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Local events for home and garden

Sept. 13

What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop, regular, freestyle and shoka

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (the park complex one block south of Craig Road), North Las Vegas

Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance for the day or days you would like to attend.

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener program

When: 9 a.m. to noon every other Saturday beginning Sept. 13

Where: Lifelong Learning Center’s Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Open to children ages 7-12, eight sessions cost $52. For more information and to register (required), contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.

What: Fresh52 farmers market

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

Where: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd.

Cost: Varies by product

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

What: Gardens guided walk.

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

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

Cost: Free for members; included with general admission

Info: 702-822-7700

Sept. 14

What: Fresh 52 Farmers Market

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

Where: Sansone Park, 9480 S. Eastern Ave.

Cost: Varies by product

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

Sept. 15

What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop, regular, freestyle and shoka

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (the park complex one block south of Craig Road), North Las Vegas

Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance for the day or days you would like to attend.

Sept. 17

What: Ikenobo Ikebana workshop, beginner freestyle

When: 10 a.m.-noon

Where: 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (the park complex one block south of Craig Road), North Las Vegas

Info: Call sensei at 702-496-3763 and confirm your attendance for the day or days you would like to attend.

Sept. 18

What: Country Fresh farmers market

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

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

Cost: Varies by product

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

Sept. 19

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

What: Country Fresh farmers market

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

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

Cost: Varies by product

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

Sept. 20

What: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension workshop on “Gardening in Small Places: Using Native and Desert Adapted Plants,” by M.L. Robinson

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road

Info: Class space limited; pre-registration required; a $25 fee includes class materials. To register, email Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu.

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