Henderson-area community calendar, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Black & White Party: The 29th annual event to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada is planned from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. A VIP reception is set from 8 to 9 p.m. An official after-party is set to start at 1 a.m. at Piranha Nightclub, 4633 Paradise Road. All tickets also allow admission to the Temptation Sundays pool party from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $50 in advance for general admission and $130 for advance VIP and will be $60 and $140 at the door. Visit afanlv.org or call 702-382-2326.

2. Sheena Easton: The singer is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

3. The Maine:The Arizona-based rock band is slated to perform free from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Visit wearethemaine.net or shopthedistrictgvr.com.

4. Creative Writing: The fiction writing series event is planned for 10 a.m. Sept. 1 at the Gibson Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, focusing on the writing process. The event is held monthly on the first and third Tuesdays for writers of all skill levels, who are encouraged to share their work. Author Gregory A. Kompes, president of the Henderson Writers' Group, is set to be the facilitator. Basic writing supplies will be provided. Other upcoming topics are: settings and word building, Sept. 15; characters, Oct. 6; dialogue, Oct. 20; point of view, Nov. 3; plot and pacing, Nov. 17; creating great sentences, Dec. 1; and revisions and editing, Dec. 15. Registration is required by visiting mypubliclibrary.com or calling 702-565-8402.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Live music at Elixir: Several performers are set to take the stage this month from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the venue, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway. The schedule is: Tim Mendoza, Aug. 28; and Kelly Dorn, Aug. 29. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Wine and Canvas:Participants can pair wine with painting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Montelago Blvd. at Lake Las Vegas. The cost is $35 and covers painting supplies but not drinks. Call 702-568-7948 or visit reflectionbaygolf.com.

Drum N' Girl: The band is set to take the stage at 9 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29 at the Coco Lounge inside the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The group features music mixes with live vocals and drums. Entry is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.

Smilin' Bob: The band plans to perform classic rock at 8 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29 inside the Troubadour Lounge at the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway. The event is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com or smilin-bob.com.

Clay Mills: The singer-songwriter is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $10. Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 discount. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Outdoor movies on The Green: Free outdoor movies are scheduled at dusk on The Green at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets. The next film is "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," set for Aug. 29. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com/events.

Ranger Chat: Children can learn about the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and get in touch with nature at the event, planned for 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m Aug. 29 and 30. Attendees must meet at the Alan Bible Visitor Center. Call 702-293-8990.

Flashback Features: The free films are scheduled at 8 p.m. at the Pond, the adults-only pool at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Upcoming shows include: Aug. 30, "Weird Science;" and Sept. 6, "Back to the Future." Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com/events.

Valley Bank of Nevada grand opening: The celebration and ribbon cutting are slated from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at 4343 E. Sunset Road. Prize drawings are planned during the event, which is free and open to the public. The location is set to serve as a loan center for the first year and become a full-service branch by mid-2016. Visit valleybanknv.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Blick Art Materials grand opening: Blick Art Materials plans to host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for its new retail store at 6300 W. Charleston Blvd. at 9 a.m. Aug. 27. The first 100 guests will receive a gift tote filled with premium art supplies. Blick is also donating $500 to local art organization Push Forward Skateboarding of the Metro Arts Council of Southern Nevada, which works with at-risk youths through art and skateboarding programs. Local artist Ruzo Logic is set to be on site with his "Guerilla Kages" art panels, joined by a team of spray-painting artists to do a live demonstration. A DJ and food truck also are planned. Other festivities planned are a Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School live-drawing event with costumed models from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 (cost is $5, and customers receive a goody bag with art supplies); body painting by Skin City and a live graffiti painting demonstration at 3 p.m. Aug. 28; tattoo art demonstrations by the Las Vegas Tattooers Alliance all day Aug. 28; a Better with Blick spotlight with staff artists giving demonstrations all day Sept. 4; and a live skateboard deck painting show and fundraiser featuring Push Forward Skateboarding all day Sept. 5. Visit dickblick.com/stores/promotions/newlasvegas.

Liberty and Libations Mixer: Join American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada for a cocktail mixer set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at The Roof Bar at Inspire, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. This will be a casual social gathering with friends, spirits and conversation. There will be a cash bar. RSVPs are required by visiting tinyurl.com/ACLUNVmixer.

Fall Hunting Classic: Free hunting seminars and promotions are scheduled through Aug. 30 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. A women's hunting and outdoor cooking workshop is scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 29. Free crafts, workshops and activities for children are scheduled during Next Generation Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30. Visit basspro.com.

Look inside "Ka": Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at "Ka," as it reveals the history, background and science behind the show in free Ka Theatre Spectacular open houses scheduled for 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The open houses will highlight the work, inspiration and technology used in the $165 million production. Call 702-891-7940.

"Death is a Drag": The original show with comedy and music is scheduled for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Inspire Theatre, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or at dimeadozenproductions.com.

Unforgettable Fire — A Tribute to U2: The live performance is set for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $18.50. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

"Hedwig and the Angry Inch": Performances of the musical are scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 27-29 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.

"Jurassic Park" Family Night at the Museum: Families can enjoy a pizza dinner, snacks and a screening of the film "Jurassic Park" on the big screen from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Sol Mexicano": Ballet Folklorico Sol Huasteco plans to present "Sol Mexicano," meaning "Mexican Sun," at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show and can be purchased at the cultural center front desk or at clarkcountynv.gov/parkregistration.

Home Sweet Home Show: A home improvement show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Visit momandpopupevents.wix.com/momandpopupevents.

Mount Charleston night hike: A night hike is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway, 2750 Kyle Canyon Road on Mount Charleston. Experience the Spring Mountains after dark and put your senses to the test to learn about the adaptations of nocturnal animals. Registration is required, and the cost is $5 per person for children and adults. The hike is rated easy, with mostly paved paths over small hills. Flashlights are suggested but not required. Register at gomtcharleston.com/register.html. Another hike is scheduled for Sept. 5.

Super Summer Theatre: "Tarzan" is planned for 8:05 p.m. through Aug. 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.

Free concert: Mullivan's Edge is set to perform traditional Celtic music during a free concert set for 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Ansan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave. The concert is appropriate for all ages, and residents are encouraged to bring blankets or low-back chairs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Pets, alcohol and glass bottles are not permitted. Call 702-229-3514 or visit artslasvegas.org. For more on the band, visit mullaneymusic.com/bio.html.

Shop For A Cause: The Women's Club of Summerlin plans to partner with Macy's at Downtown Summerlin for the 10th annual national charity shopping event Aug. 29. Customers can purchase shopping passes for $5 each from the Women's Club of Summerlin for the event created to support local charities' fundraising efforts. The club will keep all of the proceeds from the sale of the shopping passes, which entitle the holder to special discounts on regular, sale and clearance merchandise during the event. Macy's is at 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit macys.com/shopforacause or email president@womensclubofsummerlin.org.

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. 30 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 Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Las Vegas Takes to the Skies: The free lecture about the rise and development of aviation in Las Vegas from 1920 to the present day by Clark County Museum Administrator Mark Hall-Patton is part of the Las Vegas Stories series and is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

The Artisan Craft Festival of Summerlin: The festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Grand Ballroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Dive. Expect jewelry, paintings, sculpture, stitch work, candles, photography, wood working, soaps and more. Admission is free. Call 702-466-7683 or visit artisancraftfestival.com.

Ranger-led hike to Sandstone Canyon: A hike for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 31 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 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 Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Race Against Lou Gehrig's Disease: The Richard Petty Driving Experience, the ride-along race car experience, is offering $30 off and donating $10 to ALS research per ride-along in August. Call 800-237-3889 or visit drivepetty.com.

Westside Newcomers Club: The club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 2 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee event takes place the first Wednesday of each month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.

Wet'n'Wild celebrates veterans: On Sept. 12 and 13, the Salute To Our Heroes promotion offers free general admission to active members of the U.S. military, veterans and first responders, including active-duty police, sheriff, highway patrol, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. To receive a complimentary ticket, guests must show a valid ID or badge. Attendees may also purchase up to six discounted admission tickets for family members at $19.99 per ticket. Call 702-979-1600 or visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.

"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.

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.

Vintage Urban Collection: The exhibit by Alexander P. Huerta of PeaceNArt Studio is set to be on display during regular library hours through Oct. 4 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibition features Huerta's works, which combine scratch board and collage techniques on wood, illustrating an urban story line. Call 702-507-3630.

Chorus Singers sought: The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society has openings in both the Musical Arts Chorus & Orchestra and the Musical Arts Singers choral ensemble. To audition, visit snmas.com or call Dr. Douglas R. Peterson at 702-451-6672 for an appointment.

Cosmopolitan art exhibit: The P3Studio artist-in-residence Brent Sommerhauser's exhibit is set for viewing through Sept. 13 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Sundays. Sommerhauser plans to introduce guests to kiln-formed glass, demonstrating the process of working with it and allowing them to create small sketches in glass by layering color combinations of glass powder, glass strings and other glass elements over Bullseye handmade glass tiles that Sommerhauser will fire in his Olympic glass kilns. The resulting tiles will be photographed and shared on his Instagram account @P3ArtGlass. Then, the tiles will be combined to contribute to a growing work that will serve as a record of those who participated, filling P3Studio with light, color and pattern. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

Picnic by Design: The event, hosted by The Center in partnership with Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Before the event, designers will create over-the-top picnic baskets to be sold online to the Las Vegas community. On Sept. 12, guests who have purchased a basket can enjoy a picnic dinner experience using their basket. All proceeds are to benefit The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, and the foundation. Visit thecenterlv.org/picnic or call 702-802-5403.

Lucky Duck Family Festival: The Foundation for Positively Kids' 15th annual festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is free, and events throughout the day are set to include family activities, a dance-a-thon, children's games, characters and classic cars. All proceeds will benefit Positively Kids' programs for medically fragile children in Clark County. Attendees can adopt a rubber duck for $5, or a Quack Pack of six ducks for $25, for a chance to win a grand prize of $500,000 at the 4 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond at Town Square. Learn more about adopting a duck by visiting duckrace.com/lasvegas. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call Tilda Silao at 619-888-5301.

"It Happened Like This": The free annual exhibition of mostly local artists, including Richard Hooker, Kim Johnson and C.A. Traen, reinterpreting the literary influences of narrative and mystery is open during receptions and by appointment only Aug. 27 through Nov. 25 in the Mayor's Gallery at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Call 702-229-1012 for an appointment and more information.

Register for the upcoming Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 26 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. All walkers or runners who collect more than $25 in walk pledges will receive a 2015 Hemophilia Walk T-shirt. There is no fee to register. Visit hemophilia.org.

PLAN AHEAD

UBIT is a Four Letter Word: Houldsworth, Russo & Co. plans a breakfast briefing from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 at its offices, 8675 S. Eastern Ave. UBIT stands for unrelated business income tax. The event will include food and a discussion about common taxable activities encountered by nonprofits and avoiding or minimizing unrelated business income taxes. The event is free for clients and $35 for others. Register at trusthrc.com.

Yard sale: The event is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-2950.

Rocky Mountain Gun Show: The exhibition is planned starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 5 and 6 in the Exhibit Hall at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Machinery, ammunition and apparel are slated to be on display. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointarena.com/exhibit-hall or rockymountaingunshow.com.

Rob Schneider: The comedian is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4-6 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $35. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Buckles and Barrels for Bailey Charity Barrel Race: The free annual event is set for Sept. 4-6 at the South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, beginning at 8 a.m. All proceeds from activities and vendors are slated to benefit the Spring Valley Hospital & Medical Center's neonatal intensive care unit. Visit southpointarena.com/events or bucklesandbarrels4bailey.com.

Power of the Sun: The Springs Preserve is set to lead the program at 4 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Attendees can learn how the sun's power was harnessed throughout history and how each part of the light spectrum affects people differently and how to adjust to it. Participants also will create a solar oven to bake a treat. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Sunset Garden Club: The group plans to meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. A program titled Butterflies in Your Garden is planned. The event is free and open to the public. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Emergency Kit Cook-Off: The free event is slated from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Attendees can celebrate National Preparedness Month with a cooking competition that challenges local government officials to prepare gourmet dishes using items and food from a 72-hour emergency supply kit. The purpose of the event is to teach residents the importance of emergency preparedness. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-2272.

Doggie Paddle & Play Day: Dogs can go for a dip in the pool at the annual event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Black Mountain Aquatic Complex, 599 Greenway Road. Registration is $10 per dog in advance or $15 at the door. Dogs weighing 30 pounds or less swim from 8 to 9:15 a.m.; dogs weighing 31 to 70 pounds swim from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. or from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and dogs weighing 71 pounds or more swim from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Dogs must be canine- and people-friendly. Owners must supply proof of pet licensing and vaccinations from the city where the dog resides and are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. The pool will be drained, cleaned and closed for the fall and winter following the event. Register at cityofhenderson.com using activity code 436203 or at any city of Henderson recreation center or indoor pool.

Prince Jonah Kuhio Ho'olaule'a & Pacific Islands Festival: The 25th annual event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The free event will celebrate the Pacific Islander culture with the sights, sounds and smells of Hawaii, Tahiti and the Samoan Islands. Island-style entertainment, crafts and food are planned. Viisit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-2171.

Staying Alive Bee Gees tribute: The event is set at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11-13 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Joey Diaz: The comedian is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18-20 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Gardening in Small Places classes at The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension: Classes are to be at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are 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.

"One Night Fever": Bee Gee Fever plans to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $19.99, $24.99 and $29.99 and can be purchased at the M box office, by phone at 800-745-3000 or at ticketmaster.com. Visit beegeefever.com or themresort.com.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers: The band is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept 19 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Frankie Avalon: The singer is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25-27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

The Las Vegas Jazz Festival: The event is planned from 3:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 26 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Performers include Erykah Badu, Toni Braxton, Anthony Hamilton and the Isley Brothers. Tickets start at $55 and a three-day pass at $165. Visit lvjazzfestival.com.

Lani Misalucha: The singer is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $42. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

Home for the Holidays: The 14th annual Habitat for Humanities fundraiser is slated from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 at Ken and Michelle Alber's home, 591 Lairmont Place. Hors d'oeuvres and entertainment are planned, and the cost is $175. Email cathy@lasvegashabitat, call 702-638-6477, ext. 105, or visit lasvegashabitat.org.

The Henderson Saddle Association fundraising event: The event is set from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the stables, 6490 Wiesner Way. It is set to include rodeo performances, food, raffles, contests, carnival rides, a petting zoo and live music. Admission is $5 per person or $20 for groups of four or more. Proceeds are set to benefit the Basic High School students injured at a desert bonfire in June 2014. Visit hendersonsaddleclub.com.

Craig Wayne Boyd: The season seven champion of NBC's "The Voice" is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $20, $25 and $30 and are available at any Station Casinos Reward Center, by visiting sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Attendees younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Martin Nievera: The singer is set to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $32. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

ONGOING

Live acoustic jams: The free event for adults is scheduled at 6 p.m. every Tuesday through September at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Attendees can play and sing old-time folk and blues music and meet other musicians. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.