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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

Dec. 23

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. 24

What: Gifts from the Garden workshop

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

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Cost: $10 members; $15 nonmembers

Info: 822-7700

What: Chalkboard pots

Stop by the Gardens to decorate a pot with chalk, fill it with seeds and then watch it grow.

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 unusual Mojave native and desert Southwest plants.

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

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

Info: 822-7700

What: Quick garden gifts

Participants will learn easy ways to create memorable and inexpensive garden gifts.

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

When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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

Info: 822-7700

Dec. 27

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

Dec. 28

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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