Local events
May 27
What: Composting. Participants will explore the various ways to grow a water-efficient garden.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $14 adults, $10 for children 5-17; $2 discount for members
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
May 29
What: Cacti and Succulents. Participants will learn how to compost and how they can save money on expensive fertilizers.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
June 4
What: Art Libera and "Wallcovering: A History." Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals presented by the Las Vegas Design Center. Libera and Koroseal Studios will present the seminar (CEU credits are available) about how decorative wall coverings have evolved from the days of ancient Egypt. Additionally, current trends will be analyzed and forecasts for the future will be presented.
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
June 5
What: Preserving herbs. Participants will learn about all various herbs, how they can add fragrance to your garden and a pleasing aroma to your home from drying herbs to bath salts.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 children 5-17; $2 discount for members
Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested
What: Developing a design plan workshop. Developing a plan is key to successful home interior design. Busy schedules, budget constraints and changing trends can make designing your space a daunting task. A design plan brings a cohesive, simplified economy to the process. First part of a two-class series; the second class will be held June 26. During the session, members of the design team will help participants determine long-term and short-term needs.
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: Sustainable living tour. Learn ways to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle from architecture and interior design to water-smart landscaping.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free with general admission
Info: 822-7700
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