Local events, Jan. 9-15
Jan. 9
What: LV Flower Arrangers’ Guild demonstration and workshop on “Ikebana.” New members and guests welcome.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center in Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave., northwest corner of Twin Lakes Drive.
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.; meetings second Thursday of each month.
Cost: Free
Info: Call Pat Tarabek, secretary, at 604-9296 or at www.nevadagardenclubs.com.
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 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; cash only
Info: 702-822-7700
Jan. 10
What: Downtown3rd farmers market
Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product; cash only
Info: 702-953-4321
Jan. 10
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 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Town Square Las Vegas, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South
When: 3-7 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
Jan. 11
What: Gardening in Small Places — Pruning, class taught by Dr. Angela O’Callaghan
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $25, pre-registration required
Info: Call 702-257-5573 or email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu
What: Kids Gardening Club Designed for children ages 3-11; parent or guardian must attend.
Where: Star Nursery, all locations, including Pahrump
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested
What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society: Rose pruning demonstration
Where: 1112 Oak Tree Lane
When: 10a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 702-646-6048 or 702-873-6621
What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshops: Design: Ouchi-Mikoshi Rikka
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., also Monday
Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.
Info: Call Muriel at 702-496-3763 for more information and to make a reservation.
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 702-900-2552
What: Gardens guided walk Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: Free for members; included with general admission
Info: 702-822-7700
Jan. 12
What: Fresh52 farmers market
Where: Sansone Park Place,. 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552
Jan. 14
What: Sunset Garden Club meeting, “Forest Update ” presented by Jennifer Brickey, a botanist at Spring Mountain National Recreation Area. Open to the public.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: noon
Cost: free
Info: President Nancy Lee Loesch, 702-407-7128 or visit www.sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.
Jan. 23
What: Winter Rose Pruning and Forcing Dormancy — Marie Kaplan, Master Gardener and Consulting Rosarian. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society collaboration. Session covers winter pruning tips for different rose varieties.
Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to public
Info: Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.
Feb. 1
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Junior Master Gardener program; eight-session gardening education program for children ages 7-12.
Where: For north valley: Clark County Center for Urban Food Producation (Horse Road/Decatur Boulevard)
When: 9 a.m. to noon twice monthly on Saturdays, beginning Feb. 1.
Cost: $50 for eight sessions. Students must register.
Info: For information or to register, contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu. Contact Johnson for children outside age range for scheduled family gardening dates.
Feb. 8
What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Junior Master Gardener program; eight-session gardening education program for children ages 7-12.
Where: For south valley: Lifelong Learning Center’s Outdoor Education Center (215 Beltway/Windmill Lane)
When: 9 a.m. to noon twice monthly on Saturdays, beginning Feb. 8.
Cost: $50 for eight sessions. Students must register.
Info: For information or to register, contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu. Contact Johnson for children outside age range for scheduled family gardening dates.
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