celebration also includes children's activities, food and vendors. Coolers and blankets are welcome. For additional information call 702-633-2418.
Reunions
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Seminars and Discussion Groups
Services and Volunteers
Services
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Singles
State Events
Support Groups
Divorced & Widowed Adjustment Inc. offers weekly free support groups for those experiencing difficulties brought about by separation, divorce or loss of a loved one. Call 702-735-5544 or visit www.info4nv.org for a detailed schedule of times and locations.
Tours and Travel
Volunteers
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