Local events

Nov. 10

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 of the guild will discuss and design centerpieces, wreaths, baskets, cornucopias and creative arrangements .

Where: Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: President Judy Stebbins at 259-6459 or visit www.nevadagardenclubs.com

Nov. 11

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

Nov. 12

What: Autumn Harvest Festival. Fresh52 Farmers Market will host the event featuring a pie eating contest, petting zoo, live music, pumpkin decorating, children's arts and crafts, games and prizes.

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 702-900-2552 or www.fresh52.com

What: Herbs workshop. Participants will learn how to grow and use herbs to add fragrance to their gardens and gusto to their meals.

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: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be used. Today and Tuesday's sessions will be for advanced students, who will create a double shin modern rikka. Monday's session is for beginners and will focus on the Nagerie style.

Where: JACL Community Center, 1401 S. Arville St.

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also offered Nov. 14 and 15.

Info: 496-3763 for more information

What: Herb Bouquets. Stop by the Gardens to create a bouquet garni, an herb bundle used to prepare savory soups, stock and stews.

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: Gardens plant tour. Participants will tour the Gardens, learning about Mojave native and desert plants.

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

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Simply Herbs. Participants will discover how easy it is to grow aromatic herbs and learn simple techniques to care for herbs year-round.

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

When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Fall Vegetables for a Winter Garden. Learn from master gardeners how to get fall vegetable gardens off to a good start. Topics will include growing greens such as spinach, leaf lettuce, broccoli and kale, as well as root vegetables such as carrots, beets, turnips and onions.

Where: Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., Henderson

When: 9-10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 267-4000

Nov. 13

What: Autumn Harvest Festival. Fresh52 Farmers Market will host the event featuring a pie eating contest, petting zoo, live music, pumpkin decorating, children's arts and crafts, games and prizes.

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

When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 702-900-2552 or www.fresh52.com

What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society. Sal Ramirez will present "How to build a better rose bed, new or redo."

Where: NV Energy, 6226 W. Sahara Ave., Wengert Room

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 873-6621 or 646-6048

Nov. 15

What: Las Vegas farmers market.

Where: Garden Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive