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April 5

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: Fremont East Entertainment District farmers market

Where: Azul nightclub, 115 N. Seventh St.

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

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 672-0222

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

April 6

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

April 7

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: Las Vegas farmers market

Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, along with artisan wares are featured at the event co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas.

Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.

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

Cost: Varies by product

Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com

What: Herb sachet

Drop by the library to make a sachet to add fragrance to your home, customized with your favorite herbs.

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

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

Cost: $2 members; $3 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: 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 822-7700

April 8

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

April 10

What: Sunset Garden Club

The monthly meeting will feature "Growing Iris in Las Vegas" presented by Doriene Waite, president of the Las Vegas Iris Society.

Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.

When: Noon

Cost: Free

Info: President Melva Hildt, 616-3589

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

April 11

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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