Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, July 7-13, 2016
THE WEEK’S BEST BETS
1. Wisdom Flow Yoga: The yoga session is scheduled at 8 a.m. July 7 at Reflection Bay Golf and Beach Club at Lake Las Vegas, 75 Montelago Blvd. It costs $15. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.
2. One Night Fever: A Bee Gees tribute band is slated to perform at 7 p.m. July 9 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $19. Visit themresort.com.
3. Dive-in Movie Nights: Free Dive-in Movie Nights are planned for 7 p.m. Sundays for those 21 or older at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. “ET” is scheduled for July 10 and “50 First Dates” is slated for July 17. Call 702-617-7744.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Hospital job fair: Henderson Hospital is planning a job fair at its temporary headquarters, 1291 Galleria Drive. Applicants should fill out an application online and bring resumes. On-the-spot testing and interviews will be held for qualified candidates. Fair dates are:
From 8 to 10 a.m. July 8 for nurses seeking a position in surgical services and nurses seeking a position in women’s services.
From 9 a.m. to noon July 12 for nurses seeking a position related to adult health, such as a medical/surgical unit, respiratory therapists and dietary needs (i.e. cooks, cashiers, food prep, etc.).
From 1 to 3 p.m. July 14 for nurses seeking a job in the emergency department, intensive care unit and intermediate care unit.
Visit jobs.valleyhealthsystemlv.com.
Aniyah Simone: The singer is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 7 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets cost $20. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.
Pablo Francisco: The comedian is expected to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 8-10 the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.
The Brothers Grimsby: As part of its Friday movie series, Henderson Libraries is expected to show the R-rated comedy at 2 p.m. July 8 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The event is free. Call 702-207-4260.
Zowie Bowie: The band featuring Chris Phillips is scheduled to play at 10 p.m. July 9 and 23 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets cost $20. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.
Water Games: Henderson Libraries’ teen group is expected to play a variety of water games at noon July 9 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The group is open to children 10 to 17. Call 702-565-8402.
Silent Savasana: Poolside yoga done while wearing headphones is planned for 8 a.m. July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Call 702-617-7744.
Midnite Madness: The 28th annual event invites softball teams from across the valley for an all-night event set from July 8-10 at the Russell Road Recreation Complex, 5901 E. Russell Road, and the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. Team entry is $250. Players get one pitch to hit the ball as far as they can. Call 702-267-4150.
Kids Create: Children 7 to 12 are invited to get training in the arts July 12-13 at Encounter Church Las Vegas, 237 Stephanie St. Drop kids off at 9 a.m. and pick up at 3:30 p.m. They will learn dance, painting, percussion, theater and sign language with trained professionals. The cost is $35. Pay upon dropping your child off, drop by the church offices or call 702-293-6777.
Junior Master Gardener: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to offer an eight-week summer session from 8 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 2 at the Lifelong Learning Center’s Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The course, open to children 6 to 12, is slated to have hands-on activities to go over planting, watering and growing a variety of plants. The cost is $52. Call 702-257-5523.
Pool fun at Green Valley Ranch Resort: The Backyard pool area at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, plans to feature music from 7 to 10 p.m. the last Thursday of the month, with free admission for guests 21 or older. The property’s private pool, the Pond, is scheduled to host pool parties from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and free acoustic live music is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-617-7744.
Free Concerts: A free concert series featuring a variety of talent is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 27 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
Theatre Chaotica: The acting improv and character development workshops offered by Theatre in the Valley are planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Theatre in the Valley, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $5. Call 702-642-1047 or visit tinyurl.com/theatrechaotica or theatreinthevalley.org.
WORTH A DRIVE
Red Rock Canyon children’s program: The Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association is putting together a season-long children’s program series focused on the natural history of Red Rock Canyon called The Canyon Club. On select Tuesdays throughout the summer, children 6 to 8 are invited to explore topics with hands-on activities, games and crafts. Programs start in the morning and last for roughly 90 minutes. Dates include July 12, 19 and 26 and Aug. 2, 9 and16. Registration is required (participants can sign up for multiple dates). Visit RedRockCanyonLV.org or call 702-515-5367.
Guided Hikes: The free activity is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. July 10 and 17 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. An interpretive naturalist is set to lead small groups on an easy-to-moderate trail, sharing information about the trail, flora and fauna and the Spring Mountains. Visit gomtcharleston.com.
Hot yoga in the Neon Boneyard: The Neon Museum plans to offer one-hour hot yoga sessions with certified instructor Eileen Lorraine in its outdoor Neon Boneyard, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, at 5:30 p.m. July 20, and Aug. 3, 17 and 31. The class is appropriate for beginners to advanced yogis age 18 or older (children must be accompanied by an adult guardian) and will consist of flowing vinyasa sessions set to vintage Las Vegas-inspired beats. Sessions are $18 for the general public and $13 for museum members. Visit neonmuseum.org/happenings or call 702-387-6366.
The World Series of Beer Pong: The event is planned July 6-10 at the Westgate Hotel and Casino, 3000 Paradise Road. Registration is $299 per player and includes a minimum of 12 games of play in the tournament. All participants must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Visit bpong.com/wsobp, tinyurl.com/wghc16 or call 702-732-5111.
“Memphis The Musical”: Super Summer Theatre performances of the musical are scheduled under the stars at 8:05 p.m. July 6-9, 13-16 and 20-23 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $12.95 in advance for Wednesdays and Thursdays and $15.95 for Fridays and Saturdays and $20 at the gate if available. Children 5 or younger get in free. Visit supersummertheatre.org.
Desert Survivor!: A new animal show is set to feature a rotating cast of critters including the desert night snake, desert tortoise, kangaroo rat, California kingsnake, desert tarantula, gopher snake, chuckwalla and more in 30-minute shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 21 inside the Big Springs Theatre in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Shows are free with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.
“Dishing It Out 2016 — Vanity Plates”: The election-themed art exhibit is set to be open during regular library hours through July 24 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit, curated by Las Vegas photographer Diane Bush, features artists from across the country providing satirical, election-inspired work in a wide range of media, including select images representing each candidate fabricated on gold-rimmed, commemorative ceramic plates. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3630.
Dan Hernandez’s “Genesis:” The free exhibit is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday through July 30 inside the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The digital and mixed media artworks by University of Toledo Associate Professor of Art Dan Hernandez combine concepts, imagery and design taken equally from contemporary video games and from artwork of religious and historical significance. Call 702-651-4146.
PLAN AHEAD
Genealogy Fair: The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society is scheduled to host an event at 6 p.m. July 22 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Celebrity historian Mark Hall-Patton is expected to speak at the event. Call 702-492-7252.
Pages & Popcorn: Henderson Libraries is slated to host its book club at 10:30 a.m. July 15 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The club discusses a book then watches the corresponding movie. Call 702-207-4260.
Flipside: Playing hits from the ’70s to today, the band is slated to play free at 8 p.m. July 15 and 16 at the Troubadour Lounge inside the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N Boulder Highway. Call 702-564-8100.
Dance or Sing Along: The jazz show is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. July 22 at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $12 for Sun City MacDonald residents and $15 for nonresidents. Call 702-270-7000.
Youth Volleyball: Registration for the city of Henderson program, which slated to begin Sept. 6, is open through Aug. 18. Enrollment is $57 per player with sibling discounts available. Call 702-267-5717 or visit cityofhenderson.com.
Gardening in Small Places: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is planning to host a seminar from 8 a.m. to noon July 16 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, to discuss topics such as soil issues in the desert. The event is free but limited to 15 people. Call 702-257-5573.
Wellness series: Dignity Health and Inspirada are partnering to bring the community information on a variety of health-related topics at the Toll Brothers Clubhouse, 3190 Mantua Village Ave. A seminar on child obesity is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. July 20. A lecture on back-to-school lunches and tips to make them more nutritious is scheduled at 6 p.m. Aug. 24. The Stanford School of Medicine’s Chronic Disease Self-Management program is planning a six-week series from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21 through Oct. 26. A lecture on diabetes is scheduled at 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Visit inspirada.com.
Icons of Rock: A tribute to legends such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit themresort.com.
38 Special: The band is slated to join the Marshall Tucker Band at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $20. Visit sclv.com/concerts.
Pacific Island Festival: The two-day event celebrating Hawaiian and Pacific Island culture is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Guests can expect food, crafts and entertainment throughout the festival. Admission is free.
Super Run Classic Car Show: The event featuring a variety of vintage cars is slated to return to the city of Henderson Sept. 22-25. Super Run is scheduled to kick off at noon Sept. 22 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The show is expected to transfer to the Water Street area Sept. 23-25. In addition to the various car shows, there are entertainment and food vendors planned throughout. Visit cityofhenderson.com.
Peter Cetera: The singer and former member of Chicago is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Cetera is known for songs such as “Glory of Love,” which was used as the theme song for the movie “The Karate Kid, Part II.” Tickets start at $25. Call 702-547-7777 or visit sunsetstation.sclv.com
Casting Crowns: The award-winning musical group is scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-267-4849 or visit cityofhenderson.com.
Life of the Party: Kidz Bop Kids is slated to make a stop in Las Vegas at 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event includes the biggest performances of the biggest radio songs of the year. Tickets start at $27.50. Call 702-267-4849.
Golden Gala: St. Jude’s Ranch is slated to host its 50th anniversary gala from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 4 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $150. Call 702-294-7168.
ONGOING
Elks meetings: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, founded 150 years ago, is an organization of adults seeking to engage in charitable work at the local and national levels. Membership is open to men and women. Meetings are planned for 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month except for July and August. Call the Henderson/Green Valley Lodge 2802, 631 E. Lake Mead Parkway, at 702-565-9959 or visit tinyurl.com/elksgv.
Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce Monthly Happy Hour: The event is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month and invites wedding industry professionals to join. Visit lvweddingchamber.com.
Vino With A View: This free wine event is hosted from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Ascaya, 1 Ascaya Blvd. The event allows people to meet real estate professionals from the community. Visit ascaya.com.
Family Game Day: Family fun is planned at the event from 4 to 5 p.m. monthly on the fourth Saturday at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonlibraries.com.
Zumba: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free classes at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 8050 Paradise Road. Call 702-397-2604.
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. 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 little-known 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.
