Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, July 21-27, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Dog adoptions: The Hot-Diggity Dachshund Club and Rescue has partnered with Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., to host a monthly Dachshund adoption event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Sunday of the month inside the entryway of fresh52 market. Upcoming dates are July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 30. Visit lvhddcr.com.

2. “Martin Kreloff/A Retrospective”: The free exhibit is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 6 in The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., featuring pop art-influenced paintings, drawings and new media works. Experience Kreloff’s 50-year journey as an artist and the many celebrities he’s met and painted. Call 702-507-6222.

3. Free document shredding and pill take back: The next Clark County School District Pill Take Back Day event is set from 8 a.m. to noon July 23 at Palo Verde High School, 333 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Free document shredding is also planned. Call 702-366-5244 or 702-799-7830.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Summer Screen Series: The free, family-friendly movie series is set for dusk Thursdays through Aug. 25 on Park Centre Drive near H&M at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. “Cinderella” is slated for July 21. Patrons may bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. A special VIP section with viewing chairs is available for guests who spend a minimum of $20 at the center the day of the movie. Beverages and snacks will be for sale. Before the screenings, special character appearances, giveaways, prizes and free United States Tennis Association-hosted tennis clinics are planned; downtownsummerlin.com or 702-832-1055.

Third Thursdays: The event is planned from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 21 and the third Thursday of each month at Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. It provides family-friendly activities while taking advantage of promotions at the shops and restaurants in the center. Visit govillagesquare.com or call 702-715-4110.

Crafts for teens: Slime and Sludge for children 12 to 17 is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 21 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

Meet Your Councilman: Beers with Beers is planned for ages 21 or older from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 21 at Vintner Grill, 10100 W. Charleston Blvd. Join the Las Vegas city Councilman Bob Beers for a drink and conversation regarding the community. Call 702-229-2144.

Cardboard Boat Regatta: The annual event is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. July 22 at the Desert Breeze pool, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Families are invited to build boats using only cardboard and duct tape (8 feet long or less). Open swim and doors open at 5 p.m. with races starting at 7 p.m. Boat registration is $2 per vessel. Admission to the regatta is $3 for adults, $2 for children 3 to 17 and $1 for seniors 55 or older. Children 2 or younger are free. Visit ClarkCountyNV.gov/parks.

Kids time: Footloose Fridays is planned for children 3 to 6 at 10:30 a.m. July 22 and Aug. 5 and 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The upbeat music and movement series involves scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. Call 702-507-3860.

“Love Letters by A.R. Gurney:” The show is planned for 2 p.m. July 24 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Call 702-240-1301.

“Dishing It Out 2016 — Vanity Plates”: The election-themed art exhibit is set to be open during regular library hours through July 24 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit, curated by Las Vegas photographer Diane Bush, features artists from across the country providing satirical, election-inspired work in a wide range of media, including select images representing each candidate fabricated on gold-rimmed, commemorative ceramic plates; lvccld.org or 702-507-3630.

Learn to Write: A Creative Writing and Fan Fiction Showcase for children 12 to 17 is planned for 3 p.m. July 25 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

Get ready for school: Ready, Set, Kindergarten! for children 3 to 5 is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. July 26 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507- 3710.

Free summer movies: Family-friendly Summer Matinee Movies are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The lineup includes: July 27, “Pan”; Aug. 3, “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water”; Aug. 10, “Tomorrowland”; and Aug. 17, “Hotel Transylvania 2.” Call 702-507-3860.

Yoga at the library: Yoga for Kids is set for Wednesdays at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., July 27 and Aug. 3, 10 and 17 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 6 to 11 and 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 to 5. Bring a mat. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Call 702-507-3630.

Youth competitors event: Spirit Splash Night is set from 6 to 8 p.m. July 27 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The free event is open to all city of Las Vegas competitive youth aquatic team participants. Call 702-229-1488.

Swim Games: Splash-Tivity Competitive Aquatics Teams for ages 7 to 17 is scheduled through Aug. 11 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $35 for eight weeks. Learn and participate in a novice competitive swimming, diving, synchronized swimming or water polo team. Call 702-229-1488.

Madness Tennis Camp: The camp is planned for children 5 to 13 through Aug. 19 at the Darling Tennis Center, 7901 W. Washington Ave. Activities include swimming, movies, mini golf, laser tag, bowling and games. The professional coaching staff at the center will group the children according to age and ability and focus on stroke development, competitive strategies and more. The camp also includes three field trips a week. Full-day camp is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $200 per session. Half-day camp is from 9 a.m. to noon for $120 per session. Before care will begin at 8 a.m., and after care will run from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The full-day camp with before and after care is $255 per session and the half-day camp with before care is $155 per session. Drop-in rates are also available each day for $50 for a half day and $70 for a full day. Camp participants should bring lunch. Family discounts are available. Call 702-299-2100.

Teen Summer Camp: Teen camp for ages 12 to 15 is planned from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Aug. 19. Youths will enjoy games, sports, movies, field trips, swimming, dance, science, art, reading and crafts. The Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, will offer specialty themed-week camps. Registration will remain open until full. Call 702-229-1100.

“All About Clay”: The exhibit by the Nevada Clay Guild is set to be on display during regular library hours through Aug. 21 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, showing stoneware and porcelain works by guild members. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3860.

Friday Music Series: Downtown Summerlin plans to host a free music series every weekend through Sept. 3. The schedule is 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Expect a different musical act in the outdoor Dining Arroyo. All acts are free and open to the public. A sampling of some of the performers includes Liberio, best known for his appearance on Season 4 of NBC’s “The Voice;” J. Russo, singer, songwriter and acoustic musician; Santiago, a 15-year-old vocalist, pianist and guitarist; and Ryan Maloney, another former contestant on Season 6 of “The Voice.” Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Mah Jongg World Championship: The event is scheduled for July 22-24 at the Westgate Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road. Players can enter by winning a sanctioned tournament or buying in at a higher cost. Visit destinationmahjongg.com or email contact@destinationmahjongg.com.

After-Hours Genealogy Fair: The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society is scheduled to host an After-Hours Genealogy Fair from 6 to 10 p.m. July 22 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Historian Mark Hall-Patton is expected to conduct a class at 7:30 p.m. RSVP is required at the library or by calling 702-492-7252.

“Memphis The Musical”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. through July 23 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $12.95 in advance for Wednesdays and Thursdays and $15.95 for Fridays and Saturdays and $20 at the gate if available. Children 5 or younger get in free. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Goals4Success Open House: The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 23 at Goals4Success Ranch, 5138 N. Juliano Road. Families are invited to meet the team of professionals at the ranch, including therapeutic horses, goats and more. Children’s arts and crafts, games, live entertainment and a barbecue are planned. Goals4Success is an Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association-accredited program. Visit goals4success.org.

Birdies & Beers: Lee Canyon is set to host its annual Birdies & Beers disc golf competition and beer festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23 at 6725 Lee Canyon Road. The event is open to players of all levels and includes a cash purse and an awards ceremony. Registration is $40 for the professional class and $30 for amateurs. Space is limited. Visit leecanyonlv.com.

“Rainbows & Unicorns”: The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, is slated to host a “Rainbows & Unicorns” group art show throughout July. In addition to the show, painting classes scheduled at the gallery include a “Harry Potter”-themed class July 23 and a “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed class on July 30. All classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Most paint classes are $20; 702-806-0930.

Pioneer Day: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 23 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Visitors are invited to celebrate the pioneer lifestyle with one of the fort’s biggest events of the year. This family-friendly affair is set to feature pioneer games, children’s crafts, food concessions and more. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older and free for children 12 or younger. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

Little Miss Hannah’s Rainbows in the Wind Festival: The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m July 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to feature music, magic, activities, dancing and raffles, while raising money to help support Las Vegas families of children diagnosed with rare, life-limiting and complex medical conditions. Guests can enjoy games, painting, characters, balloon animals, arts and crafts and more. Activity wristbands are a $10 donation , and raffle tickets are $5 each . Visit tinyurl.com/lmhanah.

SiriusXM Backspin Presents The Art of Rap Festival: The performance is scheduled from 7:30 to 11 p.m. July 23 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St. The Las Vegas lineup is set to include performances by Public Enemy, The Sugar Hill Gang, Naughty by Nature, Mobb Deep, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, EPMD and Kurtis Blow and is hosted by Chief Rocker Busy Bee. Tickets are $45.42 to $114.68. Visit dlvec.com or call 702-388-2100.

Musicians and Artists for Music & Memory: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 23 at Artifice, 1025 S. First St. Kat Kalling, Ghost State, We Are Pancakes, Candy Warpop and Headliner Pet Tigers are set to perform. The event is also set to feature live body art by Zann. Admission is $10, and proceeds benefit Music & Memory, a nonprofit that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology. Visit artificebar.com, call 702-489-6339 or email lrogers@musicandmemory.org.

“Wendy and Peter”: The Missoula Children’s Theatre is scheduled to host performances of “Wendy and Peter” at 3 and 7 p.m. July 23 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The show is a take on the story of Peter Pan. Tickets are $5 for children and $8 for adults. Call 702-267-4050.

Water on the Meadow: Rangers and volunteers are set to roll out the slip n’ slide for water play in the meadow from 1 to 3 p.m. July 24 and 30 and Aug. 7, 21 and 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Swim suites are suggested as are baby shampoo donations to help make the slide slippery. Entry to the park is $7 for Nevada residents. Call 702-875-4141 or email smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Mommas Shave for the Brave: The St. Baldrick’s Foundation plans its seventh annual St. Baldrick’s 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave event, set from 4 to 7 p.m. July 24 at McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 110. Email info@46mommas.com or visit StBaldricks.org.

Las Vegas Singles Travel and Social Club: The group of mature singles in the Las Vegas Valley interested in local, national and international travel is set to meet at 7 p.m. July 26 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. Meetings consist of social time, a short business portion, introduction of guests and a speaker. This month’s speaker will discuss river cruising in Europe. 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.

Bowl 4 The Kids: The annual fundraiser for the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Charity Care Program is planned for July 30 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center in Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Bowlers get three games, a commemorative T-shirt, pizza and other treats, and special activities are planned for kids including face-painting, balloon animals by Tawney Bubbles and roving characters, along with a raffle, silent auction and bake sale. Registration is $25 and includes three games. Contact Becky Stephenson at 702-691-5716 or email bstephenson@cure4thekids.org, or register online at tinyurl.com/jk87p3y.

Dan Hernandez’s “Genesis:” The free exhibit is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through July 30 inside the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The digital and mixed media artworks by University of Toledo Associate Professor of Art Dan Hernandez combine concepts, imagery and design taken equally from contemporary video games and from artwork of religious and historical significance; 702-651-4146.

Meet-and-greets with “Pawn Stars”: The events are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, 713 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Meet-and-greets featuring security guard Antwaun are scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays and ones featuring historian Mark Hall-Patton are scheduled from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free, but Gold & Silver Pawn is accepting donations for a variety of charities throughout the summer on Thursdays, including the Children’s Heart Foundation on July 21, Grant A Gift for Autism on July 28 and the Shine Family Foundation (for veterans) on Aug. 4. Visit gspawn.com or call 702-385-7912.

Hot yoga in the Neon Boneyard: The Neon Museum plans to offer one-hour hot yoga sessions with certified instructor Eileen Lorraine in its outdoor Neon Boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 17 and 31. The class is appropriate for beginners to advanced yogis 18 or older (children must be accompanied by an adult guardian) and will consist of flowing vinyasa sessions set to vintage Las Vegas-inspired beats. Sessions are $18 for the public and $13 for museum members; neonmuseum.org/happenings or 702-387-6366.

“Desert Survivor!”: A new animal show is set to feature a rotating cast of critters including the desert night snake, desert tortoise, kangaroo rat, California kingsnake, desert tarantula, gopher snake, chuckwalla and more in 30-minute shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 21 inside the Big Springs Theatre in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Shows are free with paid admission; springspreserve.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Rock Shot Bingo: Bingo with glow sticks and a DJ is planned for 9 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 25 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., with doors set to open at 8 p.m. Buy-in is $25. The first nine games pay $100 each, and the final game pays $1,000. Each winner also receives an additional prize. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Learn email: Introduction to Email is slated for 11 a.m. July 28 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.

Learn the Internet: Intro to the Internet is set to be offered at 2 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 25 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

Dance festival: The 18th Annual Las Vegas Dance in the Desert Festival is set for 10 a.m. July 29 and 30 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.

Stand-up comedy: Comedian Sommore is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 30 and 31 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $35. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

“Darin To Be Different”: Carmine Mandia is set to sing the music of Bobby Darin at 7 p.m. July 30 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 702-240-1301.

Art exhibit: The exhibit ”New Frontiers” by Valentin Yordanov is set to be on display during regular library hours Aug. 2 through Oct. 4 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

Crafts for kids: Duct Tape Crafternoon is planned for children 12 to 17 at 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Participants will make fun duct tape crafts. Supplies will be provided. Call 702-507-3630.

Ebook basics: Downloading eBooks to Your iPad, Tablet, Kindle Fire, Nook Color is planned for 11 a.m. Aug. 4 and 10:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.

Teen input: The Teen Library Advisory Board plans to meet at 4 p.m. Fridays at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The next dates are Aug. 5 and 19. Call 702-507-3710.

Teen craft: End of Summer Scrapbook is slated for 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.

Kid time: DUPLO Family Storytime for children 2 to 11 is scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-3710.

Softball league signups: Fall adult softball leagues are planned to begin Aug. 22. Registration will be Aug. 8-15. The cost is $475 per team, plus regular season umpire fees of $168, and games will be played at Veterans Memorial Fields, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, and Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave., for seven weeks. Call 702-229-4616.

Variety show: “Variety at the Suncoast” is planned for 2 p.m. Aug. 8 and 22 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The show is free for B Connected members. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

“Oh, What a Night!”: The musical tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The cost is $20. Call 702-240-1301.

Toddler development: Family to Family Developmental Activities for children 2 to 5 are set for 11:30 a.m. Aug. 8 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Join staff members from Family to Family Connection as they demonstrate activities to parents and toddlers that will build important skills such as sitting still for a story time, following directions or playing with others. Call 702-507-3710.

Kids’ program: Odd Squad — Be the Agent for children 5 to 8 is scheduled for 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-3710.

Cupcake decorating: Sweet Treats for Teens for children 13 to 17 is set for 4 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.

Songs of the ‘70s and ‘80s: “California Dreamin’ ” is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The cost is $20. Call 702-240-1301.

Dive-In Movie Night: The all-ages event is planned for 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Doors are set to open at 7:30 p.m. Watch “Despicable Me 2” on a big screen while floating in the pool. The cost is $4, which includes a Popsicle, while supplies last. Light refreshments also will be for sale. Call 702-229-1488.

Kickball leagues: A coed adult kickball league for ages 18 or older is accepting registration Aug. 22-28, with play set to begin Sept. 8 at Veterans Memorial Fields, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $250 per team, plus regular season umpire fees of $168, for a seven-week season. Call 702-229-4616.

Art exhibit: “Infrared” by Sean Russell is set for regular library hours Aug. 23 through Oct. 9 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The exhibit features Russell’s photographic transfers of Big Lake, Minnesota and the Red Rock National Conservation Area, merging nature and technology. Call 702-507-3860.

Dash and Splash: The event is slated for 8 a.m. Aug. 27 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. This event starts with a 1.5 mile run beginning at Pavilion Center Pool and winding through Veterans Memorial Park and concludes with a 300-meter swim at Pavilion Center Pool. There is no age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully. The cost is $15. Call 702-229-1488.

“Duets … The Greatest Duets of All Time”: The show is slated for 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The cost is $20. Call 702-240-1301.

Folk songs: Hickory Wind plans to perform “A Good Old Fashioned Hootenanny!” at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The cost is $12. Call 702-240-1301.

Cycling race: The 10th annual Clif Bar CrossVegas cyclo-cross race is scheduled for Sept. 21 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. It is the largest cyclo-cross race event in the U.S., attracting 12,000 spectators and racers from 20 nations. Visit crossvegas.com.

Reading with Rascal: The reading events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 in the multipurpose room of Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Children of all ages are invited to read to registered therapy dogs. Call 702-561-4143.

Triple Dare Running Kids’ Fall Race: The event is planned for Oct. 8 at Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd., and includes a 5K competitive, 5K non-competitive and 1-mile fun run. A Resolution Run is planned for Dec. 31 at Kellogg-Zaher Park, 7901 W. Washington Ave., with 5K and 10K runs. Visit tripledareruns.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

Groups, societies and clubs:

The Moms Club of Las Vegas Summerlin is welcoming new members. In addition to weekly playdates, Moms Club also hosts two to three events per week for all ages and typically include park playtime, factory tours and farmers markets. The club offers moms a chance to relax in a kid-free setting with refreshments and adult conversation. Moms Club Las Vegas Summerlin is open to all moms, including expectant mothers. Kids’ ages range from newborn to elementary school; momsclublasvegas.com or 541-350-1599.

The Las Vegas Civil War Roundtable meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Charlie’s Lakeside, 8603 W. Sahara Ave. Email secesh@lvscv.com or 702-858-9963.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.; 702-562-2676.

An improv and comedy troupe is scheduled to meet and rehearse from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Five Star Tavern, 9201 Del Webb Blvd., at the Palm Valley Golf Course clubhouse. Spectators are welcome; 818-261-4566 or 702-363-5330.

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; clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.

Ward 2 Walkers meet at 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Hualapai Trailhead Park, just north of Alta Drive on Hualapai Way. Join Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for exercise and conversation. It is free and open to the public; 702-229-2144.

Current Events West, a discussion group, plans to meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It is open to all; 702-794-0090.

The Las Vegas Kiwi Club for retired flight attendants meets for lunch the third Wednesday of each month. Members are from American Airlines, TWA, Trans Caribbean, Reno Air, Ozark and USAir. Times and locations vary. Visit thekiwiclub.org or call 702-896-5496.The Rotary Club of Las Vegas-Summerlin invites the Summerlin business community to breakfast and fellowship Tuesdays at 7:15 a.m at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle; summerlinrotary@rotarysummerlin.org. Monthly bladder cancer support group meetings are planned for the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive, in meeting room 1a. Patients and survivors of bladder cancer and their spouses, partners and caregivers are invited for informational and support meetings. RSVP to Don or Teri at donrosiew@gmail.com or terikoehler@gmail.com.

A cardiac support group is slated to meet at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month in Classroom 1A at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive; 702-233-7470.

A cardiac support group is set to meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. RSVP to702-388-4888. This support group provides peer-to-peer patient support and education, including meeting others living with heart disease, learning how to live with heart disease, and having your questions answered by knowledgeable staff members.

A stroke survivors support group is set to meet from 3 to 4 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive; 702-233-7061.

A gynecological cancer support group is set to meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. The group is facilitated by Branda Kent, Nevada chapter leader for the Cervical Cancer Coalition; 702-233-7751.

A stroke support group is set to meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month at Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd., especially for adults 55 or younger but everyone is welcome; 702-853-3162.

The Jewish Singles Social Club for men and women plans its next meeting for 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month at the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It is free and open to the public; 702-233-8618 or 702-243-1761.

The free West Side Photo Club plans to meet from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive. It is looking for active, experienced photographers willing to share their knowledge and passion for digital photography. The varied meeting agenda promotes the technical, artistic and social aspects of photography. Email westsidephotoclub@yahoo.com.

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

Named for the 10-13 call for an officer who needs assistance, the Las Vegas 13 Club meets the last Thursday of most months (except November, when it meets the third Thursday) at 7 p.m. at O’Aces Sports Bar, 4955 S. Decatur Blvd. The club is made up primarily of retired New York Police Department officers and other law enforcement officers. No meeting is planned for December; Visit lvten13.com, call 702-349-5313 or email trimbolipeterd@yahoo.com.

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

The Westside Newcomers Club plans its monthly coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road. The coffee event is for those new to the area; westsidenewcomersclub.org or email wncmbrship@yahoo.com.

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 702-732-0888.

For those 50 or older, Seton Singles Meetings are planned at 5:30 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. Gatherings include food, dine-outs, movie nights, card games or game nights, theatrical productions and other local activities. Email setonsingleslv@gmail.com.

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; 702-794-0090.

The Moms Club of Las Vegas Summerlin is recruiting new members. In addition to weekly play dates, Moms Club also hosts two to three events per week for all ages and typically include park playtime, factory tours and farmers markets. The club offers moms a chance to relax in a kid-free setting with refreshments and adult conversation. Moms Club Las Vegas Summerlin is open to all moms, including expectant mothers. Kids’ ages range from newborn to elementary school; momsclublasvegas.com or 541-350-1599.

Classes/services:

Free blood pressure screenings are scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Registration is required; 702-233-5474 or mountainview-hospital.com.

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; atriaseville.com or 702-804-6800.

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; basspro.com or 702-730-5200.

The free MS Stretch & Flex class for those with multiple sclerosis and H2U members ($5 fee for all others) is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Registration is required; 702-233-5474 or mountainview-hospital.com.

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

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. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar; 702-507-3630 or 702-533-3611.

Churches:

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. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and popcorn and snacks will be provided; 702-384-4554.

The Birds of the Air Food Pantry, operating out of Epic Church, 8755 W. Warm Springs Road, is set to provide free groceries to those in need from 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month. ZIP codes served are 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89148, 89178, and 89179; Email birdsoftheair@epiclv.org.

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

At Tivoli Village:

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.; tivolivillagelv.com.

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;tivolivillagelv.com.

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.; ahome4spot.com.

At Village Square:

The monthly Third Thursdays event is planned from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., to provide the community with fun activities and promotions at the shops and restaurants in the center. A car show and arts and crafts vendors are planned, along with raffle prizes and music; govillagesquare.com or 702-625-4108.

At Downtown Summerlin:

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; downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

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; 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; downtownsummerlin.com or 702-832-1000.

Rampart Casino entertainment:

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

J.C.’s Irish Sports Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free weekly live music 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; 702-869-7725.

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

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.; 702-507-5980.

Red Rock Resort entertainment:

Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature Mahi Crabbe from 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays in T-Bones Chophouse. Cali Tucker is set to perform from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Steven Raper is set to perform from 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Guests must be 21 or older; redrock.sclv.com.

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

Live music is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays in Hearthstone at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.; redrock.sclv.com.

Live music is scheduled 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. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Tony Venniro from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays. Guests must be 21 or older; redrock.sclv.com.

Live music is scheduled from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older; redrock.sclv.com.

Lucille’s at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host live entertainment from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays; redrock.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; redrock.sclv.com.

Local entertainment:

Friday Night Band Night is set to present live rock, blues or country bands at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at The Summit, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Admission is $10 with a one-drink minimum; 702-240-1311.

Las Vegas Accordion Club members Walter Piortrowski, Etta Baykara, Betty Guthrie, Mary Kaplan and Bob Schoffstall are scheduled to perform from 1 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday at the Food Factory, 4140 S. Durango Drive; facebook.com/LVAccordions.

Free museum admission:

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, 360 Promenade Place; Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North; or the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., free. Present a debit or credit card to receive free museum admission; museums.bankofamerica.com.