Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Dec. 17-23, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Old-Time Ranch Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with pinecone crafts for kids, ornament making, s'mores, hot cocoa, a live band playing holiday music, a fire in the fireplace and a visit from Santa from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 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. Visit parks.nv.gov.

2. Christmas with the Celts: The holiday concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $27.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

3. Holidays at the Orchard: The holiday event is slated from 4 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 23 at the Gilcrease Orchard, 7800 N. Tenaya Way. The event is set to feature hayrides, holiday lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, doughnuts, hot chocolate and more. Admission is $2 per person and free for children under 2. Visit thegilcreaseorchard.org.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Polymer Clay Expressions: The annual exhibit is scheduled during regular library hours Dec. 17 through Feb. 28 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. The exhibit is set to feature a collection of work crafted by members of the Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild. A reception is planned from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Call 702-507-6107.

All Star Friday Nights with Chocolate Harmony: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Chocolate Harmony is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 18 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $5. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Teen Book Chats: The book club is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to chat about their favorite books. Call 702-507-6107.

Yu Gi Oh: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to play Yu Gi Oh and hang out with friends. Participants must bring their own cards. Call 702-507-6107.

Reckless in Vegas: The concert is set for 9 p.m. Dec. 19 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

United Blood Services Blood Drive: The blood drive is slated from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702- 233-9620. Walk-ins are welcome.

Dean Bradley: The concert is set from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Brett Rigby/Toto Zara: The concert is set from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dec. 18 and 19 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

CSN 2015 Juried Student Exhibition: The student exhibit is scheduled during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 30 inside the Fine Arts Gallery at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

"Troubled Waters," "Transformations," & "Behind Bars": The exhibit featuring work by Los Angeles-based printmaking collective Los de Abajo is scheduled to be on display during regular gallery hours through Jan. 9 at the Left of Center Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The artist closing reception is planned from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 9. Admission is free. Visit leftofcenterart.org.

Voodoo Band: The concert is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Darren Michaels: The concert is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Yellow Brick Road: The concert is planned for 10 p.m. Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Pruning classes: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free pruning classes to the public Saturdays and Tuesdays in December at the Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive in North Las Vegas, and the Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Classes are planned from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring pruning shears, loppers and a saw, if possible. Topics covered will be preparing equipment for pruning; peaches and nectarines; apricots, plums and their relatives; apples and pears; and pomegranates, figs, persimmons and nut trees. Call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Ride a horse: The horse riding activity is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Rides are $10 per person, and children 2 or younger are admitted free. The ride includes a visit to the barnyard. All other activities, including trail ride classes (part lesson, part trail ride) are by appointment. Trail ride classes are $50 per person. Email events@horses4heroes.org.

Ranch Day Camps: The day camp is set to open during school staff development days at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Email camps@horses4heroes.org.

Luggnutt: The concert is set from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 23-Jan. 2, at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Luggnutt/Clifton James: The concert is set from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 23-Jan. 2, at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

WORTH A DRIVE

Let Heaven and Nature Sing: Community Lutheran Church plans a citywide singalong led by the church's Celebration Choir and backed up by a 20-piece orchestra at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the amphitheater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is set to feature Travis Cloer, who plays Frankie Valli in "Jersey Boys," and Kristen Herzenberg, who played Christine in "Phantom — The Las Vegas Spectacular." Admission is free, but donations of nonperishable groceries for Three Square food bank are requested. Visit communitylv.org.

Living Nativity: Las Vegas-area Methodist churches are taking part in a Living Nativity program planned from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 17-22 at the Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The Living Nativity is planned as the 2.5-mile, drive-through event's final scene. Tickets are $20 per vehicle. Visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com. Call 702-256-5933.

Vintage Holiday Live! with Art Vargas and Laura Shaffer: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Ron DeCar's Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd South. The performance, featuring the Swank Set band, is set to be evocative of classic holiday television shows of the 1950s and '60s featuring the music of Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin and more. Tickets are $20 to $35. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

"James and the Giant Peach": Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $7 for general admission for the evenings and $5 for general admission for the 6 p.m. show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

"The Nutcracker": Performances of the show produced by the Nevada Ballet Theatre are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19; 2 p.m. Dec. 19; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $179. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Family Night at the Museum: Families are invited to enjoy a pizza dinner and snacks and watch "A Christmas Story" on the big screen and take part in activities from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org.

Free museum admission: Grimaldi's Pizzeria is set to sponsor free admission for families to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 19. The museum's ninth annual A December to Remember cultural celebration also is set to kick off Dec. 19 with special programs including a visit from Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and displays featuring a variety of cultural traditions celebrated around the world this time of year. Patrons who visit Grimaldi's during December also can bring their receipt to the museum for two-for-one admission through Dec. 30. Visit grimaldispizzeria.com or lvnhm.org.

Santa Baby Holiday Show: The Bevery Belles, a group reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, is set to perform holiday classics complete with choreography at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or thebeverlybelles.com.

Clark County Commodore Computer Club meeting: The event is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus, 2701 E. St. Louis Ave. The event is set to include news, demos and distribution of free software, games and movies for Commodore 64 and Windows. Email Al Jackson at jackonmeister@gmail.com or Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com, or call 702-363-3331.

Make a Gingerbread House: The event, part of the December to Remember special activities sponsored by the Las Vegas Cultural Corridor, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

"Love, Sex, and the IRS": The comedy in three acts by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, described as a cross between "Some Like it Hot" and "I Love Lucy," is scheduled to be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 17, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 on the mainstage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 or seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

Las Vegas Ballet Company: The ballet company plans to perform "The Nutcracker" from at 7 p.m. Dec. 18-20 and at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 in the theater at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-275-4713 for ticket information.

"Elf U — A Crash Course in Christmas": The performance is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at The Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The original show, recommended for ages 5 or older, puts the entire audience in the first day of elf training as experts Mrs. Claus and Mary Christmas guide them and the audience in everything about the holiday season. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

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.

New Year's Double Dash: Valley residents are invited to lace up for the inaugural event, set to be hosted by the Cadence master-planned community at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31, with registration starting at 9 p.m. The event will feature two 5K runs, with one starting at 10:30 p.m. and the other at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 1. A 1-mile fun walk also is planned at both times. Routes are set to wind through Cadence's grounds, which offer views of the Strip. The events will culminate at the community's Central Park, where registered participants can enjoy the Strip fireworks show, a cup of soup, hot cider, hot cocoa, music and party favors. Registration costs $35 for both 5Ks or $25 for one. The walk costs $15 for adults or $10 for children 10 or younger. Visit cadencenv.com.

Robert Burns Night Dinner: The St. Andrew's Society of Southern Nevada, a nonprofit cultural organization, plans the 32nd annual event at 5 p.m. Jan. 16 at Sunset Gardens, 3931 E. Sunset Road. The cost is $50 per plate, which includes salad, an entree, a vegetable, dessert and coffee or tea. The event is slated to feature bagpipe music and dancing. Checks must be payable to SASSN and can be mailed along with with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to PO Box 33244, Las Vegas, NV 89133-3244. Visit sassn.com.

Sustainability Gulch Puppet Show: A wacky Wild West puppet adventure is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends through December in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is included with paid admission. For an extra $5, guests can meet, sing and dance with and take pictures with the puppets at a Puppet Party Hoedown scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

Utah Shakespeare Company Tour: The Utah Shakespeare Company plans to bring its 75-minute education outreach production of "Hamlet" to town at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The program is free, but tickets are required. Get them at artslasvegas.org.

Casa de Shenandoah: Tours of the Wayne Newton estate at 3310 E. Sunset Road are discounted up to 50 percent for Nevada residents during the holiday season. Guests that purchase a Gold Tour package will receive 50 percent off their second ticket as well as complimentary admission for children 12 or younger through Jan. 7. The visitor center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with scheduled tours beginning at 9 a.m. and the last tour departing at 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Christmas Day. Visit casadeshenandoah.com or call 702-776-7491.

Heritage Holidays: The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, has opened its houses and buildings on Heritage Street for self-guided tours through Jan. 9. It is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Daily admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Museum hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 702-455-7955.

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

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 Feliz Navidad Day Dec. 25; the New Year's Eve countdown Dec. 31; and the Day of the Dead festival Jan. 3. Visit magicalforest.org.

Lake Las Vegas holiday events: Lake Las Vegas and the MonteLago Village Association plan to offer holiday events Dec. 19. Children can board the La Contessa yacht at the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a one-hour Santa Claus cruise at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will sail around the 320-acre lake, make a holiday craft and 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. Also, Santa visits in the gazebo at MonteLago Village are planned free from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; free Christmas Express Train Rides through the village are slated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and strolling carolers are scheduled to perform holiday songs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through the village. 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 from 5 p.m. until closing through Dec. 24. 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.

Pictures with Santa & Train Rides: Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer pictures with Santa and train rides from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 18; 9 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 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 through 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 nightly through Dec. 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.

Train Rides to Santa's Cottage: Train rides to Santa's cottage with holiday stories and candy canes are set to be offered at 11 a.m, noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily Dec. 20-24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $4 for members and $6 for non-members. Visit springspreserve.org.

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.

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

All Star Friday Nights with Rhythm Nation: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Rhythm Nation is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 25 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $5. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

New Year's Eve Breakfast: The event is planned at 9 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is $5 with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. Advance registration required. Call 702-229-1702.

Luggnutt featuring Avana: The concert is set from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

NYE 2016 Elan Trotman with Four80 East: The New Year's Eve concert is set for 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $57.50 and include party favors, a live countdown to the New Year and a champagne toast at midnight. VIP options are available. Doors open at 8 p.m. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

New Years Eve — Lil Elmo & The Cosmos: The event is set from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Dean Bradley: The concert is set from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Vegas Goodfellas: The New Year's Eve concert is set from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 31 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

Blue String Theory: The New Year's Eve concert is set from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $20. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

NYE celebration with Daddy and Tiffany from "Party Down South": Guests are invited to welcome the New Year with reality television stars Daddy and Tiffany starting at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 inside the Revolver Saloon at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $25. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

Disc jockey spins at 4949: A disc jockey is set to spin music from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at 4949 at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

Disc jockey spins at South Padre: A disc jockey is set to spin music from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at South Padre at the Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Darren Michaels: The New Year's Eve concert is planned from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Next Movement: The concert is set from 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 1 and 2 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Superman: The storytime is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to hear stories about Superman, learn his history, play a game and make a Superman cape to take home. Space is limited for all Centennial Hills Library programs. Tickets will be given out one-half hour before the program starts. Call 702-507-6100.

Glenn Gallarde: The concert is set from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 6-9 and 13-16, at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Songs from West Africa: The live musical concert is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are invited to see Sean Gaskell perform a musical concert featuring the Kora, an ancient, 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He is set to feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the Kora's musical repertoire in addition to some of his own personal compositions. Call 702-507-6100.

Celebration of a King's Life feat. Johnny Fortuno, The Stamps Quartet & friends of Elvis: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Jan. 8 and 9 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $15 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

United Blood Services Blood Drive: The blood drive is slated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702- 228-4483. Walk-ins are welcome.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: The blood drive is slated from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702- 522-3986. Walk-ins are welcome.

LEGO Club: The activity is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to share stories and books and build projects. Call 702-507-6107.

My Design — "The 5th Wave": The activity is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited represent their fandom by painting their own T-shirt or bag. The library is set to provide stencils and paint. Participants must bring their own T-shirts, bags and pillowcases. Call 702-507-6107.

Long Run — Tribute to the Eagles: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Winter Rose Pruning: The gardening demonstration is scheduled from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults and seniors are invited to meet Chrystal Gwaltney from Star Nursery, who is set to demonstrate the correct way to prune roses. Call 702-507-6107.

Yu Gi Oh: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to play Yu Gi Oh and hang out with friends. Participants must bring their own cards. Call 702-507-6107.

DIY Craft Club: The club is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to get creative and make a craft. Call 702-507-6107.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults are invited to learn how to make bath and body products, troubleshoot problems, work on group projects, participate in a soap exchange and win giveaways. Call 702-507-6107.

Couponing 101: The workshop is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Learn where to find the best coupons and deals on a local, regional and national level, how to organize shopping excursions and demonstrate and discuss the phenomenon of "extreme" couponing techniques that can be incorporated into a regular shopping routine. Call 702-507-6107.

The Rippingtons feat. Russ Freeman: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $37.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Valentine's Day Ball and Gala: The Veterans In Politics International Inc.'s Valentine's Day Ball and Gala is planned for Feb. 13, 2016, at The Resort on Mt. Charleston, 2755 Kyle Canyon Road. Reserve dinner reservations and rooms before Dec. 1 for a discount. The event is set to include a romantic evening, fine dining, dancing and entertainment. Visit veteransinpolitics.org.