East valley community calendar, July 30-Aug. 5, 2015

BEST BETS

1. Happy Home Animal Sanctuary Fundraiser: The animal rescue group plans to host its third annual Happy Hour Fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 31 at Blue Martini at Town Square Las Vegas, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Each ticket includes a free drink ticket good for a Cosmo, Lemondrop, apple, chocolate or blue martini and free appetizers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Entertainment, a silent auction and raffle prizes also are planned. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit 3rdbluemartinihappyhour.eventbrite.com. All ticket proceeds, silent auction and raffle donations will benefit Happy Hour Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit, all-volunteer, no-kill, no-cage Southern Nevada animal rescue.

2. Johnny Mathis:The singer is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 31 in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Call 702-749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

3. Out of the Gutters Celebrity Bowling Tournament for Animal Rescue: The third annual event is set for 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at Sam's Town bowling center, 5111 Boulder Highway. Friends, family members and animal lovers from across the valley can knock down some pins with Vegas celebrities while raising funds for the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Registration is available online at nevadaspca.org.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Movies in the Square:Watch "Princess and the Frog" at sundown July 30 on The Green at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Children's activities are planned before the film. The Summer Date Night series is set to screen ’Ghost’ at sundown Aug. 7, with cocktails from Blue Martini and small bites available from 6 to 8 p.m., along with pre-show live entertainment. Admission is free. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com.

"Ceremony": Michael Kass' first full-length solo show is scheduled for 8 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. 16B E. Tickets are $20. Visit ceremonytheshow.com or onyxtheatre.com.

The Shuffle-Aires featuring Junior Brantley: Blues band The Shuffle-Aires is set to perform at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on concert day. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or the Winchester front desk. Call 702-455-7340.

Youth Conference 2015 "Awake To Change": A conference for ages 10 to 25 co-sponsored by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and the My Brother's Keeper Initiative designed to encourage Critical Thinking and develop leadership skills is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The conference is free, but preregistration is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

SuperHeroes Day At The Museum: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place. Children and adults are invited to create their own superhero identity using their imaginations, in this day-long celebration that focuses on STEM education and the arts with superhero character appearances and, educational events and activities. Guests are invited to dress up as their favorite SuperHeroes character. A SuperHeroes Costume Contest is scheduled at 2 p.m. Admission is $14.50. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.

The Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas concert series:The Spin Doctors and Cherry Poppin' Daddies are set to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 1 on the First Street Stage. Visit vegasexperience.com.

Dinosaurs & Roses charity drive: The thrift store at 4310 E. Tropicana Ave. plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit's store that week and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. The Aug. 1 charity is HOPE Home Foundation.

Eighth Annual Teachers Used Book Sale: The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a used book sale featuring children's books, discarded library materials and other donated items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1. Teachers with a school ID pay 25 centers per item. Regular sale prices will apply to the public. Call 702-507-3459.

Mama's Wranglers: The Jackson Family Band and Cloggers: The group plans to perform at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 in the main theater of the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The concert of old-time Western music, featuring fiddling, singing, yodeling and clog dancing, is free. Call 702-507-3459.

Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp: The Kids 2015 Final Musical Productions for all ages is set for 1 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway; 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; and 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free to all performances, but a ticket is required to attend Aug. 8. The musical productions will be presented by participants in the Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp for Kids 2015. Call 702-229-4800.

"On the Town": The 1949 film is set to be screened as part of Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Stanley Donen, King of the Hollywood Musical series at 1 p.m. Aug 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

The Broadway Dreamers Fantasy Camp Showcases: The performances featuring students of the five-week Broadway Dreamers Fantasy Camp is scheduled from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 7, 14 and 20 at Kahunaville Showroom in Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South.The camps are a collaboration between nonprofit Positively Arts Foundation and Broadway Dreamers, a collection of Broadway, Disney, and Cirque du Soleil stars. Tickets are $20 or $10 with a local ID. Visit pafgive.org.

West Las Vegas Arts Center classes: Register for fall classes at the center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., through Aug. 29. Classes include African dance for children, ballet, street funk/hip hop, audio engineering, private piano/voice lessons and more. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

Frankie Moreno: Performances are set in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29 (dark Aug. 4). Tickets start at $25 for single-show tickets and $250 for the 10-show series. Call 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

Sevens Live!: Poet Lee Mallory plans to present Sevens Live!, a music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

"Really Bad Rice": Exhibition featuring the work of artist Greg Allred through Oct. 8 during regular business hours at the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Sculptures incorporate common objects, made of steel, in unlikely relationships. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

"Celebrating Life! 2015 Winners Circle": An exhibition of work by artists 50 or older is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Sept. 12 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

WORTH A DRIVE

Xmas in July: Diorama Spectacular:The show is planned from noon to 6:30 p.m. July 30-31 and Aug. 1 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The original 3-D scenes are created by former USO entertainers and Las Vegas Strip headliners Roberta Darren and William Santa Cruz. The event is free. Contact Jackie Whitney at 702-566-1230 or showje555@hotmail.com.

Geology Lecture at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area: The event is set for 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 31 the visitor center, 601 Great Basin Highway. Admission is free. Call 702-293-8990.

Ranger-led hike to Sandstone Canyon: A hike for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 14 and 31 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Attendees should bring water and a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Free Fly Fishing Workshops: Workshops led by Bill Teresco are set to be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners and from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. for advanced students Thursdays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com or call 702-730-5200.

Scully Western U.S. Championship by The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association: The event is set through Aug. 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Spectator admission is free. Visit cmsaevents.com.

Water on the Meadow: Families are invited to play in the sprinklers and slip and slide down a 50-foot water-covered plastic runway from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.

The Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society: The society's next gathering is set to include a 1 p.m. social hour and a 2 p.m. meeting Aug. 2 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The public is welcome. Call 702-845-4872.

Coloring For Chemo: Bring new crayons and coloring books to this annual event that collects art supplies for kids going into chemotherapy treatments. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at PT's Buffalo, 6570 S. Buffalo Drive. Visit tiny url.com/colorchemo.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: The grassy fields along the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area escarpment are slated to be home to yoga from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays through the summer at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Classes are free with park admission, which is $7 for residents or $65 for an annual pass. Participants must bring a yoga mat. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Fashion Show Model Search: Auditions to be a model in the Galleria at Sunset's Back-to-School Saturday Fashion Shows are planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Food Court at the mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. The fashion shows are set at 1 and 3 p.m. Aug. 8 in Center Court. Applications can be downloaded at tinyurl.com/backtoschoolmodel. Candidates must be 13 or older. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

National Night Out Block Party:The free event is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Knickerbocker Park, 10695 Dorrell Lane. The interactive and educational evening plans to raise crime prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and foster community-law enforcement partnerships. A variety of kid-friendly activities are planned. Call 702-216-2020.

Gardening in Small Places: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are Aug. 22, landscape design; Sept. 19, native plants; Oct. 3, tree selection; and Nov. 21, growing fruit at home. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee for each class, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

Outdoor yoga classes: Classes are slated for 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays through the summer at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Classes are free with park admission, which $7 for residents or $65 for an annual pass. Participants must bring a yoga mat. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Disco Pool Nights: Cowabunga Bay Water Park, 900 Galleria Drive, plans to throw Disco Pool Nights until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 8. The events are set to include music, lights and games. General admission costs $36.99 for adults and $27.99 for children shorter than 48 inches. Season passes are available. Visit cowabungabay.com/lasvegas or call 702-850-9000.

The 2014 Desert Companion "Focus on Nevada" Photo Showcase: The gallery is planned from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 22 at the College of Southern Nevada Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Each year, Desert Companion holds an annual "Focus on Nevada" photo contest and publishes noted entries in its June issue consisting of photography of Southern Nevada, including categories such as people, places, abstracts and altered images. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4146.

Business clothing drive: NAIOP Southern Nevada's Community Service Committee is collecting slightly used men's and women's business attire for Communities In Schools of Nevada. The clothing will be accepted at NAIOP’s monthly events and at Alternative Management, 1880 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100. All of NAIOP’s monthly meetings take place at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Meetings are scheduled for: Aug. 20, 7 to 9 a.m.; and Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Call 702-798-7194.

Works by Benedict Oddi: The exhibit is scheduled during regular business hours through Aug. 7 inside the Fine Arts Gallery at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

Dino Summer: The visiting exhibit is planned at The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., through Sept. 20. It is set to feature an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled "Eat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey" at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 23 and Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games to win prizes. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Going Home": An exhibit of large drawings by Domenic Cretara and Christopher Troutman is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The exhibit is free, and hours are 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Call 702-229-1012 or visit artslasvegas.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Movies at Container Park: "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is set to be shown at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.

Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman: Ward 5 City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow is set to join constituents for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas from 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 6 at Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive.

All City Synchronized Swimming Show ’ Movie Madness: Synchronized swimming teams from the city of Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, and the novice Desert Mermaid teams are scheduled to perform routines to movie favorites from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. Visit lasvegasnv.gov or call 702-229-6393.

The second annual Hot Havana Nights: The celebration of Cuban culture is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 6 at The Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. the event is set to include Cuban cuisine, the sounds of the nine-piece Cuban-American Jazz band Rumbantela and dances such as the Tango and Conga. Classic casino games including blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat are set to be available, along with tropical cocktails and a cigar bar. Tickets are $45 with a 10 percent discount for Museum Members. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Performances of the musical are scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 and 5 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $28 for VIP, which includes splash zone seating and limited edition swag. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Las Vegas Stories: Las Vegas in Pop Culture: A lecture by journalist F. Andrew Taylor discussing Las Vegas in pop culture works, including novels "Last Call" and "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas" and films including "Diamonds are Forever" and "Viva Las Vegas" is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Dance concert fundraiser: Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts, 3265 E. Patrick Lane, plans to present its annual Fantasy Petite and Concert Fantasy dance concerts to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Aug. 8 and 9 at Cashman Theatre at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. It donated just over $30,000 last year. Call 702-458-7575 or Sherry Fehrmann at 702-883-3337, or visit fernadair.com.

Super Summer Theatre: "Tarzan" is planned for 8:05 p.m. Aug. 12-29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Parking is set to open at 5 p.m., and meadow seating at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general admission grass seating. Picnics are welcome, and concessions are sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at showtix4u.com. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. The season-closing ’Lend Me A Tenor" is set for 7:05 p.m. Sept. 10-26. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

The eighth annual Cox Back-to-School Fair:The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. Participants include several divisions of the Clark County School District with information on food service, bus transportation, zoning and more. Low-cost immunizations are set to be provided through First Med Health and Wellness Center in partnership with Immunize Nevada. Visit tinyurl.com/btscox.

Free poetry workshops on Beat Poetics: Workshops are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and Sept. 12 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, conducted by new Clark County poet laureate Bruce Isaacson. Email poetlaureateclarkcounty@cox.net to register.

ONGOING EVENTS AND EXHIBITS

"Matt and Mattingly's Bucket Show": Performances are scheduled at 10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 145. The two-man improv show with musical accompaniment is free, but audience members are encouraged to pay what they want into a bucket at the end of the performance. Visit mattandmattingly.com.

Fit4Mom Stroller Strides: Classes are scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until July inside Town Square Park at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit lasvegas.fit4mom.com or call 702-882-1795.

Sevens Live!: Poet Lee Mallory present a music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300 repeated item.

African drum class: Master teacher "Papa" Diarra Zumana is scheduled to instruct this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $20. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-202-8010.

Rhythm of Life drum classes: Percussionist and musical facilitator L.A. are scheduled to instruct classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the City of the World gallery at 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. The cost is $35 per class. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549.

"Improv Kingdom": The show is scheduled at 8 p.m. Mondays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A drop-in improv class is scheduled at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for the class or the show or $15 for both. Visit tinyurl.com/impkdom or call 702-202-8010.

"Don't Quit Your Day Job": Weekly show is scheduled at 10 p.m. Saturdays at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave., and features a one-on-one interview with a special guest designed to inspire improvised scenes. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.