Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Nov. 19-25, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer: The fundraising event is set from from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Funds are set to benefit the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. The event is also set to include a special appearance by Olympic Gold medalist, cancer survivor and foundation founder Scott Hamilton. Admission is $10 and includes skate rentals; $5 from each ticket sold will be donated back to the organization. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

2. Nick Colionne and Maysa: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $27.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

3. The Mayors Prayer Breakfast: The event is set from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Dallas Ballroom inside Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Hosted by the United Way of Southern Nevada, the event invites guests for breakfast and the opportunity to mentor future leaders of the community. Tickets cost $55. Call 702-892-2300 or visit uwsn.org.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 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.

All Star Friday Nights with StarOne All-Stars: As part of All Star Friday Nights, StarOne All-Stars is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 20 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. Nov. 20 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.

Legends of Motown: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $15 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Yu Gi Oh: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 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.

Holiday Bake Sale: The sale is planned from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 at the Los Prados Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle. Cakes, pies, breads, cookies, candy, raffles, gift baskets and other items are planned. The event benefits the group's charity club. Email Irene Kralick at jikralick@cox.net.

Learn about the Spring Mountains!: The event is planned from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 28 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Naturalists and volunteers are set to showcase the natural history of the Spring Mountains. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

Art Program: The program is slated from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 29 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Participants are invited to visit the craft table to "make & take" a nature craft. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club: The club conducts monthly general membership meetings at the Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha Center, 4110 N. Martin Luther King Drive in North Las Vegas, from noon to 4 p.m. each month. The next meeting is set for Nov. 22. A potluck social is planned. Bring a dish to share and learn about Hawaiian culture and meet new friends. Visit lasvegashcc.org/las-vegas-hawaiian-civic-club.html or email contacts@lasvegashcc.org.

"Gary Marx: Past and Present": The solo exhibit is scheduled during regular business hours through Nov. 25 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.

"FIRED": The group exhibit is scheduled during regular business hours through Nov. 25 inside the Artspace Gallery located upstairs above the main entrance lobby at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

Voodoo: 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.

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.

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.

Patrick Puffer: The concert is set for 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 28 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Little Books and Little Cooks: The free, seven-week healthy eating and nutrition program is sponsored by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and strives to create positive parent-child interaction as preschoolers and their parents work side by side through reading and cooking. Classes are free and open to the public. Topics planned are safety, five food groups, cooking with kids, introducing cultural foods, feeding and hunger and fullness, picky eating, and fruits and vegetables. Classes are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 7, at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Contact Celle Miller at 702-257-5565 or millerc@unce.unr.edu.

The Fabulous Las Vegas Scribes Membership Show: The exhibit is scheduled during regular library hours through Dec. 15 inside the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. The show plans to feature calligraphy, letter arts and paper arts by the Fabulous Las Vegas Scribes members. Call 702-507-6100.

"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.

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.

WORTH A DRIVE

"I Pronounce You Husband and Wife": The musical satire is scheduled for 8 p.m. Nov. 19-21 at The Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

"The Secret Garden": Signature Productions plans to present its fall musical at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19-21 at the Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $20 to $30 at signatureproductions.net or by calling 702-878-7529.

"Yellow Face": The play, directed by Rommel Pacson, is set to run at 8 p.m. Nov. 19-21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22 in the Black Box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

Sin City Opera presents "The Counsel": The performance of the opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is scheduled at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit sincityopera.com or call 702-455-7340.

Cheers to Chocolate: The fifth annual benefit for Easter Seals Nevada is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Chocolate lovers, foodies and wine drinkers can enjoy culinary bites, cocktails and wine from restaurants and shops around the valley. While listening to the bands MO5AIC and Empire Records, guests can also bid on silent auction items, including entertainment packages, beauty baskets, jewelry, art, dining experiences and more. The family-friendly event also is slated to include an auction for cakes from more than a dozen bakeries. Tickets are $30 in advance online or $35 at the door for adults 21 or older; $20 in advance online or $25 at the door for youths 13 through 20; $5 for children 3 through 12; and free for attendees 3 or younger. All tickets include food and beverages. Visit cheers2chocolate.com.

Harvest Craft Show: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Artisan jewelry, handmade cards, memory boxes, paintings, accessories, fused glass decor, quilts, totes, NFL attire, photography and more are planned. Admission is free. Visit lasvegascraftersguild.com.

Clark County Commodore Computer Club: The club plans to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 21 in Room 16 at the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus, 2701 E. St. Louis Ave. News, demos, free software, games and movies for Commodore 64, Amiga and Windows are set to be distributed. Email Al Jackson at jackonmeister@gmail.com or Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com, or call 702-363-3331.

Thanksgiving Day baskets giveaway: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.'s Las Vegas Theta Theta Omega chapter plans to host its annual Thanksgiving Day basket giveaway at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Doolittle Community Center, 1950 J St. A workshop and breakfast are planned for 9 a.m. Baskets are limited to the first 100 people, who must register in advance at Doolittle and attend the workshop and breakfast. Call 702-229-6374.

Christmas Market: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. The event is set to include work for sale by metal artist Jennifer Gilbert, Native American bead work artist Shirley Nelson, pueblo pottery by Gerald Pinto and more. A performance by the Nevada Old Time Fiddlers Association is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $1 or free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

Holiday Boutique: The Las Vegas Emblem Club No. 114, a nonprofit community service organization, plans to sell handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, Red Hat items and baked goods at its annual boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Las Vegas Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Funds raised are to be donated to local charities.

Premiere of "The Truth Hurts": White Horse Youth Ranch, 8390 W. Windmill Lane, is set to host the premiere of "The Truth Hurts," a movie telling the story of Jose Canseco and his experience with Major League Baseball, from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21. Concessions and refreshments will be available, and raffle prizes are planned. Tickets are $10. Seating is limited. Visit tinyurl.com/ng8l5fy. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit ranch, which offers free horsemanship programs to young people who are dealing with a variety of challenges and social issues. Visit whyranch.org.

"As Seen on TV": The fundraising event benefiting the Sunrise Children's Foundation is scheduled at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the MGM Grand, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include a silent auction and a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner and a live auction at 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire or as their favorite TV character. Live entertainment is set to be provided by the UNLV Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $225. Visit sunrisechildren.org.

Profiles of Courage Dinner Gala and auction: The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation's 22nd annual event is scheduled at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event features cocktails, a silent auction and dinner and honors the children the nonprofit serves and supporters of the foundation. Tickets are $250. Visit nvccf.org or call 702-735-8434.

Holiday Bazaar: The event is is planned from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov 22 at Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Admission is free, and food trucks and a raffle are planned. Email tsholidaybazaar@gmail.com.

Las Vegas TransPride Week: The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, is set to serve as the host location for several Las Vegas TransPride Week events through Nov. 22. The events are set to include workshops, a TransPride Film Festival, a Transgender Day of Awareness, a Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil and the Trans Glam Gala Awards. Center board member Jeremy Wallace, author of the autobiography "Taking the Scenic Route to Manhood," will serve as keynote speaker. The full schedule of events is available at lasvegastranspride.org.

Las Vegas Singles Travel and Social Club: The club for mature singles in the Las Vegas Valley who are interested in local, national and international travel plans to meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. A half hour of social time is planned prior to the meeting, which consists of a short business portion and a guest speaker. This month's speaker is set to discuss touring China. A small fee is required for members and guests to cover the cost of the meeting room and refreshments. Guests are welcome. Call 702-873-8309.

"Elf the Musical": Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24-28 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.

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: from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit mypubliclibrary.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

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.

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 Nov. 20-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. Visit magicalforest.org.

Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland: The holiday-themed light, music and animatronic show is scheduled on the hour from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 25 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 noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

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, Nov. 21 through Dec. 18, and noon to midnight dailly Dec. 19 through 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, Nov. 19 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.

Santa Claus arrives: Santa is set to arrive at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, as part of the Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade. He will be available throughout the holiday season for photos in Downtown Summerlin's Winter Wonderland, located near the Pavilion. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade: The 20-minute parade with eight floats, music and characters such as penguins and reindeer is scheduled for Nov. 20-21, 27-28, Dec. 4-5 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 starting Nov. 20 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.

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.

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.

Menorah lighting at Downtown Summerlin: To celebrate Chanukah, 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.

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.

PLAN AHEAD

All Star Friday Nights with Tresure: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Tresure is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 27 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.

Dean Bradley: The concert is set from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays from Dec. 2-19 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Craft Fair: The fair is planned from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Los Prados Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle. Jewelry, wreaths, paintings, scarfs, woodworking, holiday decorations and other handmade crafts are planned. The event benefits the group's charity club. Email Joanne Szewczyk at jjohnnyski@aol.com.

Reckless in Vegas: The concert is set for 9 p.m. Nov. 28 and 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.

Brett Rigby/Toto Zara: The concert is set from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays Dec. 2-19 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Sun City Summerlin Musicmakers Holiday Concert: The show, "A Christmas Rose," directed by Dennis Gazso and featuring pianist Eddie Fluellen, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Reserved seating only. Tickets are $10 at all Sun City Summerlin Community Monitor Stations (cash/checks only) or online at scscai.com (accepts debit and credit cards). Call 702-384-4222.

Free fiction writing workshop by Maxwell Alexander Drake: The workshop is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107.

TechBrainiacs: The workshop is scheduled from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 5 or older are invited to learn about computer coding and participate in online activities. Raffle prizes and class discounts are planned. Register at techbrainiacs.com/hourofcode or call 702-233-5845.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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 "extreme" couponing techniques that can be incorporated into a regular shopping routine. Call 702-507-6107.

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