Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, Dec. 17-23, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Jingle Bell Run: Attendees can don their holiday apparel and ring in the season at the event, which involves a 3.1-mile course along the Pittman Wash Trail starting at Pecos Legacy Park, 150 Pecos Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19. A visit from Santa and holiday music are planned. Registration starts at $20. Visit cityofhenderson.com and use activity code 644080-58 or call 702-267-4050.

2. American Voodoo: The rock cover band is scheduled to perform free at 9 p.m. Dec. 17 inside Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

3. Old-Time Ranch Christmas:Celebrate the holidays with pinecone crafts for kids, ornament making, s'mores, hot cocoa, a live band playing holiday music, a fire in the fireplace and a visit from Santa from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Nashville Unplugged: The country music event is slated to feature Bill Luther at 8 p.m. Dec 18 inside Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $10; Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 discount. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Toys for Tots: Henderson-area post offices plan to collect new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 18 for children and teens. Toys can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 404 Boulder Highway, 1575 Horizon Ridge Parkway, 3055 S. St. Rose Parkway and 2722 N. Green Valley Parkway. Toys also can be given to letter carriers. The drive is being conducted in association with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Visit toysfortots.org.

Live music: Upcoming entertainment planned from 8 to 11 p.m. at Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, includes Stefnrock, Dec. 18; Shaun South, Dec. 19; and Phil Stendek, Dec. 26. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform "KNOL Noel Radio" at 8 p.m. Dec. 18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 at its Playhouse, 10 W. Pacific Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children ages 4-14. Call 702-558-7275, email tivrsvp@gmail.com or visit theatreinthevalley.org.

Rocky Mountain Gun Show: The show is scheduled Dec. 18-20 in the South Point Exhibit Hall, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Displays of machinery, ammunition and apparel are planned. Visit southpointcasino.com.

Clark County Genealogical Society: The group plans to meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The session is free and open to the public. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or ccgs-wa.org.

Packing for Camping: Tips and tricks on the topic are set to be offered from 1 to 1:15 p.m. Dec. 19 at the REI at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2220 Village Walk Drive, Suite 150. The free session is limited to 25 participants. Visit rei.com.

Holiday Hoops: The college basketball event is planned at 11 a.m. Dec. 18 and 19 and noon Dec. 21-23 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Universities set to participate include Akron, Angelo State, Drury, Iona, Midwestern, Montana, Quincy, Rollins, Stonehill, Tarleton Santa Barbara and Western Washington. Tickets are $15. Visit southpointarena.com.

Lake Las Vegas holiday events: Lake Las Vegas and the MonteLago Village Association plan to offer holiday events Dec. 19. Children can board the La Contessa yacht at the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a one-hour Santa Claus cruise at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will sail around the 320-acre lake, make a holiday craft and take photos with Santa that will be available for purchase. The cruise costs $12 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Proceeds are slated to benefit children's charities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Also, Santa visits in the gazebo at MonteLago Village are planned free from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; free Christmas Express Train Rides through the village are slated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and strolling carolers are scheduled to perform holiday songs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through the village. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

New Year's Double Dash: Valley residents are invited to lace up for the inaugural event, set to be hosted by the Cadence master-planned community at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31, with registration starting at 9 p.m. The event will feature two 5K runs, with one starting at 10:30 p.m. and the other at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 1. A 1-mile fun walk also is planned at both times. Routes are set to wind through Cadence's grounds, which offer views of the Strip. The events will culminate at the community's Central Park, where registered participants can enjoy the Strip fireworks show, a cup of soup, hot cider, hot cocoa, music and party favors. Registration costs $35 for both 5Ks or $25 for one. The walk costs $15 for adults or $10 for children 10 or younger. Visit cadencenv.com.

Robert Burns Night Dinner: The St. Andrew's Society of Southern Nevada, a nonprofit cultural organization, plans the 32nd annual event at 5 p.m. Jan. 16 at Sunset Gardens, 3931 E. Sunset Road. The cost is $50 per plate, which includes salad, an entree, a vegetable, dessert and coffee or tea. The event is slated to feature bagpipe music and dancing. Checks must be payable to SASSN and can be mailed along with with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to PO Box 33244, Las Vegas, NV 89133-3244. Visit sassn.com.

Fill the Fire Truck: The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation plans to host its 13th annual Fill The Fire Truck toy drive through Dec. 20. In the Henderson area, new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at 540 Marks St. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20. Several valley community service programs and organizations have partnered with the foundation to distribute toys to area families in need. Visit theburnfoundation.org.

Pruning classes: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free pruning classes to the public Saturdays and Tuesdays in December at the Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive in North Las Vegas, and the Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Classes are planned from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring pruning shears, loppers and a saw, if possible. Topics covered will be preparing equipment for pruning; peaches and nectarines; apricots, plums and their relatives; apples and pears; and pomegranates, figs, persimmons and nut trees. Call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Heritage Holidays: The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, has opened its houses and buildings on Heritage Street for self-guided tours through Jan. 9. It is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Daily admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Museum hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 702-455-7955.

Photo contest: The city of Henderson's seventh annual What Makes Henderson Great! photo contest is underway, with entries due Jan. 5. Those who enter the free contest can submit up to five images, which must reflect positive aspects of living, working or enjoying recreation in the city. Entries can include landscapes, landmarks, friends, animals, abstract, sports, portraits and other types of photos. To enter the contest, participants can use the hashtag #WMHG15 on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Images may also may be submitted by email to photo.contest@cityofhenderson.com or by mail to City of Henderson, Attn: Photo Contest, P.O. Box 95050, MSC 141, Henderson NV 89009-5050. Winners will be announced Feb. 3 during Mayor Andy Hafen's State of the City address and will have their images displayed at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St.; at cityofhenderson.com; and on the city's Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofhenderson. In addition, winners will receive recognition by the Henderson City Council. Entry forms and instructions may be found on the city's website.

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve: Visitors to the preserve during fall can see migratory waterfowl and returning shore birds. Fall migration also includes the possibility of seeing warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, sparrows and other passerine species. The preserve's fall hours are from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily through November. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4180.

Photo exhibit: The Desert Companion Focus on Nevada photography showcase is planned through Dec. 31 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Photos will be available for viewing during library hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Henderson priorities: Henderson residents can take an online survey at hendersonstrong.metroquest.com through December to offer input on improving the city. The feedback will help set priorities for the city's comprehensive plan update. Those who take the survey will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Target. The city said it has experienced demographic and economic changes since 2006, when its last plan was adopted. The document, called Henderson Strong, is aimed at communicating the city's vision, long-term goals and objectives in terms of managing growth over the next 20 years. Visit hendersonstrong.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

Let Heaven and Nature Sing: Community Lutheran Church plans a citywide singalong led by the church's Celebration Choir and backed up by a 20-piece orchestra at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the amphitheater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is set to feature Travis Cloer, who plays Frankie Valli in "Jersey Boys," and Kristen Herzenberg, who played Christine in "Phantom — The Las Vegas Spectacular." Admission is free, but donations of nonperishable groceries for Three Square food bank are requested. Visit communitylv.org.

Living Nativity: Las Vegas-area Methodist churches are taking part in a Living Nativity program planned from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 17-22 at the Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The Living Nativity is planned as the 2.5-mile, drive-through event's final scene. Tickets are $20 per vehicle. Visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com. Call 702-256-5933.

Vintage Holiday Live! with Art Vargas and Laura Shaffer: The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Ron DeCar's Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd South. The performance, featuring the Swank Set band, is set to be evocative of classic holiday television shows of the 1950s and '60s featuring the music of Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin and more. Tickets are $20 to $35. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com or call 702-384-0771.

"James and the Giant Peach": Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $7 for general admission for the evenings and $5 for general admission for the 6 p.m. show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

"The Nutcracker": Performances of the show produced by the Nevada Ballet Theatre are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19; 2 p.m. Dec. 19; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $179. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Family Night at the Museum: Families are invited to enjoy a pizza dinner and snacks and watch "A Christmas Story" on the big screen and take part in activities from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org.

Free museum admission: Grimaldi's Pizzeria is set to sponsor free admission for families to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 19. The museum's ninth annual A December to Remember cultural celebration also is set to kick off Dec. 19 with special programs including a visit from Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and displays featuring a variety of cultural traditions celebrated around the world this time of year. Patrons who visit Grimaldi's during December also can bring their receipt to the museum for two-for-one admission through Dec. 30. Visit grimaldispizzeria.com or lvnhm.org.

Santa Baby Holiday Show: The Bevery Belles, a group reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, is set to perform holiday classics complete with choreography at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or thebeverlybelles.com.

Clark County Commodore Computer Club meeting: The event is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus, 2701 E. St. Louis Ave. The event is set to include news, demos and distribution of free software, games and movies for Commodore 64 and Windows. Email Al Jackson at jackonmeister@gmail.com or Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com, or call 702-363-3331.

Make a Gingerbread House: The event, part of the December to Remember special activities sponsored by the Las Vegas Cultural Corridor, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. Admission is $1 for visitors 13 or older. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.

"Love, Sex, and the IRS": The comedy in three acts by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, described as a cross between "Some Like it Hot" and "I Love Lucy," is scheduled to be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 17, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 on the mainstage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 or seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

Las Vegas Ballet Company: The ballet company plans to perform "The Nutcracker" from at 7 p.m. Dec. 18-20 and at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 in the theater at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-275-4713 for ticket information.

Christmas with the Celts: The holiday concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $27.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

"Elf U — A Crash Course in Christmas": The performance is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at The Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The original show, recommended for ages 5 or older, puts the entire audience in the first day of elf training as experts Mrs. Claus and Mary Christmas guide them and the audience in everything about the holiday season. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Sustainability Gulch Puppet Show: A wacky Wild West puppet adventure is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends through December in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is included with paid admission. For an extra $5, guests can meet, sing and dance with and take pictures with the puppets at a Puppet Party Hoedown scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

Utah Shakespeare Company Tour: The Utah Shakespeare Company plans to bring its 75-minute education outreach production of "Hamlet" to town at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The program is free, but tickets are required. Get them at artslasvegas.org.

Casa de Shenandoah: Tours of the Wayne Newton estate at 3310 E. Sunset Road are discounted up to 50 percent for Nevada residents during the holiday season. Guests that purchase a Gold Tour package will receive 50 percent off their second ticket as well as complimentary admission for children 12 or younger through Jan. 7. The visitor center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with scheduled tours beginning at 9 a.m. and the last tour departing at 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Christmas Day. Visit casadeshenandoah.com or call 702-776-7491.

Spring Mountain docent classes: The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Docent Organization is seeking volunteers. New classes are set to begin Jan. 9. Call Carlo Luzzi at 702-355-9341 or email carlo6180@yahoo.com.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Holidays at the Orchard: The holiday event is slated through Dec. 23 at the Gilcrease Orchard, 7800 North Tenaya Way. The event is set to feature hayrides, holiday lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, doughnuts, hot chocolate and more. Specific details are set to be posted once it's closer to the holidays. Visit thegilcreaseorchard.org.

Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland: The holiday-themed light, music and animatronics show is scheduled on the hour from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1. at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Cowboy Santa returns to Mystic Falls Park to greet visitors through Dec. 23 and will be available from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

Magical Forest: Enjoy a holiday walkthrough, carousel and train rides, miniature golf, faux snow tubing and live entertainment from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Admission is $11.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. A passport that includes unlimited rides is $21.99 for adults and $18.99 for children. Additionally, the forest is set to host Feliz Navidad Day Dec. 25; the New Year's Eve countdown Dec. 31; and the Day of the Dead festival Jan. 3. Visit magicalforest.org.

Holiday Cactus Garden: Residents can visit the Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 to see the more than 500,000 colorful lights. More than 70 percent of the lights this year will be LED, the business said. Visit ethelm.com.

Holiday light show: The Light Up the Night display at center court inside the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, can be seen every hour on the hour through Dec. 24 from 5 p.m. until closing. The show features 54,000 lights on a 40-foot Christmas tree. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Pictures with Santa & Train Rides: Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer pictures with Santa and train rides from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 18; 9 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 20; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Dec. 21-24. Photos start at $10. Pet pictures with Santa are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The event featuring a 2.5-mile, drive-through holiday light display is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and holidays through Jan. 3. Tickets are $20 per vehicle and $55 for a season pass. Buses are $1 per person with a minimum charge of $20. Purchase tickets at glitteringlightslasvegas.com, Southern Nevada Walgreens locations or at the gate. Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers discounted entry coupons for Glittering Lights with a donation of goods. The coupon is available at any of the stores, drop-off locations or at the entrance of Glittering Lights. Value is $5 off Monday through Thursday and $2 off Friday through Sunday and holidays. A portion of each ticket sold benefits Speedway Children's Charities.

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The seasonal venue is scheduled to be open from 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 18 and noon to midnight daily, Dec. 19-Jan. 3, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Snow showers are scheduled every half hour from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and amenities include holiday movie screenings, festive culinary offerings, including curated cocktails and roasted s'mores over a fire pit. Admission is free. All-day skating access is $15 or $10 for Nevada residents. Skates can be rented for $5, and skating aids can be rented for $10. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.

Snow in the Square: The event, featuring a 10-minute show choreographed to classic holiday tunes, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concerts: The final event is scheduled at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Local elementary through high school students are set to take center stage to entertain crowds. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Photos with Santa Claus: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 20 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. You can avoid the lines and use the Town Square Santa Fly By Reservation system. Text "SANTA" to 708-323-2689 or use the link online at mytownsquarelasvegas.com to save your place in line. There will be no Santa Fly By on Dec. 24.

Claus & Paws Pet Photos: The events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Town Square shoppers are invited to bring their four-legged friends to Santa's house to pose for holiday photos and enjoy treats every Wednesday. The center requests guests limit their pet photos to dogs and cats only. Reservations are required. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade: The 20-minute parade with eight floats, music and characters such as penguins and reindeer is scheduled nightly through Dec. 24. The parade starts at 7 p.m. each evening, except for Dec. 24, when it will start at 6 p.m. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Rock Rink: The Rock Rink, the public skating rink at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to be open daily through Jan. 18 near the Pavilion on the northwest side of the property at Rosemary Park Drive and Summa Drive. Skaters of all ages can join in the fun through January. A detailed schedule and prices can be found at downtownsummerlin.com.

Train Rides to Santa's Cottage: Train rides to Santa's cottage with holiday stories and candy canes are set to be offered at 11 a.m, noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily Dec. 20-24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $4 for members and $6 for non-members. Visit springspreserve.org.

Santa's Wonderland: Families are invited to visit with Santa, get a free photo, make crafts and participate in activities through Dec. 24 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Special features include holiday video option and a Bass Pass that allows Santa visitors to schedule a time and shop while they wait versus standing in line. For a full schedule, visit basspro.com/santa or call 702-730-5200.

Rudolph's Tree Farm: The tree farm is set to offer a selection of Douglas, Noble, Frazier and Grand fir trees in the Winter Wonderland on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, through Dec. 24 during center hours. Free home delivery service is available throughout the valley. Pick-up service will be available after Christmas Day for an additional fee. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

PLAN AHEAD

M3 concert: The band plans to perform free at 8 p.m. Dec. 25 and 26 inside the Troubadour Lounge at the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Visit jokerswildcasino.com.

New Year's Eve at Sunset Station: Disc jockey Lee Orchard is set to spin music starting at 11 p.m. Dec. 31 inside Club Madrid at the hotel/casino, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $10. At Gaudi Bar, live performances are planned by Ryan Whyte Maloney and Cali Tucker as seen on the TV vocal competition series "The Voice." Also, Tony Venniro is slated to perform at Rosalita's Cantina, with the free show set from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

New Year's Eve at Lake Las Vegas: MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago at Lake Las Vegas, plans to host a free New Year's Eve fireworks show at midnight. A disc jockey and dining specials also are planned. A New Year's Eve 75-minute cruise is planned aboard the La Contessa Yacht, which is set to sail at 11 p.m. Tickets are $25 for those 21 or older and include a free flute of champagne. A cash bar also is planned. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com. The Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort is planning a special dinner and entertainment including a buffet dinner and champagne toast at midnight. Call 702-567-4737. The Westin Lake Las Vegas is planning dinner and brunch specials for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, as well as New Year's Eve entertainment. Call 702-567-6000.

Las Vegas Vintage Motorcycle Auction: The 25th annual event is set to feature more than 700 motorcycles up for auction starting at 8 a.m. Jan. 7-9 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Models are scheduled to range from 1898 to 2015. Tickets are $25 per day or $60 for a three-day pass. Visit southpointarena.com.

Bobby Caldwell: The entertainer is set to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 inside Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets range from $25 to $55. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Elvis Tribute: Justin Shandor is set to perform hits from Elvis Presley's movies at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the M Pavilion inside the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $30, $36 or $42. Visit themresort.com.

Ronnie Milsap: The country music artist plans to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 inside the Grand Events Center at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets go on sale Dec. 18, costing $20, $30, $40 or $50 at any Station Casinos reward center, by visiting sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

ONGOING

Desert Newcomers Club: This nondenominational social club for women who are new to the Las Vegas/Henderson area is set to meet the third Wednesday of every month. Coffee meetings are planned at 10 a.m. the last Thursday of the month at the Green Valley Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road. Visit desertnewcomersclub.org.

Open mic nights: Kelly Clinton is scheduled to host the dinner shows from 9 to 11:55 p.m. Mondays at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The events will feature unknown and established entertainers. Reservations are suggested. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com.

Harp music: Mariano Gonzalez is scheduled to perform on the harp from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays in the main dining room at The Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com or call 702-736-4939.