Local events
Nov. 3
What: Country Fresh farmers market .
Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Fremont East Entertainment District farmers market.
Where: Azul nightclub, 115 N. Seventh St.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 672-0222
Nov. 4
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. 5
What: Solar Home Tour. Presented by Solar NV, the tour will feature several homes and one production builder. Participants can visit them in any order.
Where: Various locations; maps and directions will be emailed with prepaid reservations
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $10 per vehicle; $5 for hybrid car, students and Solar NV members
Info: www.solarnv.org
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
What: Design Center 101: How to Shop the Las Vegas Design Center. This workshop will offer an overview and tour of the downtown facility along with information about how to shop and make purchases.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C176
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: www.lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested
What: Herb Gifts for the Holidays. Join master gardeners as they discuss ways to use herbs that can be given as fifts to friends and family.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Herbs workshop. Participants will learn how to grow and use herbs to add fragrance to their gardens and gusto to their meals.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Water Smart Indoors. Join experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation Division to learn how to reduce your indoor water use .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance reservations required
What: Herb Bouquets. Stop by the Gardens to create a bouquet garni, an herb bundle used to prepare savory soups, stock and stews.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $2 members; general admission plus $3 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Gardens plant tour .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Simply Herbs. Participants will discover how easy it is to grow aromatic herbs and learn simple techniques to care for herbs year-round.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
Nov. 8
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
What: Sunset Garden Club. The monthly meeting will feature "Growing Orchids in Las Vegas," presented by Melanie Long, who writes the Las Vegas home and garden column for Examiner.com. She is a member of the Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society and has more than 200 orchids of various varieties growing at her home .
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
When: Noon
Cost: Free
Info: President Melva Hildt, 616-3589
Nov. 9
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
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