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Community

events

Hot Dog Eating Contest: Winner receives trip to New York to compete at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. 1:30p. May 27. New York-New York, 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 740-6969, www.nathansfamous.com.

Movie: Disney's Treasure Planet, 8:30p. May 28. Free. Hills Park, Hillpointe Road, west of Rampart Blvd. 229-6993.

Coin, Currency, Stamp Show: International Coin & Stamp Collector's Society, free appraisals, free coins, stamps for kids under 12. 11a.-6p. May 28; 10a.-6p. May 29; 10a.-5p. May 30. Circus Circus, Skyrise Tower, 2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 734-0410.

Rites of Passage Ceremony: Graduation for boys who have completed classes. 1p. May 29. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

WWII Memorial Dedication: Washington dedication shown on large screen, ceremony honors all veterans, special tribute to WWII veterans, musical entertainment of WWII era, dignitaries, refrehsments. 10:30a. May 29. Gobel Lowden Veterans Center and Museum, 3333 Cambridge St. 399-2880.

USA Tennis: Beginning to intermediate. Classes start May 31. $45. Call for locations, 792-8384.

Eight-Minute Dating: Advance registration required. 7p. June 2 (ages 32-45), June 9 (ages 40-55). Every Wed. during summer. $35. Osaka Japanese Restaurant7511 W. Lake Mead Blvd. www.8minutedating.com.

Teri Garr Talks About MS: Medical professionals and role models with MS present "Living With MS," 6:30-9p. June 2. Free. Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. 877-267-4662, www.mslifelines.com.

Volunteers Needed: Rape Crisis Center accepting applications for victim advocate training session beginning June 2, meeting 6-9p. Mon.-Wed., 9a.-1p. Sat. 741 Veterans Memorial Drive. Miranda, 385-2153.

Open Track Meet: Boys and girls ages 9-14, must bring birth certificate. Registration 5-5:45p., events 6p. June 2. Western High School, 4601 W. Bonanza Road. 229-6729.

Diversity Career Fair: Meet corporate recruiters from across the country, find a position in financial services, insurance or banking. Noon-2p. June 3. MGM Grand conference center, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 791-6207, www.ufscnet.org.

Classic Car Show: 100 classic cars, contests, prizes, free T-shirt. 10a.-2p. June 5. Poker Palace, 2757 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 649-3799

Antique Jewelry and Watch Show: 11a.-4p. June 3-5; 11a.-4p. June 6. $12. Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-7777.

Coping Classes: American Cancer Society offers series of four educational classes for people facing cancer. 9-11a. June 5. Free. Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 Town Center Drive. 800-227-2345.

Red Scare Documentary: Examines how Red Scare politics were used to impede emergence of African-Americans as full participants in political, social, cultural aspects of post-war American life. 3p. June 5. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Bhakti Yoga Workshop: Mantra meditation, presentation of Indian Vedic wisdom, literature. 1p. June 5, Aug. 28. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459, 440-4998.

Sports Programs for Teens: Developmental baseball clinic for kids ages 9-13, bring glove, $25, 2-4p. June 8, 15, 22, 29; Co-ed Summer Basketball Teen Event, ages 14-18. $22. July 6, 8. Hollywood Recreation & Community Services Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. 455-0566.

First Friday: Ongoing arts, entertainment and social event. 6p. first Fri. of each month. Las Vegas Arts District, Main and Charleston. Free maps and event schedules available on website (www.whirlygiglasvegas.org) or at The Funk House (1228 S. Casino Center) or Arts Factory (101 E. Charleston). 678-6278, 384-0092.

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Movie, live cast, Frankie's Favorite Obsession. Costumes encouraged. June 19. Every third Sat. $5. Tropicana Cinemas, 3330 E. Tropicana Blvd. 450-3737, 314-0330.

Host Families Needed: World Heritage Student Exchange seeks families to host foreign exchange students. 384-4347, www.world-heritage.org.

UWF Pro Wrestling: Jason and Johnny Riggs, Eyce and Funnybone. 8:45p. Fri. Pro Wrestling Academy, 3665 S. Highland #10. 251-9493.

CCSN Planetarium: In the theater: "The X-tra Terrestrial Files," 6 and 7:30p. Fri.; 3:30 and 7:30p. Sat. Free observing following program. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 651-4759.

Beginning Dance Class: Free beginning class rotating between ballroom and Latin. 7p. Fri. Dance Charisma, 3650 S. Jones Blvd. 364-8700.

My Life Workshops: Exchange life you have for life you want. One-day workshop, 9a.-6p. Tue. and Wed. $300. kammycevallos@yahoo.com.

Ballroom Wednesdays: 6-10p. Wed. Las Vegas Villa, 4982 Shirley St. 795-8119.

Relationship Resiliency Workshop--Phoenix Counseling: Eight-week workshops. $40-$300. 3430 E. Flamingo Road. 434-2166.

Las Vegas Farmers Market: 4-8p. Wed. Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. The Gardens Park Farmers' Market, 4-8p. Tue. Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive; 2-6p. Thu. 3940 Schiff Drive. 562-2676.

Country Fresh Farmers Market: 11a.-dusk. Fri. Galleria at Sunset Mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Boulder City Farmers' Market, 9a.-1p. Thu. Sundial Park, on Nevada Way. Peccole Ranch Farmers' Market, noon-dusk Wed. 9510 W. Sahara Ave. Colonnade Farmers Market, 9a.-4p. Sat. 8878 S. Eastern Ave. 300-4492.

Wedding Dance Class: First Wed. of every month. Free. Visual Art Center, 4290 Cameron St., Suite 6. 242-6400, www.aperfectweddingdance.com/FREE_DanceClass.htm.

Personal Growth Workshop: 7p. Mon. $15 per person, $25 per couple. 220-8111. www.2yourchoice.com.

Better Relationships: Explore three principles to improve relationships. Every Wed. 7-8:30p. $15. 429-0096.

Performing

arts

Tito Puente Jr. Orchestra: Pop, Latin jazz, dance, mambo, cha cha, merengue. 8-10p. May 29. $15. Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, Lorenzi Park, West Washington Ave, east of Rancho Road. 229-1087.

Black Women's Issues Performance: Dance, song, dramatic presentation, poetry. 2p.-5:45p. May 30. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Frank Wright Concert Series: Bring sack lunch or purchase from vendors. 11:30a.-1:30p. June 4. Fourth Street and Stewart Avenue. 229-4614.

Saturday Nights at Katherine Gianaclis Park for the Arts: Musicians, poets, actors, dancers, visual artists, craftspeople. 7p. Sat. 5690 Boulder Highway. 451-8608.

Folk Dances: International folk dancing with Ethnic Express, 6:30p. Wed. $3-$4. Charleston Heights Arts Center. Israeli Folk Dancing, 7:30p. Thu. $5. Adat Ami, 4949 W. Spring Mountain Road. 254-5895.

Poetry

and Books

Poetry and Jazz: Readings from eight local poets, special presentation by poet of national acclaim. 5:30-9p. May 27. Poets' Bridge, corner of Lewis Avenue and Third Street. 229-1237.

Book Signing: Author Stephen Coonts signs "Liars & Thieves," 1p. May 29. Costco, 801 S. Pavilion Center Drive. 352-2050.

Call for Work: Clark County Parks and Community Services' Cultural Division seeking poetry projects to be displayed inside CAT buses. Submit up to three poems with resume: Diane Bush, Clark County Parks and Community Services, 2601 E. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120. Must be 18. Deadline June 1. 455-8239, fax 263-5284, e-mail bushds@co.clark.nv.us.

Susan Kandel Book Signing: "I Dreamed I Married Perry Mason," 7p. June 3. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Poetry Night: Open mic, feature performances. 7p. Tue. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaves, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, 944-5029. Urban Artists: Ongoing communal arts presentation of poetry, spoken word and dramatic reading. 7p. Third Wed. of every month. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Theater

Se Vende Una Burra: Presented by Tayrona Theater Company. 7p. May 27-28. $4. Winchester Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

The Diary of Anne Frank: Presented by Rainbow Company Youth Theatre. 7p. May 28-29, June 3-5; 2p. May 30, June 5-6. $3-$7. 800 S. Brush Street. 229-6383.

Caligula: Presented by Cockroach Theatre. 11p. May 28-29, June 4-5, 11-12; 2p. May 30, June 13. $12. SEAT Theatre, The Arts Factory, 103 E. Charleston Blvd. 736-4313.

Ba-Da-Bing: 7:30p. nightly. $60-$80. Ovation Theatre, Aladdin, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 257-0297.

Emporer's New Clothes and Hamlet Remixed: Available for school visit. Nevada Theatre Company, 873-0191.

Marriage Can Be Murder: 7p. Wed.-Fri. 6p. Sat. $49.95. Egg & I Restaurant, 4533 W. Sahara Ave. 616-3322.

Auditions

and Classes

Reality Show Casting Call: TBS competition show "All American Man" tests emotional, physical stamina. Noon-5p. June 5. Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road. 312-5247, www.TBS.TV.

Hair: Strong singers and/or dancers needed for touring production. 332-8344. Acting Club: West Flamingo Center acting club is auditioning adults age 50 plus. Every Fri. 9:30a. 6255 W. Flamingo Road. 455-7742.

Acting Workshop: New City Theater (Home of SAG Conservatory), every Sat. noon-2p. Free. 2900 E. Patrick Lane. 795-0487.

Drama Class: Sponsored by Clark County Parks and Community Services. Registration required. 1-3p. Wed. Free. Whitney Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. 455-7576.

Arts Train Players Youth Theater Program: Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

Visual art

Art at the Funk House: Matt Theilen, photography, "Visions of Home," June 3-30. "The Clothesline Project," shirts decorated to honor female survivors of sexual assault and abuse. 6-10p. June 4. 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd. 678-6278.

Art Encounter: Artwork by Jennifer Main, Vance A. Larson, Misha Boriskoff, Cyndee Bossung, Loppo Martinez. Ongoing. 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. and 3979 Spring Mountain Road. 227-0220.

Art de Vignettes: Jonathan Winters' paintings, drawings, ongoing. Original paintings, sculptures, art glass, estate and one-of-a-kind jewelry, fashion art and architectural pieces. 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 734-3202.

Arts Factory: 101 E. Charleston Blvd. 676-1111.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art: Monet, through Sept. 13. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. $12-$15. 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7871.

CCSN Fine Arts Gallery: 8a.-4p. Mon.-Fri., 10a.-2p. Sat. Free. CCSN Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 651-7300.

Charleston Heights Arts Center: "The Color of Hay: Ancient Peasant Ways in Transylvania," black and white photographs by Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin, May 28-July 7. 11a-9p. Tue.-Fri., 10a.-6p. Sat.-Sun. Free. 800 S. Brush St. 229-4674.

City Hall Bridge Gallery: "Viva Downtown: Celebrating the Art of the Aerial Gallery." through July 30. 8a.-5p. Mon.-Fri. Second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave. 229-4674, 229-4631.

City Lights Gallery: 26 Water St., Suite C, Henderson. www.citylightsart.com.

Clark County Library: Roman Mucha's prints of landscape, architecture. Through. Dec. 14. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3400.

Clark County Government Center: 8a.-5p. Mon.-Fri. 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. 455-8239.

Contemporary Arts Collective: "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign competition entries, through May 31. "Lost Vegas," photographs by Greg Segal; "Found," photographs by Ana Maria Rodriguez, June 4-July 10. 101 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 101. 382-3886.

Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery: 9a.-5p. Mon.-Fri., 10a.-2p. Sat. Free. UNLV, 4505 Maryland Pkwy. 895-3893.

East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center: Occupied Space: Connecting Artists with Public Spaces by local artists, through June. 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515, 229-4631.

Enterprise Library: "Native American Portraits," by Jane Marquez. Through Nov. 18. 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3760.

Entertainment Galleries: Continuing exhibition featuring works of Tom Everhart, Al Hirschfeld, Ronnie Wood, Matt Rinard, Alphonse Muchas and American Film Institute's "Art of the Movies" collection. 9a.-11p. Sun.-Thu; 10a.-midnight, Fri. and Sat. (In the Venetian) 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 866-6813.

Gallery Au Go-Go: 4972 S. Maryland Parkway, Ste. 11. 419-5681.

Gallery P: "The Philosophy of the Wizards" by Omar Centeno. 982 American Pacific Drive, Suite 204, Henderson. 568-5429.

Green Valley Library: Color pencil portraiture of young children by Richard DeMoss. Through Nov. 21. 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. 507-3790.

Guggenheim Hermitage Museum: $15 for adults; $11 students; $7 children 6-12; $12 for Nevada residents, seniors; free for members, children younger than 6. Venetian Hotel, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-2440.

Henderson Multigenerational Center Art Gallery: 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 492-4621.

Henderson Art Association: 23 new artists. Winter art exhibit. 6-8p. Through June 7. Reflection Bay Golf Club, Rotunda Room, 75 Mira Lago Blvd. Henderson. 568-5655.

Las Vegas Art Museum: Asian Art Now, through June 19. $2-$5. 10a.-5p. Tue.-Sat. 1-5p. Sun. 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 360-8000.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum: Out of Africa, ongoing. 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 384-3466.

Left of Center Art Gallery: 2207 W. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas. 647-7378.

Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse: An Abstract World by Nicholas A. Price, ongoing. 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 471-7709.

Mandalay Bay Godt-Cleary Gallery: "Frank Sinatra: Paintings and Memorabilia," through May 31. "Venini: The Art of Glass," June 1-July 31. Contemporary artists from 1960-present. 10a-11p. Sun.-Thu. 10a.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Mandalay Place (skybridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor). 632-7777.

Marshall Galleries: Works by Debra Sievers, Erte, Picasso, Angelo Basso, local artists Lincoln Maynard, Philip Kenton, Iris Cooper. Ongoing. 11a.-8p. Tue.-Sat. 10271 S. Eastern Ave. #109. 897-3960.

New Century Fine Art Gallery: Oils, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass, giclees, prints, American art. 8665 W. Flamingo Road. Suite 102. 871-1606.

Old Town Gallery: Classes, $15. 10:30a. Thu. Figure drawing, $5. 6p. Wed. Gallery hours: 10:30a.-5p. Tues. -Sat. 10 W. Pacific St., Henderson. 568-5655.

Paseo Verde Library: Henderson Art Association works, through July 5. 9a.-9p. Mon.-Thu., 9a.-5p. Fri.-Sat. Noon-4p. Sun. 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 492-7252.

Rainbow Library: "Terminus ad Quem," artist, composer Greg Hedden exhibits compositional studies, pen/ink. Through Nov. 9. 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 507-3710.

Reed Whipple Cultural Center: Tue.-Fri. 11a.-9p. Sat.-Sun. 10a.-6p. 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-4674 .

Rosemary's Restaurant: Photograms by Haya Gil-Lubin, through July 31. 11:30-2:30p.; 5:30-10:30p. daily. 8125 W. Sahara Ave. 869-2251, 869-9002.

S2 Art Center: "Picture Show," more than 100 classic movie posters and re-created artworks from the golden age of Hollywood, through May 30. "The Golden Age of the Poster," June 4-25. Free.10a.-5p. Mon.-Fri.1 E. Charleston Blvd. 868-7880.

SAI Oriental Art Gallery: Original artwork by Asian artists. 4180 S. Rainbow Blvd. 222-0251.

Sahara West Library Grotto: 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3630.

Sawyer State Office Building: Pioneers by Nicholas A. Price, indefinite. 500 E. Washington Ave. 471-7709.

Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art: Works by national and international artists with emphasis on art after postmodernism. Noon-4p. Wed.-Sat. 1000 E. Sahara Ave. Suite 1. 240-2777.

Spring Valley Library: Las Vegas Woodturners Association exhibits lathe-turned works of wood, stone, metal including bowls, platters, vessels. Through Dec. 9. 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3820.

Summerlin Library: "Drawings," by Sharon Rosse. Through Nov. 12. 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

Sunrise Library: "Irreverent Reflections on Modern Femininity," collage exhibit of satirical art by Elisabeth Shurtleff. Through Nov. 11. 5400 Harris Ave. 507-3900.

West Charleston Library: 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.

West Las Vegas Arts Center: 11a.-9p. Tue.-Fri. 10a.-6p. Sat.-Sun. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

West Las Vegas Library: "Revolutionary Heroes of Mexico," by artist Olaf Rivera Gutierrez. Through Dec. 7. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3820.

Whitney Library: Original artwork from published children's books. Through Nov. 30. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010.

Winchester Gallery: "New Work," by Mary Warner, paintings on velvet. Through July 24. 8a.-7:30p. Mon.-Fri., 9a.-5p. Sat. 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-8239.

Comedy Clubs

Beacher's Comedy Madhouse: Occasional Saturdays. $53.69. Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Road. 693-5066.

Boomer's Humors: Open mic stand-up show. 8p. Sun. No cover/one-drink min. Sign up for stage time: 217-1679. Boomer's, 3200 Sirius Ave. 217-1679.

Bourbon Street: Comedy Chaos with Don Tjernagel, 12:30a. last Fri.-Sat. each month. $12.50, includes one drink. Bourbon Street, 120 E. Flamingo Road. 737-7200.

Club West Comedy Corral: 8p. Thu. Free. Saddle West, 1220 S. Highway 160, Pahrump. 800-433-3987.

Coachman Comedy Corner: Host Peter Banks as Austin Powers, 9p. Mon. Coachman's Inn, 3240 S. Eastern Ave. 731-4202.

The Comedy Stop: 8 and 10:30p. Daily. $17.50. 2-for-1 local appreciation nights, Thu. Tropicana, 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-2714.

The Comedy Zone: 9p. Tue.-Sun. $21.95. Plaza, 1 Main St. 386-2444.

The Improv: 8:30 and 10:30p. $24.95. Daily, except Mondays. Harrah's, 3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-5111.

Laugh Trax: Thom Kaz's Rock 'n' Roll Hypnosis, 7:30p. Monday, 10p. Thu.; Comedy, 7:30p. Tue.-Thu., 7:30p. and 10p. Fri.-Sat. $15.25. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411. The Palms Lounge: Jeff Richards, Jon Reep, Ike Barinholtz, Josh Meyers, rotating comedians. 9p., midnight June 5, July 3. $25. 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 474-4000, 942-7777.

Riviera Comedy Club: 8:30 and 10:30p. $17.95. Riviera, 2901 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-9433.

Roadhouse Casino & Diner: "Cozy's Comedy Corner II" hosted by Cozy Stone. 9-11p. Mon. Free. 2100 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson. 564-1150.

Sandy Hackett's Comedy Club: 9p. nightly. $17.55, $18.62 includes dinner. Greek Isles, 305 Convention Center Drive. 734-0711.

Groups and Clubs

Summerlin Singles: Mixers/dinners, various locations. Every Wed. 233-3369.

The Adventurers: Monthly welcome mixer, 5:30p. first Thu., Jack's Pub, 7p. Happy hour, 5:30p. Fri., TGI Fridays, 4570 W. Sahara Ave. Laugh Trax, both in Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Sand volleyball, 6:30p. every Tue. in May, Sunset Park, Henderson. 650-2896. www.lasvegasadventurers.com.

Las Vegas Trailblazers: Hiking group for singles, 30s-40s. Beginners to advanced. www.lvtrailblazers.org/

Marine Corps League: General membership meeting. Former, active duty and reservists. Third Tue. monthly. 4360 Spring Mountain Road. 368-1775.

Business Professionals Helping People: Networking breakfast, 7a. each Tue. $25-$75. Mimi's Cafe, 596 N. Stephanie Street, Henderson. Erik 262-5609, Glenn 460-9838.

Guitar Society of Las Vegas: 6:30p. First Wed. monthly. Flamingo Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Clark County Genealogical Society: 10a. Third Sat. monthly. Paseo Verde Library conference room, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 225-5838. www.rootsweb.com~nvccngs

Green Valley/Eastside Singles: Social network, cocktail parties, mixers for single professionals. 233-3369.

Circle of Friends Support Group: For adult survivors of sexual assault. 5:30-7p. Thu. Rape Crisis Center, 741 Veteran's Memorial Drive. 385-2153.

Southern Nevada Blues Association: Open meeting, jam session. Third Sun. each month. 812-3088, www.snvblues.org.

TNT Toastmasters: 6:30p. Second and fourth Mon. 3145 Warm Springs Road #400. 450-2200.

CEO-CFO Meeting: Luncheon third Thu. monthly. $25. UNLV Stan Fulton International Gaming Institute, 801 E. Flamingo Road. 338-9470, jlaub@ceo-cfogroup.com.

Wizards of Ahs Toastmasters: 6p. Second and fourth Mon. 11th floor, U.S. Bank, 2300 W. Sahara Ave. 498-2445.

Exploring Sexuality: Enhance your sexual experience. Discussion group. $20/person, $30/couple. 7-9p. Sun. 220-1111.

Las Vegas Management Society: Monthly luncheon. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 949-9800, lmoulton@bankofcommerce-nevada.com.

Las Vegas Screenwriters Association: Meets twice per month for peer review and support. 968-5525.

B.U.S.E.: Business Professionals, Up and Comers, Socialites and Entrepreneurs, 7p. Tue. Chameleon Studios. www.bluemanmoving.com/buse/buseEnrollment.htm.

Alpine Ski & Snowboard Club: Weekly meetings and socials, 7p. Thu. Tommy Rockers, 4275 Industrial Road. 362-7669. escapelasvegas.com.

Extreme Cheer All Stars: Accepting girls ages 5-18 to join competitive cheer squads for upcoming season. www.eteamz.com/extremecheerallstars.com, 597-9294.

Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce: Monthly after-hours business network, $5-$15. 6-9p. fourth Tue. of each month. Bahama Breeze, 375 Hughest Center Drive. $15. www.lvicc.com.

Pyramid Power Talkers: Meets 5:30p. Tue. Luxor, 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 896-4669.

Provocateurs Toastmasters: Meets third Sat. of each month. Round Table Pizza, 7460 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 896-4669.

Separated or Divorced People: Weekly discussions, 7p. Wed. Denny's, 2545 E. Fremont St. 384-7441.

Crossdressers Support Group: Monthly meetings for heterosexual crossdressers, wives, girlfriends and significant others. Married and single crossdressers welcome. Las Vegas chapter of Tri-Ess (the Society for the Second Self). 387-3891, lasvegastug@yahoo.com.

Kaleidoscope: Social club for interracial couples. 480-9254.

Las Vegas Jamband Society: Meets 7:30p. first Tue. of each month. Danny's II, 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. 451-8315.

Las Vegas Backgammon Club: Meets 7p. Tue. Jackson's Bar & Grill, 6020 W. Flamingo Road. 458-0926, 696-1096.

Singles Travel Club: Second and fourth Mon. Ages 40 and up. Local and world travel planned. Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. 888-324-2028.

Vocal Vegans Toastmasters Club: Noon Thu. Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Central Parkway. 455-2860.

I'll Drink to That Toastmasters: 6p. Thu. Stakeout, 4800 Maryland Parkway. 362-7502.

Coalition to Prevent the Erosion of Human Rights: Opposes USA Patriot Act provisions and war against Iraq. 6:30p. Tue. 382-5344, 791-1965.

BDSM/Alternative Lifestyles: All community munch. 8p. Fri. Skinny Dugan's Pub, 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. 296-9331. 7p. Wed. Scoreboard Lounge, 2400 S. Jones Blvd. 368-2711. 296-9331.

Funtimers: Local singles social group for single people over 40. Mixers, 6p. Tue. Calico Jack's. 5p. Fri. Tuscany's. 387-3887.

Transmission Meditation: A specialized form of group meditation. 7p. Tue. Thu. and Sun. 837-3393, 260-4959.www.shareintl.org

Las Vegas Gunlovers: Singles club for target-shooting sports. Meets first Fri. of each month. Target shooting two times each month on Sat. ddcone@hotmail.com.

CuisineClub.Com: Gourmet dining social club. Mixer, 6p. first Thu. of each month. Z'Tejas, 3824 Paradise Road. Smoker, 6p. third Tue. of each month. Chicago Brewing Company, 2201 S. Fort Apache Road.

Divorced & Widowed Adjustment Inc.: Offers free weekly programs for emotional support and recovery. 735-5544.

No Kidding!: Social club for child-free adults. Concerts, happy hours, brunches. Sunday brunch first Sunday each month. E-mail lvnokidding@yahoo.com.

Friends and Family of Incarcerated Persons: Support group. 7p. Fri. 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. 223-6600.

Transgender Support and Advocacy Group: 6p. Tuesdays. Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road. 392-2132.

Parents Without Partners: Monthly singles dance. 7:30p. Membership orientation, 8p. dance. 383-6927, 396-3504. Activity line: 223-5919.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Reading Groups: Amazing Reading Group, 7p. fourth Wed. of each month. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942; Book Lovers' Bistro, 7p. third Wed. of each month. Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4011. Brown Bag Book Club, 11a. Thu. Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway, Laughlin. 507-4070; Murder in the Library Book Group, 7p. second Tue. of each month and 10a. following Wed. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646. Planet Las Vegas Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion Group, 7p. third Thu. of each month. Las Vegas Library, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 507-4395; Rainbow Book Club, 7p. second Wed. of each month, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3711; Sahara West Book Discussion Group, 7p. last Thu. of each month. Sahara West Library; Spanish Language Book Discussion Group, 6p. second Mon. of each month. Mahogany Circle Book Club, 11a. first Sat. of each month. Contemporary Fiction Book Club, 7p. third Tue. of each month; Great Books Reading and Discussion Group, 7p. second and fourth Tue. of each month. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3459; Spring Valley Book Discussion Group, 7p. first Thu. of each month, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3830; Book Chat Cafe, 10:30a. third Sat. of each month. Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 507-3646; West Las Vegas Book Club Social Hour, 7p. second Tue of each month. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-4472. Night Readers Book Club, 5p. Wed. Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway. 507-4070. Murder of the Month Book Discussion Club, 7p. third Tue. of each month. Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.