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Local events

Dec. 12

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

What: Toddlers’ Time: Winter Wonder

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

When: 11-11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free for members or with paid general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

Dec. 13

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; vendors only accept cash

Info: 702-953-4321

Dec. 14

What: Gardens Workshop: Gifts From the Garden

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

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Also Dec. 15

Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members

Info: 702-822-7700; reservations required

What: Reindeer Handprint Ornaments

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

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also Dec. 15

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

Info: 702-822-7700

What: Fire Station 65 Open House

When: noon-3 p.m.

Where: 3825 Starr Ave. near Valley View Boulevard and Southern Highlands Parkway

Info: Participants include Southern Nevada Child Drowning Prevention Coalition, American Red Cross, Nevada Child Seekers, Nevada Healthy Homes, and staff from business license and the district attorney’s office. The Fire Department’s fire safety house that teaches children how to get out of their homes safely in case of fire will also be participating.

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: Winter Wonderland Snow Globe

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

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also Dec. 15

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

Info: 702-822-7700

What: Kids Gardening Club

Designed for children ages 3-11; parents or guardian must attend. “Colorful Garden Markers” is the title of the session.

Where: All Star Nursery locations, including Pahrump

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested

What: Christmas Tree Selection and Care:

Where: All Star Nursery locations

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

Info: 866-584-7827, starnursery.com

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