ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

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FRIDAY

CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at 6 p.m. every Friday at Mountain View Assembly, 3900 E. Bonanza Road. this 12 step biblically-based program is designed to help overcome addictions, and compulsive/dysfunctional behaviors. Meeting includes family barbecue, discussion of group materials and coffee hang-out. Childcare provided. Call Victor, 452-8400.

mandala painters group meets every Friday at 10 Water Street, Henderson. Call Buck, 257-5357.

AARP CHAPTER 1189 meets at 11 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Royal Oaks Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 5300 E. Desert Inn Road. Speakers. 451-7043.

aMerican merchant marine veterans, (AMMV) High Rollers Chapter, meets at 11 a.m. the third Friday of each month at the Lowden Veterans Center and Museum, 3333 Cambridge St. All Merchant Marine vets/non-vets are invited along with members of the Navy Armed Guard and ATS, who also served on ships. 732-1369.

The Country Fresh Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. until dark every Friday at Pacific Avenue off Water Street in downtown Henderson. The market hosts dozen of vendors including fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade Indian and designer porcelain dolls, exotic Hawaiian flowers, honey , hand popped kettle corn, arts and crafts, hand painted art, salsa and more. For more information or to participate as a vendor, contact Dave Star at 579-9661.

Southern Nevada Stamp Club meets on the first and third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m. at Atria Assisted Living, 3185 E. Flamingo Road. There will be no meetings in December. For more information, call Len Ettinger at 839-1694 or e-mail mintstamp@aol.com.

SATURDAY

las vegas iowa club meets to watch University of Iowa Hawkeye games at various locations. No dues, no need to be an alumni, just a fan! E-mail Kristy at vegashawkeye@cox.net.

BHAKTI YOGA, discourse on Bhagavad Gita, Bhajan. Vegetarian snacks. Free program. 4:30 p.m. the second and third Saturday of each month. 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, main conference room, Henderson. 440-4998.

Blue star mothers of southern nevada meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Opulence Condominiums clubhouse, 5415 W. Harmon Ave. This group is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization devoted to supporting and serving past and present U.S. military personnel. Sue 510-7788, e-mail bsmsnv@yahoo.com or visit www.xadar.com.

adventurers unlimited, for 50+ married or single people looking to be active. Hiking, camping, river rafting, sky diving, hot air balloon rides, etc. Meets several times monthly at various locations. Call 650-2896 or visit lvadventurers@aol.com.

military order of the purple heart, chapter 730, meets at 9 a.m. the last Saturday of each month at Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. National chartered veterans organization offering assistance and fellowship to Purple Heart recipients. Art 873-8392, or Harry 914-3767.

old spanish trail chapter n.s.d.a.r. meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday each month at the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona Street, Boulder City. 242-2112.

CHESS CLUB, the North Las Vegas Library District is starting a chess club for local students in second grade or above. Basics of the game will be taught in a friendly chess competition to build player skill and appreciation for the game. 10:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month if there is enough interest. Call Forrest, 633-1070.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS is seeking a coordinator to start a Clark County chapter for residents of Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin. This is a volunteer position. Dave, 436-5204.

The league of women voters of las vegas valley meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Las Vegas Social Club adjacent to Main Street Station. Reservations are required. Call 464-7887 or e-mail lwv@lwvlasvegasvalley.org.

Southern Nevada HanDweavers and Spinners, or Fiber Arts Guild, meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month September through June for fiber related workshops and/or demonstrations at the Blind Center, 1001 N. Bruce St. 642-3412.

desert sculptors, a non-profit organization, meets every second Saturday of the month for a potluck luncheon at local sculptor's studios. Meet other sculptors, discuss artwork, learn techniques, see demonstrations, travel on artists field trips, compare suppliers and share artistic assistance. All artists, or people with an appreciation for art, can join. Call 878-1348 for time and location.

Sons of the American Revolution, Signers Chapter, meets for breakfast on the first Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. at Denny's, 3081 S. Maryland Parkway. For more information, call 798-1856.

Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society (CCNGS) holds monthly meetings from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month in the conference room at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Meetings are open to the public interested in doing family history research. For more information, call 225-5838, e-mail to ccngs@cox.net, or visit the web site at www.lvrj.com.

Women's Aglow Henderson community Lighthouse meets from 9-11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at Desert Willow Community Center. For more information, call 568-6646.

Fiber Arts Guild meets at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at The Blind Center, 1001 N. Bruce St. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 656-2726.

SUNDAY

jewish war veterans of the USA, Post 711, meets at 9 a.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Jewish Federation Building, 2317 Renaissance Drive. Sherman, 898-6548.

lake mead boat owners association meets at 10 a.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Lake Mead Boating Center, next to Boulder Beach ranger station. This group was established to protect and preserve boating enjoyment on Lake Mead and to pursue activities that benefit the safety and welfare of boaters. Call 373-4406 or visit >www.lmboa.org

neighborhood friends meet for a family potluck dinner group at 5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month; a Bunco group is forming, it will meet at 6 p.m. the second Sunday of each month, this is a fun, easy game to understand. Potluck tea, the third Sunday of each month. Group meets at a private home near Hollywood Boulevard and Lake Mead Drive. Call for location. Suzanne, 431-4553.

Las Vegas avicultural society meets at 1:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 2939 Van Der Meer St. Guest speakers, raffles, refreshments, bring your bird. Call 396-7738, 256-4905.

Not Just Antiques Mart offers free appraisal day on the first Sunday of each month and Free Barbie Doll appraisal and free coin and currency appraisals on the second Sunday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. at 1422 Western Ave. in the Arts District. For more information, call 384-4922.

Desert Willow Literary Guild of Sun City MacDonald Ranch hosts an author at 2 p.m. every second Sunday of the month at the Community Center, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Emilie Karczewski at 616-9703.

Clark County Green Party meets at noon on the third Sunday of the month at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Meetings are open to the public.

POINT, Pursuing Our Italian Names Together, Southern Nevada Chapter 11, meets at 4:30 p.m. various Sundays at Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. Anyone who is interested in their Italian family history or heritage is encouraged to join. For meeting dates or more information, call 257-6628 or visit >www.point-pointers.net

MONDAY

BETa sigma phi city council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month September through May at the Donald W. Reynolds Girl Scout Center, 2941 Harris Ave. 250-5058.

moms club of henderson/green Valley, for mothers who stay home with their children, meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Monday each month at Warm Springs Baptist Church recreation center, 2075 E. Warm Springs Road, Henderson. Variety of activities. Christy, 896-1727.

REIKI HEALING CIRCLE, 6 p.m. every Monday at the First Church of Religious Science, 1420 E. Harmon Ave. #4. 444-1683 or reiki@lasvegasreikimasters.com.

prayer, praise and patriotism group meets from 6:30-9 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Chardonnay room at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Ministry leaders, singers, speakers and drama skits, all denominations. Ben Litvinoff, 878-3889, www.benhair.com.

SELF DEFense class, free, 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday. Sponsored by and located inside Saturn of Henderson, 310 N. Gibson Road. Dance of Defense, 896-0068, www.shadowboxing.com.

Valley women's club, a social organization, holds monthly luncheons at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at various locations. Call Shirley Teeter, 436-1599.

Nevada republican men's club holds luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m. the first Monday of each month at Ellis Island Casino, 4178 Koval Lane. Cost is $15 and includes a buffet lunch. All U.S. citizens of voting age are invited to attend, regardless of gender or party affiliation. Call 361-6002 or 252-6370.

MONDAY NITERS TOASTMASTERS, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Denny's, 3081 S. Maryland Parkway. Learn to speak to a group in a comfortable atmosphere, build confidence. 798-2078 or 737-9068.

Southern nevada gem & mineral society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month except December at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 450 W. Bonanza Road. Rocks, gems, lapidary, beads, fossils, silversmithing. 229-6454.

Blind center of Nevada offers a variety of weekly classes and excursions including computer lab, braille lessons, tai chi, piano, guitar, dance, bowling, and shopping. Blind and visually impaired persons attend for free. Call for days/times. 1001 N. Bruce Street. 642-6000.

diabetes education classes are held at Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road. American Diabetes Association recognized. Classes in English or Spanish. For times and dates, call the Diabetes Treatment Center, 369-7560.

NARFE, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Henderson Chapter, meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. Retired and working federal employees are welcome. For more information, call Jerry at 565-5948 or e-mail at vmspecht@earthlink.net.

CityCare Business Network Renaissance Chapter meets Mondays at 12 p.m. in Green Valley. For more information, call Georgia Purpura at 498-0096.

The Southern Nevada Button Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. The club is open to anyone interested in collecting and learning about buttons. For more information, call 565-1952.

the leg circulation center at Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 225, offers complimentary Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) screenings. The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes over the age of 50 get an ABI to test for Peripheral Arterial Disease. For more information, call 369-7979.

RPEN, Retired Public Employees of Nevada meets at 2:15 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas St. All retired public employees are invited to attend. For more information, call 683-2600 or 434-9569.

Henderson Writer's Group meets every Monday alternating between the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road and ReJAVAnate, 3300 E. Flamingo Road. Call for location. Jo at 564-2488 or Lisa at 837-5016.

Bluebirds Quilters meets at 12 p.m. For more information call Peg at 438-2217.

Vegas Artists' Guild meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 Flamingo Road. For more information, call 566-6260.

TNT Toastmasters Club, a nonprofit public speaking organization, meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Longford Professional Building Complex, 3145 S. Warm Springs Road., Suite 400. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 990-4334.

The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework, Las Vegas Chapter, holds its meetings on the third Monday of each month. A new project will be on the table for discussion. Please join us for a relaxing and delightful morning of stitching. For more information call Lois at 395-2569.

TUESDAY

quilting circle meets at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Parkdale Community Center, 3200 Ferndale. Work on a group project or your own. Call Jane, 431-5111.

North las vegas alliance of homeowner associations meets monthly at the Aliante Library, 2400 Deer Springs Way. All HOA boardmembers and concerned citizens in communities without HOAs invited. For meeting time/dates, call Richard Cherchio, 325-6708.

FUNTIMERS, an active over 40 singles social club, meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Torino's Sports Pub and Restaurant, 5570 W. Flamingo Road; and at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Italian-American Supper Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. 387-3887.