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Everyone is invited to join in the contra dancing on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. An acoustic band will play joyful fiddle tunes, driving reels and a waltz or two as the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers lead the dances. Tickets are priced at $7 adults; $5 members, students and military; and $3 children up to 15 years old and non-dancing adults. Group lessons will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. The dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. All dances are taught and called. Newcomers and families are welcomed. This lively community dance recaptures aspects of New England and frontier barn dances, with more modern twists. No need to bring a partner. Wear flat-soled shoes and casual clothing. Contra dances usually are held twice monthly. Future dances are scheduled for Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. For more information, call the center at 229-6383.
Other upcoming events include:
Call for Artists’ Entries (all ages)
Nov. 1 through Dec. 4
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
Submit a handmade holiday postcard and message for our troops by Dec. 4 for the “Seasons Greetings” gallery display. Postcards will be sent to our military service men and women for holiday greetings from home. Call 229-1515 for details. No cost to participate.
Free Health is Wealth Seminar (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Free General Legal Seminar (ages 60+)
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
Hear an elder law attorney from the Senior Citizens Law Project speak on legal issues relevant to seniors. Space is limited; call 229-6596 for more information or to reserve a seat. Individual appointments are not available.
Vegas Valley Book Festival (all ages)
A Celebration of the Written, Spoken and Illustrated Word
Nov. 4-8.
Events are free and open to the public.
Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., and other locations.
See a detailed schedule at www.artslasvegas.org/vvbf/ or call 229-5431 for information.
Cooking & Creativity Workshop (ages 3-5, with parent)
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $12 per workshop
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave, 229-6359.
This is a parent-and-child cooking class. Prepare a treat each class in our kitchen!
Ethnic Express Folk Dancing
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Tickets: $4 per person, per day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383
Folk dances are the aerobics of our ancestors! Join us to learn the traditional dances of Armenia, Bulgaria, China, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and more.
Ward 5 Coffee and Conversation with Councilman Barlow
Thursday, Nov. 5, 9 to 10 a.m.
Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive
Ward 5 City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow invites residents to join him for coffee, tea and conversation about the community from 9 to 10 a.m. Residents have the opportunity to speak directly with the councilman on issues of concern to them. For more information, citizens can call Councilman Barlow’s office at 229-5443 or visit the city’s Web site at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ward5 to learn more about what’s happening in Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas.
Community Wellness Workshop Series Presented by Nevada Cancer Institute (ages 50+)
Thursday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.
Free admission.
NCI will provide you with valuable information about the latest developments in women’s and men’s health, screenings, treatment and research with presentations aimed at reducing the risk of chronic diseases and promoting cancer awareness, early detection, screening and care.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., 229-6601.
Name That Tune (ages 50+)
Thursday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.
Free admission.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 229-6125.
Veteran's Day Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m. Advance registration is required.
Fee: $4
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 229-1600.
Scottish Country Dancing
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers
Friday, Nov. 6, 6 to 9 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers members. Multiple ticket discount available.
Scottish Country Dancing is the beautiful "ballroom" dance of Scotland, a social dance form with roots stretching back for centuries. Enjoy both traditional and modern dances. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes such as gillies, ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Ladies will find that skirts help them to enjoy the natural flow of the dance. Kilts are not required, but are heartily encouraged.
Target Children's Book Festival
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Centennial Plaza at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
The Target Children’s book festival, the largest annual children’s literary event in Las Vegas, presents local authors, informational booths, exhibitions, hands-on activities, theatrical performances, storytellers, free books, costumed characters and much more.
For more information, call 229-3515 or visit online at www.artslasvegas.org.
Scrapbooking Workshop (ages 6+)
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $10 per child; parents free. Includes supplies.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 229-6359.
Parents and children have fun creating beautiful memories together. Bring your photos.
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