Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. All-4-One: The smooth R&B and pop music group is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $16.06. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

2. "Elf the Musical": Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26-28, 10 a.m. Nov. 28 and 2 p.m. Nov. 27-29 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

3. Santa's Workshop opening at Tivoli Village: Santa's arrival and the opening of his new, interactive workshop is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 28 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., to be followed by carolers, community orchestras, bands, singers and dancers. A tree lighting ceremony is planned for 5 p.m. The workshop will be open until 6 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Stroke Support Group: The group is slated to meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 in Conference Room B past the first-floor cafeteria at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive. The group is scheduled to meet the fourth Thursday of each month. Call 702-233-7061.

fresh52 Holiday Pop Up Shop: The fresh52 farmers market at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer chef demos, live entertainment, holiday specials, children's activities and free gift wrapping from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 28, which is Small Business Saturday. Visit fresh52.com.

Live music in Rocks Lounge: The New Retros are scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 28 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The show is for guests 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Advent Parish Mission: An introduction to the mission, Merciful Like the Father, is planned during Masses Nov. 29 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. Sessions of the mission are planned for Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., centering on Pope Francis' proclamation "Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy," and from 7 to 8:30 p.m., reflecting on faces of mercy in the church. Light refreshments will be served at both sessions, which are open to everyone. Visit seaslv.org or call 702-228-8311.

Jewish Singles Social Club: The club for men and women plans to meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Jewish Community Center, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It meets the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open and free to anyone interested in entertaining programs and socializing. 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. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 702-507-3630 or 702-533-3611.

"The Art of Craft": The exhibit is set to run through Dec. 6 in the art gallery at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. A variety of different mediums will be displayed, including fused glass, textiles, paper crafts, jewelry, original paintings, mixed media and original photography. Visit lasvegascraftersguild.com, lvccld.org or call 702-507-3860.

WORTH A DRIVE

Sunrise Hike: Outdoor lovers are invited to skip Black Friday shopping and enjoy a ranger-led sunrise hike Nov. 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Gates are set to open at 5:30 a.m., and the group is slated to depart at 5:45 a.m. Bring sturdy shoes and a flashlight. Admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Civil War Experience: Guests are invited to try on Civil War uniforms, learn to march and drill, and participate in a skirmish with other visitors in a hands-on event scheduled at noon Nov. 28 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. The park is also set to host yoga sessions in the meadow at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 28. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

The Summit Big Band: The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at Ron DeCar's Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd South. The band is under the direction of Grammy Award winner Gary Anderson and features vocalist Ronnie Rose with his A Salute to Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington and Woody Herman. Tickets are $15 to $22. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society: The group plans to celebrate its 53rd anniversary season with performances of W. A. Mozart's "Grand Mass in C Minor" and J. S. Bach's "Magnificat" set for 3 p.m. Nov. 29 in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Soloists are scheduled to be Amy Cofield Williamson, soprano; Valeria Ore, mezzo-soprano; Scott Williamson, tenor; and Neil Wilson, bass-baritone. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, the disabled and military personnel and $10 for students with ID. Tickets are available at UNLV's Performing Arts Center box office, or by visiting unlv.edu/pac or calling 702-895-2787.

Live classical music: The 10th annual Messiah Do-It-Yourself Concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 1806 Del Webb Blvd. Choirs, soloists and a chamber orchestra will invite the audience to sing along with the choruses. Raffle tickets will be available. Net proceeds from the raffle and a free-will offering will benefit the Henderson Presbyterian Church food bank, 601 N. Major Ave. Visit facebook.com/diymessiahlv.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Live: A chipmunk musical stage show featuring music by One Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley and more is scheduled at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $18. Visit orleansarena.com.

The 29th annual Downtown Hoedown: The Hoedown is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at The Fremont Street Experience, from Fremont and Main streets through Las Vegas Boulevard South, to celebrate the return of the annual National Finals Rodeo to Las Vegas. The concert event is set to feature free performances from Montgomery Gentry, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Janson, Chase Bryant, JT Hodges and Jackson Michelson on Fremont Street Experience's three stages. NASCAR Fanfest, also a free event, is set to feature 16 Chase for the NASCAR Spirit Cup drivers from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. Visit vegasexperience.com.

Christmas in Las Vegas: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Patricia Cafferata used extensive research and personal interviews to create a heartwarming collection of stories about how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday, from 1858 to the present day. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

The 11th annual Great Santa Run: The event is scheduled at 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Fremont Street Experience, from Fremont and Main streets through Las Vegas Boulevard South. Day-of registration and packet pick-up begins at 8 a.m. in the Mob Museum parking lot, 300 E. Stewart Ave. The event features thousands of participants in Santa costumes walking or running to raise funds for Opportunity Village. Visit tinyurl.com/santarun15.

Suite Holidays: The exclusive tour of Las Vegas' high-end hotel suites is scheduled from 3 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5. It is set to visit high-roller and VIP suites not typically accessible to the general public. Roughly 300 tickets are available, and proceeds benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. Tickets are $200 per person or $1,750 for a group of 10. Visit tinyurl.com/suiteh15.

Spring Mountain docent classes: The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Docent Organization is seeking volunteers. New classes are set to begin Jan. 9. Call Carlos Luzzi at 702-355-9341 or email carlo6180@yahoo.com.

Nevada Storm Youth Track and Field Club: The club plans to host early registration for the 2016 season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Nicholas E. Flores Jr. Park at 4133 Allen Lane at San Miguel Avenue. Visit nevadastormtrack.org or call 702-325-6846.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Magical Forest: Enjoy a holiday walkthrough, carousel and train rides, miniature golf, faux snow tubing and live entertainment from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Admission is $11.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. A passport that includes unlimited rides is $21.99 for adults and $18.99 for children. Additionally, the forest is set to host its Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Other activities include Santa Paws, an interactive photo opportunity for visitors' pets and Santa Claus, from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6; the honorary Menorah Lighting on Dec. 6; Feliz Navidad Day on Dec. 25; the New Year's Eve countdown on Dec. 31; and the Day of the Dead festival on Jan. 3. Visit magicalforest.org.

Holiday Tree Lighting Spectacular: Santa is set to make an appearance during the annual event, planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Actress Cerina Vincent is set to be the host, and a performance by Frankie Marino is scheduled. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Santa Claus Cruise: Children can board the La Contessa yacht at the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a one-hour cruise with St. Nick at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. Participants will sail around the 320-acre lake, make a holiday craft and can take photos with Santa that will be available for purchase. The cruise costs $12 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Proceeds are slated to benefit children's charities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To book a Santa Cruise, visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

Holiday light show: The Light Up the Night display at center court inside the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, can be seen every hour on the hour through Dec. 24 from 5 p.m. until closing. The show features 54,000 lights on a 40-foot Christmas tree. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Holiday Cactus Garden: Residents can visit the Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 to see the more than 500,000 colorful lights. More than 70 percent of the lights this year will be LED, the business said. Visit ethelm.com.

Pictures with Santa & Train Rides: Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer pictures with Santa and train rides from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18; 9 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 13 and 20; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Dec. 21-24. Photos start at $10. Pet pictures with Santa are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland: The holiday-themed light, music and animatronics show is scheduled on the hour from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1. at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Cowboy Santa returns to Mystic Falls Park to greet visitors Nov. 27 to Dec. 23 and will be available from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The event featuring a 2.5-mile, drive-through holiday light display is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and holidays through Jan. 3. Tickets are $20 per vehicle and $55 for a season pass. Buses are $1 per person with a minimum charge of $20. Purchase tickets at glitteringlightslasvegas.com, Southern Nevada Walgreens locations or at the gate. Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers discounted entry coupons for Glittering Lights with a donation of goods. The coupon is available at any of the stores, drop-off locations or at the entrance of Glittering Lights. Value is $5 off Monday through Thursday and $2 off Friday through Sunday and holidays. A portion of each ticket sold benefits Speedway Children's Charities.

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The seasonal venue is scheduled to be open from 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 18 and noon to midnight daily, Dec. 19-Jan. 3, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Snow showers are scheduled every half hour from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and amenities include holiday movie screenings, festive culinary offerings, including curated cocktails and roasted s'mores over a fire pit. Admission is free. All-day skating access is $15 or $10 for Nevada residents. Skates can be rented for $5, and skating aids can be rented for $10. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.

Snow in the Square: The event, featuring a 10-minute show choreographed to classic holiday tunes, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concerts: The events are scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Every Thursday night before the Snow in the Square show, local elementary through high school students are set to take center stage to entertain crowds with performances ranging from school choirs to holiday musicals. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Photos with Santa Claus: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 20 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. You can avoid the lines and use the Town Square Santa Fly By Reservation system. Text "SANTA" to 708-323-2689 or use the link online at mytownsquarelasvegas.com to save your place in line. There will be no Santa Fly By on Dec. 24.

Claus & Paws Pet Photos: The events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Town Square shoppers are invited to bring their four-legged friends to Santa's house to pose for holiday photos and enjoy treats every Wednesday. The center requests guests limit their pet photos to dogs and cats only. Reservations are required. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade: The 20-minute parade with eight floats, music and characters such as penguins and reindeer is scheduled for Nov. 27 and 28, Dec. 4 and 5 and nightly Dec. 11-24. The parade starts at 7 p.m. each evening, except for Dec. 24, when it will start at 6 p.m. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Rock Rink: The Rock Rink, the public skating rink at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to be open daily through Jan. 18 near the Pavilion on the northwest side of the property at Rosemary Park Drive and Summa Drive. Skaters of all ages can join in the fun through January. A detailed schedule and prices can be found at downtownsummerlin.com.

Santa's Wonderland: Families are invited to visit with Santa, get a free photo, make crafts and participate in activities through Dec. 24 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Special features include holiday video option and a Bass Pass that allows Santa visitors to schedule a time and shop while they wait versus standing in line. For a full schedule, visit basspro.com/santa or call 702-730-5200.

Ward 6 Cowboy Christmas and Car Show: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The free event is set to include a classic car show, hay rides, a petting zoo, a jump house, local entertainment, choirs, a holiday elf contest and a visit from Santa. Food, toys and clothing donations are requested for local charities. Call 702-229-8100.

Hometown Holidays: The holiday event is slated from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huckleberry Park, 10325 Farm Road. Activities include photos with Santa Claus, train rides, crafts, cookie decorating, food trucks and writing letters to Santa to benefit the Macy's Believe campaign where Macy's donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter received. Call 702-216-2020 or visit providencelv.com.

Huntridge Santa: The event featuring the neighborhood Santa, cocoa, cookies and a performance of "A Very Merry Christmas" by the students of Welthy Silva's Las Vegas Ballet School is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huntridge Circle Park, 1251 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is bring-your-own mug.

Menorah lighting at Downtown Summerlin: To celebrate Hanukkah, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, plans to host the lighting starting at sundown Dec. 6. For eight nights, the Jewish Community Center will light the candles, in addition to different events and entertainment for all each night. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Hanukkah choir performance: The choir from Temple Sinai is set to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village inside the Performance Pavilion, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., following the Jewish Family Service Agency Light of Life community menorah lighting. Visit opportunityvillage.org or jfsalv.org.

Menorah Lighting at Tivoli Village: A menorah lighting is scheduled for sundown Dec. 6-13 to celebrate Hanukkah at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Menorah Lighting at The District: The event is slated from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Chabad of Green Valley/Henderson is scheduled to lead the celebration, marking the third night of Hanukkah. The free event will include live entertainment, balloon creations, doughnuts, dreidels and gelt. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

WinterFest: The city of Henderson event is planned from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 and noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Visits from Santa, entertainment, family activities and a tree lighting are scheduled at the event. A WinterFest Evening Light Parade is slated at 5 p.m. Dec. 12, featuring floats with the theme of Christmas stories. Cash prizes are set to be awarded for the top three entries, with ballots tallied and awards presented at 7:30 p.m. following the parade. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-2171.

Destination North Pole: The annual winter holiday ice show is scheduled at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. The show is set to feature local figure skaters of all ages performing to holiday music. General admission is $10, and VIP admission is $15 and includes prime seating. A $2 discount is offered on all tickets in exchange for a donation of at least three canned goods per ticket. Tickets are set to be available at the SoBe Ice Arena Box Office beginning Dec. 1. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

Rudolph's Tree Farm: The tree farm is set to offer a selection of Douglas, Noble, Frazier and Grand fir trees in the Winter Wonderland on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, through Dec. 24 during center hours. Free home delivery service is available throughout the valley. Pick-up service will be available after Christmas Day for an additional fee. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Trick Pony: The Nashville-based country band plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $20.18. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Sun City Summerlin Musicmakers Holiday Concert: The show, "A Christmas Rose," directed by Dennis Gazso and featuring pianist Eddie Fluellen, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Reserved seating only. Tickets are $10 at all Sun City Summerlin Community Monitor Stations (cash/checks only) or online at scscai.com (accepts debit and credit cards). Call 702-384-4222.

Reset Summerlin: The event is planned from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 6 at The Fit Labs, 8645 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 104. It is held generally on the first Saturday of every month and is planned to be followed the next day by the Sunday Reset Project, set from 8 to 11 a.m. at Turntable Health, 701 Bridger Ave., Suite 150. Learn how to reset once a month through movement, lecture and food. The cost is $15 per person. Visit facebook.com/theresetproject.

Westside Chicago Club: The club plans to meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The group meets the first Sunday of each month and consists mostly of people who have retired to Las Vegas. Monthly meetings start with a short business meeting followed by a program. The group is open to all who want to come and visit and meet folks from all parts of Chicago, not just the west side. Call president June Edelman at 702-256-9542.

12th Annual Toys For Tickets All-Star Jam: Station Casinos and 95.5 The Bull plans to host the event at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 for guests 21 or older in the Summerlin Ballroom at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Locals who drop off a new, unwrapped toy (no gift cards) to Findlay North Volkswagen or Findlay Honda Northwest will receive a ticket to the show, which is set to feature performances by country music superstars Tyler Farr, Jerrod Niemann, Eric Paslay, Canaan Smith, Old Dominion, Cam and Mickey Guyton. All donated toys will benefit Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. General admission tckets are a minimum value of $15, with one ticket per toy and a two-ticket maximum per person. Visit catholiccharities.com.

The Texas Tenors: The finalists from "America's Got Talent" have signed on to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $30.28. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

TechBrainiacs: A free hour of coding is planned for children at various facilities around town, including from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at College Nannies and Tutors, 9484 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 170. Children 5 or older can get hands-on learning about computer coding and enjoy class activities and the chance to win raffle prizes. RSVP online at techbrainiacs.com/hourofcode.

An Evening of Holiday Music: The show is planned for 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $10. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards accepted. Call 702-240-1301.

Angel Tree: The event for those who have lost a pregnancy, infant or child is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 in the main classroom at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive. The Remember Our Angels event is free. Parents and siblings can bring a personalized ornament from home and place it on the tree in memory of the child. A candle lighting also is planned. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 702-233-7186.

Stroke Support Group: The group is slated to meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 17 in Conference Room B on the first floor of Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Call 702-233-7061.

Summerlin Writers and Poets Workshop: The monthly meeting is slated from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Humana Guidance Center, 8885 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 140. Develop your writing skills in prose and poetry in a friendly and supportive environment. Members are both published and novices, who gather for both social and educational programs. The workshop is free. Call Sandy Toles at 702-204-4250.

Our Hometown Holiday: The show is is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards accepted. Call 702-240-1301.

Victorian Railroad Ladies: The women's club of the Las Vegas Railroad Society museum is set to meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22 at Black Bear Diner, 6180 W. Tropicana Ave. Look for the women dressed in turn-of-the-century hats and period attire. The group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month. Visit lasvegasrailroadsociety.org.

Brandies University National Committee event: Nancy Scott, associate professor of fine arts at Brandeis University, is set to be the guest lecturer for the group's University on Wheels brunch event set for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive. Scott has published various art journal articles, and her most recent book about Georgia O'Keeffe has been published by Reaktion Books as part of its Critical Lives series. The book focuses on O'Keeffe's work in the context of her life and will be the subject of Scott's presentation. The event is open to the public, and the cost is $40. Reservations are required. Contact Evelyn Brunner at bnclv.org.

Hal Sparks: The comedian is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 as part of the Comedy Rocks series at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $25 and $35. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com starting Nov. 20.

Justin Willman: The comedian (who hosts "Cupcake Wars" on Food Network) is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 as part of the Comedy Rocks series at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $25 and $35. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com beginning Dec. 18.

ONGOING EVENTS

Groups, societies and clubs:

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.

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. Call 818-261-4566 or 702-363-5330.

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.

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.

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.

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 they meet 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 or contact club president Peter Trimboli at 702-349-5313 or trimbil.peter@yahoo.com.

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.

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.

Free classes:

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.

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.

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.

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. The next one is set for Dec. 11. 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 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, 10:30 a.m. and noon Sundays. Visit 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. Visit 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. Visit 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. Visit ahome4spot.com.

At Village Square:

A Third Thursdays event is planned at Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., the third Thursday of each month. The next event is set from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 with the theme of Jingle Car Rock. 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.

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. Visit 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. 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.

Rampart Casino entertainment:

Addison's Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live entertainment. Robbie Howard is scheduled to perform Nov. 27 and 28. 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. Rewind is scheduled to perform Nov. 27 and 28. Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino's Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Cool Change is scheduled to perform from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. and More & Gendel from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Nov. 27 and 28. Call 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. Call 702-507-5980.

Red Rock Resort entertainment:

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

Daniel Park is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays at Hearthstone. Visit 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. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Live music is scheduled from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays (dark Nov. 26). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.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.

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 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. Call 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. Visit facebook.com/LVAccordions.

Museums on Us: 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.