Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. "Elf the Musical": Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26-28, 10 a.m. Nov. 28 and 2 p.m. Nov. 27-29 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

2. Holiday light show: The Light Up the Night display at center court inside the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, can be seen every hour on the hour through Dec. 24 from 5 p.m. until closing. The show features 54,000 lights on a 40-foot Christmas tree. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

3. Santa Claus Cruise: Children can board the La Contessa yacht at the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a one-hour cruise with St. Nick at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. Participants will sail around the 320-acre lake, make a holiday craft and can take photos with Santa that will be available for purchase. The cruise costs $12 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Proceeds are slated to benefit children's charities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To book a Santa Cruise, visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Holiday Tree Lighting Spectacular: Santa is set to make an appearance during the annual event, planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Actress Cerina Vincent is set to be the host, and a performance by Frankie Marino is scheduled. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Fine art paint party: City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to host the event from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28 for up to 10 participants. Artists are set to lead the event. The cost is $35 per person and includes all art materials and refreshments. Fine art paint parties, meant to raise funds for scholarships benefiting local art students, are planned monthly every second and fourth Saturday. Call 702-260-0300 or email citylightscoop@centurylink.net to RSVP. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.

Hand analysis and spiritual development: The event is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, and will be led by Valeria Lane, a professional hand analyst. Lane plans to present the hand analysis and map of consciousness principles of Dr. David R. Hawkins, a researcher, spiritual teacher and lecturer. She plans to include information gathered from Hawkins' research that is believed to help raise consciousness for living your life purpose as indicated in your fingerprints. She also plans to offer free hand readings and demonstrate techniques for determining personality traits found in the hands to develop greater personal awareness. Visit mypubliclibrary.com to register.

Thanksgiving Basketball Shootout: The NCAA Division 1 event is scheduled at noon Nov. 28 and 29 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Teams are set to compete in a round-robin format. Participating universities include Texas A&M, Ohio State, Liberty, Fordham, Texas Tech and Syracuse, among others. Tickets are $15. Visit southpointarena.com.

Live classical music: The 10th annual Messiah Do-It-Yourself Concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 1806 Del Webb Blvd. Choirs, soloists and a chamber orchestra will invite the audience to sing along with the choruses. Raffle tickets will be available. Net proceeds from the raffle and a free-will offering will benefit the Henderson Presbyterian Church food bank, 601 N. Major Ave. Visit facebook.com/diymessiahlv.

Holiday stockings for troops: The city of Henderson and the Blue Star Mothers of Henderson and Boulder City hope to stuff 1,000 stockings with a variety of supplies for troops overseas. Through November, collection boxes will be placed inside Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St., city recreation centers and businesses in the Water Street District. Items can include snacks, batteries, food, toiletries and other supplies.A list of needed items is available at tinyurl.com/hendersonstockingstuffers. The public is invited to help stuff the stockings from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Residents also can submit the names of deployed Henderson service members beforehand at cityofhenderson.com/veterans-memorial-wall/events. The Blue Star Mothers is a volunteer organization of mothers with children who are current or former military members.

Breakfast briefing: Houldsworth, Russo & Co. plans to host its annual year-end tax update Breakfast Briefing at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the HRC offices, 8675 S. Eastern Ave. HRC managing partner and CPA Dianna Russo will review 2014 tax strategies as well as changes in W-2 and 1099 forms and insights into 2015. Breakfast Briefings are free to HRC clients and $35 for nonclients. Register at trusthrc.com.

Holiday prizes: Library Tree Lane drawings are planned through Dec. 4 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Participants can win a fiber optic tree, a Nothing Bundt Cake gift card, Marvel Comics, wine baskets, decorated wreaths, a Starbucks basket and more. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Live music: Upcoming entertainment planned from 8 to 11 p.m. at Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, includes Tim Mendoza, Nov. 27; and Shaun South, Nov. 28. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Homework Help Club: Teen volunteers can assist children in grades kindergarten through eighth with their homework at 5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Photo contest: The city of Henderson's seventh annual What Makes Henderson Great! photo contest is underway, with entries due Jan. 5. Those who enter the free contest can submit up to five images, which must reflect positive aspects of living, working or enjoying recreation in the city. Entries can include landscapes, landmarks, friends, animals, abstract, sports, portraits and other types of photos. To enter the contest, participants can use the hashtag #WMHG15 on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Images may also may be submitted by email to photo.contest@cityofhenderson.com or by mail to City of Henderson, Attn: Photo Contest, P.O. Box 95050, MSC 141, Henderson NV 89009-5050. Winners will be announced Feb. 3 during Mayor Andy Hafen's State of the City address and will have their images displayed at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St.; at cityofhenderson.com; and on the city's Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofhenderson. In addition, winners will receive recognition by the Henderson City Council. Entry forms and instructions may be found on the city's website.

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve: Visitors to the preserve during fall can see migratory waterfowl and returning shore birds. Fall migration also includes the possibility of seeing warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, sparrows and other passerine species. The preserve's fall hours are from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily through November. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4180.

Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest: The city of Henderson Commemorative Beautification Commission is accepting entries for the annual contest through Nov. 30. The free contest is open to the first 50 entries from single-family residential homes within city limits. The six categories are: patriotic; children's theme; best holiday theme; most innovative; Griswold, featuring homes inspired by the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"; and street/neighborhood, for groups of homes within a neighborhood or on a street, with at least three homes participating together. Commission members plan to tour homes to evaluate the entries Dec. 7. Winners are set to be announced at the city's annual WinterFest celebration at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. After winners are announced, the city plans to post a map featuring the entries at cityofhenderson.com so residents can view the displays. Printable entry forms and contest details are available at cityofhenderson.com. Call 702-267-4027.

Photo exhibit: The Desert Companion Focus on Nevada photography showcase is planned through Dec. 31 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Photos will be available for viewing during library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Sunrise Hike: Outdoor lovers are invited to skip Black Friday shopping and enjoy a ranger-led sunrise hike Nov. 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Gates are set to open at 5:30 a.m., and the group is slated to depart at 5:45 a.m. Bring sturdy shoes and a flashlight. Admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

The Summit Big Band: The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at Ron DeCar's Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd South. The band is under the direction of Grammy Award winner Gary Anderson and features vocalist Ronnie Rose with his A Salute to Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington and Woody Herman. Tickets are $15 to $22. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society: The group plans to celebrate its 53rd anniversary season with performances of W. A. Mozart's "Grand Mass in C Minor" and J. S. Bach's "Magnificat" set for 3 p.m. Nov. 29 in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Soloists are scheduled to be Amy Cofield Williamson, soprano; Valeria Ore, mezzo-soprano; Scott Williamson, tenor; and Neil Wilson, bass-baritone. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, the disabled and military personnel and $10 for students with ID. Tickets are available at UNLV's Performing Arts Center box office, or by visiting unlv.edu/pac or calling 702-895-2787.

The 29th annual Downtown Hoedown: The Hoedown is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Fremont Street Experience, from Fremont and Main streets through Las Vegas Boulevard South, to celebrate the return of the annual National Finals Rodeo to Las Vegas. The concert event is set to feature free performances from Montgomery Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Janson, Chase Bryant, JT Hodges and Jackson Michelson on Fremont Street Experience's three stages. NASCAR Fanfest, also a free event, is set to feature 16 Chase for the NASCAR Spirit Cup drivers from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. Visit vegasexperience.com.

Christmas in Las Vegas: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Patricia Cafferata used extensive research and personal interviews to create a heartwarming collection of stories about how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday, from 1858 to the present day. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Civil War Experience: Guests are invited to try on Civil War uniforms, learn to march and drill, and participate in a skirmish with other visitors in a hands-on event scheduled at noon Nov. 28 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. The park is also set to host yoga sessions in the meadow at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 28. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Live: A chipmunk musical stage show featuring music by One Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley and more is scheduled at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $18. Visit orleansarena.com.

The 11th annual Great Santa Run: The event is scheduled at 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Fremont Street Experience, from Fremont and Main streets through Las Vegas Boulevard South. Day-of registration and packet pick-up begins at 8 a.m. in the Mob Museum parking lot, 300 E. Stewart Ave. The event features thousands of participants in Santa costumes walking or running to raise funds for Opportunity Village. Visit tinyurl.com/santarun15.

Suite Holidays: The exclusive tour of Las Vegas' high-end hotel suites is scheduled from 3 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5. It is set to visit high-roller and VIP suites not typically accessible to the general public. Roughly 300 tickets are available, and proceeds benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. Tickets are $200 per person or $1,750 for a group of 10. Visit tinyurl.com/suiteh15.

Spring Mountain docent classes: The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Docent Organization is seeking volunteers. New classes are set to begin Jan. 9. Call Carlos Luzzi at 702-355-9341 or email carlo6180@yahoo.com.

Nevada Storm Youth Track and Field Club: The club plans to host early registration for the 2016 season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Nicholas E. Flores Jr. Park at 4133 Allen Lane at San Miguel Avenue. Visit nevadastormtrack.org or call 702-325-6846.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Magical Forest: Enjoy a holiday walkthrough, carousel and train rides, miniature golf, faux snow tubing and live entertainment from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Admission is $11.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. A passport that includes unlimited rides is $21.99 for adults and $18.99 for children. Additionally, the forest is set to host its Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Other activities include Santa Paws, an interactive photo opportunity for visitors' pets and Santa Claus, from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6; the honorary Menorah Lighting on Dec. 6; Feliz Navidad Day on Dec. 25; the New Year's Eve countdown on Dec. 31; and the Day of the Dead festival on Jan. 3. Visit magicalforest.org.

Holiday Tree Lighting Spectacular:Santa is set to make an appearance during the annual event, planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Actress Cerina Vincent is set to be the host, and a performance by Frankie Marino is scheduled. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Santa Claus Cruise: Children can board the La Contessa yacht at the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a one-hour cruise with St. Nick at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. Participants will sail around the 320-acre lake, make a holiday craft and can take photos with Santa that will be available for purchase. The cruise costs $12 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Proceeds are slated to benefit children's charities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To book a Santa Cruise, visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

Holiday light show: The Light Up the Night display at center court inside the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, can be seen every hour on the hour through Dec. 24 from 5 p.m. until closing. The show features 54,000 lights on a 40-foot Christmas tree. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Holiday Cactus Garden: Residents can visit the Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 to see the more than 500,000 colorful lights. More than 70 percent of the lights this year will be LED, the business said. Visit ethelm.com.

Santa's Workshop opening at Tivoli Village: Santa's arrival and the opening of his new, interactive workshop is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 28 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., to be followed by carolers, community orchestras, bands, singers and dancers. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5 p.m. The workshop will be open until 6 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Pictures with Santa & Train Rides: Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer pictures with Santa and train rides from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18; 9 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 13 and 20; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Dec. 21-24. Photos start at $10. Pet pictures with Santa are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland: The holiday-themed light, music and animatronics show is scheduled on the hour from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1. at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Cowboy Santa returns to Mystic Falls Park to greet visitors Nov. 27 to Dec. 23 and will be available from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The event featuring a 2.5-mile, drive-through holiday light display is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and holidays through Jan. 3. Tickets are $20 per vehicle and $55 for a season pass. Buses are $1 per person with a minimum charge of $20. Purchase tickets at glitteringlightslasvegas.com, Southern Nevada Walgreens locations or at the gate. Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers discounted entry coupons for Glittering Lights with a donation of goods. The coupon is available at any of the stores, drop-off locations or at the entrance of Glittering Lights. Value is $5 off Monday through Thursday and $2 off Friday through Sunday and holidays. A portion of each ticket sold benefits Speedway Children's Charities.

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The seasonal venue is scheduled to be open from 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 18 and noon to midnight daily, Dec. 19-Jan. 3, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Snow showers are scheduled every half hour from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and amenities include holiday movie screenings, festive culinary offerings, including curated cocktails and roasted s'mores over a fire pit. Admission is free. All-day skating access is $15 or $10 for Nevada residents. Skates can be rented for $5, and skating aids can be rented for $10. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.

Snow in the Square: The event, featuring a 10-minute show choreographed to classic holiday tunes, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concerts: The events are scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Every Thursday night before the Snow in the Square show, local elementary through high school students are set to take center stage to entertain crowds with performances ranging from school choirs to holiday musicals. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Photos with Santa Claus: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 20 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. You can avoid the lines and use the Town Square Santa Fly By Reservation system. Text "SANTA" to 708-323-2689 or use the link online at mytownsquarelasvegas.com to save your place in line. There will be no Santa Fly By on Dec. 24.

Claus & Paws Pet Photos: The events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Town Square shoppers are invited to bring their four-legged friends to Santa's house to pose for holiday photos and enjoy treats every Wednesday. The center requests guests limit their pet photos to dogs and cats only. Reservations are required. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade: The 20-minute parade with eight floats, music and characters such as penguins and reindeer is scheduled for Nov. 27 and 28, Dec. 4 and 5 and nightly Dec. 11-24. The parade starts at 7 p.m. each evening, except for Dec. 24, when it will start at 6 p.m. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Rock Rink: The Rock Rink, the public skating rink at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to be open daily through Jan. 18 near the Pavilion on the northwest side of the property at Rosemary Park Drive and Summa Drive. Skaters of all ages can join in the fun through January. A detailed schedule and prices can be found at downtownsummerlin.com.

Santa's Wonderland: Families are invited to visit with Santa, get a free photo, make crafts and participate in activities through Dec. 24 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Special features include holiday video option and a Bass Pass that allows Santa visitors to schedule a time and shop while they wait versus standing in line. For a full schedule, visit basspro.com/santa or call 702-730-5200.

Ward 6 Cowboy Christmas and Car Show: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The free event is set to include a classic car show, hay rides, a petting zoo, a jump house, local entertainment, choirs, a holiday elf contest and a visit from Santa. Food, toys and clothing donations are requested for local charities. Call 702-229-8100.

Hometown Holidays: The holiday event is slated from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huckleberry Park, 10325 Farm Road. Activities include photos with Santa Claus, train rides, crafts, cookie decorating, food trucks and writing letters to Santa to benefit the Macy's Believe campaign where Macy's donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter received. Call 702-216-2020 or visit providencelv.com.

Huntridge Santa: The event featuring the neighborhood Santa, cocoa, cookies and a performance of "A Very Merry Christmas" by the students of Welthy Silva's Las Vegas Ballet School is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huntridge Circle Park, 1251 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is bring-your-own mug.

Menorah lighting at Downtown Summerlin: To celebrate Hanukkah, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, plans to host the lighting starting at sundown Dec. 6. For eight nights, the Jewish Community Center will light the candles, in addition to different events and entertainment for all each night. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Hanukkah choir performance: The choir from Temple Sinai is set to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village inside the Performance Pavilion, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., following the Jewish Family Service Agency Light of Life community menorah lighting. Visit opportunityvillage.org or jfsalv.org.

Menorah Lighting at Tivoli Village: A menorah lighting is scheduled for sundown Dec. 6-13 to celebrate Hanukkah at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Menorah Lighting at The District: The event is slated from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Chabad of Green Valley/Henderson is scheduled to lead the celebration, marking the third night of Hanukkah. The free event will include live entertainment, balloon creations, doughnuts, dreidels and gelt. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

WinterFest: The city of Henderson event is planned from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 and noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Visits from Santa, entertainment, family activities and a tree lighting are scheduled at the event. A WinterFest Evening Light Parade is slated at 5 p.m. Dec. 12, featuring floats with the theme of Christmas stories. Cash prizes are set to be awarded for the top three entries, with ballots tallied and awards presented at 7:30 p.m. following the parade. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-2171.

Destination North Pole: The annual winter holiday ice show is scheduled at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. The show is set to feature local figure skaters of all ages performing to holiday music. General admission is $10, and VIP admission is $15 and includes prime seating. A $2 discount is offered on all tickets in exchange for a donation of at least three canned goods per ticket. Tickets are set to be available at the SoBe Ice Arena Box Office beginning Dec. 1. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

Rudolph's Tree Farm: The tree farm is set to offer a selection of Douglas, Noble, Frazier and Grand fir trees in the Winter Wonderland on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, through Dec. 24 during center hours. Free home delivery service is available throughout the valley. Pick-up service will be available after Christmas Day for an additional fee. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Gingerbread-Apolooza: Children ages 6 through 11 can make a gingerbread house with frosting for a gingerbread man at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Space is limited, and passes will be distributed at the children's desk 30 minutes before the event. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Caring for chameleons: The Herpetological Society plans to discuss the topic at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 during its meeting at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Karen Venaas, owner of The Chameleon Farm in Anaheim, Calif., is set to share her experience and knowledge about the lizard's breeding habits. Contact M.L. Robinson at 702-257-5529 or email robinsonm@unce.unr.edu.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform "KNOL Noel Radio" at 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at its Playhouse, 10 W. Pacific Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children ages 4-14. Call 702-558-7275, email tivrsvp@gmail.com or visit theatreinthevalley.org.

Free computer code workshop: Residents can learn about computer coding from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Raffle prizes are planned at the event, which will be presented by TechBrainiacs. The group aims to promote learning in the fields of computer science and electronics and foster digital literacy. Visit techbrainiacs.com/hourofcode to RSVP.

Writing workshop: Author and literary critic Liz Ozi is slated to lead the workshop at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Ozi plans to help adult participants polish their writing and storytelling skills. Attendees can bring their writing and their ideas. Register at 702-207-4261.

Crafting candles: Attendees can make holiday gel candles at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Registered patrons are set to receive a candle-making kit during the free event. Space is limited to 12 participants. Register at mypubliclibrary.com or at the reference desk.

Letters to Santa: Children can write to St. Nick during a Santa's Workshop set at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Letters will be mailed to the North Pole. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Fabulous Shoe Night: The nonprofit plans a brunch at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Sonrisa Grill, 30 Via Brianza. The mother-daughter event is set to benefit Santa Cops, which distributes Christmas gifts to economically disadvantaged children around the valley. Registration is $25, and the food tab is $20 for adults and $15 for children 13 or younger. Visit facebook.com/fabulousshoenightlasvegas or fabulousshoenight.com.

Symphonic holiday music: The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform holiday favorites and classics at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com, hendersonsymphony.org or call 702-267-2171.

HOA training: How to run a homeowners association meeting and "Roberts Rules of Order" are slated to be discussed at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The program is set to be presented by Stacee Spoerl, program training officer with the Nevada Department of Business and Industry's Common Interest Communities & Condominium Hotels program. Registration is required at mypubliclibrary.com or 702-492-7252.

Women's car clinic: Imperial Auto & Truck Service Center, 1251 American Pacific Drive, plans to host the free event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 8 for the first 15 women who register. The hands-on clinic will include training materials and cover general vehicle maintenance and how to tell when repairs are needed. Fifteen raffle prizes are set to be awarded. Five of the prizes are scheduled to offer the opportunity for winners to change the oil in their cars with automotive supplies and equipment included. Certificates will be awarded following the clinic, slated to be held monthly on the second Tuesday. Call 702-568-4053 to register or visit imperialautoandtruck.com.

Nashville Unplugged: The country music event is slated to feature Andrea Pearson at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and Bill Luther at 8 p.m. Dec 18 inside Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $10; Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 discount. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Pages and Popcorn: The new adult book club is slated to meet at 11 a.m. Dec. 11 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The club watches movies and then discusses the books that inspired them. The film for Dec. 11 is set to be "Fight Club," based on Chuck Palahniuk's book of the same name. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Martin Nievera: The singer is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the M Resort pavilion, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $32, $38 or $46 and can be purchased at the M Resort box office, by calling 800-745-3000 or at ticketmaster.com.

DIY bath and beauty products: The workshop is planned at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Participants will make a candy cane sugar scrub. Parents must accompany children 15 or younger. Registration is required at mypubliclibrary.com or 702-565-8402.

Jingle Bell Run: Attendees can don their holiday apparel and ring in the season at the event, which involves a 3.1-mile course along the Pittman Wash Trail starting at Pecos Legacy Park, 150 Pecos Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19. A visit from Santa and holiday music are planned. Registration starts at $20. Visit cityofhenderson.com and use activity code 644080-58 or call 702-267-4050.

Ronnie Milsap: The country music artist plans to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 inside the Grand Events Center at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets go on sale Dec. 18, costing $20, $30, $40 or $50 at any Station Casinos reward center, by visiting sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ONGOING

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.

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.co