Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Dec. 24-30, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. 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. Dec. 24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $4 for members and $6 for non-members. Visit springspreserve.org.

2. Las Vegas Garden Railways Christmas display:The display is planned from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 24 and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Dec. 30 in the showroom at Jim Marsh Kia, 8555 W. Centennial Parkway. The display will be closed to the public Dec. 25 and 27. The layout is set to be decorated with a Christmas theme and is free to the public during business hours. A raffle is planned, with proceeds donated to a local Las Vegas charity.

3. CSN 2015 Juried Student Exhibition:The student exhibit is scheduled during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 30 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.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

All Star Friday Nights with Rhythm Nation: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Rhythm Nation is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 25 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $5. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Vegas Knights — A Tribute to Vegas Legends: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Dec. 26 at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets start at $17. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

New Year's Eve Breakfast: The event is planned at 9 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is $5 with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. Advance registration required. Call 702-229-1702.

Luggnutt featuring Avana: The concert is set from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

NYE 2016 Elan Trotman with Four80 East: The New Year's Eve concert is set for 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $57.50 and include party favors, live countdown to the New Year and a champagne toast at midnight. VIP options are available. Doors open at 8 p.m. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

New Years Eve — Lil Elmo & The Cosmos: The event is set from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Dean Bradley: The concert is set from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Vegas Goodfellas: The New Year's Eve concert is set from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 31 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

Blue String Theory: The New Year's Eve concert is set from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $20. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

NYE celebration with Daddy and Tiffany from "Party Down South": Guests are invited to welcome the New Year with reality television stars Daddy and Tiffany starting at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 inside the Revolver Saloon at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $25. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

Disc jockey spins at 4949: A disc jockey is set to spin music from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31 at 4949 at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit santafestation.sclv.com or call 702-658-4900.

Disc jockey spins at South Padre: A disc jockey is set to spin music from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at South Padre at the Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Darren Michaels: The New Year's Eve concert is planned from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Tule Springs First Day Hike: The hike is set from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 1 at the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Join state park rangers for a walk in ancient Nevada at Tule Springs. The meeting place for this hike is within Las Vegas city limits and will be provided to participants upon registration. Admission is free. Participants should feel comfortable walking over uneven terrain for two hours without sitting. The number of participants on this hike is limited to 100 people. Call 702-875-4141 to reserve a spot. Group reservations will be limited to 8 people per group.

Luggnutt: The concert is set from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 2 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Luggnutt/Clifton James: The concert is set from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 2 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

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.

"Troubled Waters," "Transformations," & "Behind Bars": The exhibit featuring work by Los Angeles-based printmaking collective Los de Abajo is scheduled to be on display during regular gallery hours through Jan. 9 at the Left of Center Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The artist closing reception is planned from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 9. Admission is free. Visit leftofcenterart.org.

Voodoo Band: The concert is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Darren Michaels: The concert is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Yellow Brick Road: The concert is planned for 10 p.m. Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

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.

Ride a horse: The horse riding activity is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Rides are $10 per person, and children 2 or younger are admitted free. The ride includes a visit to the barnyard. All other activities, including trail ride classes (part lesson, part trail ride) are by appointment. Trail ride classes are $50 per person. Email events@horses4heroes.org.

Ranch Day Camps: The day camp is set to open during school staff development days at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Email camps@horses4heroes.org.

Polymer Clay Expressions: The annual exhibit is scheduled during regular library hours through Feb. 28 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. The exhibit is set to feature a collection of work crafted by members of the Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild. Call 702-507-6107.

WORTH A DRIVE

Civil War Experience: Try on Civil War uniforms and learn to march in formation from re-enactors during an event set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 26 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Visit tinyurl.com/gmr82wq.

Old Fort Tours: Visit the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort for a ranger-led walking tour of the grounds at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 26 at 500 E. Washington Ave. The tour covers the timeline of settlements on the site and includes a discussion of historical visuals, artifacts and natural resources. Admission is just $1 for ages 13 or older, and children 12 or younger are admitted free. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/old-las-vegas-mormon-fort or call 702-486-3511.

Kwanzaa 2015 — A Celebration of African Values, Culture & Community: The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 26 and 27 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The community is invited to celebrate and share the meaning of Kwanzaa and embrace the best in African culture, community and humanity. Keynote speaker Al Gourrier is set to speak on Community Education. The event also is set to include workshops, speakers and a Marketplace Bazaar with artisans and vendors. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

Beatles Tribute Band: The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute is set to perform the Beatles' hits at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 and 27 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $30.28. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

Winter Chess Camp: Budding young chess students can spend the winter break from school learning the game of chess at Las Vegas Chess Academy, 3160 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 105. A session is scheduled from Dec. 28-30, with half days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $180 and full days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $250. Family discounts are available. Visit lasvegaschesscenter.com.

Paws on the Patio: The event to benefit Adopt A Rescue Pet is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 29 on the patio of Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly (and unfashionably) for an ugly sweater contest including canine friends. Rah! Raw! Rah! Pet Foods will have treats for the dogs. To RSVP, visit tinyurl.com/zu749r6.

The Loud New Yorker and Friends: The performance of musical theater songs in a cabaret setting is scheduled at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Baobab Stage Theatre at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-202-8010.

Pop culture-inspired 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. An artist reception is planned at 6 p.m. Jan. 7 and is set to include refreshments. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

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. The extension has limited hours Dec. 24, opening from 8 a.m. to noon, and is closed Dec. 25. 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.

Cafe New Years: Ring in the New Year with a six-course dinner and a view of the Strip from 6 to 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31 in the Divine Cafe at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Reservations are required, and the event is limited to guests 21 or older. Tickets are $151.92 for dinner and appetizers during fireworks or $107.82 for just dinner or $56.75 for just appetizers. Visit springspreserve.org.

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.

Fireworks and yacht cruise: A New Year's Eve fireworks show presented by MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Costa di Lago, is set to begin at midnight Dec. 31. A disc jockey also is slated to spin music, and village restaurants are offering dining specials. Also, the La Contessa Yacht is scheduled to set sail at 11 p.m. from the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a 75-minute New Year's cruise around the lake, including viewing the fireworks show. Tickets are $25 and include a free flute of champagne. A cash bar also will be available. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

Brandeis University National Committee event: Nancy Scott, associate professor of fine arts at Brandeis University, is set to be the guest lecturer for the group's University on Wheels brunch event set for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive. Scott has published various art journal articles, and her most recent book about Georgia O'Keeffe has been published by Reaktion Books as part of its Critical Lives series. The book focuses on O'Keeffe's work in the context of her life and will be the subject of Scott's presentation. The event is open to the public, and the cost is $40. Reservations are required. Contact Evelyn Brunner at bnclv.org.

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.

"Faded Glory": Art by Rafael Blanco is set to be on display through Jan. 9 inside the gallery at the Charleston Heights Art Center, 800 S. Brush St. The photographs, paintings and sculpture in the show are a statement on America's multicultural heritage and its dedication to the red, white and blue of the flag. An artists' talk and reception is slated from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7. Visit artslasvegas.org.

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.

"Hot, Dry and Inked": An exhibit of Las Vegas tattoo art and objects is scheduled to be on display through Jan. 10 in the gallery in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Odyssey's Shipwreck! Pirates & Treasure: Find out what it's like to be a shipwreck explorer, the captain of a sinking ship or a pirate on the run in the visiting interactive exhibit scheduled to be on display through Jan. 31 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

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.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

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.

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.

Pictures with Santa & Train Rides: Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer pictures with Santa and train rides from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24. Photos start at $10. 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.

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. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The seasonal venue is scheduled to be open from noon to midnight daily through 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.

Photos with Santa Claus: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com.

Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade: The 20-minute parade with eight floats, music and characters such as penguins and reindeer is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 24. 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 (closed Christmas Day) 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.

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. Visit basspro.com/santa or call 702-730-5200.

PLAN AHEAD

Next Movement: The concert is set from 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 1 and 2 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Superman: The story time is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to hear stories about Superman, learn his history, play a game and make a Superman cape to take home. Space is limited for all Centennial Hills Library programs. Tickets will be given out one-half hour before the program starts. Call 702-507-6100.

Glenn Gallarde: The concert is set from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 6-9 and 13-16, at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Songs from West Africa: The live musical concert is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are invited to see Sean Gaskell perform a musical concert featuring the Kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He is set to feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the Kora's musical repertoire in addition to some of his own personal compositions. Call 702-507-6100.

A Celebration of a King's Life feat. Johnny Fortuno, The Stamps Quartet & Friends of Elvis: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Jan. 8 and 9 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $15 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

United Blood Services drive: The blood drive is slated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702- 228-4483. Walk-ins are welcome.

American Red Cross drive: The blood drive is slated from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702- 522-3986. Walk-ins are welcome.

Lego Club: The activity is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to share stories and books and build projects. Call 702-507-6107.

My Design — The 5th Wave: The activity is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited represent their fandom by painting their own T-shirt or bag. The library is set to provide stencils and paint. Participants must bring their own T-shirts, bags and pillowcases. Call 702-507-6107.

Long Run — Tribute To The Eagles: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Winter Rose Pruning: The gardening demonstration is scheduled from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults and seniors are invited to meet Chrystal Gwaltney from Star Nursery, who is set to demonstrate the correct way to prune roses. Call 702-507-6107.

Yu Gi Oh: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to play Yu Gi Oh and hang out with friends. Participants must bring their own cards. Call 702-507-6107.

DIY Craft Club: The club is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to get creative and make a craft. Call 702-507-6107.

Video Game Design: The class is planned from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 17, at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 7 to 15 are invited to learn about video game design. Admission is $149. Visit techbrainiacs.com. Call 702-507-6107.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults are invited to learn how to make bath and body products, troubleshoot problems, work on group projects, participate in a soap exchange and win giveaways. Call 702-507-6107.

Viva Santana — A tribute to Santana: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Jan. 22 and 23 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Couponing 101: The workshop is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Learn where to find the best coupons and deals on a local, regional and national level, how to organize shopping excursions and demonstrate and discuss the phenomenon of "extreme" couponing techniques that can be incorporated into a regular shopping routine. Call 702-507-6107.

Free fiction writing workshop by Maxwell Alexander Drake: The workshop is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 24 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107.

Celtic Tales and Games: The story time is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to listen to stories and play games. Call 702-507-6107.

Led Zepagain — A tribute to Led Zeppelin: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 and 30 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

The Rippingtons feat. Russ Freeman: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $37.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Radon Awareness: The lecture is planned from 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 30 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults, seniors and teens are invited to join Jamie Roice-Gomes as she provides an overview of radon including the associated health risks and how to test and fix a home with a radon problem. Free home test kits are set to be available to Nevada residents. Call 702-507-6136 or 702-507-6107.

Valentine's Day Ball and Gala: The Veterans In Politics International Inc.'s Valentine's Day Ball and Gala is planned for Feb. 13, 2016, at The Resort on Mt. Charleston, 2755 Kyle Canyon Road. Reserve dinner reservations and rooms before Dec. 1 for a discount. The event is set to include a romantic evening, fine dining, dancing and entertainment. Visit veteransinpolitics.org.