Local events
May 20
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
May 21
What: Las Vegas Spring Home Show Extravaganza. The ninth annual event will include hundreds of exhibitors, seminars and demonstrations.
Where: Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North
When: noon to 7 p.m. Also 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $8, free for children 12 and younger and military personnel
Info: 565-9552 or www.lasvegasspring
homeshow.com
May 22
What: GMJ Interiors will present a color clinic. Participants will learn how to use color and accent paint in their homes. Each will receive a free Color to Go paint sample.
Where: Sherwin-Williams, 8475 W. Flamingo Road
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration is requested
Info: GMJ Interiors, 269-7001
What: Seventh annual Float Like a Duck water safety event. Young children will learn water safety rules through a variety of hands-on events, which will include getting in the water.
Where: Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA water sports park, 4141 Meadows Lane
When: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 877-9622
May 27
What: Composting. Participants will learn how to compost and how they can save money on expensive fertilizers. The class is co-sponsored by Whole Foods.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
May 29
What: Cacti and Succulents. Participants will explore the various ways to grow a water-efficient garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $14 adults, $10 for children 5-17; $2 discount for members
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
n Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com
