Things to do in Centennial

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n A Candlelight Remembrance event in honor of World AIDS Day is planned at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road. The event is to include an update from HIV expert Dr. Dennis Fuller in room B125, a candlelight ceremony in the courtyard and a question-and-answer session with cookies and coffee. Visit canyonridge.org.

n A live simulcast of "Rejoice, Give Thanks, and Sing -- 100th St. Olaf Christmas Festival Live" is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in theaters across the country, including the Santa Fe Station 16, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit fathomevents.com.

n The Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, plans to host the exhibit "Re-Cycling Objects, Re-Purposing Ideas" through Jan. 17. A reception is set from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today. The exhibit will celebrate the talents of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District staff members and showcase their recycled creations. Call 507-3710.

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n The College of Southern Nevada Dance Ensemble and the Concert Dance Company plan to team with the Nevada Repertory Dance Theater to present "MahlerFest," a performance of Kelly Roth's choreography to Gustav Mahler's "Symphony No. 9." The culmination of two years of work is scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Visit csn.edu.

n First Friday, an arts open house, returns from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Las Vegas Arts District and along Fremont Street East. The December event is set to include a fresh Christmas tree lot, a toy drive and a visit from Santa in the Kids Zone. Visit firstfriday-lasvegas.org or call 229-6551. Many galleries also are open from 6 to 9 p.m. during Preview Thursday.

n Cirque Week is scheduled Thursday through Dec. 10. Many packages include behind-the-scenes perks. Visit cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueweek.

n The Santa Train is set to depart the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 600 Yucca St. in Boulder City. Tickets are $5. Departures are scheduled on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18. Visit nevadasouthern.com.

n The Community Counseling Center's gala "Bite at the Museum 2: Back for Seconds" is scheduled from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $50. Visit wix.com/cccbite/bite-at-the-museum or call 369-8700.

n A skating rink is set to join the Springs Preserve's Holiday Spectacular festivities, which include music, lights, crafts and pony rides. The attraction is open 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 10-11 and 17-23. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 or younger. Members save half-off admission. Ice skating is $5 per 20-minute session. Visit springspreserve.org.

n Neil Berg's "Broadway Holiday" is set for 8 p.m. Saturday at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $35. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

n Las Vegas Youth Orchestras' winter concert, "A Season of Dances" is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $16 for adults and $9 for students, seniors and people with disabilities. Visit lvyo.org or call 385-2838.

n The Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., plans to present "Santaland Diaries" at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 11. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com.

n Aid for AIDS of Nevada, 701 Shadow Lane, plans to host a Holiday Mingle & Jingle Benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 600. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Visit afanlv.org or call 383-8085.

n An arts and vintage clothing fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Stephen Jackson Architect, 241 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 107.

n Sarah Ruhl's "Dead Man's Cell Phone" is set to open Friday and run through Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Visit lvlt.org.

n The Guitar Society of Las Vegas plans to team with Las Vegas Academy students for a free holiday guitar concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3964.

n "Fallen Guardian Angels," by Las Vegas playwright Edward D. Padilla, is scheduled to be presented at
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Padilla plans to attend the events and sell and sign copies of the script with all proceeds going to Golden Rainbow. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Visit goldenrainbow.org, lvccld.org or call 507-3964.