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Local events

Dec. 27

What: Country Fresh farmers market

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com

What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., upper level of Desert Living Center

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash.

Info: 822-7700

Dec. 28

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: Free admission. Varies by product; vendors only accept cash

Info: 953-4321

What: Country Fresh farmers market.

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 579-9661 or bob.
drabicki@winderfarms.com

Dec. 29

What: Gardening workshop

Reduce, reuse and recycle will be the focus of the session.

Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump

When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 900-2552

What: Garden workshop

Join Springs Preserve experts for a workshop about creating gifts from the garden. Participants will learn how to make and take home fragrant wreaths and swags.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $10 members; $15 for nonmembers

Info: 822-7700; advance reservations required

What: Garden ornamental ball workshop

Drop in during the day to create a garden ornament ball with pieces of mistletoe, twigs and pieces of nature.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $2 for members; $3 plus general admission for nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Gardens guided walk

Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 822-7700

Dec. 30

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 900-2552

Jan. 1

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive

When: 2-6 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

Jan. 2

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

When: 2-6 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

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