Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Dec. 31, 2015-Jan. 6, 2016

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Free museum admission: Bank of America invites cardholders to explore Southern Nevada museums free as part of the Museums on Us program the first weekend of every month. Jan. 2 and 3, anyone with a U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card can visit the Discovery Children's Museum, 360 Promenade Place; Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North; or the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., free. Present a debit or credit card to receive free museum admission. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

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 concert 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.

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.

Luggnutt/Clifton James: The concert is set from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.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. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 6-9 and 13-16, at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

"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.

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.

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 or visit lvccld.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

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.

Noon Year's Eve: The New Year's Eve-style event for kids is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and is set to include an inflatable slide, a rock wall, bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists and a dance party with music provided by a 98.5 KLUC disc jockey before toasting to the "Noon Year" with juice boxes. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

New Year's Eve at The Smith Center: The event, hosted by Erich Bergen and featuring Norm Lewis, Capathia Jenkins, Clint Holmes and Patina Miller, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $39 to $125. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

New Year's Eve at the Hard Rock Hotel: The show is set to feature Sunset Strip's London featuring Nadir d'Priest at 10 p.m., followed by Brent Muscat's Vegas All-Stars featuring Eric Stacy and Greg Steele (Faster Pussycat), Todd Kerns (Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators), Rob Cournoyer (Raging Slab) and local artists Siana King and Kimberly Barnhill at 11 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Hard Rock Cafe at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4475 Paradise Road. General admission is free, and drink specials and party favors are planned. VIP tables are available. Call 702-733-8400 or visit hardrock.com/cafes/las-vegas-at-hard-rock-hotel.

Bogdan Ota: The Romanian musician and "Norway's Got Talent" winner is slated to perform from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 1 inside the Firenze Lounge at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway. The event is free. Call 702-567-4700 or visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

New Year's Eve Hike: Celebrate the New Year with a ranger-led hike into Sandstone Canyon recommended for hikers 7 or older at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Hikers are set to depart at 11 p.m. Dec. 31 and hike for about two hours. Bring a light source and water. A morning hike is scheduled for 7 a.m. Jan. 1. Visit tinyurl.com/gmr82wq.

Contra Dancing: The Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers invite dancers 8 or older to dance to a live acoustic band playing reels and a waltz or two from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. No partner is needed. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students or members of the military or $3 for children or non-dancing spectators. A group lesson is planned at 6:30 p.m. Visit lasvegascountrydance.org or call 702-656-9513.

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.

Mob Month 2016: Mafia 101 is set to kick off Mob Month at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The event, which will feature experts from the "College Of Mafia Knowledge" sharing basic history of American organized crime, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 5 in the library's main theater. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Las Vegas Stories: The monthly series is set to present "Growing Up in Jerry Tarkanian's Las Vegas, 1973-92" at 7 p.m. Jan. 7 in the Clark County Library's Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. This coming spring marks the 25th anniversary of the Rebels' last trip to the Final Four and the team's epic loss to Duke. Writer Greg Blake Miller is set to present the free program. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

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.

Acting Out: Super Summer Theatre Studios is set to offer a six-week Youth Musical Theatre Ensemble class for students 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays Jan. 9-Feb. 13 at 4340 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 204. The courses, led by Rhonda Carlson and Kevan Patiquin, are set to culminate with a performance. Auditions are by appointment. Email rhonda.carlson28@yahoo.com to schedule. The session fee is $240. Visit supersummertheatre.org/acting-out.

Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival: The 15th annual festival is scheduled for Jan. 9-24, with most films set to screen at the Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 Hillpointe Road. The opening night screening is "Son of Saul," scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Brenden Theatres at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Other films are: "The Frisco Kid," 1 p.m. Jan. 10 at Adelson Campus; "Carvalho's Journey," 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Adelson Campus; "Apples from the Desert," 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Adelson Campus; "Semicolon," 1 p.m. Jan. 17, Adelson Campus; "The Search for Israeli Cuisine," 3:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Adelson Campus; "Dough," 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Cinemark Theatres in the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South; "Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict," 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Adelson Campus; "Rosenwald," 1 p.m. Jan. 24, Adelson Campus; and "The Liberators," 3:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Adelson Campus. All films will be accompanied by the filmmakers, or related experts in the subject matter, who will provide introductions and moderate post-screening discussions with the audience. Tickets are $10 at lvjff.org.

Bluegrass Festival Craft Market: The city of Las Vegas is looking for artisan vendors to showcase and sell their work at the 2016 Bluegrass Festival's Craft Market, set from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 9 at Durango Hills Park, 3545 N. Durango Drive. Applications are free and must be submitted by Feb. 29. All artists who create original Americana/folk art and crafts in any variety of media, including paints, sculpture, print work, photographs, fabric art, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and home decor are encouraged to apply. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/faces/home/office-of-cultural-affairs. For more information, call 702-229-3514 or 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.

"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.

"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.

Fashion Artist Guild's Diamond Winter Black Tie Gala: The event is planned from 7 to 11 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road, to benefit the nonprofit Fashion Artist Guild, which is focused on the business of fashion and education in conjunction with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event will raise funds for the Guild's on-the-job training program and partnering umbrella programs that assist emergent students in the art and fashion industry and assist new local artists and fashion designers with entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, career development and workshops, while also bringing awareness and support to the many fields that fashion serves to help influence and form new avenues of innovation in medicine and human dignity services. Four local individuals who are helping to build a strong and viable fashion industry in Nevada are set to be honored: Roger Talley of The Examiner; Debbie Hall, editor-in-chief of Las Vegas Woman Magazine; Tevey Harper, CEO of Tradecraft and editor-in-chief of Parlay Magazine and Vegas Cut & Sew; and Catherine Treu, editor-in-chief of FashionFeed Las Vegas. Dining, dancing, comedy, a raffle, a live auction and a VIP cocktail hour are planned. Guild membership is $55. Nonmember tickets are $75 for early bird, $125 regular and $700 for a VIP table that seats six. VIP tickets include the private cocktail hour with celebrities. Visit tinyurl.com/jzzzfzr.

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.

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.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

PLAN AHEAD

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 or visit lvccld.org.

North Las Vegas Alliance of Homeowner Associations and Concerned Citizens: The group plans to meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Sprins Way. Email Bob Mersereau at rcmersereau@cox.net.

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 and Feb. 17 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 or visit lvccld.org.

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 or visit lvccld.org.

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 or visit lvccld.org.

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 or visit lvccld.org.

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 or visit lvccld.org.

Video Game Design: The class is planned from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20 through 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 or visit lvccld.org.

Create with Code Jr.: The class is planned from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 20 to March 30, at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 5 to 7 are invited to learn about coding through interactive projects using the Scratch Jr. visual programming language. Children are set to learn how to record their voices and add sound to their projects, use message blocks to make characters communicate, learn how to change their project's background and more. The cost is $155. Visit techbrainiacs.com. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 21 and Feb. 18 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 or visit lvccld.org.

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 or visit lvccld.org.

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 or visit lvccld.org.

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 or visit lvccld.org.

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, or visit lvccld.org.

Chinese New Year Celebration: The story time is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to learn about the myths and traditions behind the Chinese New Year celebration and create a craft. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Let's Draw the Story: The activity is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 3 to 7 are invited to read a story and draw. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Euge Groove: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Happy Valentine's Day: The story time is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to a Valentine's Day Party with a story, game and craft. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

My Design — Deadpool and Peculiar Children: The activity is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 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 or visit lvccld.org.

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

Teen Book Chats: The book club is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 11 to 17 are invited to chat about their favorite books. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Keiko Matsui: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Lights — A tribute to Journey: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.