Upcoming Youth and Family Activities

Below is just a small sample of upcoming events for the family in Ward 5. For additional events, visit the recreation calendar web page.

* These events are subject to change. Please call the event location to confirm details.

Coffee With Your Councilman
Thursday, Dec. 3
9 to 10 a.m.
Starbucks, 2192 N. Rainbow Blvd.

The Poets’ Corner
Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
Free admission.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 229-4800.
Keith Brantley hosts a forum for established poets and open-microphone participants.

Old Fashioned Fall Festival
Saturday, Nov. 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lorenzi Park, 333 W. Washington Ave.
Join Councilman Barlow for an afternoon of fun including face painters, a DJ, cake walk, community vendors and more!

Ah Ya Helu (all ages)
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $7 all seats
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Enjoy an afternoon of belly dance performances by the beautiful and talented women of Ah Ya Helu, under the direction of Ashtalea.

Turkey Shoot Free-Throw Contest (ages 5-12)
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $1
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 229-6374.
Compete against children in your age group shooting free throws to win a turkey.

“Historical Journey into Jazz” Exhibition
Through Dec. 31, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
View artist Thurman Hackett’s paintings of jazz musicians and more in the Community Roots Gallery.

“Altered States: Artists Re-imagine the Book” Exhibition
Through Jan. 2, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Curated by Los Angeles-based artist and designer, Joseph Shuldiner, the artists included in the exhibit are Tor Archer, Alisa Banks, Doug Beube, Elile Brown, Shannon Freshwater, Jessica Holada, Lisa Kokin, Alexander Korzer-Robinson, Guy Laramee, Emily Sandor and Jill Sylvia. This exhibit has been programmed as part of the events associated with the Vegas Valley Book Festival and is funded in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Call 229-1012 for information.

Beginning and Intermediate Computer Classes (adults)
Tuesdays and Fridays 4 to 6 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $20 for 6 classes, plus $2 annual membership fee.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Beginner classes on Fridays teach basic computer usage and Microsoft Word Pad software. Intermediate classes on Tuesdays learn Microsoft Works, Microsoft Word and using the Internet. Instructor Carlos Pavon limits class to 8 people.