Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Black & White Party: The 29th annual event to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada is planned from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. A VIP reception is set from 8 to 9 p.m. An official after-party is set to start at 1 a.m. at Piranha Nightclub, 4633 Paradise Road. All tickets also allow admission to the Temptation Sundays pool party from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $50 in advance for general admission and $130 for advance VIP and will be $60 and $140 at the door. Visit afanlv.org or call 702-382-2326.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Downtown Summerlin Movie series: A screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy" is scheduled for sundown Aug. 27 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.

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.

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.

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.

Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market: Intuitive Forager Kerry Clasby and Pucker Up Lemonade plan to take part in a Talk & Taste event at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market, 2025 Festival Plaza Drive. Border Grill executive chef Jamaal Tazeradeh plans to make vegetable ceviche during a chef demonstration set for noon. Call 702-708-1891 or visit downtownsummerlin.com. The Sept. 5 Talk & Taste is set to feature Clasby and chef Sonia Nawal, formerly of Jean-Georges and mentored by Julian Serrano, and the chef demonstration is set to feature chef Lalo Savadeera, formerly of MTO Cafe and Bradley Ogden Las Vegas, sharing a recipe for fried huauzontle with spicy tomato sauce.

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.

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.

Large Vision Business Network Mixer: The Entrepreneurs Expo is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Meet Clark County entrepreneurs. Admission is free. For tickets, email lvbnmlasvegas@aol.com. For more information, call 702-639-6964 or visit pjproductionlive.com/LVBNM.html.

Westside Newcomers Club:The club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. Sept. 2 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee event takes place the first Wednesday of each month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.

Brazilian Outdoor Festival: The second annual Brazilian Outdoor Festival is planned from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road. A celebration of Brazilian Independence Day and a showcase of the culture and cuisine of Brazil, the event is set to feature live entertainment with bands, samba dancers and Capoeira performances, along with traditional Brazilian food and drinks. The event will benefit Opportunity Village. Guaranteed no-wait entry on the day of the event tickets are $10 through Sept. 13. General admission will be $12 after that date. Limited VIP preferred seating tickets are available upon request, with access to a menu of complimentary dishes during the event. Children 12 or younger will be admitted free. For tickets, visit the restaurant or viabrasilsteakhouse.com. For more information, call 702-804-1400.

"Anything Goes": Broadway Bound and Studio One's Summerlin Dance Academy plan to present "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter in 12 performances Sept. 11-26 in the theater at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit broadwayboundlv.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.

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.

Football leagues: Pee Wee, Junior and Senior football leagues for players ages 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 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.

WORTH A DRIVE

Blick Art Materials grand opening: Blick Art Materials plans to host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for its new retail store at 6300 W. Charleston Blvd. at 9 a.m. Aug. 27. The first 100 guests will receive a gift tote filled with premium art supplies. Blick is also donating $500 to local art organization Push Forward Skateboarding of the Metro Arts Council of Southern Nevada, which works with at-risk youths through art and skateboarding programs. Local artist Ruzo Logic is set to be on site with his "Guerilla Kages" art panels, joined by a team of spray-painting artists to do a live demonstration. A DJ and food truck also are planned. Other festivities planned are a Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School live-drawing event with costumed models from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 (cost is $5, and customers receive a goody bag with art supplies); body painting by Skin City and a live graffiti painting demonstration at 3 p.m. Aug. 28; tattoo art demonstrations by the Las Vegas Tattooers Alliance all day Aug. 28; a Better with Blick spotlight with staff artists giving demonstrations all day Sept. 4; and a live skateboard deck painting show and fundraiser featuring Push Forward Skateboarding all day Sept. 5. Visit dickblick.com/stores/promotions/newlasvegas.

Look inside "Ka": Cirque du Soleil invites visitors and locals to get an inside look at "Ka," as it reveals the history, background and science behind the show in free Ka Theatre Spectacular open houses scheduled for 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The open houses will highlight the work, inspiration and technology used in the $165 million production. Call 702-891-7940.

Liberty and Libations Mixer: Join American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada for a cocktail mixer set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at The Roof Bar at Inspire, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. This will be a casual social gathering with friends, spirits and conversation. There will be a cash bar. RSVPs are required by visiting tinyurl.com/ACLUNVmixer.

"Death is a Drag": The original show with comedy and music is scheduled for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Inspire Theatre, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or at dimeadozenproductions.com.

Wine and Canvas: Participants can pair wine with painting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Montelago Blvd. at Lake Las Vegas. The cost is $35 and covers painting supplies but not drinks. Call 702-568-7948 or visit reflectionbaygolf.com.

Unforgettable Fire — A Tribute to U2: The live performance is set for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $18.50. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

"Jurassic Park" Family Night at the Museum: Families can enjoy a pizza dinner, snacks and a screening of the film "Jurassic Park" on the big screen from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

Home Sweet Home Show: A home improvement show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Visit momandpopupevents.wix.com/momandpopupevents.

Mount Charleston night hike: A night hike is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway, 2750 Kyle Canyon Road on Mount Charleston. Experience the Spring Mountains after dark and put your senses to the test to learn about the adaptations of nocturnal animals. Registration is required, and the cost is $5 per person for children and adults. The hike is rated easy, with mostly paved paths over small hills. Flashlights are suggested but not required. Register at gomtcharleston.com/register.html. Another hike is scheduled for Sept. 5.

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 final show of the season is "Lend Me A Tenor" at 7:05 p.m. Sept. 10-26. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

"Sol Mexicano": Ballet Folklorico Sol Huasteco plans to present "Sol Mexicano," meaning "Mexican Sun," at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show and can be purchased at the cultural center front desk or at clarkcountynv.gov/parkregistration.

Ranger Chat: Children can learn about the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and get in touch with nature at the event, planned for 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m Aug. 29 and 30. Attendees must meet at the Alan Bible Visitor Center. Call 702-293-8990.

Fall Hunting Classic: Free hunting seminars and promotions are scheduled through Aug. 30 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. A women's hunting and outdoor cooking workshop is scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 29. Free crafts, workshops and activities for children are scheduled during Next Generation Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30. Visit basspro.com.

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. 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.

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.

Las Vegas Takes to the Skies: The free lecture about the rise and development of aviation in Las Vegas from 1920 to the present day by Clark County Museum Administrator Mark Hall-Patton is part of the Las Vegas Stories series and is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

"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 Aug. 27 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.

Chorus Singers sought: The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society has openings in both the Musical Arts Chorus & Orchestra and the Musical Arts Singers choral ensemble. To audition, visit snmas.com or call Dr. Douglas R. Peterson at 702-451-6672 for an appointment.

Cosmopolitan art exhibit: The P3Studio artist-in-residence Brent Sommerhauser's exhibit is set for viewing through Sept. 13 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Sundays. Sommerhauser plans to introduce guests to kiln-formed glass, demonstrating the process of working with it and allowing them to create small sketches in glass by layering color combinations of glass powder, glass strings and other glass elements over Bullseye handmade glass tiles that Sommerhauser will fire in his Olympic glass kilns. The resulting tiles will be photographed and shared on his Instagram account @P3ArtGlass. Then, the tiles will be combined to contribute to a growing work that will serve as a record of those who participated, filling P3Studio with light, color and pattern. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

Picnic by Design: The event, hosted by The Center in partnership with Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Before the event, designers will create over-the-top picnic baskets to be sold online to the Las Vegas community. On Sept. 12, guests who have purchased a basket can enjoy a picnic dinner experience using their basket. All proceeds are to benefit The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, and the foundation. Visit thecenterlv.org/picnic or call 702-802-5403.

Lucky Duck Family Festival: The Foundation for Positively Kids' 15th annual festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is free, and events throughout the day are set to include family activities, a dance-a-thon, children's games, characters and classic cars. All proceeds will benefit Positively Kids' programs for medically fragile children in Clark County. Attendees can adopt a rubber duck for $5, or a Quack Pack of six ducks for $25, for a chance to win a grand prize of $500,000 at the 4 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond at Town Square. Learn more about adopting a duck by visiting duckrace.com/lasvegas. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call Tilda Silao at 619-888-5301.

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.

Wet'n'Wild celebrates veterans: The water park's Salute To Our Heroes promotion is scheduled Sept. 12 and 13, which 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.

Register for the upcoming Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 26 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. All walkers or runners who collect more than $25 in walk pledges will receive a 2015 Hemophilia Walk T-shirt. There is no fee to register. Visit hemophilia.org.

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. 29 charity is Life Long Dreams.

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

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.

"Breathe Onto the Mirror": The exhibit by Jacqueline Ehlis is planned to run Sept. 4 through Nov. 8 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. An opening reception is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4. 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.

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.

Ward 1 Movie in the Park: A screening of "Annie" is planned for all ages at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, with free admission and popcorn, while supplies last, at Pioneer Park, 7449 Braswell Lane. Call 702-229-6405.

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.

In Its Entirety Concert Series: The series is set to present a performance of "Chicago IX Their Greatest Hits" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $15. Visit redrock.sclv.com or initsentirety.com. Other shows are set to feature a performance of Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours," along with the "Best of Heart" performed by Fleetwood Nicks (The Tribute), at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, and a performance of Rush's "Moving Pictures," along with the "Best of Yes," at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13.

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.

Something Scottish: The 15th annual Scottish festival is slated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. A wee bairns corner for children, live entertainment and traditional Scottish food for purchase are planned. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3631 or visit lvccld.org.

"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 or call 702-240-1301.

Desert Author Series: An Afternoon with Eddie Lee is planned for 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Lee, the author of "Nemesis," will share what inspired him to write the novel. A book signing with books for sale is planned to follow the program. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3631 or visit lvccld.org.

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 or call 702-240-1301.

Tommy Emmanuel: A performance is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Rocks Lounge inside the Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $39 and $59 for reserved seating. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Sonny Turner: The former lead singer of The Platters plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

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 or 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 or 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 or 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.

A Third Thursdays event is planned at Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., the third Thursday of each month. They provide the community with fun activities while taking advantage of promotions at the shops and restaurants in the center. Visit govillagesquare.com or call 702-715-4110.

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.