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Local events

Jan. 31

What: Country Fresh farmers market

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

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

What: Bet on the Farm! market

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

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

Feb. 1

What: Downtown3rd farmers market

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

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

What: Fresh52 farmers market

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

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

What: Country Fresh farmers market.

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

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

Feb. 2

What: Fresh52 farmers market

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

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

What: Kids Gardening Club

Designed for children ages 3-11; parents or guardian must attend.

Where: All Star Nursery locations

When: 9 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: starnursery.com; advance registration requested

What: Las Vegas farmers market

Where: Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.

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

What: Seed balls

Create wildflower seed balls .

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

When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; also Sunday

Cost: $2 for members; $3 plus general admission for nonmembers

Feb. 3

What: Fresh52 farmers market

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

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

Feb. 5

What: All About Tomatoes

The class will focus on tomatoes that grow well in Southern Nevada.

Where: Family Resource Center at University Medical Center, 1120 Shadow Lane

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: Amy Runge, 383-2229; advance registration required

n Please email calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

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