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Things to do in Henderson Sept. 18-24, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

  • The High Roller Reining Classic is planned for 8 a.m. through Sept. 20 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit southpointarena.com/events.php.
  • The Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road, plans Mommy & Me dance classes at 2:30 p.m. Mondays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 14. The classes are designed for ages 2 to 3 and cost $27. Dance attire is required. Call 702-267-4070.
  • H.O.P.E. is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Henderson District Public Libraries plans a used book sale Sept. 18-20 and 22 at the Paseo Verde Library. 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-492-7252.
  • Tony Orlando is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Nashville Unplugged is set to feature artist Arlos Smith at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Crown Avenue plans to perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-267-4849.
  • 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. Tony Venniro is scheduled for Sept. 19 and Tim Catching for Sept. 20. Visit themresort.com.
  • The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, plans to display its “Curator’s Choice: Favorites from the Collection” exhibit through January. The exhibit was selected by Dawna Jolliff, who has been with the museum for 38 years. Call 702-455-7955.
  • The Outdoor Picture Show on the Green is scheduled to show “The Muppets” at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Screenings are scheduled through Oct. 25. Upcoming shows scheduled include: Sept. 27, “Muppets Most Wanted;” Oct. 4, “Hotel Transylvania;” Oct. 11, “Hocus Pocus;” Oct. 18, “ParaNorman;” and Oct. 25, “Frankenweenie.” Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php.
  • Ashley Red is set to perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Ravello at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
  • Elixir, 292 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Scott Starr is scheduled for Sept. 19 and Nick Mattera for Sept. 20. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • Rebel Soul is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Zowie Bowie is set to perform at 11 p.m. Sept. 20 and 27 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
  • University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners plan a garden tour at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Gardeners are set to discuss plants, how to care for them and their uses in the home landscape. Call 702-257-5555.
  • DJ Sandman and Envy are set to perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at Ravello at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a workshop on pranic healing from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 20. The workshop is set to cover how energy affects individuals emotionally, mentally and physically. Call 702-207-4260.
  • The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society plans a meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit ccngs.org.
  • Boxing Under the Stars is planned to start at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Weigh-ins for the event are scheduled for 3 p.m. Sept. 19. Tickets for the fights start at $22. Admission to the weigh-ins is free. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio, plans live music from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 and 27. Admission is free. Visit lakeslasvegas.com.
  • Joan Osborne is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit themresort.com.
  • Casting Crowns are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonlive.com/pavilion.
  • Gus Mancuso is set to perform from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 23, 24 and 30 at The Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit vegasjazz.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

  • Lake Mead National Recreational Area plans a lecture on tortoises from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 20 and 27 at the Boulder Beach Campground Amphitheatre, 268 Lakeshore Road. Reservations are not required. Visit tinyurl.com/mdvw6ao or call 702­-293­-8990.
  • Lake Mead National Recreational Area plans a lecture how animals survive in the Mojave Desert from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Boulder Beach Campground Amphitheatre, 268 Lakeshore Road. Reservations are not required. Visit tinyurl.com/mdvw6ao or call 702­-293­-8990.
  • Lake Mead National Recreational Area plans a fee­-free day on Sept. 28 in honor of Public Lands Day. The event only applies to park entrance fees. Call 702­-293­-8990.
  • The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships golf tournament is planned for 7 a.m. Sept. 30 at Cascata Golf Course, 1 Cascata Drive, in Boulder City. Participation costs $800 for two people or $1,600 for four. A portion of the proceeds is set to benefit Keep Memory Alive, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds for the research and treatment of brain disorders. Participants must register by Sept. 20. Call 702-798-1819.

PLAN AHEAD

  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a Lego night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25. Children 12 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Call 702-207-4261.
  • University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plan a lecture on organic gardening at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Call 702-257-5555.
  • The 15th annual Super Run Classic Car Show is planned from noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Water Street District and Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The event is set to include vendors, contests, prize drawings, art displays and more. Admission for spectators is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.
  • Blue String Theory is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “Godzilla” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 26. The movie is rated PG-13. Call 702-207-4260.
  • Comedian Ralphie May is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-28 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $40. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Nashville Unplugged is set to feature artist Dennis Matkosky at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Elixir, 292 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Patrick Genovese is scheduled for Sept. 26 and The Parametrics for Sept. 27. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • Nashville Unplugged is set to feature artist Dennis Matkosky at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.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. Megan Barker is scheduled for Sept. 26 and Betsy Holms for Sept. 27. Visit themresort.com.
  • DJ Sandman and JAMM is set to perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ravello at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
  • The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is set to offer a meet-and-greet with the experts on “Pawn Stars” at 5 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets cost $125 and include drinks, food, an autographed poster and more. Proceeds are set to benefit the museum. Visit pawnstarsxperts.blogspot.com.
  • The city of Henderson is set to host Rall-E meetings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Berwick’s, 203 S. Water St. The meetings are set to serve as a forum for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, experience and knowledge. Visit hendersonmeansbusiness.com or call 702-267-1650.
  • Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, plans a benefit concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 1 for Basic High School students who were injured during a bonfire incident in June. Tickets start at $31.10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Last Vegas Artists Guild plans a fall art show Oct. 1-28 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, during library hours. Call 702-207-4261.
  • Tower of Power is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road, plans all-ages yard sales from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 and Nov. 7. Vendor registration is $10 and includes one 6-foot table and two chairs. All items must fit on the table provided, and vendors must be at least 18. Admission is free to shop. Call 702-267-2950.
  • University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a gardening workshop on tree selection and care from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 4 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The class costs $25. Registration is required. Call Elaine Fagin at 702-257-5573.
  • Pablo Francisco is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10-12 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road, plans a pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11. Call 702-267-2950.
  • The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans a winter dance party at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17-19. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Galaxy Green Valley Luxury + movie theater, 4500 E. Sunset Road, plans a classics series. Films scheduled include “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.
  • Tony Suraci is set to play a tribute to The Highwayman at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24-26 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Las Vegas Youth Orchestra plans to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit lvyo.org/events.
  • Southern Wine & Spirits Nevada and Lee’s Discount Liquor from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Tickets are $25. Participants must be 21 or older. Proceeds are set to benefit New Vista, an organization that provides services to intellectually challenged individuals. Visit newvistanv.org.
  • The District at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, is set to host PurpleLight Las Vegas from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. The event is scheduled to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer. Names of people impacted by cancer will be read as family and friends light glow sticks in their honor. Visit pancan.org/purplelight.
  • Basic High School’s Class of 1974 is set to celebrate its 40-year reunion Nov. 1 at Green Valley Ranch. Call Michele Crine at 702-799-3550 ext. 4080.
  • The Lettermen are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Debbie Reynolds is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7­9 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, plans its 21st annual holiday cactus garden from Nov. 14 through Jan. 1. The garden is set to open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily with a lighting ceremony planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Admission is free. Visit ethelm.com.

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