Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, Aug. 25-31, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Rock Shot Bingo: Sessions are planned starting at 9 p.m. Aug. 28 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Doors open at 8 p.m. The cost is $25 per guest and includes 10 electronic bingo games, shots and prizes for winners. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.

2. Michael Grimm: The winner from “America’s Got Talent” season five is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets cost $15. Visit southpointcasino.com.

3. High Rollers Cat Show: The Cats And Sin City Cat Club is expected to host the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. The show is slated to feature a variety of household and pedigree cats. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for children 6 to 17. Admission is free for children 5 or younger. Call 702-267-4050.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Winter Dance Party: A show featuring a tribute to Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 through 28 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com.

Outdoor movie nights: The event is scheduled for Saturdays starting at 7:30 p.m. at the District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Guests can watch movies on the grassy area behind Whole Foods. The schedule includes “Minions,” Aug. 27; “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Sept. 3; “Dirty Dancing,” Sept. 10; “Inside Out,” Sept. 17; and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Sept. 24. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Open House: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is scheduled to host an open house for its junior Master Gardener program at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The program is open to children 7 to 12. The eight-session-per-semester class fee is $20. Classes are held twice monthly on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523.

Strikes and Scholarships: The Epicurean Charitable Foundation is slated to host its third annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The bowling tournament costs $35 for individuals and $125 for teams. Call 702-932-5098 or visit ecflv.org.

Giant Garage Sale: The city of Henderson is slated to host the event from 7 a.m. to noon Sept. 3 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. People are invited to sell a variety of unwanted items. A booth costs $20. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Pool fun at Green Valley Ranch Resort: The Backyard pool area at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, plans to feature music from 7 to 10 p.m. the last Thursday of the month, with free admission for guests 21 or older. The property’s private pool, the Pond, is scheduled to host pool parties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and free acoustic live music is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-617-7744.

Theatre Chaotica: The acting improv and character development workshops offered by Theatre in the Valley are planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Theatre in the Valley, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $5. Call 702-642-1047 or visit tinyurl.com/theatrechaotica or theatreinthevalley.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

Contemporary country: “Ghostlight,” a show featuring contemporary country music, is scheduled from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Aug.28 in the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Admission is free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for outdoorseating. Wine and refreshments will be available for purchase. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Family History Jamboree: The 14th annual Las Vegas Stake event is set to be packed with classes for beginning and advanced genealogists from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the 221 S. Lorenzi St. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel. Ron Tanner from Family Search is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. Admission is free. Visit lvstakefamilyhistoryjamboree.org.

Civil War experience: Guests can try on Civil War uniforms and learn to march and drill in formation with input from historicreenactors at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

USA Dance: The local branch of the national nonprofit plans to host all-ages ballroom dances featuring a variety of music styles from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and Sept. 10 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Most events include alesson and some feature exhibition dancing from experts. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for USA Dance members, students and military members. Pay at the door. Visit usadancelasvegas.com.

Water on the Meadow: Rangers and volunteers are set to roll out the slip n’ slide for water play in the meadow from 1 to 3 p.m.Aug. 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Swimsuits are suggested, as are baby shampoo donations to help make the slide slippery. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Call 702-875-4141 or email smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Sawyer Summer Stage: Thanks to a grant from The Rogers Foundation, students in Sawyer Middle School’s summer theater program are set to produce the 9/11 memorial play “War at Home” at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 and 26 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free, but donations for Paws and Stripes, an organization that provides service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, will be accepted. Visit lvccld.org.

Helen Stewart and the Las Vegas Ranch: The history talk about the first lady of Las Vegas is scheduled at 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1. Children 12 or younger are admitted free. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call702-486-3511.

Veteran Career Fair: Veterans and their families are invited to the event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 31 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit tinyurl.com/sovcf2016.

Glen Meek on the Vegas Call Girl Racket: Part of the Wiseguy Speaker Series, the event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. This event is free with paid museum admission. Visit themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Dash and Splash: The event is slated for 8 a.m. Aug. 27 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. This event starts with a 1.5-mile run beginning at Pavilion Center Pool, winding through Veterans Memorial Parkand concludes with a 300-meter swim at the pool. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully. The cost is $15. Call 702-229-1488.

Night Hike: The free activity is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The night hike is rated easy with mostly paved paths and gravel over small hills. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

“Bring It On”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the hip-hop- and rap-infused cheerleading musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. through Aug. 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $12.95 in advance for Wednesdays and Thursdays and $15.95 for Fridays and Saturdays and $20 at the gate if available. Children 5 or younger get in free. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Guided Hikes: The free activity is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. An interpretive naturalist is set to lead small groups on an easy-to-moderate trail, sharing information about the trail, flora and fauna and the Spring Mountains. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

Hot yoga in the Neon Boneyard: The Neon Museum plans to offer one-hour hot yoga sessions with certified instructor Eileen Lorraine in its outdoor Neon Boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31. The class is appropriate for beginners to advanced yogis 18 or older (children must be accompanied by an adult guardian) and will consist of flowing vinyasa sessions set to vintage Las Vegas-inspired beats. Sessions are $18 for the public and $13 for museum members. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings or call 702-387-6366.

PLAN AHEAD

Women’s Car Care Clinic: The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Imperial Automotive and Truck Service Center, 1251 American Pacific Drive. Space is limited. Call 702-568-4053.

Craft and Yard Sale: The city of Henderson is scheduled to host the event selling a variety of crafts, arts and jewelry from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 9 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Kids Night Out: Parents are invited to drop their children off from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. While parents are enjoying their night out, children can play games or enjoy arts and crafts. The event is open to children 5 to 12. It costs $20 per child. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society: The organization is slated to celebrate its 40th anniversary at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event is free and open to the public. Visit ccngs.org.

Wellness series: Dignity Health and Inspirada are partnering to bring the community information on a variety of health-related topics at the Toll Brothers Clubhouse, 3190 Mantua Village Ave. The Stanford School of Medicine’s Chronic Disease Self-Management program is planning a six-week series from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 through Oct. 26. A lecture on diabetes is scheduled at 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Visit inspirada.com.

38 Special: The band is slated to join the Marshall Tucker Band at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $20. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Pacific Island Festival: The two-day event celebrating Hawaiian and Pacific Island culture is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Guests can expect food, crafts and entertainment throughout the festival. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Doggie Paddle and Play Day: The city of Henderson is planning to host its annual canine swim from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Dogs are assigned swim times based on weight — dogs weighing 40 pounds or less swim from 8 to 9:30 a.m.; dogs weighing 41 to 89 pounds swim from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and dogs weighing more than 90 pounds swim from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Silent Savasana: Poolside yoga done while wearing headphones is planned for 8 a.m. Sept. 11 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Call 702-617-7744.

Peter Cetera: The singer and former member of Chicago is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Cetera is known for songs such as “Glory of Love,” which was used as the theme song for the movie “The Karate Kid, Part II.” Tickets start at $25. Call 702-547-7777 or visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Movie in the Park: The city of Henderson is slated to show “Finding Nemo” at 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at Capriola Park, 2155 Via Firenze. The event is open to all ages and costs $5. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

CraftHaus Brewery: The company is planning to celebrate its anniversary by putting on the Hop Bomb Festival from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 at its facility, 7350 Eastgate Road. Local bands and a food truck are expected. Tickets start at $25. Visit crafthausbrewery.com.

Super Run Classic Car Show: The event featuring a variety of vintage cars is slated to return to the city of Henderson Sept. 22-25, kicking off at noon Sept. 22 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The show is expected to transfer to the Water Street area Sept. 23-25. In addition to the various car shows, entertainment and food vendors are planned throughout. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Family Fun Yoga Day: The city of Henderson is inviting people to partake in the exercise event scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. In addition to learning a variety of yoga poses, there will be a variety of yoga games. Admission is $10.50. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Casting Crowns: The award-winning musical group is scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Heritage Harvest Festival: The city of Henderson is scheduled to host a craft fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road. The event is expected to feature a petting zoo, bounce houses and face painting. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Run For Shelter: SAFE House is expected to put on its eighth annual 5K and 1-mile walk at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. Registration is $25 until Sept. 30, $30 in October and $35 the day of the race. Call 702-451-4201, ext. 2107.

National Night Out: The city of Henderson is seeking businesses, civic groups and nonprofits to have exhibits at the upcoming event, which is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Road. The annual event is designed to raise awareness about safety issues and allow people to connect with their local police and fire departments. Call 702-267-2222.

Life of the Party: Kidz Bop Kids is slated to make a stop in Las Vegas at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event includes the biggest performances of the biggest radio songs of the year. Tickets start at $27.50. Call 702-267-4849.

Golden Gala: St. Jude’s Ranch is slated to host its 50th anniversary gala from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 4 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $150. Call 702-294-7168.

Kellie Pickler: The country singer is slated to perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $40. Military members get a $10 discount. Call 702-267-4849.

ONGOING

Elks meetings: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, founded 150 years ago, is an organization of adults seeking to engage in charitable work at the local and national levels. Membership is open to men and women. Meetings are planned for 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month except for July and August. Call the Henderson/Green Valley Lodge 2802, 631 E. Lake Mead Parkway, at 702-565-9959 or visit tinyurl.com/elksgv.

Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce Monthly Happy Hour: The event is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month and invites wedding industry professionals to join. Visit lvweddingchamber.com.

Vino With A View: This free wine event is hosted from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Ascaya, 1 Ascaya Blvd. The event allows people to meet real estate professionals from the community. Visit ascaya.com.

Family Game Day: Family fun is planned at the event from 4 to 5 p.m. monthly on the fourth Saturday at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonlibraries.com.

Zumba: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free classes at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 8050 Paradise Road. Call 702-397-2604.

Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series: Performances for the country music series are scheduled for 8 p.m. monthly on the second Thursday at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $10, and Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 discount. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or nashvilleunplugged.net.

Yellow Brick Road: The classic rock tribute band is set to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $5, and guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Desert Newcomers Club: This nondenominational social club for women who are new to the Las Vegas/Henderson area is set to meet the third Wednesday of every month. Coffee meetings are planned at 10 a.m. the last Thursday of the month at the Green Valley Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road. Visit desertnewcomersclub.org.

Open mic nights: Kelly Clinton is scheduled to host the dinner shows from 9 to 11:55 p.m. Mondays at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The events will feature little-known and established entertainers. Reservations are suggested. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com.

Harp music: Mariano Gonzalez is scheduled to perform on the harp from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays in the main dining room at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com or call 702-736-4939.