Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Oct. 8-14, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Fall Color Guided Hike: A hike of Echo Trail with a Spring Mountains naturalist is planned from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 to watch the Quaking Aspen turn to gold and study the science behind the season. This Fall Foliage series is limited and lasts only as long as the leaves do. Meet at the Echo Trailhead. The cost is $5 per person. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

2. 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. 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.

3. Fun Walk with Fido: The walk is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 14 at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Join Mayor Pro Tem Steve Ross for a walk in the park. Participants will meet under the gazebo off Buffalo Drive. All dogs must be on a leash for the entire event, be up-to-date on vaccinations and wear a current rabies tag. Only one dog per person, and no dogs in heat are allowed. Healthy snacks and water will be provided by Southwest Medical Associates. Call 702-229-1702.

4. Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival: The 22nd annual festival is set to return to Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, Oct. 9-11. More than 200 artisans, historical re-enactments, and food and drink are planned. With traditional musical performances from Wicked Tinkers, Dread Crew of Oddwood, Bogtrotter's Union and Killian's Angels, and the return of the dinner theater, this year's event is set to feature several smaller stages with entertainment by the Gypsy Time Travelers, Mullaney, Nature of Mercy, Whiskey Bards and costumed performers such as the Bawdy Juggler Adam Reid, Endless Productions and the Snake Army. The festival is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11. Admission is $13 per day in advance for adults and $8 per day in advance for seniors 60 or older and children 6 to 12. Children 5 or younger will be admitted free. Three-day passes are available. Visit lvrenfair.com or call 702-455-8200.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

My Design!: The activity is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 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 or pillowcases. Call 702-507-6107.

Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute Show Band: The concert is slated at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Craig Ranch Regional Park Amphitheater, 628 W. Craig Road. Tickets are $5 for lawn seating and $10 for reserved seating (plus fees). Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit craigranch.yapsody.com. Call 702-633-2418.

Blood, Sweat & Tears: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Oct. 10 in The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Former American Idol runner-up Bo Bice is set to be a special guest. Tickets range from $21.95 to $41.75. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Foundation Assisting Seniors Charity Golf Tournament: The tournament is planned at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Aliante Golf Club, 3100 Elkhorn Road. Proceeds from players and sponsors will benefit the Foundation Assisting Seniors. The tournament will feature a four-person team scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Handicaps are not required and men and women may play together in balanced mixed teams. The cost is $75 per player and will include lunch and beer or soda on the course. Prizes are planned for closest to the pin and longest drive for both men and women. Contact Richard Lawhead at 360-440-0407 or visit foundationassistingseniors.org.

WAR: The '70s jazz, rock and blues band is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Craig Ranch Regional Park Amphitheater, 628 W. Craig Road. Tickets are $20 for lawn seating and $25 for reserved seating (plus fees). Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit craigranch.yapsody.com. Call 702-633-2418.

Paraguayan Harpist Mariano Gonzalez: The concert is slated from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults and seniors are invited join Paraguayan harpist Mariano Gonzalez for an afternoon performance. Call 702-507-6107.

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. Oct. 10 and 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.

Cinefest 2015: Station Casinos and La Bonita Supermarkets are set to host Cinefest 2015 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month through the day Oct. 11. Starting at 11:30 a.m., four films are set to be shown: "Al Son de la Marimba," "El Padrecito," "Ahi Esta el Detalle" and "Enamorada." Admission is free. Concessions will be available. Attendees younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be picked up at all valley La Bonita Supermarkets. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

LEGO Club: The activity is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 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.

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 11 a.m. Fridays through Oct. 16 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Contact Celle Miller at 702-257-5565 or millerc@unce.unr.edu.

Luggnutt: The concert is planned for 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 17 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Freedom from Smoking: The workshop is set from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Oct. 24 at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road. The free, seven-week course plans to discuss medicines that can help people quit smoking, lifestyle changes, managing stress and avoiding weight gain. Call 702-633-2880.

Tennis classes: Tennis classes for youths and adults conducted by the Nevada Tennis Association are planned for Mondays through Oct. 19 and Nov. 2 to Dec. 7 at W. Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road; Tuesdays through Oct. 20 and Nov. 3 to Dec. 8 at Garehime Heights Park, 3901 N. Campbell Road; Thursdays through Oct. 22 and Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 at Mountain Ridge Park, 7151 Oso Blanco Road; and Saturdays through Oct. 24 and 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.

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.

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.

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.

WORTH A DRIVE

Las Vegas Burlesque Festival: Nightly showcases of local and nationally renowned burlesque stars, cocktail mixers and swap meet-ups are scheduled Oct. 8-10 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Oct. 8 attendees are invited to dress as Elvis, showgirls or Las Vegas icons for a chance to win $200. Local and visiting performers are set to compete for an Ace of Spades Best of the Fest Award on Oct. 9. The Spectacular Showcase is set for Oct. 10. The festival is also set to feature a six-session Burlesque 101 school. Admission starts at $45 per day if purchased in advance. for Visit lvburlesquefestival.com.

Banff Mountain Film Festival's Radical Reels: The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The screening is free, but a wristband is required to attend. Limited to one per person, they will be distributed starting at 6 p.m. in the Clark County Library theater courtyard. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Fall Art Show: The Las Vegas Artists Guild event is slated through Oct. 31 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. A reception is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the program room. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 702-207-4261.

Wine & Food Tasting Extravaganza: The 16th annual benefit for Nathan Adelson Hospice's pediatric program and families in need program is scheduled to include wine tastings, food samplings, and live and silent auctions from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Gaudin Porsche, 6800 Redwood St. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets are $75. Visit nah.org or call Stephanie Forbes at 702-938-3910.

Circus Couture presents "Twelve": The unique and extravagant circus, fashion and art event is planned for 6 p.m. Oct. 9 inside The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, to benefit the Children's Specialty Center of Nevada, the state's only clinic treating kids with cancer regardless of insurance. A silent and live art auction is planned, along with a circus spectacle showcasing performances and runway fashion. Tickets start at $35 at circus-couture.com or at hardrockhotel.com. VIP table reservations may be made by contacting VIP Services at dmpavuk@cure4thekids.org or by calling 702-732-0952.

F.O.G. Rock Concert: The free concert for all ages featuring F.O.G. (Fat Old Guys), an a cappella quartet from Salt Lake City, is planned for 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. The show will be a comedic take on classic rock, replicating music from bands such as Aerosmith and Three Dog Night. Lawn seating is offered (bring low-back chairs or blankets). Refreshments will be available for purchase. Call 702-229-3514 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Lebanese American Festival: The eighth annual event is slated from 4 to 11 p.m. Oct. 9, 2 to 11 p.m. Oct. 10 and noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, 10325 Rancho Destino Road. Carnival rides, food, a beer and wine bar, live music, folklore dance performances, raffle prizes and more are planned. The cost is $3 or free for children 10 or younger and for active-duty military personnel and their immediate families. Visit lebaneseamericanfestivallv.org or call 702-616-6902.

Cinema in the Circle: The Huntridge Foundation and West Huntridge Neighborhood Association plan to present the final outdoor movie screening for 2015 Cinema in the Circle at sundown Oct. 9 in Huntridge Circle Park on South Maryland Parkway, south of Charleston Boulevard. "Walk the Line" is set to be shown on a movie theater-size, outdoor inflatable screen. Refreshments will be offered for sale beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Huntridge Foundation and West Huntridge Neighborhood Association. Visit thehuntridgefoundation.org or email thehuntridgefoundation@gmail.com.

¡Viva el Mariachi!: The concert in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Black Jets & Secrets — The Real Area 51: The event, featuring David Robarge, S. Eugene Poteat and Thornton D. Barnes, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. A meet-and-greet is scheduled at 6 p.m. The event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Visit tinyurl.com/atom-muse or call 702-794-5151.

Organ Recital by Christopher Houlihan: The performance is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Rando-Grillot Recital Hall in the Beam Music Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

AAFCS -Nevada Affiliate State Conference: The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences plans to host Advancing the Field with New Technology & Sustainability Oct. 9 and 10 in Las Vegas. Business and industry tours are planned for Oct. 9, beginning with an executive board meeting at 8 a.m. at Cardenas Market, 4700 Meadows Lane, and followed by a Desert Sol Tour at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., at 10 a.m. The group will then head downtown for a tour of Zappos at 11 a.m., followed by a look at the Stitch Factory at 12:45 p.m. After lunch, a 2 p.m. tour is planned of the Las Vegas Design Center, followed by a 3:30 p.m. look at Downtown Container Park. Educational programs and a state of the organization speech are planned for Oct. 10. The cost to attend is $30 for members and $45 for nonmembers, or $25 for a single day. RSVP to pelfcs@aol.com or call 702-810-5251.

Imagination Celebration: The seventh annual family art and musical festival is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, in partnership with the Nevada Youth Alliance. Diverse dance and music performances representing different cultures are planned along with a vallywide youth art contest through a partnership with the Clark County School District. Admission is free. Visit nevadayouthalliance.org.

Gay Rodeo Finals: The International Gay Rodeo Association event is scheduled Oct. 9-11 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to feature competitors from around the nation vying for the championship title. Opening ceremonies are set for 6 p.m. Oct. 9, with the event continuing at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 and 11. Tickets start at $20, and children 12 or younger are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Visit igra-wgrf.com.

Sunset Songwriting Festival: SongTown and Nashville Unplugged have partnered to launch the event, slated from 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 10 and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The festival aims to help songwriters, publishers and producers connect and is set to feature workshops, performances, networking opportunities and more. Ticket packages start at $199 and are available at sunsetsongwritingfestival.com.

Shakespeare Workshop Series: The workshops are planned Wednesdays and Fridays this month for adults at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Topics are to include using the voice as an instrument, and attendees will be assigned monologues to work on throughout the sessions, planned from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Oct. 9, 14, 16 and 21. Participants will take part in a performance planned from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Oct. 23. Dan Decker of the Shakespeare Institute of Nevada is slated to lead the workshops. Register in person, at mypubliclibrary.com or by calling 702-207-4260.

Color Me Kind 5K: The inaugural city of Henderson event is scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. At each kilometer, participants will be showered in different colors to create a kaleidoscope of kindness along the trail. Registration starts at $25 with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Josh Stevens Foundation, aimed at promoting kindness. Participants who register at tinyurl.com/hendersoncolormekind or at any city recreation center using activity code 154180-58 may pick up their registration packets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 at the Josh Stevens Foundation office, 2340 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 110. Participants also can register at 8 a.m. the day of the event at the park. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4050.

"Swan Lake": The Russian Grand Ballet is slated to perform the classic Tchaikovsky production at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $10. Visit thehendersonpavilion.com or russiangrandballet.com.

Crusader Knight: Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School's annual gala is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Valencia Ballroom at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Funds raised will benefit the school's scholarship endowment fund and tuition assistance programs. Individual tickets are $250, and sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $25,000. Sponsorship packages include premium table seating, advertisements and recognition in promotional materials. Visit faithlutheranlv.org.

Summerlin Festival of the Arts: The 20th annual festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. More than 100 artists and craftspeople are set to showcase and sell upscale, original artwork, including paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry and handcrafted pieces made from wood, glass and metal. This year's event also is set to showcase big-name entertainment, more children's art activities, and food and beverage offerings from Downtown Summerlin restaurants. Live entertainment is set to include headliner Clint Holmes and a special appearance by performers from Cirque du Soleil's "Zarkana." Chef Chan Boupha of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas plans to host food art carving demonstrations, and large-scale live canvas paintings are planned on Guerrilla Kages by District Artz. A canned food drive is planned to support HomeAid Southern Nevada, and a children's pavilion hosted by the Discovery Children's Museum is set to feature a kids' crafts station. Admission is free. Visit summerlin.com.

Pawcasso Art & Silent Auction: The fourth annual fundraiser is planned from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. A cocktail party, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, live music, original art by local artists and a raffle are planned to raise funds for local animal rescue groups. Tickets are $25 in advance at pawcassolv.org and $30 at the door.

Spring Mountain docent classes: The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Docent Organization is seeking volunteers. New classes are set to start Oct. 10. Call 702-355-9341 or email carlo6180@yahoo.com.

Shop for Success Sale: Dress for Success Southern Nevada plans a two-day excess inventory sale of professional clothing and accessories from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Opportunity Village Thrift Store, 390 S. Decatur Blvd. Tents are set to be dedicated to teen and high-end designer clothing. Sunday shoppers can fill a bag for $25. Southwest Medial Associates is set to offer wellness checks and health coaching from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org.

Monopoly Tournament: The Adoption Exchange plans a fundraiser honoring Dr. Tony and Renee Marlon from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Festivities are set to include a silent auction, a cocktail reception, dinner and a one-hour Monopoly tournament with prizes for first, second and third place. Player passes start at $50. Call 702-436-6335 or visit adoptex.org/monopoly.

Shelby & Tieg: The six-piece folk/pop band from Sunland, Calif., is set to present a free, all-ages concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Bring blankets or low-back chairs for the outdoor performance. No glass containers or pets are permitted. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3514.

Basque Festival: Celebrate Basque culture with music, dancing and food from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 in the theater meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. The park is about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

"Choral Americana": The opening performance by the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is scheduled at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the event. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

The Las Vegas Jazz Society: The Vincent Falcone Quartet, featuring Bob Sachs, Santo Savino and Joe Lano with Pete Barbutti and Bob Anderson, is set to perform at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Visit scscai.com or call 702-240-1301.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre: The NBT has announced its 2015-16 season, including "A Choreographer's Showcase" with Cirque du Soleil, set 1 p.m. for Oct. 11 and 18 at the Mystere Theatre in Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $25 to $45. Call 702-894-7722 or visit tinyurl.com/ntey5je.

50th Western reunion:Western High School's class of 1965 plans to host its 50th reunion Oct. 16 and 17 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Kathy Keller at 702-736-3155 or e-mail westernclassof65@gmail.com.

"STAND": The play is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The play was written by Jim Reyland to raise funds and awareness countrywide for communities and organizations working with the homeless. The Nevada Homeless Alliance, Catholic Charities and The Salvation Army will receive 100 percent of funds from tickets sold in Las Vegas. Tickets are $12.50 and are available at showtix4u.com or 866-976-8167.

Encore Award for Clint Holmes: The Nevada School of the Arts is set to honor Holmes with an Encore Award for Musical Excellence at a musical celebration with honorary guests George and Kathy Garlock at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in Ghostbar at The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. The event is set to feature string instrument performances by students, faculty members and guest performers as well as hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Tickets are $250 in advance. Call 702-384-2787.

One Drop for Water: Pay tribute to women and children who spend hours a day collecting water with a walk from The Smith Center for the Performing Arts to the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., where family-friendly music, entertainment, food and carnival games are set to be waiting. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 17 at The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Registration is $20 to 25. Visit springspreserve.org.

Family, Fur & Fun Festival: Canines and owners can enjoy booths, fly ball demonstrations, hands-on activities, pet costume contests and more at the annual festival scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 in Exploration Peak Park, 9600 S. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. The costume contest is $3 per category. Visit familyfurandfun.com or call 702-595-0644.

Jewish talent variety show: The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada plans to host "Viva Oy Vegas!," a variety Jewish talent show, at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 and 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Baobab Stage Theatre in Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Singers, dancers, comics and more are planned. Visit jccsn.org or call 702-794-0090.

NF Hope Concert: The fifth annual event is set for 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Organized by Jeff Leibow of "Jersey Boys," the concert is set to feature performers such as Frankie Moreno, Clint Holmes and Human Nature in a benefit for the NF Network, which helps families and individuals dealing with neurofibromatosis, and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. A silent auction also is planned and will be open for viewing at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 18. Visit nfhopeconcert15.auction-bid.org. Tickets are $45. Visit The Venetian box office, venetian.com, ticketmaster.com or call 702-414-9000 or 866-641-7469.

Butterfly Habitat: With weather cooling, the butterflies are expected to be back, and the Butterfly Habitat at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., is slated to open from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. daily. Admission to the habitat is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Gardening in Small Places classes at The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension: Classes are to be at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The Nov. 21 topic is growing fruit at home. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee for each class, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

"Breathe Onto the Mirror": The exhibit by Jacqueline Ehlis is planned to run through Nov. 8 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Ehlis is the chairwoman of the art department at Portland Community College, and her work incorporates the interaction of color, light and reflection, reminding the viewer that they are the vehicle that interprets and is part of the works through their reflection in the mirrors. Call 702-507-3631.

"It Happened Like This": The free annual exhibition of mostly local artists, including Richard Hooker, Kim Johnson and C.A. Traen, reinterpreting the literary influences of narrative and mystery is open during receptions and by appointment only through Nov. 25 in the Mayor's Gallery at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Call 702-229-1012 for an appointment and more information.

PLAN AHEAD

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 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.

Teen Book Chats: The book club is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 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.

Peace Frog — Tribute to The Doors: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17 in The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets are $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Michael Franks: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $49.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Craft Fair: The ninth annual Sun City Aliante Craft Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Sun City Aliante Community Center, 7390 Aliante Parkway. Featured vendors include the Clark County Artisan Guild and Mount Charleston Crafters. Call 702-638-5000.

The Dust Devils' Car Club Show: The car show is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Los Prados Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle. Registration to participate in the show costs $25 and starts at 8:45 a.m. The event benefits the Los Prados Women's Club charity club. Visit lospradosdustdevils.com.

Fall Festival: The fourth annual all-day festival is set for Oct. 17 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club: The monthly general membership meeting is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha Center, 4110 N. Martin Luther King Drive. The meeting is set to include a potluck social. People are invited to learn about the Hawaiian culture and meet new friends. Visit lasvegashcc.org or email contacts@lasvegashcc.org.

Travel Journals: The activity is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to decorate their own travel journals with old maps, postcards, stamps and other travel-related trinkets. Call 702-507-6107.

Halloween luncheon: The Desert Newcomers Club is set to hold its October Halloween luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Fuego in the Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Guests can come dressed in their scariest, funniest or most creative costumes. The cost is $25 for members and $28 for guests. Visit desertnewcomersclub.org.

DIY Craft Club: The club is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to make a craft. Call 702-507-6107.

Fleece Tie Blankets: The workshop is planned at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Participants are invited to enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls and learn to make warm and colorful blankets. Admission is $5 with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. To register, call 702-229-1702.

Desert Green Las Vegas: The annual Desert Green conference is slated at 7 a.m. Oct. 22 and 23 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. The conference focuses on practical horticulture and turf care with water conservation in mind. It is set to feature two days of concurrent seminar tracks, table top displays and a green industry mixer. Admission is $180 for both days, which includes meals. Contact Helen Stone at 702-884-0383 or email stonepeakservices@gmail.com. To register, visit desert-green.org.

Sammy Kershaw: The country artist is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Craig Ranch Regional Park Amphitheater, 628 W. Craig Road. Tickets are $20 for lawn seating and $25 for reserved seating (plus fees). Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit craigranch.yapsody.com. Call 702-633-2418.

Paul Rodriguez: The comedian is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Craig Ranch Regional Park Amphitheater, 628 W. Craig Road. Tickets are $20 for lawn seating and $25 for reserved seating (plus fees). Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit craigranch.yapsody.com. Call 702-633-2418.

Couponing 101: The workshop is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 24 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.

Hiroshima: The live performance is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 24 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission starts at $30.35. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

Bowling For Families: The fundraiser is set at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. The Never Give Up Foundation invites families to its fundraiser to support families with exceptional children and adults. Participants are encouraged to arrive early for registration. There is a $10 suggested donation for non-bowlers. Tickets are $20 for individual bowlers and $100 for bowling teams of 5 people. To register or for more information, visit nevergiveupfoundation.org.

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, Oct. 26 through Dec. 7, at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Contact Celle Miller at 702-257-5565 or millerc@unce.unr.edu.

Spooky Tales Craft Buffet: The activity is slated from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited dress up and celebrate Halloween through spooky stories, singing, dancing and craft-making. Call 702-507-6107.

Church Halloween party: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd., invites all all ages to its annual Halloween festival set from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Carnival games, a cake walk, refreshments and prizes for costumes are planned. All faiths are welcome, and admission is free. Call 702-648-8437, email secretary@wpcvegas.org or visit wpcvegas.org.

Jimmy & The Parrots — A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet: The live performance is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Bella Donna- A tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

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. Upcoming camps are planned Oct. 30, Nov. 2, Nov. 3 and Nov. 11. Email camps@horses4heroes.org.

Free fiction writing workshop by Maxwell Alexander Drake: The workshop is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107.

DIY Craft Club: The club is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rogue Warrior Cage Fighting: The cage-fighting event is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $10. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.