Local events
May 12
What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society. Members of the group will gather for their monthly meeting; guests are welcome.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 646-6048 or 873-6621
What: Country Fresh farmers market. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, grocery and milk delivery service, and other artisans and vendors.
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
May 14
What: Fresh52 farmers and artisan market.
Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation from the street to the plants, including how to select and assemble components. Build a drip system in class.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 862-3760; advance registration requested
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop using principles from the Japanese art form. Fresh flowers will be used to create rikkas. The Monday session is geared toward beginners. Preparation will begin for the June visit of a visiting professor from Japan.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also offered May 16 and 17.
Info: 496-3763 for location and more information
What: Design Center 101. Area residents are invited to visit Las Vegas Design Center for a guided tour that includes information about shopping and making purchases at the downtown facility located within the buildings of World Market Center Las Vegas.
Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: www.lvdesigncenter.com
What: Plant introduction tour. Participants will discover new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants for their landscapes and how they appear at maturity during a tour of the gardens.
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: Prepare Your Garden for Summer. Learn how to keep your garden thriving in the heat.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 11 a.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Growing Herbs. Participants will learn about and plant herbs.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Summer Bloomers. Participants will learn about which plants offer summer blooms that won't fade as temperatures soar.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
What: Herbal Teas. Participants will make and sample herbal teas.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 3 p.m.; also Sunday
Cost: $3 members; general admission plus $5 nonmembers
Info: 822-7700
May 15
What: Fresh52 farmers and artisan market.
Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: Varies by product
n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com
