Northern-area Community Events Calendar, July 7-13, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. “Woodturner’s Delight”: The exhibit featuring wood-turned creations is set to be on display during regular library hours through Sept. 13 inside the gallery at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107.

2. “Cu Again”: The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is set to host a metalwork exhibit by artist and CSN student Kim McTaggart from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 6 at the Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is free. Call 702-651-4146.

3. Astronomy on the Mountain: The free activity is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. July 9 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The Las Vegas Astronomical Society is set to be on site with its telescopes, chatting with visitors about the wonders of the night sky. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Nonprofit appreciation breakfast: The Philantrepreneur Foundation is set to host a Nonprofit Appreciation Networking Breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. July 7 at Winchell’s Pub & Grill, 5445 Simmons St. The Las Vegas nonprofit is a member-based organization providing education and training to local and national nonprofits by helping them build their capacity and aid their communities. Call 702-577-7369.

All Star Friday Nights: As part of All Star Friday Nights, StarOne All-Stars is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 8 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

My Design!: The workshop is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. July 8 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to represent their fandom by painting a T-shirt or bag. The library will provide stencils and paint. Participants must bring T-shirts, bags or pillowcases. Visit lvccld.org.

Kirk Whalum: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. July 9 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Bailamos!: The Latin concert is set at 8 p.m. July 9 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $20 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Free fiction writing workshop: The workshop with Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. July 10 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 11 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

“No Ordinary Life”: The exhibition is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 1 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The artwork by Kim Johnson is set to visually explore the diverse, natural order and design around people with subtle nuances of how people operate on sociological, psychological and primal levels. Admission is free. Call 702-647-7378.

Adult Summer Reading Program: The second annual reading program is planned through July 30 at any North Las Vegas Library branch. The North Las Vegas Library District invites residents 18 or older to participate in its adult summer reading club. Join the club for a chance to win prizes, including the grand prize of a Kindle Fire HD. Participants can register at any library. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

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.

“Rainbows & Unicorns”: The Bubblegum Gallery, 1800 S. Industrial Road, Suite 207D, is slated to host a “Rainbows & Unicorns” group art show throughout July. Painting classes that are scheduled at the gallery include a Baymax-themed class on July 9, a “Harry Potter”-themed class July 23, and a “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed class on July 30. All classes are set from 6 to 8 p.m. Most paint classes are $20. Find LeslieAnn Farrell on Facebook or call 702-806-0930.

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 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 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 through July 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 7-9, 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.

PLAN AHEAD

All Star Friday Nights: As part of All Star Friday Nights, In-A-Fect is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 15 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Teen Book Chats: The book club plans to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. July 15 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.

Judy Collins: The concert is set at 7 p.m. July 15 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

Ward 6 Movie in the Park: A free screening of “Norm of the North” is planned at 7 p.m. July 15 at Centennial Hills Park Amphitheater, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. A food truck is set to be available. Call 702-229-6154 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov/ward6.

The Wizard of Oz: The play is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. July 16 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children up to 11 are invited watch the classic adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” performed by the Hampstead Stage Company. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Michito Sanchez Salsa Orchestra: The free concert is planned from 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 16 at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Refreshments are set to be available for purchase. Visit artslasvegas.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: The blood drive is scheduled from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 18 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, online, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code LIBRARY. Call 702-522-3986 or visit lvccld.org.

Introduction to Zentangle: The activity is set from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 18 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way. Zentangle was invented as a form of meditative doodling. Participants are invited to learn the basics of creating a Zentangle. Supplies are set to be provided. Call 702-839-2980.

DIY Craft Club: The club plans to meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 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.

Eat, Laugh and Be Well: The health event is scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 20 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way. Seniors 60 or older are invited to enjoy a “super foods” meal, listen to an educational presentation and learn about different exercises. Registration is required. Call Ellen Grossman at 702-333-1546.

Introduction to Zentangle: The activity is set from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 20 at the North Las Vegas City Hall Library, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Zentangle was invented as a form of meditative doodling. Participants are invited to learn the basics of creating a Zentangle. Supplies are set to be provided. Call 702-633-1070.

Transgender Transformation Talk: The event is planned at 10 a.m. July 20 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Missy Parker is scheduled to share her story of gender transition. Parker is a transgender woman who has won awards lecturing on transgender subjects around the country. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 702-229-1702.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. July 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 or visit lvccld.org.

All Star Friday Nights: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Tresure is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 22 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Odd Squad — Be the Agent: The workshop is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 22 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 5 to 8 are invited to become an Odd Squad agent and use math, problem-solving skills and creativity to solve a case and correct the oddity. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Super Summer Theatre Field Trip: The trip from the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, to the Super Summer Theatre in Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway, is planned at 4:30 p.m. July 22. Participants are invited to see “Memphis The Musical.” The trip costs $40 for Las Vegas Active Adult/Senior Programs members and $50 for each nonmember. Fees include transportation and entrance into the show. Advance registration is required. Call 702-229-1702 or visit lasvegasparksandrec.com.

Science Safari: Ants: The free activity is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon July 23 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. Science Safaris invite families to discover the wildlife of the Spring Mountains through games, art and exploration with naturalists and professional biologists. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

Introduction to Zentangle: The activity is set from 2:30 to 4 p.m. July 23 at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road. Participants are invited to learn the basics of creating a Zentangle. Supplies are to be provided. Call 702-633-2880.

70’s Soul Jam: The concert is slated at 8 p.m. July 23 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission starts at $27.95 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Amanda Miguel y Diego Verdaguer: The concert is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 23 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets start at $39. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Jessica Manolo: The concert is slated from 9 p.m. to midnight July 23 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

What a Disaster!: The activity is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 27 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to listen to stories of factual disasters of the past and mimic each event with activities to show how to be safe and smart during disasters. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Jazz Under the Stars with Willie Bradley: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. July 28 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

All Star Friday Nights: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Tyriq and Jamestown is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 29 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Camping at Craig Ranch Regional Park: The free event is planned from 7 p.m. July 29 to 7 a.m. July 30 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. North Las Vegas residents, Boy and Girl Scout troops, city officials and city fire and police departments are invited to participate. Food will be available for dinner and breakfast in the morning. Free activities including a movie, kickball and a bike-riding excursion are planned. Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

United Blood Services Blood Drive: The blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 702-228-4483.

Earl Klugh: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. July 30 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Swingin’ Pedestrians: The concert is slated from 9 p.m. to midnight July 30 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Snake Oil: The Ultimate Arena Rock Experience: The concert is set at 8 p.m. July 30 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $20 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Cubelets: The workshop is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to learn computer programming by building simple robots using Cubelets. Registration is required. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Let’s Draw the Story!: The story time and activity is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 3 to 7 are invited to listen to a story and draw whatever comes to mind. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

Boz Scaggs: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission starts at $39.95 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Adam Ferrara: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $17.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

LEGO Club: The group is set to meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to share stories and books and build projects inspired by those stories. Call 702-507-6100.

My Design!: The workshop is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to represent their fandom by painting a T-shirt or bag. The library will provide stencils and paint. Youths must bring T-shirts, bags or pillowcases. Visit lvccld.org.

Mirage — Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: The concerts are set at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Peter White: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Dennis Wise “King for a Night”: The concert is set at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

Free fiction writing workshop: The workshop with Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 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.

Teen Book Chats: The book club plans to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 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.

Hot August Night Rob Garrett’s Tribute to Neil Diamond: The concert is planned at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $15 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Jazz Under the Stars with Matt Marshack: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

United Blood Services Blood Drive: The blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 702-228-4483.

The Rat Pack: The concert is planned at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.