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Local events

Dec. 19

What: Walk With a Doc; nature walk and health talk

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

When: 10-11 a.m.

Cost: Free, no reservation required

Info: 702-822-7700

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; vendors only accept cash.

Info: 702-822-7700

Dec. 20

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

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

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

Cost: Varies by product; vendors only accept cash

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

Dec. 21

What: Cooking Workshop: Holiday Baking Bliss

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

When: 10 a.m.-noon

Cost: $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers; registration required, space is limited

Info: 702-822-7700 or online at springspreserve.org

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: Reindeer Handprint Ornaments

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

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also Dec. 22

Cost: $2 for members; $3 for nonmembers with paid general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

What: Winter Wonderland Snow Globe

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

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also Dec. 22

Cost: $2 for members; $3 for nonmembers with paid general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

What: Gardens guided walk. Join Springs Preserve experts for a guided walk through the botanical gardens.

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

What: Mad Science Mania

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

When: 11 a.m., 1 p.m.

Cost: Free for members or with paid general admission; backstage pass, $10

Info: 702-822-7700

Dec. 22

What: Fresh52 farmers market

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

When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: Varies by product

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

What: Seminar: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

Where: Star Nursery, all locations

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

Info: 866-584-7827

Jan. 11

What: Gardening in Small Places — Pruning, class taught by Dr. Angela O’Callaghan

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

When: 9 a.m.-noon

Cost: $25, pre-registration required

Info: Call 702-257-5573 or email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu

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