Charleston Heights Arts Center is showing artist Laura Kleger's photographs from her collection titled "Home Front."
The subject of the show is the social landscape, both public and private, in post-Sept. 11 America.
The show will run through April 2 at 800 S. Brush St. Admission is free.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, call 229-4674.
EVENTS
Elementary school plans Spring Carnival
Bonner Elementary School, 765 Crestdale Lane, will host its first Spring Carnival from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday.
There will be carnival games, balloon animals and fun family activities.
Food vendors will be available for refreshments.
For more information, call 799-6050.
Red Rock ready for annual Spring Fling
The Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area will hold Spring Fling, its annual celebration of springtime in the desert, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
The event will include a children's activity area with crafts and games. Storytelling will feature Susan Strauss and Great Bald Eagle will provide flute music. Artisans will exhibit their work and author Mike Miller will sign his "Thomas the Tortoise" books. Booths will include information on the desert, gardening and conservation efforts.
Park entry fee is $5 per vehicle. For more information, call 515-5350.
Hospice to host Celebration of Life
The Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation will hold its third annual Celebration of Life Live Butterfly Release at 2 p.m. on April 23 at Hills Park in Summerlin. The event is open to the public.
Butterflies are $25 each and are accompanied by a commemorative gift. A limited supply of butterflies are still available for purchase. People are encouraged to call ahead to purchase their butterflies.
"This exceptional event is a unique way to honor a loved one and gains momentum every year," said Laura Norcia, events manager. "Native American legend tells us that if you whisper a prayer to a butterfly it will deliver that prayer to the Great Spirit. This is a great way to help children cope with the loss of a loved one."
In addition to the live butterfly release, there will be a nondenominational service, musical entertainment and a ceremonial labyrinth to walk. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch and making it an afternoon event.
For more information, call 938-3910 or e-mail to Lnorcia@nah.org.
FAMILY
Safe Nest launches new campaign
Safe Nest recently announced the launch of a ground-breaking campaign, Coaching Boys Into Men, and is extending an invitation to men throughout the valley to take a leadership role to prevent violence against women and children.
The campaign includes television and radio public service announcements and educational resources for parents, coaches, teachers and community leaders. The message of the campaign is simple: Men can teach boys that violence does not equal strength.
A Vision Forum is planned for from 9 a.m. April 12 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. The event will include exhibitions by local, state and national equipment providers and service organizations for the visually impaired.
Attendees can attend five different 30-minute presentations in addition to the opening and closing sessions, a free lunch and a raffle drawing. Registration by Friday is required to assure a reservation for a free lunch and a free raffle ticket, as well as for participation in water aerobics, kayaking or canoeing.
The next general meeting of the Brandeis National Women's Committee, Las Vegas Chapter, is planned for 1:30 p.m. Monday at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. It will include election of officers and board members.
The guest speaker will be Clark County District Judge Michael Cherry. He will discuss the court system and current challenges facing Las Vegas and the state.
Desserts and beverages will be served. For more information, call 228-0536.
Hot Pink Mamas plan next meeting
The Hot Pink Mamas, a female business networking group, plans its next meeting for 6 to 9 p.m. April 5 at the Lakeside Center, 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, in Desert Shores.
The group meets the first Wednesday of the month. The meetings are open to all women of Las Vegas at no charge. For more information, call 644-7465.
OPPORTUNITY
Fire department offers opening
The city of Las Vegas is currently recruiting for the position of firefighter/paramedic.
The department recently received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and it's Internationally Accredited with the CFAI.
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