LOCAL EVENTS

Feb. 11

What: Sustainable living: Go solar. Experts from Bombard Renewable Energy will teach participants how to lower their energy costs by using solar power. Information about the benefits of solar power, how to reduce your carbon footprint and what's involved in going solar in terms of installations, materials and costs also will be provided. Bring a recent power bill (both pages) for a free power-bill analysis.

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

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7700

What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society. Members of the group will gather for their monthly meeting; guests are welcome.

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

When: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 646-6048 or 873-6621

Feb. 12

What: Home Improvement, Backyard Living & Travel Expo. Sponsored by AAA Travel and produced by On-The-Edge Promotions, the three-day event will include home decorating and green living products, tips from area master gardeners, information about avoiding remodeling scams by the Nevada State Contractors Board, a vacation showcase and spas and hot tubs.

Where: South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

When: 1-7 p.m.; also 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14

Cost: $7 adults, $5 seniors 55 and older and military, free for children 12 and younger. Discount coupons available at www.123shows.com

Info: 656-2337 or www.vegashomeshows.com

Feb. 13

What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be arranged in vases to create traditional rikkas.

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also offered Feb. 15 and 16

Info: 655-2447 or 496-3763 for location and more information

Feb. 20

What: GMJ Interiors will present a color clinic. Participants will learn how to use color and accent paint in their homes. Each will receive a free Color to Go paint sample and other decorating gifts.

Where: Sherwin-Williams, 1224 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: GMJ Interiors, 269-7001

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