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Local events

Nov. 25

What: Molto Vegas Farmers Market. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit are featured. Also, area master gardeners staff a question and answer booth.

Where: 7485 Dean Martin Drive, suite 106

When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. each Thursday

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Bob Morris at 257-5509 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu. Or Doug Taylor at dtaylor@moltovegas.com

Nov. 27

What: Las Vegas Chrysanthemum Society Fall Flower Show. Theme of the show is Chrysanthemum Elegance.

Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.

When: 1-4 p.m. Also noon-4 p.m. Nov. 28

Cost: Free

Info: 459-4633

Dec. 2

What: Molto Vegas Farmers Market. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit are featured. Also, area master gardeners answer questions.

Where: 7485 Dean Martin Drive, suite 106

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thursday

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Bob Morris at 257-5509 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu. Or Doug Taylor at dtaylor@moltovegas.com

What: Solar NV. Monthly meeting for those interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Where: Desert Living Center at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: Visit www.solarnv.org

Dec. 3

What: Lifestyle Design: Spaces That Tell a Story. Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals presented by the Las Vegas Design Center, the seminar will feature Grant Kirkpatrick, CEO and principal of KAA Design Group Inc. of Marina del Rey, Calif. He will discuss how he works to integrate the way we live and work in his design projects, and how it goes beyond form and function and actually works to elevate the human spirit.

Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, suite C-176

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 599-3093 or e-mail lvdc@lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested

Dec. 4

What: Garden-inspired Gifts. Participants will create a handmade holiday gift inspired by nature and learn how to make other do-it-yourself gifts.

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

When: 10:30 a.m.-noon

Cost: $12 adults, $10 children 12-17; members receive a $2 discount

Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required

n Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

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