Local events
Sept. 2.
What: Carnation Garden Club. Master gardener Denise McConnell will be the guest speaker for the monthly session; her topic will be "Humming Birds: The Winged Jewel of the Desert." Guests are welcome.
Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 870-1803
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
What: Water Smart by Design; class 3. Discover the seven steps of Water Smart landscaping, the basics of landscape design, how to select a theme and the plants that will bring it to life, and how to plant and maintain your new living work of art .
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $28 members, $36 nonmembers for classes 1-4; $36 for members and $45 nonmembers for the entire series
Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required
Sept. 3
What: Design a Suite Downtown. Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals presented by the Las Vegas Design Center. This month's session will take an inside look at the Design a Suite Downtown competition for the fantasy suite at El Cortez. Four finalists were selected from among the 18 entries, all of which will be showcased .
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
Sept. 4
What: Sensational Garden Tour. Participants will go on a tactile tour, finding the sights, sounds and essence of the gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10 a.m. - noon
Cost: Free with general admission
Info: 822-7700
Sept. 9
What: Go solar. Find out what it takes to go solar and how to reduce your carbon footprint and become energy independent .
Where: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7700
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