Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2016

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Digging in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt: A free presentation on the topic is planned at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Nevada State College auditorium, 1021 E. Paradise Hills Drive. It is open to the public. Dr. Paul Buck is set to be digging several 3,000-year-old royal burial tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, during the 2016 spring semester as part of the Pacific Lutheran University Valley of the Kings Project. Email paul.buck@nsc.edu.

2. JAMM: The local band is set to perform soul, R&B, Motown and funk music from the 1960s through 1990s, at 9:45 p.m. Fridays at the Ravello Lounge inside the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with DJ Arty warming up crowds starting at 9 p.m. The event is free with a two-drink minimum. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit facebook.com/jammlv or themresort.com.

3. Vegas Shoot National Field Archery: The free event is planned at noon Jan. 29-31 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. More than 3,000 archers are expected to compete for money and prizes. Visit southpointarena.com or nfaausa.com/event/the-vegas-shoot.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Pruning roses: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plan to host a free educational meeting on the topic at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The class will be broken into small groups, and consulting rosarians will prune and explain the nuances of the flower's different varieties: hybrid teas, floribundas, shrubs, miniatures and climbers. Attendees should bring gloves and pruners. Call the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Job fair: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 inside the Ravello Lounge at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Candidates are sought to fill 90 positions involving the M Resort Pool and the DayDream Pool Club. Jobs include cocktail servers, bartenders, barbacks, security officers, cashiers, VIP sales representatives, cooks, lifeguards and pool supervisors. Auditions for cocktail servers are set from 10 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m., and candidates must wear swimwear; and auditions for the other positions are set from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online in advance by visiting themresort.com and clicking the "employment" link at the bottom of the page.

Live music: Upcoming entertainment planned from 8 to 11 p.m. at Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, includes Marty Feick, Jan. 29 and Feb. 12; Tim Mendoza, Jan. 30 and Feb. 27; Nick Mattera, Feb. 5 and 19; Mike Austin, Feb. 6; Shaun South, Feb. 13; Rick Foell, Feb. 20; and Yvonne Silva, Feb. 26. Visit elixirlounge.net.

The McCartney Years: The Beatles and Paul McCartney tribute band is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29-31 inside the showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $25, $30 or $35. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment or themccartneyyears.net.

Tree care seminar and workshop: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is scheduled to present the annual event from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in Spanish at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, with early registration starting at 6 a.m. The event was offered in English on Jan. 22. The focus will be on urban trees. Topics to be covered include new palms for the Southwest; turf removal; irrigation and proper site assessment; diagnostic procedures and techniques; and common diseases of Southern Nevada. Hands-on sessions slated from 2 to 3:20 p.m. also are set to cover palm problems and pruning roses, grass and shrubs. The cost at the door is $30, which includes handouts, beverages, lunch and continuing education units. Registration is $25 if conducted at tinyurl.com/lvtreeseminar. For more information, contact Martha Barajas at 702-257-5522 or barajasm@unce.unr.edu.

Coco Lounge entertainment: The reggae band Big Bamboo is slated to take the stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 29 at the venue inside the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Also at the venue, the Randy Anderson Band is set to perform country music from 3 to 7 p.m. Jan. 30, and the Peter Love Band is set to perform originals and music from various genres from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 30. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.

Sportscards & Collectibles Show: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 29 and 30 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 31 throughout the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Autographed memorabilia, sports trading cards, toys, comics, and sports and movie action figures are set to be for sale, among other items. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Jokers Wild entertainment: Updog is set to perform classic rock at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 and 30 inside the Troubadour Lounge at the venue, 920 N. Boulder Highway. The event is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com.

Interview tips: Attendees will learn techniques for interviews for potential employment during an event slated at 10 a.m. Jan. 30 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Author and career expert PJ Sheldon is set to lead the session. Visit hendersonlibraries.com or call 702-207-4261.

Hand analysis and spiritual development: The event is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, and will be led by Valeria Lane, a professional hand analyst. Lane plans to present the hand analysis and map of consciousness principles of Dr. David R. Hawkins, a researcher, spiritual teacher and lecturer. She plans to include information gathered from Hawkins' research that is believed to help raise consciousness for living your life purpose as indicated in your fingerprints. She also plans to offer free hand readings and demonstrate techniques for determining personality traits found in the hands to develop greater personal awareness. Visit mypubliclibrary.com to register.

Junior Master Gardener open house: The Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to host an open house for its Junior Master Gardener program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. View projects and collect information on the upcoming sessions for children 7 to 12 that are set to begin in February. Junior Master Gardener Ambassadors will be on hand, and a make-and-take project, tours of the children's demonstration gardens and refreshments are planned. Registration for the spring sessions will be available. Call Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.

Art exhibit: Pen and ink drawings by Joshua Weinberg are slated to be on display through January at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Weinberg's art features characters from movies, comic books, video games and other pop-culture works. The drawings depict the characters as the opposite sex. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

First Aid for Coaches: The city of Henderson plans to host the free event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Henderson Fire Department Training Center, 401 Parkson Road. Those interested must register by Jan. 28. Call 702-267-2280.

Breakfast Briefing: Houldsworth, Russo & Co. is set to host the event on Uniform Grant Guidance from 8 to 9 a.m. Feb. 4 at its offices, 8675 S. Eastern Ave. Information essential to any nonprofit receiving more than $1 in federal awards is set to be discusses, and attendees should bring questions, as a review of basics of federal awards and new changes to compliance requirements are planned. Breakfast is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast briefings are free to HRC clients and $35 for nonclients. Register at trusthrc.com.

Junior Master Gardener: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to offer the hands-on program for children ages 7 through 12 starting in February. The first classes of the eight-session program are set for 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 6 at the Research Center & Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, for residents in the north valley, and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 at the Lifelong Learning Center's Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road, for residents in the south valley. Children will learn about plants, water, soil, vegetables and more. The program also helps foster leadership skills and community service, organizers said. The eight-session class fee is $52, and sessions are planned twice monthly. Register by contacting Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or emailing johnsonk@unce.unr.edu. Visit jmgkids.us.

Kickin' it for Cartwheel: The kickball tournament hosted by the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is planned at 8 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. Groups, companies and individuals 15 or older can register teams of between 10 and 12 people to compete, with registration costing $250 and $300, respectively, due by Feb. 15. Teams must have an equal number of men and women. Competitors will receive a Kickin' it for Cartwheel T-shirt, and awards will be given for first, second and third place, with a special award for the most creative team uniform. Proceeds will benefit Camp Cartwheel, an annual overnight experience for children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. Call 702-735-8434 or visit nvccf.org.

American Airlines Kiwi Club Chapter meeting: The luncheon is set for 11 a.m. Feb. 17 at at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All flight attendants, online and retired, from American Airlines, American Eagle, TWA and US Airlines are welcome. RSVP with Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

Rose Garden: Forty-four varieties of roses can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Southern Area Master Gardener's Rose Garden, 8050 Paradise Road. Rose varieties include hybrid teas, floribundas, shrubs, rugosas, damasks, noisettes and miniatures. The beds have engraved signage bearing the names of the roses, the varieties and the year of market introduction. The garden recently received a certificate of achievement in the Small Garden class during the national Sunshine 'n Roses Pacific Southwest District's annual convention. The district spans Southern California, Arizona, parts of Nevada, New Mexico and West Texas. The garden is maintained by Master Gardeners and members of the South Valley Rose Society. Visit southvalleyrosesociety.com.

Native Milkweed Seed Study: Native rush milkweed seeds are set to be available free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the Master Gardener Help Desk inside the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Those who pick up the packets must take part in a study involving monarch butterflies. The plants encourage the butterflies to lay eggs. Participants will receive instructions, as well as periodic surveys to track seed germination, plant survival and visits by monarch butterflies. Master Gardener Anne Marie Lardeau has been harvesting the seeds from the Demonstration and Test Gardens at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension over the past two years. Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

WORTH A DRIVE

(Monkey): The exhibition is scheduled by appointment through Feb. 20 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The annual invitational fine art exhibit focuses on Chinese heritage. Because the coming 2016 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Monkey, artists are asked to make pieces that include the monkey and signifiers, images, or visual concepts that honor and celebrate Chinese tradition. A meet-the-artists reception is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

An Evening Honoring Clint Holmes: A musical celebration honoring Holmes to benefit the Nevada School of the Arts is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Ghostbar in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Honorary guests are set to include George and Kathy Garlock, and the event is slated to be hosted by news anchor Beth Fisher. Tickets are $150, which includes entertainment, hosted wine and specialty drinks and light bites. Visit nsamusic.org or call 702-384-2787.

"Big Fish": The Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts plans to present performances of "Big Fish" at 7 p.m. Jan. 28-30 and 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. The musical, directed by Erik Ball, will be presented in Faith's state-of-the-art theater. Tickets are $6 to $20. Visit faithconservatory.com.

"Middletown": The play by Will Eno, to be directed by Ela Rose, is set to be performed at 8 p.m. Jan. 28-30 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 31 on the main stage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors or students. Volunteer ushers see the show for free. Visit lvlt.org.

Retired New York City Police officers meeting: The 35-year-old group plans to meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at O'Aces Bar & Grill, 4955 S. Decatur Blvd. It meets the last Thursday of the month. Email trimboli.peter@yahoo.com.

Steamathon 2 — The Empire: The Steampunk convention is scheduled Jan. 29-31 at Main Street Station, 200 N. Main St. The event is set to include vendor booths, panels and performances including Frenchy and the Punk and the Velveteen Band. Admission starts at $47.77. Visit steamathon.com.

"Ignominious Refuse": The exhibition featuring the work of Brent Holmes is scheduled to be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays through March 11 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. An artist's reception is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Centennial Hills Expo: The expo is planned from 3 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy, 8200 Tropical Parkway, and is set to feature more than 50 exhibitors; live entertainment from comedian Paul Scally and music by Ryan Kelly; food trucks; raffles; Metropolitan Police Department and Clark County Fire Department equipment displays; and a blood drive. Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown is set to attend, along with keynote speaker Christine Kramar of Ward 6 Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross' office, who is scheduled to deliver the State of Centennial Hills Address to local residents and businesses. Visit centennialhillsexpo.com to register. For more information, call Randy Bridges at 702-530-3411 or 702-645-1551.

Dance Art Speaks!: The event featuring dancer/choreographer and 16-year member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hope Boykin, is scheduled from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

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. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Neil Diamond's 75th Birthday Tribute: The show is planned for 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Visit scscai.com or call 702-240-1301.

Civil War Experience: Try on civil war uniforms, learn to drill in formation and participate in a skirmish at the event scheduled for noon Jan. 30 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $7 for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: The area's best student artwork and writing is set to be on display Jan. 31 through April 3 in the Big Springs Gallery at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Gallery admission is included with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

Laps for Charity: The event benefiting Speedway Children's Charities is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. NASCAR fans and car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to drive their personal vehicles around the 1.5-mile superspeedway at speeds up to 75 mph (behind a pace car). The event is open to licensed drivers 18 or older, and the entry fee starts at $35 per vehicle for three laps. The vehicle must be street legal, drivers must have a valid license and proof of insurance, and car clubs and company fleets are welcome to participate. All vehicle occupants must be at least 6 years old. Call Paulette Anderson at 702-917-6493 or email panderson@lvms.com. Visit lvms.com or call 702-644-4444.

Painted Stories — Duel In The Library: The event, co-sponsored by University of Nevada Reno's Cooperative Extension, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. A mixed media showcase of local authors and artists on one stage in a dueling competition is planned. Each author will read from his/her work, and both artists will turn blank canvases into works of art live in front of the audience. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Las Vegas Jazz Society: The society plans to present the Rick Vittallo Quartet from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Montara Estates Club House, 4803 S. Mojave Road. The cost is $12 for society members and $15 for nonmembers. Call 702-313-6778.

Riverdance — The 20th Anniversary World Tour: The event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. through Jan. 31 and 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $129. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Artisan Craft Festival: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Meet new artists and listen to music. Admission is free. Children's face painting, free gifts, games and contests are planned. Visit artisancraftfestival.com.

"Bigger, Better and Brighter — The Evolution of Las Vegas Signs" with Stefan Al: The event, part of the Neon Museum Scholar-in-Residence Lecture Series, is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Phin City Parrothead Club: The club is set to host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at Tommy Rocker's, 4275 Dean Martin Drive. Expect live music and no cover charge. Raffle tickets and donations are set to go to the Children's Heart Foundation.

Westside Newcomers Club: The club plans to host a free coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 3 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee event takes place the first Wednesday of each month. The social club is for women who have lived in the Las Vegas area for 10 years or less or for those who have a life-changing event, such as retirement. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org, facebook.com/westsidenewcomers, or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.

Jewish Singles Club: The social club for men and women plans to meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Jewish Community Center, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It meets the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open and free to anyone interested in entertaining programs and socializing. Call 702-233-8618 or 702-243-1761.

The Misunderstood Legend of the Moulin Rouge: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Go Red Total Makeover: The event is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at Macy's in Downtown Summerlin, 2075 Festival Plaza Drive, in conjunction with the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign. Interactive makeover stations will be located throughout the store. Visit goredforwomen.org.

Big Game 10K: The running festival is set to offer a 10K, a 5K and a Combo Challenge (10K and 5K) and Kids Fun Run Feb. 7 in downtown Las Vegas to benefit the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation. The event is also set to feature the three-day Big Game Health and Fitness Expo, with mini-sessions of meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, healthy meal prepping and tips on SMART goal setting. A costume contest is planned for race day Feb. 7 at 7:20 a.m., to be followed by the Kids Fun Run at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m., and the Big Game 10K at 8:30 a.m., with the 5K and 10K races starting at Carson Avenue and Eighth Street and finishing at Fremont and 10th streets. Registration fees are $40 for the Big Game 10K or 5K and $25 for the Touchdown Tot Trot (Kids Fun Run). Visit biggame10k.com.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser: The Temple Sinai youth group plans to host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the temple, 9001 Hillpointe Road, to raise funds for camper scholarships for Camp Sam, a summer camp experience in Lee Canyon for physically and cognitively disabled adults. The cost for the dinner is $10 for adults (family maximum of $25) and $5 for children younger than 12, with all proceeds going to support the camp. Raffle tickets will be $1 each and prizes include show tickets and salon services. Visit templesinailv.org or call 702-254-5110.

Corporate Challenge: The deadline to sign up is Feb. 12, with games set for March 5-May 14. The city of Las Vegas Corporate Challenge is the largest amateur sporting event in Nevada. Events include swimming, softball, chess, basketball, fencing, archery, volleyball, golf, tennis and poker. Contact Andrea Anzalone at 702-229-6706 or email corporatechallenge@lasvegasnevada.gov.

Sweets & Treats 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: The dog-friendly event is set at 9 a.m. Feb. 13 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Registration is $10 to $35. The first 100 registrants are set to receive a free T-Shirt. To register, visit sweetsandtreatslvcom. For more information, call 702-229-1702.

Jerry Misko exhibit: Misko's limited edition prints and one-of-a-kind paintings of nostalgic Las Vegas neon signs are set to be on display from 3 to 11 p.m. daily at the Las Vegas Club Gallery at the Plaza, 1 Main St. The gallery is also set to feature the "Union Plaza Then and Now" exhibit beginning Feb. 4. The exhibition of photos and memorabilia is curated by the nonprofit Museum of Gaming History, an educational project of The Casino Chip & Gaming Tokens Collectors Club Inc. Visit plazahotelcasino.com or call 702-386-2110.

Free ski lessons: Complimentary coaching from certified ski and snowboard instructors is planned at the Lee Canyon Ski & Snowboard Resort, 6725 Lee Canyon Road, to any visitor at any time. Guests 13 or younger may participate in the free coaching program only when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visit leecanyonlv.com.

Cirque Run: Cirque du Soleil is set to host its 15th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil community 5K run and 1-mile fun walk March 12 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Onsite registration is set to start at 7 a.m. Pre-race activities are slated to begin at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $37 for the 5K and $27 for the 1-mile in advance or $3 more after March 1. Register at tinyurl.com/run2016.

PLAN AHEAD

Handling a chainsaw: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, the Western chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and the Southern Nevada Arborist Group plan the workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Attendees are set to learn how to operate a chainsaw wisely and effectively and with greater awareness for modern arboriculture. Participants should bring a hardhat and safety goggles to wear during demonstrations. Topics are to include pruning, precision cutting methods, chainsaw preventative maintenance and using wood chippers. Registration costs $105 for International Society of Arboriculture members, $130 for nonmembers and $55 for students and International Society of Arboriculture members who are seniors. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Visit wcisa.net or call 866-785-8960.

Southern Nevada Herpetological Society: The group plans its next meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Director of the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group, Russ Gurley, a sculptor and illustrator who owns Living Art Publishing in Ada, Okla., is set to lead a discussion about turtles of Mexico. Living Art Publishing produces herpetoculture-related books. He will introduce the Vampire Turtle, giant turtle-eating musk turtles, aquatic box turtles, and wood turtles of the world. The meeting is free and open to the public. Contact M.L. Robinson at 702-257-5529 or robinsonm@unce.unr.edu.

Heart to Art Fun Fair & Blood Drive: Ford Country at the Valley Auto Mall, 300 Auto Mall Drive, and United Blood Services plan to honor National Heart Month during the event set dfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6. Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio is set to offer a Valentine's Day station where children can make greeting cards for U.S. military personnel, and United Blood Services will accept blood donations. A free barbecued lunch and chocolate hearts also are scheduled to be available. Visit fordcountrylv.com.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform Susan Sandler's romantic comedy "Crossing Delancey" from 8 to 9:45 p.m. Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 and from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 7, 14 and 21 at its playhouse, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children. Call 702-558-7275 or email tivrsvp@gmail.com.

Sunset Garden Club: The group is scheduled to meet at noon Feb. 9 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The presentation is set to be led by club member Nancy Chang, with the topic being How I Got Interested in Gardening. The event is free and open to the public. Visit sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.

The Shirelles: The 1960s pop group plans to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 inside the M Pavilion at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $19.99, $24.99 or $29.99. Visit themresort.com, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

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 are $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.

Jewish music: Craig Taubman and his band are set to perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Midbar Kodesh Temple, 1940 Paseo Verde Parkway. Taubman's music combines traditional Jewish themes, ancient teachings and contemporary Jewish life. Performances also are planned by local cantors and students from area synagogues and Jewish day schools. RSVP by visiting midbarkodesh.org or calling 702-454-4848.

Disc golf: The 17th annual Gentlemen's Club Challenge disc golf tournament is set from Feb. 25-28 at the Wild Horse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road. The event is expected to feature 450 to 550 competitors, including disc golf professionals from around the U.S. Registration prices range from $75 for the junior division to $175 for the pro division. Visit pdga.com/2016-gcc or contact Jeff Jacquart at email lvdgc@cox.net or 702-586-1657.

Henderson Symphony Orchestra: The group plans a free young artists concert at 8 p.m. March 11 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonsymphony.org.

ONGOING

Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series: Performances for the country music series are scheduled for 8 p.m. monthly on the second Thursday at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Upcoming entertainers include Kim Williams, Feb. 11; and Mark D. Sanders, March 10. The cost is $10, and Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 discount. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or nashvilleunplugged.net.

Yellow Brick Road: The classic rock tribute band is set to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $5, and guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

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