Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, Aug. 20-26, 2015

BEST BETS

1. Sweets, Treats & Spoilers: A Third Thursday event and car show are planned at Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20. Third Thursdays provide the community with fun activities while taking advantage of promotions at the shops and restaurants in the center. A Community Back to School Drive is planned during the August event. Needed items include pencils, pens, glue, scissors, paper, backpacks, crayons, colored pencils, tissue and rulers. Items will be donated to students at Christensen Elementary School, 9001 Mariner Cove Drive. Collection boxes are at Keller Williams Realty and Avery's Coffee in Village Square and at Relentless Church, currently at Downtown Summerlin Regal Cinema 5 but soon to move to Regal at Village Square. For more information on the drive, email office@relentlesschurch.tv. For more on Third Thursday, visit govillagesquare.com or call 702-715-4110.

2. Ward 4 Back-to-School Fair & Movie:School supplies and backpacks are set to be distributed at a back-to-school event set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Durango Hills Community Center/YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive. Join Ward 4 Las Vegas City Councilman Stavros Anthony for this free event that is also set to feature a screening of the 2015 movie "Cinderella" with free popcorn and water. School supplies, backpacks and refreshments will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Call 702-229-2524.

3. Dash and Splash: The event set for Aug. 22 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, will feature a 1.5-mile run through Veterans Memorial Park, followed by a 300-meter swim in the pool. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. and the race at 8 a.m. The cost is $15. Registration closes Aug. 19. Call 702-229-1488.

4. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk: The American Cancer Society plans to host a kickoff breakfast for its annual Making Strides event at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 20 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., where the annual walk is scheduled to be held Oct. 25. The society is recruiting teams and participants for the walk. Space is limited for the kickoff breakfast. To reserve a spot, visit makingstrideswalk.org/lasvegasnv, or contact Laura Gasperino at 702-891-9012 or laura.gasperino@cancer.org.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Downtown Summerlin Movie series: A screening of "How to Train Your Dragon 2" is scheduled for sundown Aug. 20 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Guests should bring their own seating. Food will be available for purchase. Call 702-832-1000 or visit downtownsummerlin.com.

Writers and poets workshop: The Summerlin Writers and Poets group plans to host its next free workshop from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Humana Guidance Center, 8885 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 140. Develop your writing skills in prose and poetry in a friendly atmosphere. Members are both published authors and novices who gather for social and educational programs. Call Sandy Toles at 702-204-4250.

Hospital job fair: The Summerlin Hospital Job Fair is planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 in the main lobby of Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Positions are available for experienced registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, operating room technicians, emergency department technicians and monitor technicians. Interested nurses should have at least one year of experience. For jobs, visit jobs.valleyhealthsystemlv.com.

Dive-In Movies: Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to show a family-friendly Dive-In Movie in the Red Rock Bay wave pool at 8 p.m. Aug. 21. This will be the last Dive-In Movie of the summer. Visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.

Celine & Judy in Concert: The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Visit scscai.com and click on "news and events" or call 702-240-1301.

Dollface:The all-girl band is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to midnight Aug. 21 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is free. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075. For more on the band, visit wearedollface.com.

Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market: Wolfgang Puck's Artisanal products and breads are set to be available for tasting and for sale beginning at noon Aug. 22 in the new Boulangerie inside the Intuitive Forager Farmshop at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

Desert Breeze open house: An open house is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Recreation program instructors and staff are set to be on hand to share information about programs, events and sports leagues. Several recreation program demonstrations also are planned. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.

Jack Jones: Shows are planned for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Learn to ride: Instructors are set to help children with their first bicycle-riding lesson at 9 a.m. Aug. 22 at REI Boca Park, 710 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $45 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Visit rei.com or call 702-951-4488.

"Community Through Clay — Artists of Clay Arts Vegas":The exhibit is set to be on display through Aug. 25 in The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630, or visit lvccld.org or clayartslasvegas.com.

Victorian Railroad Ladies: The Las Vegas Railroad Society's Victorian Railroad Ladies women's club plans to meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Black Bear Diner, 6180 W. Tropicana Ave. Visit lasvegasrailroadsociety.org.

Live music at Distill: Distill A Local Bar, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to present local musicians from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays on the patio. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit distillbar.com.

Through My Lens: The exhibit by David R. Murphy is set to be on display through Aug. 30 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.

Football leagues: Pee Wee, Junior and Senior football leagues for players ages 6 to 8, 9 to 11 12 to 14 are scheduled to play Saturday games beginning Sept. 19, with practices set to begin in early September. The cost is $85, which includes a team jersey. Registration is underway at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Parents are required to provide a copy of the child's birth certificate when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed. Call 702-229-1100.

Vintage Urban Collection: The exhibit by Alexander P. Huerta of PeaceNArt Studio is set to be on display during regular library hours through Oct. 4 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibition features Huerta's works, which combine scratch board and collage techniques on wood, illustrating an urban story line. Call 702-507-3630.

WORTH A DRIVE

Free back-to-school haircuts: Footwear retailer WSS plans to provide free haircuts to kids from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at its new store at 3870 S. Maryland Parkway. A meet-and-greet with current UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum and Bellator MMA Legend Tito Ortiz is planned to follow. Visit shopwss.com.

Chautauqua performance: Humanities on the Road plans to present a Chautauqua (unscripted) performance featuring Las Vegas-based director, playwright and theater educator Brian Kral portraying Howard Hughes at 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at the West Flamingo Active Adult Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. The performance is free, but advance registration is required. Lunch will be provided for $5. Call Jolie Telios at 702-455-7742 or email jolie.telios@clarkcountynv.gov.

Wet'n'Wild celebrates seniors, veterans: The water park's Senior Citizen Days are scheduled Aug. 21-23, when seniors 65 or older will be admitted free. On Sept. 12 and 13, the Salute To Our Heroes promotion offers free general admission to active members of the U.S. military, veterans and first responders, including active-duty police, sheriff, highway patrol, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. To receive a complimentary ticket, guests must show a valid ID or badge. Attendees may also purchase up to six discounted admission tickets for family members at $19.99 per ticket. Call 702-979-1600 or visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.

R5 concert: The pop band is scheduled to bring its Sometime Last Night tour to the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, at 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Tickets range from $25 to $45. Visit cityofhenderson.com/events.

"Wonderground": The monthly variety show featuring magicians, live painters and specialty acts is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Olive, 3850 E. Sunset Road. Doors are set to open at 7:30 p.m., with performances beginning at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Admission is $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com.

Qmmunity Connections Resource Fair: The free event is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. This resource fair for the LGBTQ community is set to provide information on a range of services, including mental health agencies, legal services, homeless shelters, utility companies, health and wellness providers, mortuaries, disability resources, employment assistance and food pantries. Participating organizations include Gender Justice Nevada, HELP of Southern Nevada, the American Heart Association, the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. Visit thecenterlv.org/events/qmmunity-connections.

"Hedwig and the Angry Inch": Performances of the musical are scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 20-22 and 27-29 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $28 for VIP, which includes splash zone seating and limited edition swag. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

"Alice in Wonderland": The show will mark the culmination of the Winchester Headliners Theater Program's summer session and is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 21 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $7. Visittinyurl.com/ccparkstic or call 702-455-7340.

Summer Rock Concert Series: Free concerts are scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Performers scheduled include: Roxy Gunn on Aug. 21 and Vinyl Vault on Aug. 28. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Gardening in Small Places classes at The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension:

Classes are to be at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are Aug. 22, landscape design; Sept. 19, native plants; Oct. 3, tree selection; and Nov. 21, 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.

Jonny Lang: The blues singer and guitarist is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at The Railhead inside Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets start at $30. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Water on the Meadow: Families are invited to play in the sprinklers and slip and slide down a 50-foot water-covered plastic runway from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 22 and 30 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.

"G'Day Las Vegas": The performance by Greg Bonham and an eight-piece band is scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $40 to $45. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Fine art paint parties: City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to host the artist-led event from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22 for up to 10 participants. The cost is $35 per person and includes all art materials and refreshments. The parties are set to be held monthly every second and fourth Saturday starting in September to raise funds for scholarships benefiting local art students. Call 702-260-0300 or emailcitylightscoop@centurylink.net to RSVP. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.

Old Fort History Tour: The tour is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 per person or free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org/ or call 702-486-3511.

Ward 5 Back-to-School Fair: Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to a free back-to-school fair planned from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 22 at Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Free backpacks and school supplies from Ward 5 Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow are set to be distributed, along with supplies from community vendors. Music, entertainment, games, food trucks and splash pad fun also are planned. Wristbands are set to be given out beginning at 7:30 a.m., and supplies will be distributed starting at 8 a.m., while they last. Attendees are asked to bring one nonperishable food item to support local food pantries. Call 702-229-5443.

Junior Master Gardener Open House: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to host a Junior Master Gardener Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Research Center and Demonstration Orchard's Children's Garden, 4600 Horse Drive. Speak with Junior Master Gardener ambassadors and experience a make-and-take project and tours of the children's demonstration gardens. Registration for the fall sessions is planned at the open house. The Junior Master Gardener program is open to children ages 7 to 12. The eight-session per semester class fee is $52. Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every other Saturday at the orchard beginning Sept. 5. Students must register to participate. Contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.

The Premiere of "Ace": Performances of the new musical are scheduled at 1 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $30. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Japanese Culture Day: This event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 22 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. The event is set to include tea ceremony demonstrations, Japanese-style games and anime viewings. The event is $5 or free for museum members. Visit tinyurl.com/atom-muse or call 702-794-5151.

"Star Trek" Prop Exhibition: An exhibition of props created for a YouTube series produced in Las Vegas is set to be on display from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Las Vegas, 2761 Emerson Ave. Prop master Brian Gardner is set to be on hand to demonstrate the work, the tools and his techniques and show works in progress.

Dirk Arthur Wild Magic: The show featuring longtime Las Vegas magician Dirk Arthur and his big cats is scheduled for its debut at 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Westgate, 3000 Paradise Road. The show is regularly scheduled at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Tickets are $50 to $90. Visit tinyurl.com/dacatwg or call 800-222-5361.

The Las Vegas Singles Travel and Social Club: This group of mature singles in the Las Vegas Valley interested in local, national and international travel is set to meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, and meetings consist of a short business portion and introduction of guests. This month's speaker is set to discuss touring the European Alps. There is a small fee for both members and guests to cover refreshments at the end of the meeting plus the cost of the meeting room. Call 702-873-8309.

Pau Hana Social: The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club conducts a monthly social gathering at the Aloha Kitchen & Bar, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., No. 110. The next one is planned for 6 p.m. Aug. 26. Potential new members are invited to attend. Visit lasvegashcc.org.

Super Summer Theatre: "Tarzan" is planned for 8:05 p.m. through Aug. 29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Parking is set to open at 5 p.m., and meadow seating at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general admission grass seating. Picnics are welcome, and concessions are sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at showtix4u.com. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. The season-closing "Lend Me A Tenor" is set for 7:05 p.m. Sept. 10-26. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Race Against Lou Gehrig's Disease: The Richard Petty Driving Experience, the ride-along race car experience, is offering $30 off and donating $10 to ALS research per ride-along in August. Call 800-237-3889 or visit drivepetty.com.

Dinosaurs & Roses charity drive: The thrift store at 4310 E. Tropicana Ave. plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit's store that week, and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. The Aug. 22 charity is Las Vegas Urban League.

The 2014 Desert Companion "Focus on Nevada" Photo Showcase: The gallery is planned from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 22 at the College of Southern Nevada Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Each year, Desert Companion magazine holds an annual "Focus on Nevada" photo contest and publishes noted entries in its June issue consisting of photography of Southern Nevada, including categories such as people, places, abstracts and altered images. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4146.

The Mane Event:The free equestrian competition is scheduled through Aug. 23 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Attendees can also exhibit and purchase Western items such as jewelry, shirts, boots, hats and more at the Western Gift Show in the arena's concourse. Visit southpointarena.com/events.

Dino Summer: The visiting exhibit is planned at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., through Sept. 20. It is set to feature an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled "Eat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey" at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 23 and Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games to win prizes. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: The grassy fields along the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area escarpment are slated to be home to yoga from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays through August at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Classes are free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Participants must bring a yoga mat. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Ranger-led hike to Sandstone Canyon:A hike for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 31 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Attendees should bring water and a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki exhibit: This exhibit from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is set to be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 31 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Visit tinyurl.com/atom-muse or call 702-794-5151.

Free poetry workshops on Beat Poetics: The last workshop is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, conducted by new Clark County poet laureate Bruce Isaacson. Email poetlaureateclarkcounty@cox.net to register.

Outdoor movies: The Southern Highlands Community Association plans an outdoor Saturday movie series in Goett Park, 11024 Southern Highlands Parkway. Films show at dusk or about 8 p.m. The schedule includes "Big Hero 6," Sept. 12; and "Guardians of the Galaxy," Sept. 26. Blankets and picnics are welcome. Visit southernhighlandshoa.com.

"Celebrating Life! 2015 Winners Circle": An exhibition of work by artists 50 or older is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Sept. 12 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

"Going Home": An exhibit of large drawings by Domenic Cretara and Christopher Troutman is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The exhibit is free, and hours are 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Call 702-229-1012 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Frankie Moreno: Shows are planned in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29. Tickets start at $25 for single-show tickets and $250 for the 10-show series. Call 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

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.

PLAN AHEAD

Cigars and Beers with Beers: Residents 21 or older are invited to chat with Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at La Casa Cigars & Lounge in Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Call 702-229-2144.

Stroke support group: The group plans to meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 27 in conference room B on the first floor of Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Call 702-233-7061.

Next Movement: The band is slated to perform from 9 p.m. to midnight Aug. 28 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is free. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Shop For A Cause: The Women's Club of Summerlin plans to partner with Macy's at Downtown Summerlin for the 10th annual national charity shopping event Aug. 29. Customers can purchase shopping passes for $5 each from the Women's Club of Summerlin for the event created to support local charities' fundraising efforts. The club will keep all of the proceeds from the sale of the shopping passes, which entitle the holder to special discounts on regular, sale and clearance merchandise during the event. Macy's is at 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit macys.com/shopforacause or email president@womensclubofsummerlin.org.

Basics of backpacking: REI instructors plan to help attendees prepare for their first backpacking experience in this class set for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 29 at REI Boca Park, 710 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $60 for members and $80 for nonmembers. Visit rei.com or call 702-951-4488.

Free concert: Mullivan's Edge is set to perform traditional Celtic music during a free concert set for 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Ansan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave. The concert is appropriate for all ages, and residents are encouraged to bring blankets or low-back chairs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Pets, alcohol and glass bottles are not permitted. Call 702-229-3514 or visit artslasvegas.org. For more on the band, visit mullaneymusic.com/bio.html.

ABBA tribute: "Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA" is planned for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

The Artisan Craft Festival of Summerlin: The festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Grand Ballroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Dive. Expect jewelry, paintings, sculpture, stitch work, candles, photography, wood working, soaps and more. Admission is free. Call 702-466-7683 or visit artisancraftfestival.com.

Westside Newcomers Club: The club plans to host its monthly coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 2 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.

Klique: A performance is set from 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 4 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is free. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Jewish Singles Social Club: The club for men and women plans to meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Jewish Community Center, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. Call 702-233-8618 or 702-243-1761.

Free guitar lessons: Matt Hennager plans to offer free guitar lessons for beginners from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The next sessions are set for Sept. 6, 13 and 20. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 702-507-3630.

Brandeis chapter meeting: The Las Vegas chapter of the Brandeis University National Committee plans to meet at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Maggiano's in the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $36. Call Evelyn Brunner at 702-823-3065.

Coffee with the Councilman: Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers plans to meet with residents from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at Avery's Coffee in Village Square, 9440 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 145. Call 702-229-2144.

DJ Mica Gold: A performance is scheduled from 9 p.m. midnight Sept. 11 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is free. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

The Las Vegas 50 Plus Expo 2015: The expo is set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Grand Ballroom at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is free. Expect seminars on wealth management, free medical screenings, holistic and alternative medical options, and live music with a disc jockey and dancing. Visit discover50plus.com.

Bite of Las Vegas: The 18th annual food and music event is planned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept 12 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Concerts by Third Eye Blind, Lifehouse, Andy Grammer, Need to Breathe and Hilary Duff are planned, along with food from area restaurants. Advance tickets start at $18.50, and tickets at the gate will be $35. Children 6 or younger will be admitted free. Visit mix941fm.cbslocal.com/show/bite-of-las-vegas.

"For Better or Worse?": The Sun City Community Theater Club plans to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 and 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Ticket are $8. Visit scscai.com. For more information, call 702-240-1301.

Cardiac rehab support group: The meeting is set for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Call 702-233-7470.

World Cup Cyclocross: The cycling eventis scheduled for Sept. 16 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Racers from 15 countries are expected to participate in the CLIF Bar CrossVegas-sponsored event that requires competitors to travel on various terrains — pavement, grass, steep hills and barriers — and in some places, cyclists will dismount to navigate obstacles, then remount their bicycles to finish the race. Visit crossvegas.com.

Candle making: A workshop for those 18 or older is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Advance registration is required. The cost is $20. Call 702-229-1100.

Bill Fayne: "Sondheim Celebration" is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Visit scscai.com. For more information, call 702-240-1301.

Donation drive: The program Becoming Animal; Sentient Witness for the Wild is scheduled to collect donations for the Nevada State Museum at 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at REI Boca Park, 710 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit rei.com or call 702-951-4488.

Sun City Summerlin's Classic Car and Motorcycle Show: The show is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd. Admission is free, and 100 classic cars and motorcycles are set to be on display. Exhibits, vendors, food and entertainment also are planned. Call 702-966-1410 or 702-363-3581.

The Red Rock Concours d'Elegance Car Show: The show is planned for 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive. Call 702-304-5600 or visit redrockconcours.com.

Beers with Beers: Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers plans to meet with residents 21 or older from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the clubhouse at Angel Park Golf Course, 100 S. Rampart Blvd. Call 702-229-2144.

The Pool Party Concert Series: DJ Riano is scheduled to perform from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 26 poolside at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. An End of Summer Beach Party with the Tommy Rocker Band is planned for Oct. 3. The shows are for guests 21 or older. Food and drinks will be available from The Game sports bar and grill. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

Southern Nevada Bluegrass Music Society: "An Evening of Country and Bluegrass" is set for 7 p.m. Sep. 26 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $12. Visit scscai.com. For more information, call 702-240-1301.

Craft time: The program Groovy Creative Projects is planned for children 8 to 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 8-29 at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Lean to make flubber, moon sand, bouncy balls and more. Advance registration required. The cost is $32 per month. Call 702-229-1100.

Watercolor show: The Nevada Watercolor Society plans to host an artist's reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The society's exhibit is set to be displayed through Jan. 3. Visit nvws.org or lvccld.org, or call 702-507-3630.

Document shredding: Get your personal documents shredded from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center. The limit is five boxes. No staples or clips are allowed. Call 702-229-6405.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre: The NBT has announced its 2015-16 season, including "A Choreographer's Showcase" with Cirque du Soleil, set for Oct. 11 and 18. Packages start at $129. Visit thesmithcenter.com/nevada-ballet-theatre.

The Las Vegas Jazz Society: The Vincent Falcone Quartet 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. For more information, call 702-240-1301.

"A Night of R&B ... Rhythm & Broadway": The show is set for 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Visit scscai.com. For more information, call 702-240-1301.

"Gotta Dance!": The M&M American Dance Theatre producation is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Visit scscai.com. For more information, call 702-240-1301.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk: The American Cancer Society plans its annual walk for Oct. 25 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit makingstrideswalk.org/lasvegasnv, or contact Laura Gasperino at 702-891-9012 or laura.gasperino@cancer.org.

The Las Vegas Golf & Tennis Classic: The event to benefit the Las Vegas chapter of the nonprofit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is slated for 8 a.m. Oct. 26 at Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive. Participants may sign up for either the golf or tennis event, which also includes breakfast, lunch, auction and raffles. Golfers will tee off in scramble fashion beginning at 8 a.m. (check-in opens at 7 a.m.) on the private Mountain course, and guests will have a chance to win a 2015 Lexus RX at the hole-in-one-competition. Tennis is set to begin at 9 a.m. (check-in opens at 8 a.m.) and will be played in a round-robin format. Registration is $200 for golf and $75 for tennis. Individual lunch tickets are $40. During lunch, a ceremony recognizing this year's honored hero, Max Blum, is planned. Blum was diagnosed with Crohn's disease two years ago when he was 12. He is an avid tennis player and the current freshman president of the Las Vegas chapter of the Young Men's Service League. He plans to attend Faith Lutheran High School in the fall. Register at online.ccfa.org/2015lvgolfandtennis.

Dress for Success: United Way of Southern Nevada's Women's Leadership Council plans to host its annual suit drive from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 6 in the parking lot of NV Energy, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Donate women's suits and 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 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. Visit uwsn.org/wlc.

20th annual charity event: The Women's Club of Summerlin plans its annual charity event for 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Individual tickets are $80 and groups of 10 are $750. Proceeds will benefit the Nevada Children's Center. Contact Sue Bryan at charity@womensclubofsummerlin.org, call 702-360-6512 or visit womensclubofsummerlin.org.

Soccer signups: Fall signups for the Rainbow Youth Soccer League are set from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Sept. 17 and Sept. 19 through Oct. 3 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. The cost is $125, and a copy of birth certificate and a wallet-size photo are required. The signup fee includes 10 games, a picture plaque and uniform. Visit ryslsoccerleague.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

The Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of every month inside the community room of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. The group is dedicated to genealogy and ancestry research. Visit clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.

The Ward 2 Walkers group plans to meet at 8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Hualapai Canyon Trailhead on Hualapai Way north of Alta Drive. Trudy Temple, Ward 2 appointee to the Senior Citizens' Advisory Board, is coordinating the new walking group. Meetings are set to resume after the summer break on Sept. 14. The trailhead loop is 1 mile, and the intent is to walk two loops. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/information.

Poet Lee Mallory plans to present Sevens Live!, a music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

Current Events West, a discussion group, plans to meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the JCC, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It is open to all. Call 702-794-0090.

The Rotary Club of Las Vegas-Summerlin invites the Summerlin business community to breakfast and fellowship Tuesday mornings at 7:15 a.m at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. Email Pat Landaker at summerlinrotary@rotarysummerlin.org.

Atria Seville, 2000 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a chair yoga and meditation class for seniors from 2 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The class is led by master Mitch Menik and is open to the public. Sign in at the front desk. Visit atriaseville.com or call 702-804-6800.

The nonprofit Las Vegas Crafters Guild meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and consist of a short business portion, followed by an educational program. Meetings are at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Call 702-260-0932. For membership information, visit lasvegascraftersguild.com.

Free Fly Fishing Workshops led by Bill Teresco are set to be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners and from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. for advanced students Thursdays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com or call 702-730-5200.

The German Friendship Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane. Call 702-254-2590.

Grace Presbyterian Church's Hualapai campus, 4590 S. Hualapai Way, plans to host a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. the second Friday of every month. All movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and popcorn and snacks will be provided. Call 702-384-4554.

The Las Vegas chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans invites past and present Merchant Mariners to its meetings, set for 11 a.m. the third Friday of every month except August at the Red Rock Moose Club, 4970 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Bill Galvez at 702-732-0888.

Sports Talk, a discussion group, is set to meet at 9:30 a.m. Fridays at the St. Tropez Buffet at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The group is open to all. Call 702-794-0090.

Downtown Summerlin is offering a farmers market curated by Kerry Clasby, also known as The Intuitive Forager, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Pavilion on Festival Plaza Drive between Rosemary and Oval Park drives. The market features 90 percent organic produce and plans to host cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to ecological stewardship and tasting events. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

The U.S. Tennis Association plans to host free tennis clinics for children ages 3 to 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in the Macy's Court at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. The clinics are designed to introduce the sport to children and teach basic skill sets. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

The Fresh52 farmers market is open for the season at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., with new vendors. The market is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. On select dates, guests can also enjoy special events, live entertainment, chef demonstrations and free arts and crafts for kids. Ride a bicycle to the market and receive a 10 percent discount. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra is set to perform from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 10 p.m. The 15-piece pop orchestra plans to feature club favorites with modern orchestrations by Perrico. Admission is free for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

A Home 4 Spot Animal Rescue plans to host pet adoptions from noon to 3 p.m. the second, third and fourth Sundays at Petco, 10000 W. Sahara Ave. Adoptions are scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. the first Sunday at Shaggy Chic Pet Salon at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit ahome4spot.com.

Mindfulness and Insight Meditation is planned for 4:15 p.m. Sundays at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

Central Christian Church's Summerlin congregation is scheduled to meet at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, at 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon Sundays. Visit centralonline.tv/summerlin.

Free parent and child tennis clinics by the United States Tennis Association Nevada are planned for the first Sunday of every month for children 8 or younger in the Children's Play Area at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The clinic for 3- to 5-year-olds is planned from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and for 6- to 8-year-olds from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Fit4Mom plans to host Stroller Barre classes from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Bonkerz Comedy Club inside Addison's Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 702-507-5980.

The Dirty is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Cover charge is $10 at the door and $5 for Boarding Pass card members (sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Addison's Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live entertainment. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C.'s Irish Sports Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino's Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Call 702-507-5900.

Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature Dave Ritz from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays in T-Bones Chophouse. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. on the patio and 8 to 10 p.m. in the dining room Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Ritz is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Visit sclv.com.

Line dancing is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Cherry at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

Zowie Bowie, featuring Chris Phillips, is scheduled to perform Fridays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

Jared Berry is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

DJ L1 is set to spin from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays at Cherry Cabana in Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

The Bingo Room at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature live music for guests 21 or older from 10 a.m. to noon Sundays. Visit sclv.com.

Cabana Club plans to present DJ Dig Dug from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays (dark Aug. 30) for guests 21 or older at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit sclv.com.

Las Vegas Women's Golf School is offering two- and three-day, women-only golf classes at Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2203 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The classes are designed by women to fit the needs of female golfers. The two-day school is $500 and offers six hours of instruction; the three-day option is $750 with nine hours of instruction. Visit lvwgs.com.

Bank of America invites cardholders to explore Southern Nevada museums free as part of the Museums on Us program the first weekend of every month. Anyone with a U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card can visit the Discovery Children's Museum, Las Vegas Natural History Museum or the Springs Reserves free. Present a debit or credit card to receive free museum admission. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.