Things to do in Henderson July 17-23, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The 2014 U.S. Open Synchronized Swimming Championships are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through July 19 at the indoor pool at the Heritage Park Aquatic Complex, 310 S. Racetrack Road. Tickets range from $5 for single-day pass to $23 for multi-day passes. Visit hendersonlive.com. To get tickets, enter activity number 777777 at recreation.cityofhenderson.com.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is set to offer a Chefs for Kids program at 5 p.m. Wednesdays from July 23 to Aug. 13 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. The program is designed for children 6 to 8 and is set to cover healthy food, active lifestyles and food safety. Registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
Lee Miller is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. July 25 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
The Outdoor Picture Show on the Green is scheduled to show “The Goonies” at 8 p.m. July 19 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Screenings are scheduled through Oct. 25. Upcoming shows planned include: July 26, “Free Birds;” Aug. 2, “Despicable Me;” and Aug. 9, “Despicable Me 2.” Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php.
Josh LaCount is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 23 and 30 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.
The city of Henderson is scheduled to host Cosmic Swim events from 8 to 10 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 1 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. A twist on cosmic bowling, the pool is set to change colors throughout the evening. Music and games including diving for glow gear are planned. Admission is $5. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
Join licensed instructor Jean Smith for a free Zumba dance fitness class featuring Latin rhythms and popular songs appropriate for all ages and fitness levels from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Call 702-507-6030. The class is also offered at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Grace Valley Church, 1370 E. Robindale Road, 702-454-9328, and at 6 p.m. Fridays at Body Focus Fitness, 7380 S. Eastern Ave., 702-228-4967. n The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show a movie from 10 a.m. to noon July 17. Call 702-492-7252.
Justin Sayne and Chris Hammett are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. July 18 and 25 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Admission is free. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.
Gregg Peterson is set to perform at 9 p.m. July 18 and 19 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Scott Starr is scheduled for July 18 and Glenn Nowak for July 19. Visit elixirlounge.net or call 702-272-0000.
Justin Sayne and Eddie Rich are set to perform at 8 p.m. July 19 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Admission is free. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.
The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, is set to show “The Hobbit” from 2 to 5 p.m. July 19. Call 702-565-8402.
The Goodfellas are scheduled to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. July 19 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakeslasvegas.com.
Lilian Garcia & The Fuse are scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. July 19 and 26 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
Paul Williams is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 19-20 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
The Walkabout Tour featuring Clinton Anderson is scheduled for July 19 and 20 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $50. Children 12 or younger are admitted free. Visit downunderhorsemanship.com.
Betsy Holm is set to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. July 19 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
Michael Louis Austin is set to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. July 20 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club plans a luncheon for 11:30 a.m. July 22 at Buckman’s Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The event is scheduled to feature Charles Munoz of the Americans of Prosperity organization and costs $22 for members and $25 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 July 17. Call Anne Danielson at 702-278-6652.
The Henderson District Public Libraries Friends plans a used book sale July 17, 18, 19 and 22 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-492-7252.
Wynn Varble is set to perform at 8 p.m. July 18 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
Joey Diaz is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 18 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

WORTH A DRIVE

The Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Road, is set to host a silent auction event at 8:30 p.m. July 21. All funds are scheduled to benefit Safe House, a Henderson-based nonprofit that advocates against domestic abuse. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit tinyurl.com/p6uq4g7.
Super Summer Theatre plans to present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at 8:05 p.m. July 17-19 and 23-26 in the outdoor venue at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, 10 miles west of Las Vegas. Bring a blanket or chair or rent a chair at the show for general admission seating. Food is allowed. The park entrance and parking lot open at 5 p.m., and parking is free with a show ticket. The meadow opens at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $12.95 at tinyurl.com/o6xypqa. A limited number of tickets are available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.
The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans performances of “Really Rosie” through July 27. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25. Visit lvlt.org.

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Lee Miller is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. July 25 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
Clark County’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta is slated for 5 to 8 p.m. July 25 at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Participants can build a boat using cardboard and duct tape. All boats must be registered by July 23. Night swimming and boat registration is set to begin at 5 p.m., with races starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children 3 to 17 and $1 for seniors 55 or older. Children 2 or younger will be admitted free. Visit tinyurl.com/46pbo6w or call 702-455-7798.
New Vista plans wine walks in which patrons can sample up to 20 wines hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits Nevada and Lee’s Discount Liquor from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6 and Oct. 25 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Tickets are $25. Visit newvistanv.org.
Galaxy Green Valley Luxury + movie theater, 4500 E. Sunset Road, plans a classics series. Films scheduled include “The Breakfast Club,” Aug. 24; “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Oct. 19; and “Home Alone,” Dec. 7. Tickets are $7 or $15 for two tickets and a large popcorn. Visit galaxytheaters.com.
The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, is set to show “Spark a Reaction” from 4 to 5 p.m. July 24. Call 702-565-8402.
The Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, plans a “Jazz at the Lake” event featuring RJ Fox from 6 to 9 p.m. July 24. Call 702-567-4700.
The City Lights Art Gallery plans a summer art workshop reception from 1 to 3 p.m. July 25. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.
Comedian John Caparulo is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 25-27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
The Dueling Pianos are set to perform at 9 p.m. July 25 and 26 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.
The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans a night swim from 8 p.m. July 25 to 2 a.m. July 26. The event is set to include an open bar from 8 to 10 p.m. and live music. Admission is free for residents with Nevada IDs. Attendees must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-1000.
Arrow is set to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. July 25 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
Paul Charles is set to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. July 26 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
Bahama Breeze is set to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. July 26 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakeslasvegas.com.
Ken Rogerson is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. July 31 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.
Shane McAnally and Josh Osbourne are set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
Peter Noone is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.