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Youth in grades 2 through 6 are invited to enroll in the Spring Break Youth Drama Workshop, to be held Monday through Friday, March 29-April 2. Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., participants will have fun playing theatre games and practicing improvisation techniques, acting exercises, mime and rehearsal skills at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, located at 800 S. Brush St. Taught by Rainbow Company Youth Theatre’s award-winning staff, the workshop will end with a final presentation by participants on Saturday, April 3, at 10 a.m. in the main theatre of the center. The cost to participate is $95 for the week. Registration deadline for the workshop is Saturday, March 27. Call (702) 229-6383 for information and enrollment.
Other upcoming events include:
Spring Break Camp (ages 4-15)
March 29-April 2, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fee: $65 for Tot Kamp, Kids Kamp or Teen Kamp; $60 for additional child from same household; $100 for specialty camps, including aquatics camp; $90 for additional child from same household.
Registration continues until camps are full. Each child brings a sack lunch daily. Call the seasonal camp office at 229-4168 or one of the facilities below for more information.
Kids Kamps:
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482. Ages 4-15.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607. Ages 6-11.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374. Ages 4-15.
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey Drive, (702) 229-6175. Ages 4-15.
Lied Community School, 5340 W. Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072. Ages 4-15.
Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore Ave., (702) 229-5345. Ages 4-15.
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave., (702) 229-4600. Ages 4-15.
Specialty Camps:
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359. Ages 4-15.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1100. Ages 6-11.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309. Ages 6-11.
Egg Hunt & Lunch in the Park (grandparents and grandchildren)
Monday, March 29, 11 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $10/family
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Grandparents, bring your grandchildren to participate in our multigenerational candy-filled egg hunt with a BBQ lunch. Bring a basket to collect your goodies. Meet at the Active Adult Center.
Spring Break Tennis Camp (ages 6-13)
Wednesday-Friday, March 31-April 2, 9 a.m. to noon
Fee: $63 per youth
Darling Tennis Center, 7901 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-2100.
Lunch With Easter Bunny (ages 4-6)
Wednesday, March 31, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $8
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
Ethnic Express Folk Dancing (ages 13+)
Wednesday, March 31, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Tickets: $4 per person, per day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Catch the Ethnic Express for an international evening of fun! Dances include Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Russian, Serbian and Turkish, to name a few.
Youth Spring Break Arts Workshop: Acting For TV (ages 10-18)
Thursday-Friday, April 1-2; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fee: $15
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
Learn film acting techniques from veteran actor Antonio Fargas. The two-day workshop will culminate in a live, free community performance at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre on Saturday, April 3, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Free Easter Egg Hunt (ages 3-11)
Friday, April 2, 10 a.m. sharp
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave., (702) 229-4600.
Bring your baskets to scramble for eggs full of treats in this community egg hunt.
Johnson’s 18th Annual Free Hopping Egg Hunt (ages 1-11)
Friday, April 2, 10 a.m. sharp
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Bring a basket to collect eggs.
Free Easter Egg Hunt (ages 2-8)
Friday, April 2, 11 a.m. sharp
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville St., (702) 229-3686.
Bring a basket to collect eggs!
Egg Hunt (ages 50+)
Friday, April 2, 11 a.m. Advance registration is required.
Fee: $2; bring a basket.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Easter Basket Workshop (ages 50+)
Friday, April 2, 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $1. A supply list will be provided at registration.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Have a great day designing, decorating and filling your fabulous basket. See the model basket at the reception desk. Bring your supplies and enjoy your creation.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Friday, April 2, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers members.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Cosponsored by Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers, the National Folk Organization, and the city of Las Vegas. This class is not suitable for younger children unless they have previous dance experience. Scottish Country Dancing is the beautiful “ballroom” dance of Scotland. The dances may be lively and joyful or gentle and graceful. From the first chord to the final bow or curtsey, dancers are inspired by the driving reels, jaunty jigs, snappy strathspeys or lilting slow airs. And thanks to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, any dancer can be welcomed by a local group almost anywhere in the world.
Rainbow Company Youth Theatre Presents “The Orphan Train”
April 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and April 4, 10 and 11 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $3 for children age 12 and under; $5 for teens and seniors; $7 for adults.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, (702) 229-6211.
On May 28, 1914, an “orphan train” left New York City and traveled westward to Midwest towns. On board were unwanted, orphaned children, hoping for a home — any home, anywhere. Chugging between encounters of anxiety, laughter, rejection and acceptance, the stories of nine children unfold in this heartwarming, moving play about the dreams of finding a family. Tickets are available by telephone or in person. Call 229-6211 for tickets and more information.
Easter Cultural Festival (all ages)
Saturday, April 3, noon to 3 p.m.
Free admission and activities
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Bandstand, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Bring the family to enjoy fun activities, including art projects, games, live entertainment, Easter Bunny and information booths. Information will be offered in English and Spanish. Presented with support from La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM.
Saturday Contra Dancing (all ages)
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers
Saturday, April 3, 7 to 10 p.m.; introductory group lessons 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $7 adults; $5 members, students, active military; $3 children.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Dance to the live music of an acoustic band playing joyful fiddle tunes, driving reels, circle mixers and a waltz or two. These lively community dances recapture aspects of New England and frontier barn dances, with more modern twists. All dances are taught and called, newcomers and families are welcomed. No partner is necessary. Wear comfortable, soft-soled shoes and casual clothing.
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