Special events

Embrace your inner activist.

San Gennaro Feast

Italian food festival with musical entertainment, amusement rides, games and petting zoo. May 8-9, 4p-11p; May 10-11, 11a-11p. $6-$7. Grand Canyon Shopping Center, 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive. Info: 227-0295, www.sangennarofeast.com.

Rock Art Walking Tour

The Nevada Rock Art Foundation leads a very easy walking tour to the rock art in Valley of Fire. Free. May 10. Info and RSVP: 804-6723, nrafmcconnell@aol.com.

Be a Bone Marrow Donor

Bone marrow donor registration simply requires some paperwork and a swab of the inner cheek, yet it could same the life of Erica Murray and others. $65 donation for registration fee suggested. May 10, 2p-5p. Jillian's, 450 Fremont St. Info: www.ericamurray.blogspot.com.

Cell Phone Recycling

Properly dispose of your old, broken and unwanted cell phones and help NPR while keeping toxic materials out of our environment. Mon to Fri, 9a-5p; through May 31. Nevada Public Radio, 1289 S. Torrey Pines Drive.

Election Day Workers

Registered voters, especially bilingual Spanish and English speakers, can earn $120 while serving the community on election day. Info: 455-28125, www.accessclarkcounty.com/election.

Fundraisers

Make a Wish Gala

A black tie optional silent auction and dinner to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada. Entertainment by Clint Holmes and Stomp Out Loud. $250. May 17, 6p. Planet Hollywood Grand Ballroom, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Info: 212-9474.

$2 Tuesdays for New Vista

Enjoy boutique wines for $2 a glass while supporting New Vista Community programs for intellectually challenged adults and children. Second Tue, 5p-10p. Bellaluna Italian Grill, 7905 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 103. 227-7900. Info: www.newvistacommunity.org.

Ongoing events

Archeological Site Stewards Needed

The Nevada State Historic Preservation Office seeks volunteers to monitor and prevent vandalism to archaeological sites in Nevada. Info: 895-4863, www.nevadaculture.org.

Atomic Age Alliance

A volunteer group focused on Atomic Age architecture, Mid Century Modernism and 20th Century pop culture phenomena. Second Wed, locations are always unique. Info: 888-MID-MOD1, www.atomicage.org.

Bookseller's Association

The non-profit Bookseller's Association of Southern Nevada brings together independent sellers, library persona, authors and others for educational monthly meetings. Second Wed, 6:30p. Locations vary. Info: 697-0001 or www.usedbookslasvegas.com.

Boulder City Democratic Club

Meet with like-minded Democrats. Second Wed, 7p. Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd., 294-0354.

The Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital

Resources include support groups, yoga classes and relaxation therapy. The Breast Center, 3600 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 250, 784-7870, www.sunrisehospital.com.

Buddhist Meditation Group

Guided meditation and dharma talks using methods suitable for critical, modern people with a healthy sense of humor who wish to reveal the mind's full potential. Every Thu, 7:45p. Info: 260-4426, www.diamondway.org.

Cancer Support Group

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada support groups. Every Thu: 6p, 3730 S. Eastern Ave., 952-3400. Info: www.cccnevada.com.

Donation-based Yoga Classes

A variety of classes, ranging from "Sacred Slow Flow" to Jivamukti, all on a donation basis. Daily (except First Friday), hours vary. Blue Sky Yoga, 101 E. Charleston Ave. (downstairs in the Arts Factory). 592-1396, www.blueskyyogalv.com.

Govinda's Center

Vedic wisdom of Bhakti yoga presentation and powerful mantra chants for self-discovery. Every Sun, 6p. 6380 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 8, 434-VEDA, www.govindascenter.com

Miata Owners of Las Vegas

Car owners monthly auto club social hour. Second Mon, 6p. Blue Ox Tavern, 5875 W. Sahara Ave. Info: 419-2438, www.miataownersofvegas.com.

MPowerment Project

Social gathering for gay and bisexual men age 20-29 years old. Every Mon, Wed and Fri, 7p. The Center, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite B-31 in Commercial Center. Info: 733-9800, www.myspace.com/vegasmpowerment.

Nevada Film Alliance

Resources fostering cohesion and collaboration within the Nevada film community. Film industry groups, events, castings, workshops and more. Info: www.NevadaFilmAlliance.org.

Paranormal Group

Sin City Paranormal meets monthly. Help for anyone, never a fee. Investigators wanted. Info: 699-7000, ext. 3059.

Professional Mortgage Women

The National Association of Professional Mortgage Women monthly dinner meeting is open to members and non-members. Second Thu, 5:30p. Big Dogs, 6390 W. Sahara Ave. Info: www.napmwlv.com.

Red Rock Democrats

Red Rock Democratic Club meets for political discussion. Info: 338-3403.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

Twelve step program for people suffering from addictive behaviors related to sex, love and emotional dependency. Every Tue, 5:30p-6:30p. First Church of Religious Science, 1420 E Harmon Ave., Room 4. Info: 622-6760.

Sierra Club

Local chapter of America's oldest and largest environmental organization. Second Wed, 7:30p. Wengert Room, Nevada Power, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Info: 732-7750, http://nevada.sierraclub.org/sngroup.

Theatre Onstage

Seeking a core group of volunteers -- actors, directors, producers, writers, stagecrafters, front and back of house, marketers -- for theatre company startup. Info: 896-9517.

Three Square Volunteers

Three Square Food Bank is fighting hunger as a clearing house between charitable organizations and food distributors. Volunteers are needed to sort and stock items, and work in the community. Info: 644-FOOD, www.threesquare.org.

Toastmasters

I'll Drink To That Toastmasters group weekly meeting. Every Thu, 6:30p. Stake Out, 4800 S. Maryland Parkway. Info: jamim@uwsn.org.

Volunteer Drivers

Helping Hands of Vegas Valley is in need of drivers to provide seniors with a few hours of transportation per month for medical appointments and grocery shopping. 2100 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 3, 633-7264.