Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News, Jan. 7-13

Monthly arts classes for youths are set to begin Jan. 25 at the Contemporary Arts Center, 1217 S. Main St.

Parent and Me classes for youths ages 3-5 are scheduled from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Jan. 25 and cost $15 or $12.50 if paid by Jan. 17.

Classes for youths ages 5-12 are scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 25 and cost $30 or $25 if paid by Jan. 17.

The classes are subsidized in part by a grant from Wells Fargo.

For more information, visit lasvegascac.org or call 702-496-0569.

CAREER FAIR, WORKSHOPS PLANNED FOR VETERANS

A career fair and workshop for veterans and military members is scheduled Jan. 11 at the Student Union at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Workshops are scheduled from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m., and the career fair is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to veterans, military personnel and their family.

For more information, call 702-895-3495.

ELVIS BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON PLANNED AT LAS VEGAS SENIOR CENTER

An Elvis birthday luncheon for seniors 50 or older is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road.

The event is set to feature an Elvis Presley film and some of his favorite foods.

Admission is $5, and city of Las Vegas senior programs membership is required. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6454.