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Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News

AID FOR AIDS OF NEVADA PLANS
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING WALK SUNDAY

Aid for AIDS of Nevada plans to host its 22nd annual AIDS Walk beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Student Union on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Event registration for teams and individuals is free, but a minimum $50 donation from each participant is encouraged.

For more information, call 382-2326 or visit afanlv.org.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET

The Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital, 3006 S. Maryland Parkway, plans to offer a free young survivors' breast cancer support group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for women 40 or younger.

For more information, call 784-1947 or visit sunrisehospital.com.

DONATE HAIR SATURDAY
DURING KLIP IT FOR KIDZ

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department plan to present Klip It For Kidz from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Participants are invited to have their heads shaved by local hairstylists or make a 10-inch minimum hair donation to benefit children with cancer.

For more information, call 735-8434 or visit nvccf.org.

COMPOSTING IN SMALL SPACES
WORKSHOP SET FOR SATURDAY

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to offer a Composting in Small Spaces workshop from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

The cost is $25, and advance registration is required.

For more information, call 257-5573 or email fagine@unce.unr.edu.

WINE WALK TO AID NEW VISTA COMMUNITY

Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host the New Vista Community Wine Walk from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday in Town Square Park.

It is the first of four walks planned throughout the year that is set to feature more than 20 wines.

Tickets are $25 per person in advance, $30 on event day or $50 for two people.

For more information, call 457-4677 or visit winewalklv.com.

Clark County Democratic Party Convention set for Saturday

The Clark County Democratic Party Convention is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden is the scheduled keynote speaker. Call 794-9433 or visit clarkdems.com.

SENIOR CITIZENS TO HAVE
THEIR SAY IN CENTER'S ACTIVITIES

The Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., plans to host its Senior Quarterly Query at 10 a.m. April 17.

Attendees will receive information on the center's upcoming events and will have the chance to provide input on future activities.

For more information, call 229-6125 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY PLANNED

The Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., is slated to host a Root Beer Float Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17.

The cost is $1, and advance registration is required.

For more information, call 229-6125 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

SPRING TEA PARTY SCHEDULED

The Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, is slated to host a spring tea party from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17.

Participants are encouraged to wear hats and gloves while learning about etiquette and the history of tea. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

For more information, call 229-6454 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

CONSUMER WORKSHOP TO SHARE
TIPS ABOUT CREDIT CARD USE

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, in conjunction with the Consumer Credit Counseling Service, plan to host a workshop of needs and wants versus available income at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the large conference room.

For more information, call 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org.

EVENT TO INCLUDE CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

Baby's Bounty and Prevent Child Abuse Nevada plan to host a free community event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd.

The event is set to feature face painting, various children's activities, prizes and coupons for local vendors.

For more information, call 895-5053 or visit preventchildabusenevada.org.

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