Local events
Oct. 7
What: Carnation Garden Club. Guest speaker will be Diane Eisen, a master gardener and licensed physical therapist. Her topic will be "Oooh, My Aching Knees." Strategies for modifying clothing, equipment or the garden itself and techniques to prevent injury will be presented .
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 228-6552
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: 11 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
Oct. 9
What: Las Vegas Style. Robb and Stucky's design team will discuss how living in Las Vegas inspires interior décor and how to use that inspiration in your home. Among the sources of inspiration to be discussed are the stark desert, midcentury modern Rat Pack era and glitz of the Strip.
Where: Robb and Stucky, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at the north end of Town Square Las Vegas.
When: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 531-0531 or www.robbstucky.com; reservations requested
What: What's Bugging Your Garden? Participants will join members of the horticulture staff to learn how to identify garden pests, which ones are harmful and how to control and manage them while minimizing environmental risks.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. The morning session will use two kinds of autumn grasses or flowers to express the beauty of an autumn field, while the afternoon session will be an interpretation of nature transformed.
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Also offered Oct. 11 and 12
Info: 496-3763 for location and more information
What: Drip irrigation; learn complete system installation , including how to select and assemble components. Build a drip system in class.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Organizing seminar. Presented by A More Organized Residence.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson
When: Noon - 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 492-7252, advance registration required
What: Rustic Living celebration. The store will celebrate the grand opening of its new location with performances by the Las Vegas Native Dancers and appearances by many of the artists whose work is featured at the store.
Where: 1239 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson
When: noon to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 558-7004
Oct. 12
What: Sunset Garden Club. Topic for the monthly meeting will be Table Decorations for the Holidays, presented by the Sunset Garden Club Design Group. The meeting is open to the public.
Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
When: Noon
Cost: Free
Info: President Marci Brown, 269-9631
Oct. 14
What: Molto Vegas Farmers Market .
Where: 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106
When: 11 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
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