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Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, May 12-18, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Teen animeFEST: The second annual event celebrating anime culture is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 14 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Workshops, cosplay contests, a Super Smash Bros. tournament, musical guests and food trucks are planned. Call 702-507-3631 or visit lvccld.org.

2. Fallen Heroes run: The Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation announced its fourth annual Fallen Heroes 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run, planned for 8 a.m. on Armed Forces Day, May 14, at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Both courses are to circle around the park decorated with the combat boots and photos memorializing fallen service members. Proceeds will benefit military families. Entry fees are $30 for adults, $20 for veterans and $15 for children, students or active military. Registration includes a race bib, T-shirt, gift bag and post-race refreshments. Visit tinyurl.com/greenmemorialrun.

3. Red Rock marathon: Triple Dare Running Co. plans its spring race, the Flight of Fire Trail Half Marathon & 10K, for May 14 at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. Starting at the Visitor Center, the course will travel clockwise to the Moenkopi Loop, the Grand Circle Loop, and the White Rock-Willow Springs Trail, then to the White Rock dirt road, back to the Grand Circle Loop, on to the Calico Hills Trail, and finally back to the Moenkopi Loop, finishing at the center. This course is a technical trail race, and trail shoes with gaiters are recommended. The 10K follows the same course, ending at the White Rock aid station. Shuttle service will be provided to return 10K runners to the start area. This event is limited to 200 participants. Visit tripledareruns.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

“Vintage Urban Collection”: Artist Alexander Huerta’s exhibit will be on display during regular library hours through June 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The exhibit features scratchboard and collage techniques on wood in a largely monochromatic series featuring clippings from vintage publications. Visit lvccld.org.

Comedy performance: The Gershwin musical comedy “Crazy For You” is set for six performances at Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 4 p.m. Sundays, May 13-22. Tickets start at $12. Visit FaithConservatory.com.

Reading with Rascal: The reading events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon May 14, 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.

The Las Vegas Tenors: The group is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 14 and 15 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $20 plus tax and fees. Call 702-284-7777 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

A Modern Tribute to ABBA: “Thank You for the Music” is planned at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Call 702-240-1301.

Bike rodeo: The MountainView Hospital Bike Rodeo is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 at the hospital’s south parking lot, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Kids can navigate the bike course, get a bike safety check, enter a raffle to win a bike, pick up a new helmet courtesy of Land Rover Las Vegas, talk with Metropolitan Police Department officers about bike safety and pick up route maps from the RTC. Visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Chow Down For Caps’n’gowns: Communities In Schools of Nevada plans the event for May 17, a day when restaurants across the Las Vegas Valley are set to participate in a grand-scale fundraising event to benefit the organization. More than 20 restaurants will donate a percentage of their sales from the day to help students. Visit cisnevada.org or call 702-770-7611.

Beers with Beers & Tarkanian: The event for ages 21 or older is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 17 at PT’s Brewery, 3101 N. Tenaya Way. Join Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers and Ward 1 Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian for an adult beverage and conversation. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-2144.

Jewish University — Fiction Fantasy, Suspense, Romance: “The Bible” A Good Read with Rabbi Rosenstein is planned from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 18 and 25 at the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, 8689 W. Sahara Ave. The cost is $15 or $12 for JCC members. Register at jccsn.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

Helldorado Days: Events are scheduled May 12-15 at locations downtown and the Helldorado festival grounds, with rodeo events, a carnival, vendors and exhibitors at Las Vegas Village, 3901 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Highlights include the Las Vegas Helldorado Parade, scheduled for 10 a.m. May 14 northbound on Fourth Street from Gass to Ogden avenues, and the Barnyard in the Boneyard, scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. May 14 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The cost is $5, and proceeds benefit the Neon Museum and Horses 4 Heroes. Visit elkshelldorado.com.

“Tuna Does Vegas”: Two actors are set to play multiple characters in the comedy performance scheduled at 8 p.m. May 12-14 and 19-21 and at 2 p.m. May 14, 15 and 22 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

ArtLIVE!: The charity event, combining fashion and art in a showcase to benefit the Las Vegas Fashion Council and the 18b Arts District, is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 12 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The artist-designed mannequins are part of what organizers call their Madison mannequins, or when they gather them together in one place, The Madison Army. Tickets are $150 or $35 for students with valid ID. Visit artlivelv.com or facebook.com/artLIVELasVegas.

Super Summer season opener: “Hooray for Hollywood,” this year’s Super Summer Theatre season opener, is set to feature Academy Award-winning songs from the past 80 years at 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 14 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $10.95 in advance and $20 at the gate. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Spring Dance Concert 2016: The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Dance Department plans to present its final dance concert of the year at 7 p.m. May 13 and 14 at the school at 955 E. Clark Ave. Tickets are $10 each. Visit lvadance.org.

“La Périchole”: Performances by Sin City Opera of the Jacques Offenbach opera are scheduled at 7 p.m. May 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. May 15 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Henderson Symphony: The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is slated to perform “Night at the Opera” free at 8 p.m. May 13 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Winefest weekend: The eighth annual event is set from 8 to 10 p.m. May 13, and three events are scheduled between 1 and 10 p.m. May 14, at the Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St. Tickets are $35 to $89 per event. Visit goldennugget.com or call 866-946-5336.

Themed spring garden tour: A free tour, themed “Hot summer colors/preparing for summer,” is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 14 at the Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration and Test Gardens. Use the west side gate to meet in the courtyard of the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Participants should come dressed and prepared for being outdoors. Plant lists will be provided. Call 702-257-5555 or visit facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfSouthernNevada.

Search and Rescue demonstration: The Metropolitan Police Department Search and Rescue plans to host its annual 5K run and 1-mile fun walk followed by a tethered balloon flight, helicopter demonstration and touch-a-truck interaction with search and rescue vehicles at 8 a.m. May 14 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $10 per car that day, but it will be waived for race participants. Visit tinyurl.com/smrtruck.

“Voices from the Sagebrush”: The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present a family-friendly original play about Nevada’s past at 3 p.m. May 14 at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 309 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is free with paid museum admission. Visit museums.nevadaculture.org/nsmlv-home.

Fit Lives Here Event Series: The 8K Trail Mix and 5K Road Race are scheduled to start at 8 a.m. May 14 at Skye Canyon Park, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive. Registration ranges from $25 to $50 and includes a T-shirt and a goodie bag. A 1-mile family fun run or walk is also planned. The 5K and 1-mile races are set to travel through Skye Canyon’s neighborhoods, while the 8K will start on the road and venture onto nearby trails. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Outside Las Vegas Foundation. Visit skyecanyon.com.

The Dream Flight: The fundraising event is scheduled at 7 p.m. May 14 at Cirrus Aircraft Hangar, Atlantic — Executive Terminal, 275 E. Tropicana Ave., and is set to feature live musical performances, celebrity appearances, an open bar, a pop-up nightclub and restaurants. Each event ticket purchased will grant the attendee a chance to win a seat on The Dream Flight, a private jet West Coast foodie tour traveling from Las Vegas to San Francisco and Seattle. Proceeds from the event benefit the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s 4969 Retrofit Project and Miracle Flights. Admission is $199, which includes the event, open bar, food samplings and one complimentary entry to win two seats on the Dream Flight. Participants must be present to enter and win. Visit tinyurl.com/drmflt16.

Mid-Century Magic — Morelli House Tours: The free tours, part of the statewide celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Preservation Act, are scheduled starting at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 14 at the Morelli House, 861 E. Bridger Ave. The iconic mid-century modern home was built in 1959 for Antonio Morelli, orchestra conductor and musical director for the Sands Hotel and the Casino Copa Showroom during the Rat Pack era. Visit morellihouse.org or contact the Junior League of Las Vegas at 702-822-6536 or info@jllv.org.

Buddy Walk: The 2016 Buddy Walk, benefiting the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. May 14 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. Visit dsosn.org or call Deann Cline at 702-648-1990.

Jazz in the Park: The concert featuring Brian Simpson with Kim Waters is scheduled at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Seating is set to begin at 5 p.m. Picnics, blankets and low-back chairs are welcome. Food and drink are be available for purchase. Visit tinyurl.com/hbj2354.

Nevada Ballet Theatre’s “Romeo & Juliet”: In recognition of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, the show is set for 7:30 p.m. May 14 and 2 p.m. May 15 at Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $29. Call 702-749-2000 or visit nevadaballet.org.

Charity walk: The Crohn’s & Colitis Take Steps Walk is scheduled for May 14 at Exploration Peak Park, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive. Check-in is set for 9 a.m., and the walk is expected to start at 10 a.m. While there is no fee to walk, participants are encouraged to register and help raise funds for the cause. Visit tinyurl.com/lvccfawalk.

Rockin’ Paws Benefit Brunch: The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 at the Hard Rock Cafe, 4475 Paradise Road, is set to benefit The L Group lesbian programming at The Center and local animal nonprofit Street Dogz. The pet-friendly brunch is to include contests, a raffle, pet watering stations and a special monitored potty area. Leashed pets are welcome, but due to limited space, the Hard Rock Cafe requests one pet per couple. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $35 at the door. Bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys are set to be available for $20. Visit thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.

Celebrity Bowl: The Ogden Foundation’s second annual bowling fundraiser is set for noon May 15 at the Brooklyn Bowl at the Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A red carpet walk and registration are set from noon to 1 p.m., to be followed by the celebrity introduction and bowling challenge from 1 to 1:30 p.m., the amateur bowling competition from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., the Celeb-Am bowling competition from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and prize presentations from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Event tickets with no bowling, an open bar and Blue Ribbon cuisine are $100 and $30 for ages 8 to 12 with no bowling and Blue Ribbon cuisine. Tickets including amateur bowling for a team of four are $500. Visit ogdencelebritybowl.com.

The Vagina Monologues: The play is set for 2 p.m. May 15 at the Sophia Center for Goddess Study, 6034 Smoke Ranch Road. An after-show panel discussion and question-and-answer session is planned. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Visit sophiacentervm.eventbrite.com or call 702-489-7999.

Love Dog Adventures annual fundraiser: The event is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. May 16 at Mingo Kitchen and Lounge, 1021 E. Charleston Blvd., and is set to include light appetizers, a complimentary Alien Tequila margarita, a raffle and an auction to benefit Love Dog Adventures. Visit lovedogadventures.com.

Norwegian Constitution Day: Residents interested in celebrating Norwegian heritage are invited to attend the event scheduled for 5 p.m. May 17 at Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The event is sponsored by the Sons of Norway and is expected to include food and lawn games such as sack races and croquet. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Dave at odnelson2@gmail.com.

Equine & Wine: White Horse Youth Ranch plans an Equine & Wine dinner event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the 8390 W. Windmill Lane ranch. Attire is casual elegance. The event is set to include a five-course dinner with wine pairings and entertainment by singer Chadwick Johnson. Tickets are $175. The ranch offers free horsemanship programs for young people dealing with social issues such as bullying, divorce, death, military separation and illness. Visit whyranch.org.

Yard sale: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary plans its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 at 2900 Palomino Lane.

New Vista Community Wine Walk: The walk is set from 7 to 10 p.m. May 21 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Each walk is set to showcase a variety of food and wine throughout Town Square and feature 15 wines for sampling. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 the day of the event. Individuals must be 21 or older to attend. Visit winewalklv.com. or call 702-269-5000.

“Illustrating the Written Word — A Collaborative Intersection of Art and Language”: The exhibit is planned from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through June 11 at the Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is set to host an exhibition of drawings and poetry created through a collaborative effort between students and faculty of CSN’s Department of Fine Arts and Department of English. Admission is free. Call 702-651-4146.

PLAN AHEAD

Jewish University Presents — Out of this World: The Jewish Afterlife with Rabbi Meth is planned from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 19 and 26 and June 2 at the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, 8689 W. Sahara Ave. The cost is $15 or $12 for JCC members. Register at jccsn.org.

Jazz & Wine Festival: Jazz music and wine tastings are scheduled for May 20 and 21 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. A Friday night concert is set to kick things off, followed by tastings Saturday from local and regional wineries and different genres of jazz on the main stage. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Smooth JazzFest 2016: The event is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m May 21 at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way. It is free and open to the public and features three artists: vocalist Allison Adams-Tucker, saxophonist Darren Motamedy and guitarist Dirk K. Refreshments and drinks will be available for purchase at a cash bar. Lawn seating is available; bring lawn chairs and blankets.Visit allisonadamstucker.com, dirkk.com, and darrenmotamedy.com, or call 702-229-3514.

Dive-in Movie Night: The all-ages event featuring “Flushed Away” is set for May 21 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. The cost is $4 per person. Call 702-229-1488.

Rainbow Youth Soccer League signups: Early bird signups for games for girls or boys ages 2 to 18 are planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex snack bar, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4, 11, 18 and 25 and July 2, 9, 16 and 23 at Villa Pizza 3385 S. Durango Drive. To sign up, participants should bring a copy of their birth certificate, a wallet-size photo and $105 on May 21 or $125 the following dates in cash, check or money order. The fee includes 10 games, a picture plaque and a uniform. Call 702-873-1451 or visit ryslsoccerleague.com.

April Wine: The Canadian rock group is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $35 plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Showgirl Follies: “Merci” is set for 7 p.m. May 21 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Call 702-240-1301.

Red Rock Archaeology Day: The event is set from 9 a.m. to noon May 21 at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. The Bureau of Land Management is expected to host table-top educational exhibits provided by Archaeo-Nevada, the Old Spanish Trail Association, Friends of Red Rock and the Red Rock Interpretive Association related to the preservation/conservation of the archaeology on the conservation area. Admission is free. Contact Mark Boatwright at mboatwri@blm.gov or 702-515-5359.

Asian Flowers Festival Marketplace: The second annual event, highlighting the beauty of the culture and flowers of Asia and the Pacific Islands, is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21 and 22 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Artisan craft vendors, an adult painting class, children’s activities and live performances and demonstrations are planned, as well as food for purchase. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3631 or visit lvccld.org.

Mother Daughter Chai Tea Party and Fashion Show: The event is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. May 22 at Rock The Tea, 6380 S. Valley View Blvd. It is $20 per person or $15 for Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada members. All proceeds benefit the Send a Kid to Camp initiative. Visit jccsn.org.

Aries Spears: The stand-up comedian is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 28 and 29 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $35. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Salsa Hub: The nonprofit plans to host dancing from 6 p.m. to midnight May 28 on the main stage at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Golf 4 Kids tournament: Golfers throughout Southern Nevada are invited to take part in the fourth annual Golf 4 The Kids tournament June 6 at Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive. The event is a fundraiser for Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. The event will be limited to 144 golfers. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Call Dawn Marie Pavuk at 702-732-0952 or email dmpavuk@cure4thekids.org. Visit golf4thekids.org.

Unite at night Walk: The Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation plans to host the event at 7:30 p.m. June 11 at the Kellogg-Zaher Soccer Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave. Registration for the 5K for runners is $35 and $20 for ages 12 or younger (raise $50 and get the fee waived). There is no registration fee to walk. Visit csfinfo.org/csf-unite-night.

World Mah Jongg Tournament: The tournament is planned for July 22-24 at the Westgate Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road, and is $300 per player. The cost includes a cocktail party, swag bag and slot tournament. Register at jccsn.org.

ONGOING EVENTS

Groups, societies and clubs:

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. Call 702-384-4554.

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.

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 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.

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 Councilman Bob Beers for exercise and conversation. It is free and open to the public. Call 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. 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.

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 or address any questions to Don or Teri at donrosiew@gmail.com or terikoehler@gmail.com.

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. Call 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, 657N. 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 to request a meeting agenda.

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. Call 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 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. Visitlvten13.com or contact club president Peter Trimboli at 702-349-5313 or trimbil.peter@yahoo.com.

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

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. Visit 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 Bill Galvez at 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.

Yoga with Christian is planned from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays at MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. The cost is $5 per class. RSVP by calling 702-233-5474 or visiting mountainview-hospital.com.

MS Stretch and Flex sessions are slated from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. This class is free for people with multiple sclerosis and current members of H2U. There is a $5 fee for all others. RSVP by calling 702-233-5474 or visiting mountainview-hospital.com.

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. Call 702-794-0090.

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.

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 expecting mothers. Kids’ ages range from newborn to elementary school. Visit momsclublasvegas.com or call 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. Call 702-233-5474 or visit 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. 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.

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. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.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.

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.

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. 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:

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. Visit govillagesquare.com or call 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. 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 weekly live entertainment. Call 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. Call 702-869-7725. 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.

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 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. Visit 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. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Live music is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays in Hearthstone at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. 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. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit 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. The Friday schedule includes The New Retros, Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Lucille’s plans to host live entertainment from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Visit 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. 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.

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. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.

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