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Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, Sept. 15-21, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Henderson Symphony Orchestra: The music group is slated to have its 30th season opener at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event is free and open to the public. Visit hendersonsymphony.org.

2. CraftHaus Brewery: The brewery plans to celebrate its anniversary with 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.

3. Cheers to Chocolate: The sixth annual Easter Seals Nevada fundraiser is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at The District, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Cocktails and chocolate tastings, a silent auction, artists and entertainment are planned. Tickets are $35 in advance at eastersealsnevada.org and $40 at the door for adults 21 or older; $20 in advance online and $25 at the door for ages 13 to 20; and $5 for ages 5 to 12. Children 4 or younger will be admitted free.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

National Medicare Education Week: As part of the week’s activities, a fitness demonstration through the SilverSneakers program is planned for 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit NMEW.com and click on “Find an Event” or call 855-434-4941.

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.

Giant Garage Sale: The city of Henderson is slated to host the event from 7 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 at Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. People are invited to sell a variety of unwanted items. A booth costs $20. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Trails Tour: The city of Henderson is planning a tour of multiple trails from 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 17. The tour, which is slated to begin at the Downtown Recreation Center, 105 Basic Road, will include the River Mountains Loop Trail, McCullough Hills Trail, and Union Pacific Railroad Trail. Transportation is provided. The event costs $7 and is open to people 10 or older. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Be Kind Extravaganza: The city of Henderson is planning to host the community event from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 at the Downtown Recreation Center, 105 W. Basic Road. It’s expected to feature a bounce house, video and board games, giveaways and food. It’s free and open to the public. Call 702-267-4040.

“Broadway Bound”: Theatre in the Valley, 10 W. Pacific Ave., plans to perform the Neil Simon play at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 16 through Oct. 8, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 18 through Oct. 9. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Call 702-558-7275 or email tivrsvp@gmail.com for reservations.

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

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.

Free garden tours and classes: Free guided garden tours are planned for 10 a.m. Fridays at the Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration and Test Gardens at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Meet in the lobby. Hands-on demonstrations of seasonal rose care will be offered in the Rose Garden from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 26. Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, plans to host free classes from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Register at cityofhenderson.com. Inspirada Community Center, 2000 Via Firenze, plans to host Master Gardener Mary Duensing at 6:15 p.m. Sept. 21. To reserve a space, email mwojciechowicz@ccmcnet.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

“Farragut North”: Performances of the play by Beau Willimon are scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 15-17 and 2 p.m. Sept. 18 in the black box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org.

San Gennaro Feast: The 37th annual event is planned through Sept. 18 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. Hours are from 4 to 11 p.m. Sept. 15, 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 16, noon to midnight Sept. 17 and noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 18. Food and music are planned, along with amusement rides, a petting zoo, midway games, and arts and crafts booths. Tickets are $10 for adults and children (children 54 inches or less are admitted free). Visit sangennarofeast.com.

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood”: The audience gets to vote to determine the ending of the unfinished Charles Dickens mystery in the production set to be presented under the stars as part of Super Summer Theatre at 7:05 p.m. Sept. 15-17 and 22-24 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 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.

Greek Food Festival: The 44th annual Las Vegas Greek Food Festival is scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 16, noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road. The annual event includes music, dancing, Greek food, a carnival and tours of the Byzantine church. Admission is $6 for adults and free for children 12 or younger and for active military members and their immediate family. For a full schedule and parking information, visit lasvegasgreekfestival.com.

St. Jude Walk/Run: The Southern Nevada St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer, hosted by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is planned at 7 a.m. Sept. 24 at Aventura Park at Inspirada, 2525 Via Firenze. Registration is $10 for adults and children 6 or older. To make a donation, volunteer or register, visit stjude.org/walkrun.

“Into the Woods”: Broadway Bound is set to present the Stephen Sondheim musical through Sept. 24 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with 1 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15. Visit broadwayboundlv.com.

Conquer Chiari fundraiser and walk: A fundraiser to raise awareness for Chiari is planned at 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at Centennial Hills Park, 7150 N. Buffalo Drive. Games, booths and a picnic and barbecue are planned. Registration is free, but a $25 donation is suggested. Visit conquerchiari.org.

Pigs for the Kids: The charity barbecue cook-off is set from noon to Sept. 17 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. The event is set to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. Visit pigsforthekids.org.

Wacky World of Sports: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. Events include foot golf, Bubble Soccer and WWoS kickball. The cost is per sport and ranges from $40 to $100. To register, visit tinyurl.com/wwos2016. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8200.

New Vista Community Wine Walk: The event is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, showcasing a variety of food and 15 different wines organized by New Vista Community, a local charity committed to providing equal opportunities and support to intellectually challenged people of all ages. Tickets for the 21-or-older event are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. Visit winewalklv.com.

Autumn plant sale: Native and drought-tolerant plants are set to be featured in the sale scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Members are invited to preview sale items from 7 to 8 a.m. Admission to the outdoor sale area is free, but paid admission is required to enter museums. Visit springspreserve.org.

Flavors of the Heart: The sixth annual American Heart Association-sponsored, multicultural culinary event is planned from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 17 at World Market Center, Worldview on 16, Building B, 475 S. Grand Central Parkway. Las Vegas’ top chefs and restaurants will create and serve special dishes that are healthy for the heart and a feast for the taste buds. Tickets are $75. Visit flavorsoftheheart.com or call 702-789-4383.

Date Night to benefit Opportunity Village: Petite Valise and Opportunity Village plan to host the event at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St., with Emily and Ross Goodman and Ronnie and Russell Sloan. Guests can enjoy dinner at Oscar’s Steakhouse, a performance by The Scintas and a high-fasion live auction emceed by Frankie Scinta, all set to benefit Opportunity Village. Tickets are $275 for the Front Row VIP package and $345 for the Banquet VIP package. Visit http://bit.ly/2bfgcty.

Beerfest Weekend: The Golden Nugget plans to host the seventh annual event Sept. 17-18 at 129 E. Fremont St. Guests can sample award-winning breweries paired with beer-inspired bites and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Animal Foundation. The All American Craft Beer Tasting is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Grand Event Center. Tickets are $54 pre-sale and $59 at the door. The Oktoberfest Pool Party is planned for 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at The Tank, with free admission and beer available for purchase. Call 866-946-5336 or visit goldennugget.com.

Guns‘n’Hoses: The benefit soccer game is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. Sept. 17 at Peter Johann Soccer Field at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Proceeds will benefit the Injured Police Officers Fund and the Burn Foundation. The winning team’s charity of choice will take home 60 percent of the event’s proceeds, with the remaining 40 percent going to the other team’s charity. The Metropolitan Police Department’s K-9 unit will provide halftime entertainment. Following the benefit match and inclusive for Guns’n’Hoses ticket holders, attendees can watch the UNLV vs. Oregon State men’s soccer game kicking off at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults in advance or $10 at the gate. Admission for children and UNLV students is free. Visit UNLVtickets.com.

Pigs for the Kids: The charity barbecue cook-off is set from noon to Sept. 17 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. The event is set to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. Visit pigsforthekids.org.

Pioneer Day: See what it was like to live on a ranch in the 1870s with cooking demonstrations, live pack animals, black smith demonstrations, live music, arts and crafts, and costumed interpreters at noon Sept. 17 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Show Your Heart Run: The second annual event to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation is planned for Sept. 17 at Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave. Choose a timed 5K race or a 1.7-mile fun walk inside the track of the park. Festivities are set to begin at 6:30 a.m. with a warm-up and announcements. The 5K run is set to begin at 7 a.m. with the walk immediately following. Visit chfn.org or call 702-967-3522.

Craft & Gift Shows: The events are planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 6 and 27 and Dec. 11 at the Veil Pavilion in the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Vendors include artists, bag makers, bath/body soap makers, woodworkers, knitters/crocheters, bakers and more. Parking and admission are free. Adults can receive free tickets to a drawing. Attendees can receive a gift after donation of a new 10-inch or larger stuffed animal, to be given to children in hospitals and shelters. Email info@lvcraftshows.com or visit lvcraftshows.com.

Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday: The annual event is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 in Huckleberry Park in the Providence Master Planned Community, 10325 Farm Road. Free ice cream treats provided by Meadow Gold will be handed out, and ice cream-eating contests, face painting, a petting zoo, a DJ, entertainment by Amazing Clowns and food trucks also are planned. Attendees are invited to bring new or gently used books for Spread the Word Nevada. Visit providencelv.com or call 702-433-5084.

Moshav Band: The concert, featuring the Jewish folk group performing with a modern Israeli twist of pop and rock, is planned for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Chabad of Summerlin/Desert Shores, 2640 Regatta Drive. A reception with hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar is planned for 6:30 p.m. The event is celebrating 20 years of Chabad’s service to the Las Vegas Valley. General admission seats are $18, and Chai sponsor tickets are two for $180, with preferred seats. Gold sponsor tickets are four for $500 and come with cabaret table seating and a free round of cocktails. Balcony seating is $10 for those younger than 21, and child care is available for $5 per child. Tickets can be purchased in person at Chabad of Summerlin, at purplepass.com/chabadofsummerlin20year or by calling 702-855-0770.

CrossVegas: The 10th annual Clif Bar CrossVegas cyclo-cross race is scheduled for Sept. 21 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. General admission tickets are $16.82 at tinyurl.com/j9bst56. For more information, visit crossvegas.com.

Philharmonic concert: The Las Vegas Philharmonic plans to perform a second season of Spotlight Concerts starting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Troesh Studio Theater at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Seating is general admission and is $70, or purchase a three-concert subscription to the series for $195. Call 702-749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

Women’s Club fundraiser: The Women’s Club of Summerlin plans to host its Denim & Diamonds Gala fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 24 at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, with a buffet dinner, dancing, silent auction and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the club’s Dare to Dream Grant program. Tickets are $75. Visit womensclubofsummerlin.org.

The Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 24 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. A light pre-walk breakfast, music, fun activities for children and a team T-shirt contest are planned. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission to Floyd Lamb Park is free for all walk participants. There is no fee to register, but donations are welcomed. Visit hemophilia.org.

Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic: The 10th annual tournament to benefit the construction of Henry’s Place, a camp that was the dream of Metropolitan Police Department Sgt. Henry Prendes, who died in the line of duty in 2006, is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane. The event is also set to include social activities for nongolfers from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and a dinner with auction from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fee to play is $200 per player or $700 for a foursome. Nonplayers can join in the festivities and dinner for $30. Visit henrysplace.org.

Grapes & Hops: Advance tickets are on sale for the food-, wine- and beer-tasting event scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Advance tickets are $45 or $80 for two. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the gate for $55 each. VIP tickets are $115 and include early entry at 4 p.m., specialty food samples and a private lounge and bar. Springs Preserve members receive a $5 discount. Visit springspreserve.org or parforthecure.com.

Off-Season Series: Super Summer Theatre is teaming with Speeding Theatre Over 55, a local senior theater group, to put on black box theatrical productions at Super Summer Theatre Studios, 4340 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 210. Upcoming scheduled shows include “Cemetery Club,” set for 7 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30; “Winter Holidays,” set for 7 p.m. Dec. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18; and “The Bikinis,” set for 7 p.m. March 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. March 5 and 12. Tickets are $5. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

PLAN AHEAD

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.

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 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.

Rose Society meeting: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plan to discuss how to prepare your rose garden for fall blooms at a free event at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu. Planting bare root roses is planned for Oct. 27 and container planting for Nov. 17.

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 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.

National Public Lands Day — Project Green: Friends of Pittman Wash is slated to host a community work day starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 24 at Pittman Wash. The event is expected to start at Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Throughout the morning, people can help maintain the trails, remove invasive plant species, prune branches, install signs and remove litter. Visit tinyurl.com/j44cp47.

DeCadence: The family-friendly food festival is set to offer cuisine from Henderson restaurants in Cadence community at Central Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Admission is free. Dishes and bites from participating restaurants as well as wristbands for beer and wine tasting for guests 21 or older will be for sale. Visit CadenceNV.com or call 702-558-9366.

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.

Bilingual landscape training: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s free, four-lesson series is planned to begin from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 17 with planting techniques at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Hands-on pruning is planned for Oct. 4; soils and fertilizers in Southern Nevada for Oct. 11; and pesticide safety for Oct. 18. Call ‘Chelle Reed (English) at 702-257-5536 or email reedc@unce.unr.edu, or call Marcel Fernando (Spanish) at 702-275-5580 or email info@ipdstraining.com. Registration is available online at tinyurl.com/zgm7hj8.

In the Garden: A new gardening series by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is starting a new Master Gardnering series starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 28 at Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The event will discuss what items to plant and harvest in the fall. Call 702-257-5555.

TEAL Fight Night: The third annual event is expected to take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway. The event, designed to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, is slated to include a silent auction, raffled prizes and entertainment. Visit elixirlounge.net.

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.

Adam Ferrara and Ryan Hamilton: The comedians are set to co-headline at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $23.75 and $26.75. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

College Bound: The city of Henderson is hosting its college night event from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. The workshop is expected to feature resources for upcoming students such as resume writing and applying for grants and scholarhips. 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.

Los5, After Romeo and Siahna: The concert is planned for 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $15 and $20. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

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.

Martin Nievera: The singer is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $32. Visit themresort.com.

Life of the Party: Kidz Bop Kids is slated to make a stop in Las Vegas at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at 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.

Make-A-Difference Volunteer Day — Project Green: Friends of Pittman Wash is slated to host a cleanup starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 22 at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex Park, 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd. Lunch is planned to be provided throughout the morning. Participants can help maintain the trails, remove invasive plant species, prune branches, install signs and remove litter. Visit tinyurl.com/j44cp47.

Haunted Bridge Concert: The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is slated to put on the concert at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio. Visit hendersonsymphony.org.

On the Sonny Side of the Strip: The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. The evening is slated to have performances from Sonny Turner, Kelly Clinton and the Henderson Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $20. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

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.

Veterans Day Concert: The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to put on the concert at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Visit hendersonsymphony.org.

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.

Winterfest Concert: Just in time for the holiday season, the Henderson Symphony Orchestra is putting on its concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The event is free. Visit hendersonsymphony.org.

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.

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