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Local events

Nov. 22

What: South Valley Rose Society members and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension are offering a session on new varieties of shrub and landscape roses. Steve Schneider will discuss different types of roses, as well as old garden and self-cleaning roses.

Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 702-257-5555 or email lvmaster
gardeners@unce.unr.edu

Nov. 23

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: Free admission. Varies by product; vendors only accept cash

Info: 953-4321

What: Country Fresh farmers market.

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com

Nov. 24

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 900-2552

What: Colander garden

Drop in during the day to plant lettuce greens to create an easy kitchen garden.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $2 for members; $3 plus general admission for nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

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