Local events
Oct. 13
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: Las Vegas Flower Arrangers Guild. Members will gather to discuss and design creative flower arrangements. Through spring, designs will transition to become more creative as members prepare for their annual flower show.
Where: Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: Judy Stebbins, president, 259-6459
Oct. 14
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
Oct. 15
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
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: Composting with worms workshop. Participants will learn how to use compost and earthworms to create a lush, healthy garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Container gardening. Learn how to create a year-round garden with the help of containers, along with how to change the garden to fit the seasons.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Drip irrigation. Participants will learn complete system installation , including how to select and assemble components. Presented by experts from the Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation District.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance registration required
What: Interior Design Society planning session. The society will discuss plans and tour potential sites for its upcoming design showhouse.
Where: One Queensridge Place, 9103 Alta Drive
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: Lance Robins, 236-6794, or email jakeyr@cox.net; reservations required by Oct. 13
What: Plant markers. Stop by the Gardens to create tags for your plants that will add pizzazz to your garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $2 members; general admission plus $3 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Heritage tree tour. Participants will tour the Gardens, learning about the planting history, highlights and adventures of the heritage trees on site.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Tree pruning. Learn basic pruning techniques, along with how to select the proper equipment.
Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson
When: 11 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 267-4000
What: Basics of composting. Learn how to turn kitchen waste into compost along with techniques for creating a green garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1:30 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
Oct. 18
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
Oct. 19
What: Las Vegas farmers market .
Where: Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
When: 4-8 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
Info: 562-2676, www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com
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