Henderson Community Events Calendar, June 25-July 1, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

A movie is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 25 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

A News & Schmooze with the J event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. June 25 at Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive. Attendees are set to enjoy bagels, schmear, coffee and cookies while discussing local, national and worldwide news. Call 702-794-0090.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a Lego Night at 6:30 p.m. June 25. Children 12 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Comedian Jay Mohr is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 26 and 27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Cosmic swim nights are planned from 8 to 10 p.m. June 26, July 24 and Aug. 14 at the Henderson Multigenerational Indoor Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. The events include music, diving games and swimming races. Admission is $5. Visit cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is scheduled to show “Jupiter Ascending” at 2 p.m. June 26. The film is rated PG-13. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Justin Mather is set for June 26 and Stefanrock for June 27. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Nashville Unplugged plans to feature Thom Shepard at 8 p.m. June 26 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Gregg Peterson is set to play at 7:30 p.m. June 26 and 27 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, is slated to show “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” a 11:30 a.m. June 26. The film is rated PG. Attendees are encouraged to bring pillows, blankets and a lunch. Space is limited. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The Outdoor Picture Show on the Green is scheduled to show “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at 7 p.m. June 27 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Screenings are scheduled through Oct. 31. Upcoming scheduled shows include: July 4, “National Treasure;” July 11, “Dolphin Tale 2;” July 18, “Hook;” and July 25, “Planes: Fire and Rescue.” Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com/events.

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area plans a lecture on native plants at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 27 and 28 at the visitor center, 601 Great Basin Highway. Admission is free. Call 702-293-8990.

TruFusion is scheduled to host its Second Annual Kettlebell Competition at 4 p.m. June 27 at its studio, 8575 S. Eastern Ave. An awards ceremony is planned for 8 p.m., and participants are set to be invited to the after party at Lucky Foo’s, 8955 S. Eastern Ave. Call 702-982-2930.

A teen movie is planned for 2 p.m. June 29 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

The Henderson Library Book Club is set to meet at 6:30 p.m. June 30 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, is set to screen the foreign film “If You Don’t, I Will” at 6 p.m. July 1. The film is unrated and not recommended for children younger than 18. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Dive-in movie nights are scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. throughout the summer at city pools. The Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool, 1575 Galleria Drive, is set to screen “The Little Mermaid” July 17 and “Big Hero 6” Aug. 21; the Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, is slated to show “Frozen” July 3; and the Black Mountain Aquatic Complex, 599 Greenway Road, plans to screen “Despicable Me 2” July 9 and “The Lion King” Aug. 7. Admission to each film is $5 per person. Visit cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings.

June’s featured showing at the City Lights Gallery, 3 E. Army St., is Steve Kilgour’s “An International Perspective” exhibit. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.

PLAN AHEAD

A children’s movie is slated for 10 a.m. July 2 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “The Avengers” at 3:30 p.m. July 7. The event is designed for teens 13 to 17. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

A comic book workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m. July 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Instructor Jacqueline Eihausen is set to teach the art of writing and drawing comic books. The course is designed for children 12 to 17, and registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

A beginners email class is scheduled for 10 a.m. July 8 at the Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The course is set to cover how to send, read, delete and reply to email messages using Yahoo Mail. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

A Red, White & Blue Barbecue is planned for 11:30 a.m. July 9 at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, for those 50 or older. The event is set to include barbecued chicken, potato salad and peach cobbler. Admission is $5 and must be paid in advance. Call 702-229-6454.

Comedian Jim Breuer is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 10 and 11 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Cowabunga Bay Water Park, 900 Galleria Drive, plans to throw Disco Pool Nights until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday July 10 through Aug. 8. The events are set to include music, lights and games. General admission costs $36.99 for adults and $27.99 for children shorter than 48 inches. Season passes are available. Visit cowabungabay.com/lasvegas or call 702-850-9000.

Strikes For Kids plans its second annual Las Vegas All-Star Bowling Classic at 5 p.m. July 12 at the Strike Zone at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The event is set to include NFL guest stars, a live auction and award ceremony. Proceeds are set to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. Registration starts at $100. Visit lasvegasallstarclassic.com.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans Gardening in Small Places classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are July 11, the dirt on soil; July 25, organic gardening; Aug. 22, landscape design; Sept. 19, native plants; Oct. 3, tree selection; and Nov. 21, growing fruit at home. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee for each class, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

Peter Noone, former lead singer of Herman’s Hermits, is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 17-19 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $40. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Comedian Louie Anderson is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 24-26 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

DBS, a Journey tribute band, is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 25 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $26.75. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Al Di Meola is slated to perform at 8 p.m. July 25 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $35.95. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association plans its Scully Western U.S. Championship from July 29 to Aug. 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Spectator admission is free. Visit cmsaevents.com.

Comedian Christopher Titus plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 2 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

A Family Film Day is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. The event is set to show “The Game Plan” and include snacks. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows and chairs. Admission is $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Children 3 or younger are admitted free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.

A yard sale is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 and Sept. 4 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-2950.

Tony Orlando is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7-9 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Justin Shandor is set to perform an Elvis tribute show at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

James Otto is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $30.35. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

The Community Church of Henderson, 360 E. Horizon Drive, plans its Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 10-14. The event’s theme is “Everest: Conquering Life’s Challenges with God’s Mighty Power” and is designed for children in preschool to fifth grade. Call 702-565-8563.

James Darren is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Sheena Easton is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Lani Misalucha is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $42. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

The Henderson Saddle Association plans a fundraising event from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the stables, 6490 Wiesner Way. The event is set to include rodeo performances, food, raffles, contests, carnival rides, a petting zoo, live music and more. Admission is $5 per person or $20 for groups of four or more. Proceeds are set to benefit the Basic High School teens injured at a desert bonfire in June 2014. For more information, visit hendersonsaddleclub.com.

Martin Nievera is slated to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $32. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

LIBRARY SCHEDULES COMPUTER CLASS

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans an introduction to computers class for 10 a.m. July 1.

The course is set to teach the basic components of Windows 7 and is limited to 12 participants.

Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

AUTO REPAIR SHOP HOSTS FOOD DRIVE

Caliber Collision plans to host its fourth annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive through June 26 to benefit Three Square food bank.

Nonperishable food items or cash donations can be dropped off at any of its locations: 7730 Eastgate Road, 3131 Fremont St., 5070 E. Cartier Ave. and 2628 E. Lone Mountain Road.

Visit calibercollision.com.

BURGER KING TO OFFER COUPONS TO COWABUNGA BAY

Burger King plans to offer coupons for tickets to Cowabunga Bay Water Park, 900 W. Galleria Drive, through June 30.

Guest are set to save $7 on general admission and $5 on youth admission with coupons from participating restaurant locations in the Las Vegas Valley.

The water park is scheduled to donate 70 cents from each coupon used to the Burger King McLamore Foundation, which awards scholarships to area students.

Visit cowabungabayvegas.com or call 702-850-9000.

POLICE ASSOCIATION SEEKS DONATIONS

The Henderson Police Officers Association Charitable Foundation is seeking donations for its annual safety outreach campaigns, charitable initiatives and community programs.

Some events supported by the donations include Cross with a Cop Week, S.A.F.E. House’s annual Run for Shelter 5K and Shop with a Cop.

Donations can be made online at hpoa.us or mailed to: 145 Panama St., Henderson, NV 89015. Donors are scheduled to be invited to a luncheon for their contribution.

BIKE HENDERSON PROGRAM PLANNED JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER

The city of Henderson plans its Bike Henderson program from July 1 to Sept. 30.

Teens and adults 15 or older who cycle 250 miles and children 5 to 14 who cycle 50 miles within the three months are scheduled to receive a T-shirt. Participants can register online or by visiting any Henderson recreation center.

Visit recreation.cityofhenderson.com.