Things to do in Henderson Jan. 8-14, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The city of Henderson plans a Polar Bear Plunge event from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Whitney Ranch Aquatic Complex, 1575 Galleria Drive. Participants are set to plunge down the slide into the unheated activity pool. Treats, a bounce house and activities are also set to be available. The event is not recommended for those with heart conditions or high blood pressure, and children younger than 8 must be supervised by an adult. The cost is $5 per person. Visit hendersonlive.com.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a free Family Storyteller parent-child interactive literacy series for children ages 3 to 6 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. Participants must register. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5850.
City Lights Arts Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to feature artist Judi Moreo and her Challenges collection through Jan. 31. A reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the gallery. Visit citylightsartgallery.com or call 702-260-0300.
Guitar lessons are scheduled to be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 20 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Participants are set to learn the parts of a guitar, chords, tabs and how to play a song. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
Psychic Lisa Lee is set to perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $20. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Elizabeth Huett at 8 p.m. Jan. 9 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tim Mendoza is set for Jan. 9, Scott Starr for Jan. 10. Visit elixirlounge.net.
The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “Atonement” at 2 p.m. Jan. 9. The film is rated PG. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or 702-207-4260.
Blue String Theory is set to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
The Hostile Grape at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Betsy Holm is set for Jan. 9, Tim Catching for Jan. 10. Visit themresort.com.
Donny Edwards is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9-11 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Mecum Auctions is set to present the 20th annual antique motorcycle auction at 4 p.m. Jan. 8, and 9 a.m. Jan. 9 and 10 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit southpointarena.com/events.php.
A Lego challenge is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 10 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The event is designed for children 5 to 11. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.
The Sunset Garden Club plans to meet at noon Jan. 13 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Doug Nielsen from the Nevada Department of Wildlife is set to talk about urban wildlife in the community. Visit sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.

PLAN AHEAD

The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club plans a luncheon for 10:45 a.m. Jan. 20 at Buckman’s Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The event is scheduled to feature radio talk show host Kevin Wall, who is set to discuss Nevada’s legislative session. The event costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Reservations can be made by mailing a check to: Southern Hills Republican Women, 2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-223, Henderson, NV 89052. Checks must be received by Jan. 15. Call Anne Danielson at 702-278-6652.
Disney’s “Frozen” is set to be screened during a Movie Under the Stars event slated for Jan. 16 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. Admission is $5.
Comedian Rob Schneider is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Tony Arata at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Marty Feick is set for Jan. 16, Shaun South for Jan. 17. Visit elixirlounge.net.
Middle school-age youths are invited to the Winter Wonder Jam, an evening of dance featuring DJ Tony, games and refreshments from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. Admission is $5. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5850.
Gregg Peterson plans to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 16, 17, 30 and 31 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “The Equalizer” from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 16. The film is rated R. Call 702-207-4260.
The Hostile Grape at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Anna Duerden is set for Jan. 16, Shawn Eifferman for Jan. 17. Visit themresort.com.
The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans to show “Guardians of the Galaxy” at 2 p.m. Jan. 17. Call 702-565-8402.
The Clark County Nevda Genealogical Society plans its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-492-7252.
Rob Garrett & The King of Diamonds Band plan to perform a Neil Diamond tribute show at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $26.75. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
Ryan Whyte Maloney and Cali Tucker are set to perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
The Teen Advisory Group is set to meet at 4 p.m. Jan 20 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Youths 12 to 17 are encouraged to attend and share ideas to make the library a better place for teens. Call 702-207-4260, option 4.
A picnic and movie is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-492-7252.
A camping basics workshop for participants anyone 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 24 and March 28 at the Whitney Mesa Recreation Area, 1661 Galleria Drive. The fee to participate is $14. To register, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “A Walk Among The Tombstones” at 2 p.m. Jan. 23. The film is rated R. Call 702-207-4260.
Tommy Roe is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23-25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Patrick Genovese is set for Jan. 23, Nick Mattera for Jan. 24. Visit elixirlounge.net.
Against the Grain is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
The Hostile Grape at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phil Stendek is set for Jan. 23, Patrick Sieben for Jan. 24. Visit themresort.com.
Dennis Wise is set to perform at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets cost $21.15. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
Comedians Bobby Slayton and Kevin Pollak are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29-31 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Attendees must be 18 or older. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Green Valley High School theater students are set to perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 and 30 and Feb. 7-9 at the school, 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Visit gvhstheatre.com.
Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Walt Aldridge at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Scott Starr is set for Jan. 30, Shaun South for Jan. 31. Visit elixirlounge.net.
The Hostile Grape at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cameron Calloway is set for Jan. 30, Shawn Eifferman for Jan. 31. Visit themresort.com.
Mung Tuoi Me is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.
Tower of Power plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-15 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
The Diamonds plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
McCartney Years is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-March 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.