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April 2, 2007 - 9:00 pm

Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends ambassadors, forum moderators, grant writers, mobile pet adoption assistants, Nevada team leaders, news writers, resource associates and wild burro caregivers needed.

Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada: Volunteer needed to teach art class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Henderson Parks and Recreation, Spring Festival, Wednesday and Saturday: Volunteers needed to assist with setup and cleanup, running carnival games, and monitoring bounce area and other activities.

Las Vegas Grand Prix, Friday through Sunday: Volunteers needed for expo/festival, guest services, hotel ambassadors, office help, pass control, pedestrian flow, track services, ushers and other positions.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada: Wish ambassadors, consultants, Wish Wizard event crews, office workers and other volunteers needed.

Premier Exhibitions: Docents needed to work in galleries to explain science, human anatomy, health and biology.

Valley Hospital Medical Center: Communications specialist, nursing floor volunteer, waiting room volunteer and gift shop volunteer needed.

For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities, contact the Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada at 892-2321 or on the Web at www. volunteercentersn.org.

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The North Rim of the Grand Canyon. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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