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Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Nov. 5-11, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. "The Woman in Black": The play is scheduled to be performed at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 at Shadow Ridge High School, 5050 Brent Lane. Tickets are $7 at the door or at showtix4u.com.

2. "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. An artist reception is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the gallery. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

3. Dia de Muertos: All ages are invited to enjoy theater, dance, food, illuminated alters, mariachis, face painting, an art exhibition and sugar skulls from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 6-8 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Online advance tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children with 50 percent discounts for Springs Preserve Members. At the gate, tickets are $1 more. Visit springspreserve.org.

4. Moapa Valley Art Guild Pomegranate Arts Festival: The 20th annual festival is set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 1301 Whipple Ave., in Logandale, about 60 miles northeast of Las Vegas. Admission is free, and artisans and crafters will be offering items for sale, along with pomegranate jelly, syrup, juice and honey and whole pomegranates. Free entertainment and a children's art project also are planned as well as food vendors. Visit moapavalleyartguild.net.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

"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. An artist reception is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the gallery. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

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. Nov. 6 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.

Let's Draw the Story: The activity is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 3 to 7 are invited to read a story and draw. Call 702-507-6107.

Fall Sangha Asian Craft Faire: The Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha plans to present the Fall Sangha Asian Craft Faire from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Las Vegas Sangha Center, 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Admission is $1. Bento boxes and hot dogs are set to be available. Call Patty Yamano at 818-219-6982.

Invention of Flying: The lecture is planned from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Geary Keilman of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society is set to discuss the lives and accomplishments of the Wright Brothers in the context of their time period. Call 702-507-6107.

Paul Revere's Raiders: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $30.75. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Mule Deer Foundation banquet and fundraiser: The event is set at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Tickets start at $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 702-845-8422 or visit muledeer.org.

SeniorNet computer classes: Classes are offered from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in Manpower's computer lab at 2535 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 100A. The next group of six-week sessions is set to start Nov. 9. Each class is $15 with a $44 annual membership, which covers books and supplies. Call Sandra Gear at 702-363-2626.

Ranch Day Camps: The day camp is set to be open during school staff development days at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. An upcoming camp is planned Nov. 11. Email camps@horses4heroes.org.

Live Auction of Quilted Crafts 2015: The event is slated from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive. The auction is set to feature quilted crafts, quilt kits, fabric, books, notions and more.

Shaun South: The concert is set for 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 14 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Shaun South/Cat Daddy: The concert is set for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 14 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 sponsored by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension 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 include 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 features 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.

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.

Tennis classes: Tennis classes for youths and adults conducted by the Nevada Tennis Association are planned for Mondays through Dec. 7 at W. Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road; Tuesdays through Dec. 8 at Garehime Heights Park, 3901 N. Campbell Road; Thursdays through Dec. 17 at Mountain Ridge Park, 7151 Oso Blanco Road; and Saturdays from Nov. 7 to Dec. 19 at Sunny Springs Park, 3801 Golden Talon Ave. Weekday times and fees for each six-week session are, for ages 5 to 8, $42, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; ages 9 to 12, $60, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; teens, $60, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and adults, $60, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday times and fees are ages 5 to 8, $42, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; ages 9 to 12, $60, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; teens, $60, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and adults, $60, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call USTA Nevada at 702-792-8384 or visit ustanevada.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Fall suit drive: The United Way of Southern Nevada's Women's Leadership Council plans to host its annual one-day suit drive from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 6 in the parking lot of NV Energy, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Donate suits and other professional items including dresses, shoes, handbags and jewelry for women in need. The drive helps women prepare for career opportunities and gain confidence to succeed during job interviews and in the workplace. Donations will benefit United Way-accredited agencies with back-to-work programs for women. Gently used and/or professional attire should be clean and on a hanger. Drive-through donations can be made. Visit uwsn.org/wlc.

Paws LV: The charity event is planned from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 6 at the William Carr Art Gallery in Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150. Tickets are $40, and the evening is set to offer food, drink, live music and a silent auction with proceeds to benefit low-income, senior and ill pet owners in getting free or discounted services for their pets. Call 702-888-1088.

"You Can't Take it With You": The play is set to be performed Nov. 6-8 and 13-15 at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Performances are slated for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with a 4 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Tickets prices range from $12 to $20. Visit faithconservatory.com.

UNLV Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally: The rally is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m., and the parade is set to begin at 5 p.m. Nov. 6 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

"Horsin Around - A Night of Whips, Ropes Knives, and Burly Girlies": The event is scheduled at 9 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Baobab Stage Theatre at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include Western arts and burlesque with performances by knife thrower The Great Throwdini, Shawn Williams and Victor Garcia participating in an up-close, gun-spinning duel and others in an event emceed by Kyle Petersen, whose skills include unicycle, trick rope and whips. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/skillhorse, and for more information, visit baobabstage.com or call 702-202-8010.

Farm Food Workshop: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to host a workshop to teach growers and small food producers about extended season marketing opportunities for farm and food products from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Marriott Courtyard Las Vegas South, 5845 Dean Martin Drive. The workshop is $30, which includes all materials and lunch. Visit tinyurl.com/farmworkshop.

Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival: The eighth annual event is planned from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Panel discussions and workshops, a vendor marketplace and the Artist Alley, make-ortake kids' crafts, live music, a documentary film screening and more are planned. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3459 or visit vegasvalleycomicbookfestival.org.

Honor Ride Las Vegas: The self-paced, non-competitive cycling event that raises funds for Ride 2 Recovery is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Nov. 7 at the MGM Festival Lot across from Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The public is invited to join the country's healing heroes on one of three routes (20, 40, or 70 miles). Breakfast is set be provided pre-ride. The finish is to include a festival-like atmosphere with lunch and music. Fees are $65 to $85 and include an event shirt, finishing medal, fully stocked rest stops, SAG (support and gear) and lunch. There is no cost for injured veterans. Ride 2 Recovery provides physical and psychological rehabilitation programs for injured veterans, featuring cycling as its core activity. Visit ride2recovery.com.

One Run 5K and 1-mile walk: The event benefiting HomeAid Southern Nevada, the Josh Stevens Foundation, the Melanoma Research Foundation, Safe Nest and St. Jude's Women's Auxiliary is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at The Green at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. An award ceremony is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 or younger. Donations will also be accepted online for those unable to attend the event. Visit onerunlasvegas.com. For more information, visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Rocky Mountain Gun Show: The event is slated from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Concealed weapons classes are scheduled during the event. Tickets are $15. Visit southpointarena.com.

Stroll & Toast: The event is slated from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. The event will feature wine and beer tastings, food samplings and music. The first 200 tickets are $30, with the price then increasing to $40. Guests must be 21 or older. Early check-in begins at 4:15 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Light of the World Childhood Cancer Foundation, which supports families battling childhood cancer in Nevada. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Light the Night Walk: The annual fundraising event benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is scheduled at 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at 899 Fremont St., just east of Downtown Container Park. Registration is set to open at 3 p.m., and a remembrance ceremony is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. A walk under 5,000 lanterns lighting the night sky is scheduled at 5 p.m. Participants are encouraged to raise at least $100 to become Champions for Cures and receive an illuminated lantern. Visit lightthenight.org/snv.

Mesquite Pancake Breakfast: The fifth annual event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Permaculture Learning Garden inside the Vegas Roots Community Garden, 715 N. Tonopah Drive. It will highlight the edibles that grow in the Mojave desert, with the key ingredient being the Mesquite bean from Mesquite trees. Toppings will also feature local edibles such as pomegranate and prickly pear syrup, served with Mesquite flour pancakes. Tickets are $16.37 for adults and $6.12 for children 12 up to age 12. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit Great Basin Permaculture in its efforts to promote sustainable choices for dry land dwellers. Visit tinyurl.com/olc8w35.

Wine, Cheese & Chaplin: Celebrate 100 years of Charlie Chaplin's film artistry by revisiting a few of his 1915 classic silent films from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Wine, cheese and other refreshments are set to be available for purchase. Admission is free. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair: The Children's Service Guild plans its 41st annual Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Las Vegas Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. The event is set to feature handmade wreaths, centerpieces, ornaments, knitted items, baked goods and more. Raffle prizes include passes for four to Disneyland and a color television. The Las Vegas High School Madrigals are slated to perform. Funds raised will help children at Child Haven and those touched by Family Court Services. Visit childrensserviceguild.com.

Humanitarian Work Day: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to host a Humanitarian Work Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Las Vegas Stake Chapel, 3400 W. Charleston Blvd. Volunteers are needed to work on sewing quilts, folder games for local schools and tying quilts for general humanitarian needs. Items made will be passed out to local hospitals, schools and charities. Lunch will be served at noon. Call 702-877-3008.

Fall Flower Show: The public is welcome to attend or participate in the Nevada Garden Club's Fall Flower Show, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 in the clubhouse at Lorenzi Park, 800 Twin Lakes Drive. Expect flowers, succulents, chrysanthemums, vines, houseplants, branches from trees, and a sale of miniature scented daffodils and other plants. Admission is free. Visit nevadagardenclubs.org.

Midnight Spook Show: A horror extravaganza featuring magic, spirit communication and a screening of "House on Haunted Hill" is set for 9:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at The Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St. Tickets are $15. Visit mattrambles.wix.com/home.

Nevada Ballet Theatre — A Balanchine Celebration: Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Tribute to Judy Garland: David de Alba plans to present a live tribute to Judy Garland at 2:30 p.m Nov. 8 in the Jewel Box Theatre at the Erotic Heritage Museum, 3275 Industrial Road. The show is for those 21 or older. Tickets are $20 for VIP rows and $18 for general seating. Call 702-794-4000 or visit eroticmuseumvegas.com/david-de-alba-as-judy-garland-erotic-heritage-museum.

Jack Jones: The Grammy and Emmy award-winning artist is set to perform with the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Band during the Las Vegas Academy's third annual Experience the Arts…Dream! Gala, which is set for 5 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Pavillion Ballroom at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. The event, honoring Paul and Sue Lowden, is set to have Clint Holmes as the master of ceremonies and include entertainment from Jones and other entertainers. The Lowdens are the namesake of the Lowden Theater at the Las Vegas Academy, 315 S. Seventh St., and proceeds from the event will benefit the Academy. Visit jackjones.org or facebook.com/events/812914682131836.

Golf Fore Recovery Charity Golf Tournament: Foundation for Recovery's eighth annual tournament is set for 8 a.m. Nov. 9 at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. Funds raised will support the foundation's addiction and mental health recovery services in Southern Nevada, including a free peer recovery support center and a youth initiative, Helping Young People Experience Recovery, which focuses on helping adolescents and young adults live healthy lives. The tournament will be held the week of Veterans Day to place special emphasis on supporting our military veterans. Registration is $225 for individuals and $800 for a foursome. Visit forrecovery.org.

Holiday Cactus Garden: Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, plans to kick off the 22nd annual attraction from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 10. The countdown to the lighting of more than 500,000 colorful lights is set for 6 p.m. More than 70 percent of the lights this year will be LED, the business said. Radio host Mercedes from MIX 94.1-FM is slated to be the master of ceremonies, with holiday entertainment provided by Las Vegas Strip performers from "Human Nature" and the Jabbawockeez, as well as the Sin City Opera. The evening is set to feature photos with Santa, chocolate samples, face painters, balloon artists, raffles and more. The event is free, but tickets are required. A limited number of tickets were scheduled to be available starting Nov. 2 at the Cactus Garden Drive location. A family four-pack was being offered in exchange for nonperishable food items to be donated to Three Square food bank or a toy donation for HELP of Southern Nevada. The Holiday Cactus Garden is slated to be open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Visit ethelm.com.

Veterans Day Parade: The event is scheduled at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 on Fourth Street from Hoover to Stewart avenues. Call 702-229-6672 for more information.

Free tickets for veterans: Comedy-magician Mac King is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel two free tickets to "The Mac King Comedy Magic Show" at Harrah's Las Vegas, 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Nov. 10-14. Show a Veteran Identification Card, Disabled American Veterans ID or Common Access Card at the box office. Visit harrahslasvegas.com.

"Becoming Animal: Standing Witness for the Sentient Wild": The exhibit of photography by Sharon K. Shafer is set to be on display through March 31 at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit museums.nevadaculture.org.

PLAN AHEAD

All Star Friday Nights with In-A-Fect: As part of All Star Friday Nights, In-A-Fect is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 13 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.

My Design — Hunger Games!: The activity is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 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.

Lights Out Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $15 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Ward 6 Shredding Event and Pharmaceutical Drug Collection: The event is planned from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14 at the Centennial Hills Community Center/YMCA east parking lot, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Shredding is limited to five boxes per vehicle. Call 702-229-6154.

Fall plant sales: The Nevada Division of Forestry State Tree Nursery in Las Vegas plans to host fall plant sales from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9600 Tule Springs Road. More than 60 species of native and desert-adapted trees and shrubs will be available, including plants appropriate for Mount Charleston and mid-upper elevation environments. Local experts will be on site to help with species choice and give planting advice. One-gallon plants will be $5, 5-gallon plants will be $10, and 15-gallon plants will be $15. Surplus plants also will be available, with 5-gallon plants for $7, and 15-gallon plants for $10. For the inventory list, visit forestry.nv.gov/ndf-state-forest-nurseries/las-vegas-state-tree-nursery. The sale will be cash or check only. Call 702-486-5411 or nursery manager Amy Dunn at 702-524-8887.

Christmas Craft Fair: The fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, 2575 W. El Campo Grande Ave. Crafts for sale are set to include Christmas trees and wreaths, handmade ornaments, hand-knit and crocheted items, jewelry, fanciful sewn creations including Victorian Snow People, and Yule logs from Minnesota and Ohio. so much more. A raffle will give away a Christmas shopping spree. Visit sjnc.org or call 702-657-0200.

Brian Culbertson: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $49.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club: The monthly general membership meeting is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha Center, 4110 N. Martin Luther King Drive. The meeting is set to include a potluck social. Learn about Hawaiian culture. Visit lasvegashcc.org or email contacts@lasvegashcc.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: The blood drive is slated from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-522-3986. Walk-ins are welcome.

Coyote and His Animal Friends Tricks and Tales: The puppet show is slated from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to watch "How the Chipmunk Got His Stripes and other Tricks and Tales about the Coyote" to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Call 702-507-6107.

Patrick Puffer: The concert is set for 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 18-28, at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. A classic car show, hay rides, a petting zoo, jump house, local entertainment, choirs, holiday elf contest and a visit from Santa are planned. Food, toys and clothing donations are requested for local charities. Call 702-229-8100.

Sun City Summerlin Musicmakers Holiday Concert: The show, 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.

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.

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