Laughlin Times: Local

February 11 Social Services Committee meeting canceled

LAUGHLIN - The Laughlin Town Manager's Office has announced the Social Services Committee meeting for Thursday, Feb. 11, has been cancelled.

The other three panels will meet, starting with the joint Public Safety+Public Works Committee, at 10:30 a.m. PST on Tuesday, Feb. 16, followed by the Parks-Recreation Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22 (instead of Feb. 15, its normal schedule, because of the Presidents Day holiday), and the Community Development Committee, at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

The public is invited to all the sessions, in the Clark County Regional Government Center on Laughlin Civic Drive between Casino and Thomas Edison drives. Agendas will be available at the Town Manager's Office in the government center three business days before the meetings.

Laughlin chamber to meet Feb. 18

LAUGHLIN - The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a breakfast Thursday, Feb. 18, at 8 a.m. PST in the Pavilion at the Tropicana Express.

To inquire about post-deadline seats call Connie Davis at 702-298-2214. Tickets are $10 per member and $15 per non-member. Reserved tables are available.

In addition to being the first annual meeting, speakers will be Pete Gorrie and Alan Kronberg. The session will replace the second Thursday evening mixer.

AARP driver safety class offered

LAUGHLIN - An AARP senior citizens safe driving program will be given at the Clark County Regional Government Center on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. PST. The class will be a one-day session, designed for drivers 50 years and older.

For reservations call 702-299-0003 or 702-298-1815.

Register to vote locally

LAUGHLIN - Adults may register to vote at the Laughlin Branch of the Las Vegas-Clark County Public Library on the Needles Highway at Las Palmas Lane, just above the U.S. Post Office, on the following dates and times:

Thursday, Feb. 18, from 4-6 p.m.; Wednesday, March 3, from 10 a.m.-noon; Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m.-noon; Thursday, April 1, from 4-6 p.m.; Wednesday April 14, from 4-6 p.m.; Thursday, May 6, from 4-6 p.m.

Proof of residency (name and full address, Nevada driver license, gas bill, phone bill, etc.) and picture ID (Nevada license, etc., not another state's driver's license) are required to register.

For more information call 702-507-4060.

Census announces final testing dates

LAUGHLIN - The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the final test dates and locations before hiring up to 45 persons to help in Laughlin and Searchlight.

The schedule (all at PST):

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m., Searchlight Community Center.

Thursday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m., American Legion Post 60.

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m., Post 60.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m., Community Center.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m., Post 60.

Monday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m., Spirit Mountain Activity Center.

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m., Community Center.

Parents get night out Friday

LAUGHLIN - The Clark County Parks-Recreation Department and the Laughlin Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, in the Spirit Mountain Activity Center, will watch local children on Friday, Feb. 12, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. PST so their parents may have a night out.

The cost is $5 per child. Each boy and girl must be registered and paid for by Thursday, Feb. 11, or the price will be $6 per child. The price includes a hamburger, snacks, a movie, games and crafts. Children must be school age to attend. For more information call 298-3413.

Democratic Club of Laughlin to meet

LAUGHLIN - An organizational meeting for Laughlin Democrats will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. PST at American Legion Laughlin Post Hall 60 at 1510 Bruce Woodbury Drive.

All persons who are registered Democrats or desire to register as a Democrat are invited to attend. Future organizational meetings will be held March 10 and April 14 at 6 p.m.

For more information call Terry Ursini at 702-420-6821 or 702-298-0096.

American Legion Post 60 plans events

LAUGHLIN - Here is the schedule for American Legion Laughlin Post 60 for Feb. 10-16:

Friday, Feb. 12 - Fish, shrimp and more dinner, 5-7 p.m. PST.

Sunday, Feb. 14 -Valentine's Day breakfast, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Presidents Day Auxiliary luncheon - 11:30 a.m. PST, Mohave Steak House in Bullhead City.

Auxiliary cards - Tuesday, Feb. 16, noon.; Kiwanis Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The post is on Bruce Woodbury Drive. Call 702-299-1510.

Chamber workshop will be Feb. 11

LAUGHLIN - Bill Wilson, CCIM, of Nevada State Development Corporation, will present a financing seminar on how a business can purchase its own office space or other facility, with a low-interest, long-term loan while qualifying for up to 95 percent financing.

The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce is taking reservations (fee charged) for “How to Buy Your Own Building Workshop” on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. PST at the Clark County Regional Government Center on Laughlin Civic Drive.

Call 702-298-2214 to RSVP.

St. John the Baptist Church sets schedule

LAUGHLIN - Here is the schedule for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Feb. 10-16. All are PST unless noted.

Knights of Columbus meeting - Monday, Feb. 15, 6 p.m. in St. John's Church.

Married couples Jubilee Mass - Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the Guardian Angel Cathedral and a reception at Anderson Hall in Las Vegas.

Knights of Columbus Council 12690 meeting - Monday, Feb. 15, 6 p.m. at the church.

President's Day Mass - Monday, Feb. 15, 8 a.m. at the church. The office will be closed this day.

Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. Masses at the church. Continuous distribution of ashes will be from 12:30-2 p.m. at the church. Prayer service and ashes will be offered at 10 a.m. in Don's Celebrity Theatre at the Riverside.

Stations of the Cross will begin Friday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. at the church and will continue every Friday during Lent. Stations of the Cross will be followed by a Lenten soup supper.

Tiger Masses will be celebrated at 6 a.m. on Fridays during Lent at the church.

Lenten retreat - With Father Michael Moore, Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, at Mass; retreat, Monday-Thursday, Feb. 22-25 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

For year end statements of church donations, call the church office at 702-298-0440. For Service Campaign and Catholic Stewardship Appeal donations, call the Diocese office at 702-735-1398.

The church is on El Mirage Way at Banyon Drive. Call 702-298-0440 Monday -Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marriage protection message offered on Feb. 14

LAUGHLIN - Sunday, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day will provide . Pastor Gene Lee's message theme at Laughlin Community Church, entitled “Protecting Your Marriage,” with the scripture text from Matthew 5:27-32.

This message will be presented at the 8 a.m. PST and 10:30 a.m. services.

Included with the sermon will be visual support with both PowerPoint slides and video segments. A fill-in document for use during the message also will be provided.

The Children's Focus Time during the 10:30 a.m. family celebration will begin a new video portraying events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

Other events at LCC include the Tuesday Worship Hour with Pastor Marilyn Meyer at 6:30 p.m., the Women's Fellowship Night on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. and the Men's Fellowship Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7 a.m.

The church is at 2910 S. Needles Highway, just below the U.S. Post Office. The local telephone number is 702-989-1228.

Sign up for Little League February 13

LAUGHLIN - The Laughlin Little League baseball program will have sign-ups on Saturdays, Feb. 13 and 20, at Mountain View Park on Needles Highway at Arie, with free hot dogs and soda for every boy and girl who tries out.

For kids ages 4-8, the sign-ups and try-outs will be from noon to 2 p.m. PST. For those age 9 and older, it will be from 2-4 p.m. An accompanying adult should bring a birth certificate and three proofs of residency for each boy or girl.

Children need to wear a hat and long pants for the tryouts at the baseball field at the park's east end. Registration cost will be $45 per child and will include a hat, shirt, pants, belt and socks.

Call Kevin Barbarita at 702-420-9321 or Robert Halstenberg at 702-235-3299.

BLM to approve shooting range

KINGMAN - Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Manager Ruben Sanchez will sign the Decision Record authorizing the Recreation-Public Purposes Act disposal of public lands to the Arizona Game-Fish Department for 315 acres in Mohave Valley to be used for a public shooting range.

The 315-acre site is about 10 miles southeast of Bullhead City and two miles west of Boundary Cone Butte, an area of traditional importance to the Fort Mojave and Hualapai Indian Tribes. The final design mitigates impacts and is to be set up to be respectful of the traditions of both.

Activities

All PST unless otherwise noted.

Boys and Girls Club

LAUGHLIN - The schedule of indoor and outdoor programs and activities for Feb. 10-16 at the Laughlin Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, in the Spirit Mountain Activity Center:

Today, Feb. 10 - Kids in Control; Valentine tote; lemonade.

Thursday, Feb. 11 - 2:30 p.m., digital arts; 4 p.m., Positive Action; candy carrier; capture the flag.

Friday, Feb. 12 - Free time; movie.

Monday, Feb. 15 - Closed for Presidents Day.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Torch Club; lovely details; sharks and minnows.

For more information, call 702-299-9223 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. weekdays when school is in session.

Laughlin Branch Library

LAUGHLIN - The Laughlin Branch of the Las Vegas-Clark County Public Library has announced its schedule for Feb. 10-16.

Master Gardeners - Today, Feb. 10, 10:30-12 p.m., vegetables and citrus.

AARP tax-aid - Thursday Feb. 11, and every Thursday through April 15, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free tax help for low and moderate income taxpayers with special attention to those age 60 and older.

Brown bag book club - Thursday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-noon, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.

Norma Joslin's crafts - Friday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Easter baskets; limit of 10 persons.

Valentine fun - Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room with heartwarming stories and a special Valentine craft.

For more information call 702-507-4064.

Gallery exhibits:

Palette of black and white drawings and pulled prints by artist Vija Hamilton, through Feb. 25.

Wildlife woodcarving by Ken Thompson, through March 1.

Upcoming:

Interactive murder mystery evening - Murder at Crooke's Crossing, Saturday, Feb. 20, 7-10 p.m.; the audience will help solve the case; audience limited to the first 42 adults to sign up in person or by telephoning 702-507-4063; the Friends of the Laughlin Library will provide light refreshments.

Learn about radon - Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m.; get a free radon test kit for the invisible gas formed by the natural decay of uranium in the ground; for more information call Laura Au-Yeung, University of Nevada-Reno Cooperative Extension Service at 702-257-5550.

Other:

There is a free coupon exchange with six categories, at the newspaper reading area.

The library is on the Needles Highway at Las Palmas Lane, just above the U.S. Post Office. For more information call 702-507-4060.

Family Learning Center

LAUGHLIN - The Family-to-Family Connection, also known as the Family Learning Center, has announced its weekly schedule for Feb. 10-16. The programs are held in the FLC in the Laughlin Branch of the Las Vegas-Clark County Public Library unless noted otherwise.

Today, Feb. 10 - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Safe and sound.

Friday, Feb. 12 - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Toddler tales; 4:30-5:30 p.m., Bilingual basics

Saturday, Feb. 13 - 10:30-11:30 a.m., Be my Valentine.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 - 4:30-5:30 p.m., Play it safe.

Wednesday Feb. 17 - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mission nutrition.

The monthly calendar for class details is available at the library. For more information call Renata Faccioli at 702-507-4075 or e-mail her at renata@link2hope.org.

Seniors at Spirit Mountain

LAUGHLIN - Here is the schedule for the Clark County Parks-Recreation Department's Laughlin senior citizens programs in the Spirit Mountain Activity Center on Arie Avenue at the Needles Highway for Feb. 10-16.

Today, Feb. 10 - 9-11 a.m., open center; 9:15-10:30 a.m., coffee klatsch; 10-11 a.m., exercise in the Boys and Girls Club (exercise ball).

Thursday, Feb. 11 - 10-11 a.m., exercise in the Boys and Girls Club (stretch bands); 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mah Jongg; 12:30-4 p.m., bridge.

Friday, Feb. 12 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., brown bag lunch Bingo through Feb. 12, (fee charged); 12-4 p.m., poker; the 2 p.m. movie will be “Couples Retreat.” A couple racing to salvage their marriage invites three other couples to join them at a tropical island resort.

Monday, Feb. 15 - Closed.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 - 9:30-11:30 a.m., quilting, knitting and crocheting; 10-11 a.m., exercise in the Boys and Girls Club (weights); 11 a.m.-1 p.m., pickle ball; 10:30-1 p.m., Dominos, Scrabble, billiards and Ping-Pong.

The schedule is subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, all activities are free. Persons ages 50 and older are eligible. To contact the center call 702-298-3413 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays except holidays.