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Local events

Jan. 16

What: Country Fresh farmers market

Where: Downtown Events Plaza, 240 Water St., Henderson

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com

What: Bet on the Farm! farmers market

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

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

Cost: Varies by product; cash only

Info: 702-822-7700

Jan. 17

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

Where: Off U.S. Highway 95 and Casino Center Drive

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product; cash only

Info: 702-953-4321

What: Country Fresh farmers market

Where: Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Dave Star at 702-579-9661 or bob.drabicki@winderfarms.com

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Town Square Las Vegas, 6689 Las Vegas Blvd. South

When: 3-7 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

Jan. 18

What: Botanicals and Beyond

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

When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Cost: $3 for members; $5 for nonmembers

Info: 702-822-7700

What: Preparing for Spring Vegetable and Herb Gardens

Where: Star Nurseries

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

Info: 866-584-7827

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

What: Gardens guided walk

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

When: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

Jan. 19

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

Info: www.fresh52.com or 702-900-2552

Jan. 22-25

What: 2014 National Interior Design Society Conference: “The Power of Innovation: Igniting the Path to Success,” featuring celebrity interior designers, Designer of the Year Awards, educational seminars and networking

Where: Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center Las Vegas, Building C, Conference Room C-176, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway

Info: Full conference brochures and speakers at www.interiordesignsociety.org/conference

Jan. 23

What: Winter Rose Pruning and Forcing Dormancy — Marie Kaplan, Master Gardener and Consulting Rosarian. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and South Valley Rose Society collaboration.

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free and open to public

Info: Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu

Jan. 25

What: Monthly Garden Tips

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

When: 1-1:30 p.m.

Cost: $2 for members; $3 for nonmembers

Info: 702-822-7700

Please email calendar events to jescheid@reviewjournal.com and clearly label them “Home Events Calendar.”

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