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Vegas Valley Book Festival Set For Nov. 1-3

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100 Authors, 100 Events, Enjoyment For All Ages

The 11th annual Vegas Valley Book Festival will take place Nov. 1-3, 2012, with most programs scheduled at the downtown Historic Fifth Street School, located at 401 S. Fourth St. The largest annual literary event in Las Vegas, the book festival will bring together more literary and cultural programs than ever before. The festival is expected to feature 100 authors and 100 events, including panel discussions, readings, book signings, workshops, vendor exhibits, art exhibitions, spoken word performances and other special programs for a diversity of genres, ages and cultural backgrounds. Most events are free and open to the public.

In addition to the main festival, this year’s Vegas Valley Book Festival will present:

The Children’s Book Festival in Centennial Plaza, adjacent to the Fifth Street School;
The Comic Book Festival at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road;
Nevada Humanities Salon at the Historic Fifth Street School;
The First Friday Poetry Brigade on Third and Imperial streets in the Arts District; and
A series of eight pre-festival events at a variety of sites around the valley.
Read more: Vegas Valley Book Festival Set For Nov. 1-3

City of Las Vegas July 2012 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports & Community Special Events

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City of Las Vegas July 2012

Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports & Community Special Events

All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Centers will be closed July 4 for Independence Day. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle!

Swimming Pools Open Swim For Summer Season (all ages)

Monday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., June 11-Aug. 18, Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., 229-1532.
Monday-Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m., June 9-Aug. 18, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, 3; Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St.,

229-6398.

Monday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and Monday-Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.; June 9-Aug. 26, Sept. 1-3; Carlos L.

Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 229-1756.

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon to 6 p.m., open year-round;

Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 229-6309.

Monday-Friday, 6-8 a.m. adult lap swim; noon to 4 p.m. all ages; 4-7 p.m. adult lap swim; 7-9 p.m. all

ages; Saturday-Sunday noon to 6 p.m. all ages; June 11-Sept. 3; Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion

Center Drive, 229-1488.

City Of Las Vegas July 2012 Senior Special Events

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City Of Las Vegas July 2012 Senior Special Events

Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers

The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday to residents age 50 and better. Many of these activities contribute to wellness and a healthy lifestyle. A listing of classes and activities is published in the Beyond the Neon Leisure Guide, available in the centers and online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. All activities are subject to change. Most activities require $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas Senior Citizen Programs, available at all senior and active adult centers. Centers will be closed July 4.

Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)

Tuesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $4 per day.

Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.

Ballroom dance socials are held every Tuesday and Friday afternoons with live music from Boyd Coulter and his band.

Independence Day Brunch (ages 50+)

Thursday, July 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $3. Advance registration required. Call 229-1515 to register.

East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. (702) 229-1515.

Celebrate our independence with an All-American meal, brunch style!

City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts July 2012 Calendar Of Events

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City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts

July 2012 Calendar Of Events

495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101

Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993 May 17, 2012

Cultural Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org

City of Las Vegas website: www.lasvegasnevada.gov

PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing (ages 8+)

Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $4 dollars per person per week. Pay at the door.

Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Have an evening of international fun learning Armenian, Bulgarian, Israeli, Arabic, Macedonian, Russian, Greek, Turkish, Chinese and Serbian folk dances and more. No need to bring a partner. For more information, call 229-6383 or visit www.ethnicexpresslasvegas.org. Ethnic Express Folk Dancers is a nonprofit, volunteer organization.

Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)

Fridays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. (No dance July 27.)

Cost: $5 per person at the door; $4 for members of Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers.

Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Scottish country dancing celebrates the beautiful ballroom dance styles of Scotland. Dances can be lively and joyful or gentle and graceful. From the first chord to the final bow or curtsey, participants will be inspired by the driving reels, jaunty jigs, snappy strathspeys or lilting airs. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes. Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers, a nonprofit volunteer organization. For more information, call 656-9513 or 229-6383, or go online to www.lasvegascountrydance.org.

Enjoy A Movie In The Park May 25

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Ward 6 Councilman Steven D. Ross To Host Family Film At Centennial Hills Park

Bring your blankets or folding chairs and join Las Vegas Ward 6 Councilman Steven D. Ross for a free movie in the park Friday, May 25, at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, located at 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Enjoy the PG-rated family film, “Adventures of Tin Tin” starting at 7:30 p.m.

“Bring your family, a picnic basket and a cozy blanket to enjoy this free, fun-filled evening with your family and neighbors,” Ross said.

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