Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, June 25-July 1, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

A screening of “McFarland USA” is scheduled for sundown June 25 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. The free screening is part of the new Downtown Summerlin Movie Series, which is planned Thursday evenings through Aug. 27. Guests should bring their own seating. Food will be available for purchase. Call 702-832-1000 or visit downtownsummerlin.com.

A stroke survivors group plans to meet from 3 to 4 p.m. June 25 in first-floor Conference Room B at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Call 702-233-7061.

Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers plans to meet with residents from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 25 at Settebello Pizzeria Napoletano at Village Square, 9350 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 170. Talk about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city. On July 23, Beers plans to meet with residents 21 or older from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Pint, 9941 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 702-229-2144.

Tech 4 Tots plans to offer free computer classes at 2 and 3:30 p.m. June 25 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., and at 3 p.m. June 25 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Children ages 4 to 7 can learn basic computer skills while reinforcing academics through the nationally recognized Discovery Kids Puterbugs Program. Classes are 45 minutes long. To reserve a seat, email vegastech4tots@gmail.com and indicate your desired class date/time. For more information, visit vegastech4tots.com or call 702-703-7030.

The Texas Tenors are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 26-28 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

Fratello Marionettes plans to present its “Vaudeville Follies” puppet show at 10:30 a.m. June 26 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630 or visit lvccld.org.

Neil Diamond — The Tribute is set for 7 p.m. June 27 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301.

The Beggin’ For Golf Charity Golf Tournament is planned for a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start June 27 at the Siena Golf Club, 10575 Siena Monte Ave., to benefit the Friends For Life Humane Society. Presented by Murray The Celebrity Magician, the tournament is set to include prizes, food and beverages and take-home treats for pets, as well as appearances by the cast of “Fantasy” and other local celebrities. The cost is $125 for individuals or $500 for a foursome. Email kadams@sienagolfclub.com or call 702-304-7316.

Cartooning in the Digital Age is planned for 6 p.m. June 29 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Veteran cartoonist Bill Barnes is set to teach the basics of creating a comic strip such as developing memorable characters, writing dialog, lettering, penciling, inking and coloring. He also plans to discuss the technology and business aspects of cartooning, including how to use computers and the Internet to create and publish comic strips and how to make money. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3458.

Karla Huntsman plans to share stories, sing and play the guitar, autoharp, washboard, harmonica and djembe drum at 4 p.m. June 30 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The event is for children ages 6 to 11. Call 702-507-3860.

Wandlore 101 is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. June 30 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Spend International Harry Potter Day constructing a wand. The event requires registration and is for children ages 12 to 17. Call 702-507-3630.

The Westside Newcomers Club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. July 1 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.

The Jewish Singles Social Club for men and women plans to meet at 6:30 p.m. July 1 at the Jewish Community Center, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It meets the first Wednesday of the month. The club is free and open to anyone interested in programs and socializing. Call 702-233-8618 or 702-243-1761.

Basque artist Christine Iriarte Niswonger plans to display her artwork in “Black and White and Red all over” through July 7 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. The series features full-color etchings of newspaper images, headlines, typographic details and internal memos, exploring the greed, ego, relevance, power and irony of the contemporary newspaper business. She plans to be on hand to discuss her work at 5 p.m. July 1. Call 702-441-0719 or visit thecrepelasvegas.com/art.

Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, plans to show family-friendly Dive-In Movies in the Red Rock Bay wave pool at 8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 21. The water park also plans Saturday Sessions from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturdays in June and July for young adults. It is scheduled to feature performances by young local disc jockeys such as DJ treL, along with giveaways and a transformed wave pool area draped with neon glowing lights. Visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.

Distill A Local Bar, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to present local musicians from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays on the patio. The schedule includes Patrick Genovese on June 27. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit distillbar.com.

Summer youth basketball leagues are planned for ages 5 to 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 1 at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $85 and includes a reversible jersey. Registration continues until full. Youths play in two divisions: ages 5 to 6 and 7 to 8, with at least one practice game and one competition game each week for a minimum of six weeks, with the possibility of play-off participation. Call 702-229-1100.

The U.S. Tennis Association plans to host free tennis clinics for children ages 3 to 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in the Macy’s Court at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. The clinics are designed to introduce the sport to children and teach basic skill sets. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 703-832-1000.

Fit4Mom plans to host Stroller Barre classes from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Central Christian Church’s Summerlin congregation is scheduled to meet at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, at 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon Sundays. Visit centralonline.tv/summerlin.

Registration is open for a summer performing arts camp planned through Aug. 7 for children 5 to 15 at H.O.P.E. Preschool & Daycare, 6151 W. Charleston Blvd. Music, art, dance and instruction on cultures from around the world are planned. Registration is $25 to secure a spot. Space is limited. Visit hopepreschoollv.org or call Jillian White at 678-334-4016.

“All About Clay,” an exhibit by the Nevada Clay Guild, is scheduled through July 21 in The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

“Vegas Votes,” an exhibit by the Las Vegas News Bureau, is planned during regular library hours through July 26 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibition was curated by the public and contains the most favored photographs from the fall showing featuring the Las Vegas News Bureau’s archived collection. Call 702-507-3630.

The Rainbow Youth Soccer League plans to host signups for the fall season from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 and July 11, 18 and 25 at Villa Pizza, 3385 S. Durango Drive. The cost is $125, and a copy of the player’s birth certificate and a wallet-sized photo are required. The fee includes a uniform, picture plaque and 10 games. Visit ryslsoccerleague.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Super Summer Theatre is set to present “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at 8:05 p.m. June 25-27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Parking is set to open at 5 p.m., and meadow seating at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general admission grass seating. Picnics are welcome, and concessions are sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at showtix4u.com. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

CombatCon Vegas, featuring stage combat, writing, steampunk and cosplay, is scheduled June 25-28 at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, kicking off at 6 p.m. Single-day tickets start at $45, and weekend passes start at $200. Visit combatcon.com.

An LGBTQIA Wellness Conference is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 25 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. The conference is set to focus on managing health and wellness issues and strategies for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and allied communities.Visit lgbtqiawellness.org or thecenterlv.com or call 702-733-9800.

Business 101: Debunking the Myth of Franchising is set for 6 p.m. June 25 in the Jewel Box Theater of the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Co-sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), it will explain how the franchise business model works, as Sarah Brown discusses why this model is ideal for anyone who works with small businesses and wants to better understand the franchise business model or for those who want to explore small business ownership as a full-time career change or semi-passive business model. Call 702-507-3459 or visit lvccld.org.

Dress for Success Southern Nevada plans to partner with Global Gaming Women, a nonprofit funded by the American Gaming Association, to host the inaugural Power of the Suit event from 6 to 10 p.m. June 26 in the Stan Fulton Building at UNLV, 801 E. Flamingo Road. The event focuses on confidence-building techniques for female professionals and will include a panel discussion with female gaming industry leaders as well as an interactive fashion show featuring Dress for Success Southern Nevada clients and volunteers as models. General admission tickets start at $75. Proceeds benefit the Global Gaming Women Charitable Education Fund, a scholarship program for gaming women to advance their careers through continuing education, and Dress for Success Southern Nevada. Visit myab.co/events/Gi.

The Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization is scheduled to host the 2015 Miss Nevada and Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen scholarship competitions at 7 p.m. June 26 and 2 p.m. June 27 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit missnevada.org or thesmithcenter.com, or call 702-749-2012.

The visiting exhibit “Dino Summer” is planned at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., through Sept. 20. It is set to feature an animatronic tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled “Eat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 23 and Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games to win prizes. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. The attraction also plans a dinosaur-themed Night at the Museum drop-off event with crafts, games and a film for children ages 5 to 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. June 27. The event is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are due June 26. Visit springspreserve.org.

The Southern Highlands Community Association plans an outdoor Saturday movie series in Goett Park, 11024 Southern Highlands Parkway. Films show at dusk, or about 8 p.m. The schedule includes Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm,” June 27; “Big Hero 6,” Sept. 12; and “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Sept. 26. Blankets and picnics are welcome. Visit southernhighlandshoa.com.

The Mountains Edge Master Association plans a movie under the stars featuring “The Boxtrolls” at sunset June 27 in Exploration Peak Park, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive. Visit mymountainsedge.com.

The Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas concert series plans to feature free concerts through Labor Day Weekend. Scheduled headliners are: June 27, Smash Mouth and Toad the Wet Sprocket on the First Street Stage; July 10, UFC Fight Week Concert with the Dropkick Murphys on the Third Street Stage; July 18, Theory of a Deadman on the First Street Stage; Aug. 1, Spin Doctors and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies on the First Street Stage; and Sept. 6, Kansas and Blue Oyster Cult on the Third Street Stage. Concerts are set to begin at 9 p.m. Visit vegasexperience.com.

The Super Saturdays outdoor marketplace is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through June at Spring Valley High School, 3750 S. Buffalo Drive. The next one is scheduled for June 27. Vendors are scheduled to include jewelry, artists, health and beauty supplies, home and pet products and flea market finds, along with beef jerky, popcorn, shaved ice, cotton candy and food trucks. Funds raised will support the school’s various programs. Vendors, artists, service providers and business owners who would like to participate should contact Karen Scruton at 702-917-9560 or momandpopupevents@aol.com. Booth spaces are $25.

The 2015 Ribbon of Life showcase “Rockin’ the Ribbon,” featuring stars from “ShowStoppers,” “Jubilee!,” “Jersey Boys,” “Million Dollar Quartet” and more, is scheduled at 1 p.m. June 28 at the New Tropicana Las Vegas, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets, priced at $45 to $200, benefit Golden Rainbow and are set to raise awareness and funds for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Visit goldenrainbow.org or call 702-384-2899.

Phantom Fireworks and 4 Paws for Ability plans to host a fireworks sale booth from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 28-July 3 and until midnight July 4 in the empty lot at Blue Diamond Road and Las Vegas Boulevard South. All profits from fireworks sales will go directly to 4 Paws for Ability to help pay for a service dog to be trained for 10-year-old Las Vegas boy who is autistic. For more information or to donate online, visit 4pawsforsamuel.com.

MGM Resorts International’s third annual Veterans Career Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 30 at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Hiring managers from Las Vegas MGM Resorts International properties are set to conduct on-site interviews for areas such as food and beverage, marketing/sales/convention services and human resources. Prior to the event, veterans are asked to complete an online application for a position of interest at mgmresortscareers.com. Veterans must show a military ID or proof of service to enter the event.

A monthlong display of the Heart Gallery is planned through June at Park Place Infiniti, 5555 W. Sahara Ave. The photos feature local children awaiting adoption. Visit parkplaceinfiniti.com.

NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Community Service Committee is collecting slightly used men’s and women’s business attire for Communities In Schools of Nevada. The clothing will be accepted at NAIOP’s monthly events and at Alternative Management, 1880 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100. All of NAIOP’s monthly meetings take place at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Meetings are scheduled for: July 16, 7 to 9 a.m.; Aug. 20, 7 to 9 a.m.; and Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Call 702-798-7194.

Poet Lee Mallory plans to present Sevens Live!, a new music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.

Dinosaurs & Roses plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit’s thrift store, 4310 E. Tropicana Ave., that week and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. The week of June 27 will benefit the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation.

“Coupled,” an exhibition by artists who are married, united or coexisting with other artists, is scheduled to be on display during regular business hours through July 16 at the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

“Wunder Kammer,” an exhibit featuring the art of Kim Johnson, is scheduled to be on display through July 17 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Johnson’s sculptures and assemblages evoke the wonder chamber or cabinets of curiosity, a concept initiated in the 15th century for rooms and cabinets filled with items of natural, scientific, philosophic and alternative or fabricated artistic curiosities. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

The Art at the Cafe exhibit “On the Road … Nevada” is set to display mixed media works on paper at Rachel’s Kitchen in The Ogden, 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 160, through July 26. The Southern Nevada Senior Law Foundation is set to receive a 10 percent donation from all artwork sales throughout the show. Call Mark Vranesh at 702-245-6077 or email markvranesh@gmail.com.

The Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. plans to host the Special Agents of Summer youth summer camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27 to 31. Participants are set to learn about the history, tools and techniques used by law enforcement personnel to tackle organized crime. Space is limited to 25 attendees, and early registration is recommended. The cost per camper is $240. Museum members receive a discount. The program fee includes breakfast and lunch each day of camp and is nonrefundable. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Works by Benedict Oddi are set to be shown during regular business hours through Aug. 7 inside the Fine Arts Gallery at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

Western High School’s class of 1965 plans to host its 50th reunion Oct. 16 and 17 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Kathy Keller at 702-736-3155 or e-mail westernclassof65@gmail.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Yankee Doodle at the Pool is set for all ages from noon to 4 p.m. July 2 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $2 for ages 4 to 17 and 50 or older, $3 for ages 18 to 49 and free for children up to age 3. Water games and activities celebrating the Fourth of July are planned. Call 702-229-6309.

Teen Fridays are scheduled for 4 p.m. July 3 and Aug. 7 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Teens are invited to hang out, read, watch movies, play games or do homework in a teens-only space. Call 702-507-3710.

Empire Records is set to kick off the Pool Party Concert Series July 3 at the Suncoast, performing hits from the ’90s. The no-cover series is set to feature live music poolside at the hotel-casino, 9090 Alta Drive, from 5 to 10 p.m. for guests 21 or older, with food and drinks available from The Game sports bar and grill. Cool Jazz by Anthony James Baker is set for Aug. 8 and DJ Riano for Sept. 26. An End of Summer Beach Party with the Tommy Rocker Band will close out the series Oct. 3. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

The 21st annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. July 4, with the escort division set for 8:30 a.m. The parade is scheduled to begin at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails village and travel south toward Village Center Circle, west on Trailwood Drive and end before the corner of Trailwood and Spring Gate Lane. The parade is set to feature more than 70 entries, including traditional floats, giant inflatable balloons, bands and cartoon characters. Visit summerlink.com.

Matt Hennager plans to offer free guitar lessons for beginners from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. July sessions are set for July 5, 12 and 19. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 702-507-3630.

The Gateway Arts Foundation and Baobab Stage invite children ages 9 to 17 to learn essential phases of musical theater to create a 70-minute junior version of “Into the Woods.” All aspects of musical theater will be covered, including dialogue, voice, performance dance and limited acrobatics, all taught by professionals in the field, including guest teachers from Cirque du Soleil. The workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6-31. Admission is limited to 30. The cost is $1,000 for the four-week session and includes costumes, all instruction and two tickets to the final performance, slated for July 31 at Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit gatewayartsfoundation.org or call 702-369-6649 or 702-255-0695.

Medicare information sessions are set for 2 p.m. July 7 and Aug. 11 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-3710.

The Friends of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation plans to host its third annual gala at 7 p.m. July 10 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. A cocktail hour and silent auction are planned from 6 to 7 p.m., to be followed by the awards dinner and ceremony, which will honor Metro officers for distinguishing themselves in the line of duty. Individual tickets are $100 for the general public and $75 for Metro employees. Proceeds from the event will benefit Metro’s community programs. Call 702-539-5741 or visit lvmpdfoundation.org/gala-sponsors.

Ward 2 Coffee with the Councilman is scheduled from 7:30 to 9 a.m. July 10 at Starbucks, 2120 N. Rampart Blvd. at West Lake Mead Boulevard. Talk with Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city. Call 702-229-2144.

Comedian Sommore is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 10 and 11 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

The In Its Entirety Concert Series is set to feature a different album every second Friday of each month at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The series is set to continue at 7:30 p.m. July 10 with a performance of “The Best of Paul McCartney — The Beatles and Beyond” by The Fab. Tickets are $15. Doors are set to open at 6:30 p.m., and guests 20 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit sclv.com/concerts, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

Hot Tropical Night is scheduled for all ages from 6 to 9 p.m. July 11 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $4 per person. Dancing, swimming, games and music with DJ So Hype are planned. Call 702-229-1488.

The breast cancer empowerment/support group plans to meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 14 at the Breast Care Center at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Meetings typically include guest speakers, resources and open discussion with the goal of helping to empower and support women. Call 702-233-7155.

Village Square plans to host Third Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. July 16 at the shopping center, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. Third Thursday provides the community with fun activities while taking advantage of promotions at the shops and restaurants in the center. Visit govillagesquare.com.

The Count Basie Orchestra is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 17 and 18 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

“The Kelly Clinton Show” is planned for 7:30 p.m. July 18 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Visit scscai.com and click on “news and events.”

A Dive-in Movie Night is set for all ages for 8 p.m. July 18 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Watch “Bee Movie” on the scoreboard screen while floating in the pool. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors are set to open at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $4. Call 7o2-229-1488.

Dash and Splash is set for 8 a.m. July 18 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Check-in is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. The cost is $15. A 1.5-mile run will begin at the pool and wind through Veterans Memorial Park, followed by a 300-meter swim at the pool. There is no age limit to participate, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters. Register by July 15. Call 702-229-1488.

Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, plans to host a vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20-24 for children 4 to 11. Register at desertspringchurch.com. Call 702-256-5933 for information.

The Ward 2 Beers with Beers event is set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 23 at The Pint in the Smith’s shopping center, 9941 W. Charleston Blvd. Residents 21 or older are invited to join Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for a beer and conversation about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. Call 702-229-2144.

“The Ken Block Show” is set for 7 p.m. July 25 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Visit scscai.com and click on “news and events.”

The Society of Seven is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 25 and 26 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

An American Red Cross Babysitter Training Course is scheduled for ages 11 to 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. July 28, 30 and 31 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $75, and the course includes child and infant CPR certification. Registration is open until the course is full. Call 702-229-1488.

A mini docent class lasting three weeks is planned to start Aug. 8 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Docents help rangers at the park, and the mini training will qualify volunteers enough to help at the Visitors Center, and in the fall these same volunteers can continue their training when the full eight-week program takes place. Contact Carlo Luzzi at 702-658-9341 or carlo61880@yahoo.com.

The Las Vegas 50 Plus Expo 2015 is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is free. Expect seminars on wealth management, free medical screenings, holistic and alternative medical options, and live music with a disc jockey and dancing. Visit discover50plus.com.

Sun City Summerlin’s Classic Car and Motorcycle Show is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd. Admission is free, and 100 classic cars and motorcycles are set to be on display. Exhibits, vendors, food and entertainment also are planned. Call 702-966-1410 or 702-363-3581.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre has announced its 2015-16 season, including “A Choreographer’s Showcase” with Cirque du Soleil, set for Oct. 11. Packages start at $129. Visit thesmithcenter.com/nevada-ballet-theatre.

ONGOING EVENTS

The Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of every month inside the community room of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. The group is dedicated to genealogy and ancestry research. Visit clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.

The Ward 2 Walkers group plans to meet at 8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Hualapai Canyon Trailhead on Hualapai Way north of Alta Drive. Trudy Temple, Ward 2 appointee to the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board, is coordinating the new walking group. The trailhead loop is 1 mile, and the intent is to walk two loops. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/information.

Current Events West, a discussion group, plans to meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the JCC, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It is open to all. Call 702-794-0090.

Atria Seville, 2000 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a chair yoga and meditation class for seniors from 2 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The class is led by master Mitch Menik and is open to the public. Sign in at the front desk. Visit atriaseville.com or call 702-804-6800.

The nonprofit Las Vegas Crafters Guild meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and consist of a short business portion, followed by an educational program. Meetings are at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Call 702-260-0932. For membership information, visit lasvegascraftersguild.com.

Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., ​plans to host the monthly series​ ​Third Thursdays the third Thursday of the month​.​ Visit govillagesquare.com.

The German Friendship Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane. Call 702-254-2590.

The Las Vegas chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans invites past and present Merchant Mariners to its meetings, set for 11 a.m. the third Friday of every month except August at the Red Rock Moose Club, 4970 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Bill Galvez at 702-732-0888.

Grace Presbyterian Church’s Hualapai campus, 4590 S. Hualapai Way, plans to host a free Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. the second Friday of every month. All movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and popcorn and snacks will be provided. Call 702-384-4554.

Sports Talk, a discussion group, is set to meet at 9:30 a.m. Fridays at the St. Tropez Buffet at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The group is open to all. Call 702-794-0090.

Downtown Summerlin is offering a farmers market curated by Kerry Clasby, also known as The Intuitive Forager, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Pavilion on Festival Plaza Drive between Rosemary and Oval Park drives. The market features 90 percent organic produce and plans to host cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to ecological stewardship and tasting events. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

The Fresh52 farmers market is open for the season at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., with new vendors. The market is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. On select dates, guests can also enjoy special events, live entertainment, chef demonstrations and free arts and crafts for kids. Ride a bicycle to the market and receive a 10 percent discount. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra is set to perform Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 10 p.m. The 15-piece pop orchestra plans to feature club favorites with modern orchestrations by Perrico. Admission is $10 at the door or $5 for Boarding Pass card members (Boarding Pass sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

A Home 4 Spot Animal Rescue plans to host pet adoptions from noon to 3 p.m. the second, third and fourth Sundays at Petco, 10000 W. Sahara Ave. Adoptions are scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. the first Sunday at Shaggy Chic Pet Salon at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit ahome4spot.com.

Mindfulness and Insight Meditation is planned for 4:15 p.m. Sundays at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

Free parent and child tennis clinics by the United States Tennis Association Nevada are planned for the first Sunday of every month for children 8 or younger in the Children’s Play Area at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The clinic for 3- to 5-year-olds is planned from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and for 6- to 8-year-olds from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Bonkerz Comedy Club inside Addison’s Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 p.m. Angie Krum is scheduled for June 25; Bobby Wayne Stauts for July 2; Matt Markman for July 9; Gary Caouette for July 16; Richy Lala for July 23; and Kyle Marlett for July 20. Call 702-507-5980.

The Dirty is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Cover charge is $10 at the door and $5 for Boarding Pass card members (sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live entertainment. Tresure and Dream Stone are scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. June 26 and 27. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C.’s Irish Sports Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Venus Rising is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. June 26 and 27. Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. More and Gendel is scheduled from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. and D and D from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. June 26 and 27. Call 702-507-5900.

Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature Dave Ritz from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays in T-Bones Chophouse. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Ritz is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Visit sclv.com.

Line dancing is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

Zowie Bowie is scheduled to perform Fridays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

Jared Berry is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

DJ L1 is set to spin from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays at Cherry Cabana in Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.

The Bingo Room at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature live music for guests 21 or older from 10 a.m. to noon Sundays. Visit sclv.com.

DJ Dig Dug is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. June 21 and 28 at the Pool Backyard at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 years or older. DJ L1 is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. June 20 and 27. Visit sclv.com.

Las Vegas Women’s Golf School is offering two- and three-day, women-only golf classes at Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2203 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The classes are designed by women to specifically fit the needs of female golfers. The two-day school is $500 and offers six hours of instruction; the three-day option is $750 with nine hours of instruction. Visit lvwgs.com.

Bank of America invites cardholders to explore Southern Nevada museums free as part of the Museums on Us program the first weekend of every month. Anyone with a U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card can visit the Discovery Children’s Museum, Las Vegas Natural History Museum or the Springs Reserves free. Present a debit or credit card to receive free museum admission. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.