Northern-area Community Events Calendar, July 21-27, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Jessica Manolo: The concert is slated from 9 p.m. to midnight July 23 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

2. Goals4Success Open House: The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 23 at Goals4Success Ranch, 5138 N. Juliano Road. Families are invited to meet the team of professionals at the ranch, including therapeutic horses, goats and more. Children’s arts and crafts, games, live entertainment and a barbecue are planned. Goals4Success is an Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association-accredited program. Visit goals4success.org.

3. Birdies & Beers: Lee Canyon is set to host its annual Birdies & Beers disc golf competition and beer festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23 at 6725 Lee Canyon Road. The event is open to players of all levels and includes a cash purse and an awards ceremony. Registration is $40 for the professional class and $30 for amateurs. Space is limited. Visit leecanyonlv.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. July 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 or visit lvccld.org.

Doodad the Magician: The free event is slated at 2 p.m. July 22 at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road. Children 4 or older are invited to watch local magician and entertainer Scott Dorfman. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

All Star Friday Nights: Tresure is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 22 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Odd Squad — Be the Agent: The workshop is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 22 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 5 to 8 are invited to become an Odd Squad agent and use math, problem-solving skills and creativity to solve a case and correct the oddity. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Super Summer Theatre field trip: The trip from the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, to Super Summer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway, is planned at 4:30 p.m. July 22. Participants are invited to see “Memphis The Musical.” The trip costs $40 for Las Vegas Active Adult/Senior Programs members and $50 for each nonmember. Fees include transportation and entrance into the show. Advance registration is required. Call 702-229-1702 or visit lasvegasparksandrec.com.

Introduction to Zentangle: The activity is set from 2:30 to 4 p.m. July 23 at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road. Participants are invited to learn the basics of creating a Zentangle. Supplies are to be provided. Call 702-633-2880 or visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Science Safari — Ants: The free activity is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon July 23 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Science Safaris invite families to discover the wildlife of the Spring Mountains through games, art and exploration with naturalists and professional biologists. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

70’s Soul Jam: The concert is slated at 8 p.m. July 23 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission starts at $27.95 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Amanda Miguel y Diego Verdaguer: The concert is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 23 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets start at $39. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Up, Up and Away with Mad Science: The free activity is planned at 4 p.m. July 25 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, and at 4 p.m. July 27 at the City Hall Library, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Children 5 or older are invited to complete creative science experiments and learn about breathing, air and air pressure. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

What a Disaster!: The activity is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 27 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to listen to stories of factual disasters of the past and mimic each event with activities to show how to be safe and smart during disasters. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Camping at Craig Ranch Regional Park: The free event is planned from 7 p.m. July 29 to 7 a.m. July 30 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. North Las Vegas residents, Boy and Girl Scout troops, city officials and city fire and police departments are invited to participate. Food will be available for dinner and breakfast in the morning. Free activities including a movie, kickball and a bike-riding excursion are planned. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

“Genesis”: The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is planning an exhibition of digital and mixed media artwork by University of Toledo Associate Professor of Art Dan Hernandez from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through July 30 at the Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is free. Call 702-651-4146.

Adult Summer Reading Program: The second annual reading program is planned through July 30 at any North Las Vegas Library branch. The North Las Vegas Library District invites residents 18 or older to participate in its adult summer reading club. Join the club for a chance to win prizes, including the grand prize of a Kindle Fire HD. Participants can register at any library. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

“Cu Again”: The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is set to host a metalwork exhibit by artist and CSN student Kim McTaggart from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 6 at the Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is free. Call 702-651-4146.

“Woodturner’s Delight”: The exhibit featuring wood-turned creations is set to be on display during regular library hours through Sept. 13 inside the gallery at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107.

“No Ordinary Life”: The free exhibition is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 1 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The artwork by Kim Johnson is set to visually explore the diverse, natural order and design around people with subtle nuances of how people operate on sociological, psychological and primal levels. Call 702-647-7378.

WORTH A DRIVE

After-Hours Genealogy Fair: The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society is scheduled to host an After-Hours Genealogy Fair from 6 to 10 p.m. July 22 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Historian Mark Hall-Patton is expected to conduct a class at 7:30 p.m. RSVP is required at the library or by calling 702-492-7252.

Pioneer Day: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 23 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Visitors are invited to celebrate the pioneer lifestyle with one of the fort’s biggest events of the year. This family-friendly affair is set to feature pioneer games, children’s crafts, food concessions and more. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

Red Rock Canyon children’s program: The Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association is putting together a season-long children’s program series focused on the natural history of Red Rock Canyon called The Canyon Club. On select Tuesdays throughout the summer, children 6 to 8 are invited to explore topics with hands-on activities, games and crafts. Programs start in the morning and last for roughly 90 minutes. Dates include July 26 and Aug. 2, 9 and 16. Registration is required (participants can sign up for multiple dates). Visit RedRockCanyonLV.org or call 702-515-5367.

“Rainbows & Unicorns”: The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, is slated to host a “Rainbows & Unicorns” group art show throughout July. Painting classes that are scheduled at the gallery include a “Harry Potter”-themed class July 23 and a “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed class on July 30. All classes are set from 6 to 8 p.m. Most paint classes are $20. Find LeslieAnn Farrell on Facebook or call 702-806-0930.

“Memphis The Musical”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. July 21-23 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.

Little Miss Hannah’s Rainbows in the Wind Festival: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m July 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to feature music, magic, activities, dancing and raffles, while raising money to help support Las Vegas families of children diagnosed with rare, life-limiting and complex medical conditions. Guests can enjoy games, painting, characters, balloon animals, arts and crafts and more. Activity wristbands are a $10 donation , and raffle tickets are $5 each . Visit tinyurl.com/lmhanah.

SiriusXM Backspin Presents The Art of Rap Festival: The performance is scheduled from 7:30 to 11 p.m. July 23 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. The Las Vegas lineup is set to include performances by Public Enemy, The Sugar Hill Gang, Naughty by Nature, Mobb Deep, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, EPMD and Kurtis Blow and is hosted by Chief Rocker Busy Bee. Tickets are $45.42 to $114.68. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.

Musicians and Artists for Music & Memory: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 23 at Artifice, 1025 S. First St. Kat Kalling, Ghost State, We Are Pancakes, Candy Warpop and Headliner Pet Tigers are set to perform. The event is also set to feature live body art by Zann. Admission is $10, and proceeds benefit Music & Memory, a nonprofit that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology. Visit artificebar.com, call 702-489-6339 or email lrogers@musicandmemory.org.

“Wendy and Peter”: The Missoula Children’s Theatre is scheduled to host performances of “Wendy and Peter” at 3 and 7 p.m. July 23 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The show is a take on the story of Peter Pan. Tickets are $5 for children and $8 for adults. Call 702-267-4050.

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. July 24 and 30 and Aug. 7, 21 and 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Swim suites 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.

“Dishing It Out 2016 — Vanity Plates”: The election-themed art exhibit is set to be open during regular library hours through July 24 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit, curated by Las Vegas photographer Diane Bush, features artists from across the country providing satirical, election-inspired work in a wide range of media, including select images representing each candidate fabricated on gold-rimmed, commemorative ceramic plates. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3630.

Mommas Shave for the Brave: The St. Baldrick’s Foundation plans its seventh annual St. Baldrick’s 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave event, set from 4 to 7 p.m. July 24 at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 110. Email info@46mommas.com or visit StBaldricks.org.

Las Vegas Singles Travel and Social Club: The group of mature singles in the Las Vegas Valley interested in local, national and international travel is set to meet at 7 p.m. July 26 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. Meetings consist of social time, a short business portion, introduction of guests and a speaker. This month’s speaker will discuss river cruising in Europe. There is a small fee for both members and guests to cover refreshments at the end of the meeting plus the cost of the meeting room. Call 702-873-8309.

Bowl 4 The Kids: The annual fundraiser for the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Charity Care Program is planned for July 30 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center in Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Bowlers get three games, a commemorative T-shirt, pizza and other treats, and special activities are planned for kids including face-painting, balloon animals by Tawney Bubbles and roving characters, along with a raffle, silent auction and bake sale. Registration is $25 and includes three games. Contact Becky Stephenson at 702-691-5716 or email bstephenson@cure4thekids.org, or register online at tinyurl.com/jk87p3y.

Meet-and-greets with “Pawn Stars”: The events are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, 713 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Meet-and-greets featuring security guard Antwaun are scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays and ones featuring historian Mark Hall-Patton are scheduled from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but Gold & Silver Pawn is accepting donations for a variety of charities throughout the summer on Thursdays, including the Children’s Heart Foundation on July 21, Grant A Gift for Autism on July 28 and the Shine Family Foundation (for veterans) on Aug. 4. Visit gspawn.com or call 702-385-7912.

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. 3, 17 and 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.

“Martin Kreloff/A Retrospective”: The free exhibit is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 6 in The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., featuring pop art-influenced paintings, drawings and new media works. Experience Kreloff’s 50-year journey as an artist and the many celebrities he’s met and painted. Call 702-507-6222.

“Desert Survivor!”: A new animal show is set to feature a rotating cast of critters including the desert night snake, desert tortoise, kangaroo rat, California kingsnake, desert tarantula, gopher snake, chuckwalla and more in 30-minute shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 21 inside the Big Springs Theatre in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Shows are free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

“All About Clay”: The exhibit by the Nevada Clay Guild is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 21 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, showing stoneware and porcelain works by guild members. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3860.

PLAN AHEAD

Jazz Under the Stars with Willie Bradley: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. July 28 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

All Star Friday Nights: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Tyriq and Jamestown is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 29 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

United Blood Services Blood Drive: The blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 702-228-4483.

Earl Klugh: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. July 30 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Swingin’ Pedestrians: The concert is slated from 9 p.m. to midnight July 30 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Snake Oil — The Ultimate Arena Rock Experience: The concert is set at 8 p.m. July 30 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $20 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Cubelets: The workshop is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to learn computer programming by building simple robots using Cubelets. Registration is required. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Improve Your Immune System: The workshop is planned from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 4 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Ida Connors plans to teach how to resist disease and illness by strengthening the immune system through diet and managing stress. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. Registration is required. Call 702-229-1702.

Healthier Living Workshop: The workshop is planned from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 5 through Sept. 9, at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican is set to present the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University School of Medicine. Adults with a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, chronic pain or anxiety, or those suffering from chronic diseases can benefit from the workshop. Advance registration is required. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. Call 702-229-1702.

Let’s Draw the Story!: The story time and activity is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 3 to 7 are invited to listen to a story and draw whatever comes to mind. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

Back-to-school fair and Ward 6 Movie in the Park: A free screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is planned from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheater, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. A food truck is set to be available. Call 702-229-6154 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov/ward6.

Boz Scaggs: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission starts at $39.95 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Adam Ferrara: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $17.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

LEGO Club: The group is set to meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to share stories and books and build projects inspired by those stories. Call 702-507-6100.

My Design!: The workshop is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to represent their fandom by painting a T-shirt or bag. The library will provide stencils and paint. Youths must bring T-shirts, bags or pillowcases. Visit lvccld.org.

Mirage — Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: The concerts are set at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

EMG Town Hall on Veterans Treatment Courts: The town hall is set from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Veterans Transition Resource Center, 2550 Nature Park Drive, Suite 200. Adults are invited to discuss discrepancies about the Nevada Revised Statute 176A.280, 176A.285 and 176A.290, and to contribute ideas to nonpartisan Bill Draft Request 57, which is set to be introduced during the 2017 Nevada Legislature. Admission is free, but registration is required. Visit emgnv.com.

Peter White: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Dennis Wise “King for a Night”: The concert is set at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

Free fiction writing workshop: The workshop with Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 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 or visit lvccld.org.

Teen Book Chats: The book club plans to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19 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 or visit lvccld.org.

Hot August Night Rob Garrett’s Tribute to Neil Diamond: The concert is planned at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $15 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Jazz Under the Stars with Matt Marshack: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

United Blood Services Blood Drive: The blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 702-228-4483.

The Rat Pack: The concert is planned at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

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.