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May 19

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 21

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: 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.

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 your landscape 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 during the heat of the summer.

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 22

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

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