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LOCAL EVENTS

Jan. 30

What: A Backyard Retreat. Outdoor living designer Gregary Galgano will partner with Eagle Sentry and Moon Valley Nursery to present ideas for creating a private vacation spot in your own yard. Design elements, outdoor furnishings, outdoor theater and plants will be discussed. Additionally, real estate expert Kiersten Marcos will explain how an outdoor living space enhances the value of a home.

Where: Robb and Stucky, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at the north end of Town Square Las Vegas.

When: 1 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 531-0531, option 5; reservations requested

Feb. 6

What: New Year, New You: Becoming More Organized. Eight essential steps to help you get started will be presented by Dawn Reitz of A More Organized Residence

Where: Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, but advance registration required

Info: 617-2607

Feb. 9

What: Sunset Garden Club. The monthly meeting will feature "Growing Up in Vegas" presented by Peggy Cummings, who is the awards committee chairperson of Nevada Garden Clubs and treasurer of Growers Study Guild.

Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.

When: 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: President Marci Brown, 269-9631

* Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

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