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Northern-area Community Events Calendar, June 23-29, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Night Hike: The free activity is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. June 24 and July 1 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The night hike is rated easy with mostly paved paths and gravel over small hills. Participants are invited to bring a flashlight. Space is limited. Registration is required. Visit gomtcharleston.com or email programs@gomtcharleston.com.

2. Paradise Kitty — All Female Tribute to Guns N’ Roses: The concert is set for 8 p.m. June 24 and 25 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

3. Silent Savasana with Dray Gardner: The free 75-minute class is planned at 8 a.m. June 25 at Skye Canyon Park, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive. The class is open to yogis of all ages and can accommodate 300 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Yogis are encouraged to pack a swimsuit because after class they are invited to mix and mingle with Dray Gardner at Skye Center’s junior Olympic swimming pool. Gardner is the co-founder of Silent Savasana, which blends traditional yoga instruction with music through headphones. Visit skyecanyon.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

“All Services” Open House: The open house is scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. June 23 at the Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas’ Connection Room, 901 N. Jones Blvd. The event, hosted by Nevada Senior Services, plans to showcase its services, including benefits counseling, Medicare/Extra Help programs, caregiver support, consumer advocacy, housing assistance and personal care. Call 702-364-2273 or visit nevadaseniorservices.org.

Fratello Marionettes — Mother Goose Land: The puppet show is slated from 4 to 5 p.m. June 24 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children are invited to watch marionettes perform storybook fairy tales. Call 702-507-6107.

All Star Friday Nights: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Tresure is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. June 24 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.

Blue String Theory: The concert is set at 9 p.m. June 24 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

Junior Ranger: The free program is planned from 2 to 3 p.m. June 25 and July 2 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road, and is set to teach junior rangers about the Spring Mountains, how to help protect the area and other outdoor skills. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

La Mar Le Warren: The concert is set at 9 p.m. June 25 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

Najee: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. June 25 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club meeting: The next general membership meeting is planned from noon to 4 p.m. June 26 at the Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha Center, 4110 N. Martin Luther King Drive. The event starts with a potluck social and focuses on learning and sharing the Hawaiian culture. Visit lasvegashcc.org/las-vegas-hawaiian-civic-club.html or email contactus@lasvegashcc.org.

Eat, Laugh and Be Well: The health event is scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. June 29 at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road. 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.

Exploring Ancient Egypt: The activity is set from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 29 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to play a game, hear stories, learn facts and make a craft. Tickets will be given out a half-hour before the program starts. Call 702-507-6107.

Art exhibit: “Hyperion” by Christopher Tsouras is set to be on display during regular library hours through June 28 inside the art gallery at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Tsouras’ photographs of stark desert, urban and industrial landscapes from around the Las Vegas Valley are set to be shown. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

“North East”: The exhibition is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through July 2 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibition is set to feature artists who have either grown up in, worked in or have had some connection to the northeast area of Las Vegas, including Fawn Douglas, Justin Favela, Anthony Johnson, Ashanti McGee, Jerry Misko, Ras One, Krystal Ramirez, Checko Salgao, Lance Smith, David Veliz and Mikayla Whitmore. 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

World’s Largest Swim Lesson: The city of Henderson is planning to tackle the record from 8 to 9 a.m. June 24 at the Whitney Ranch Aquatic Complex, 1575 B Galleria Drive. Participation is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit cityofhenderson.com and use activity code 336709-00.

Charo: The comedian and flamenco guitarist is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 24 and 25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.

Open Container: The craft beer festival hosted by Motley Brews is scheduled from 7 to 9:30 p.m. June 25 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit opencontainerpark.com.

Community Showcase: Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest preview event is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at 6300 Oakey Blvd. The nonprofit’s business lines will be showcased in addition to information on how the public can help. Entry is a donation, documents to shred or a monetary donation. Visit ovevents.com.

Civil War experience: Guests can try on Civil War uniforms and learn to march and drill in formation with input from historic re-enactments at 10 a.m. June 25 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

“I Know I Came in Here for Something”: The show, billed as a “middle-age musical comedy,” is set to be presented by the Gateway Arts Foundation and Dr. Carole Altman at 2 p.m. June 25 in the theater at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $20 and $15 for seniors at tinyurl.com/grwz8cz. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the foundation’s scholarship fund. Call 702-360-8340.

Zowie Bowie: The band featuring Chris Phillips is scheduled to play at 10 p.m. June 25 and July 9 and 23 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets cost $20. Call 702-796-7111 or visit southpointcasino.com.

FUPI fundraiser: A painting event set to benefit Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc., a nonprofit pet rescue, is planned at 1 p.m. June 26 at Pinot’s Palette, 1000 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 10. Tickets are $39, and snacks are to be provided. Beverages will be available for purchase. Call 702-331-2007 or visit pinotspalette.com/bocapark/event/107058.

Hiking Las Vegas: Author Branch Whitney and creator of the 52 Peak Club is set to speak from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 27 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Discover the best hikes around Las Vegas, what to bring on a hike and how to be safe. The event is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3710.

Conquer Chiari fundraiser and walk: A fundraiser is planned for June 28 at Genghis Grill, 550 N. Stephanie St. Members of the local Conquer Chiari chapter plan to serve stir-fry, with 15 percent of sales and 100 percent of cash tips going back to the organization. That event will help raise money to put on the group’s annual Walk Across America fundraiser, set for Sept. 17 in Las Vegas at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. The cost for walk registration with a T-shirt is $25, but anyone can complete the 1.25-mile walk free. Visit tinyurl.com/hc5zzaj or conquerchiari.org.

Las Vegas Singles Travel and Social Club: The club for mature singles interested in local, national and international travel plans to meet at 7 p.m. June 28 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. This month’s speaker is set to talk about a cruise from Texas to Spain. A small fee is charged to cover the cost of refreshments and the meeting room. Call 702-873-8309.

Joined @ the Hip: The event featuring poet Lee Mallory and hip-hop performer Jackie G. is scheduled at 7 p.m. June 28 at The Beat Coffeehouse, 520 Fremont St. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Visit thebeatlv.com or call 702-385-2328.

Free veterans home buying seminar: The Ogden, 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host a free veterans home buying seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. June 28. Mortgage bankers from The Federal Home Savings Bank, the largest Veteran-owned federal bank in the U.S., will be available to meet one-on-one with guests to discuss veterans home loan programs. Register at VAHomeBuyingEvent.eventbrite.com or contact Dino Schulatz with The Federal Savings Bank at 312-667-1958 or dschulatz@thefderalsavingsbank.com.

ART — abOVe & BEYOND: The public is invited to attend the show from 6 to 9 p.m. June 29 at Opportunity Village’s Ralph & Betty Engelstad Campus, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive. Ticket sales will benefit Opportunity Village. An Opportunity Village art mentor will assist OVIP artist Alyssa T. in guiding participants through recreating her original painting, “Tree Mirage.” Open to anyone at least 21, the event will include live music, wine, appetizers, mingling and a silent auction. OVIP artwork, scarves and jewelry will be for sale in the Opportunity Village artWORKS Studio Store. For $45, participants can enjoy wine, appetizers, a souvenir Opportunity Village wine glass, and an instructional painting session with a canvas and art supplies. There is a $30 ticket available that includes wine, appetizers and a souvenir wine glass. Tickets for this event must be purchased in advance, and space is limited. Visit bit.ly/ARTabOVE.

“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.

“Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog”: The exhibit is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 11 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, and is included with the museum’s general admission price of $14.50 per person. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.

Myranda Bair’s “High Noon”: The art installation is set to be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through July 8 at the Clark County Government Center’s Rotunda Gallery, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. The exhibit transforms the gallery into a microcosm of the local desert landscape with multiple dioramas, mock terrariums, colorful cypress beehive towers and felt cacti. Hand-painted Gila monsters, horned lizards, speckled toads, desert tortoises, roadrunners, tarantulas, burrowing owls, and many others inhabit the terrariums. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

“Ancient Rome — The Empire that Shaped the World”: The traveling summer exhibit is set to be on display at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, through Sept. 11. Visitors will take a hands-on journey through the Roman Imperial period, exploring military war machines, significant construction inventions such as pottery wheels and grinding mills, large-scale technical innovations such as cranes, water pumps and more. Learn to tell time using sundials and water clock and navigate ancient maps to plot a journey from Britannia (Britain) to the Far East. Admission to the museum starts at $10 for adults. Visit lvnhm.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Jazz Under the Stars with Vincent Ingala: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. June 30 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. June 30 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.

“Woodturner’s Delight”: The exhibit is set to be displayed during regular library hours June 30 through Sept. 13 inside the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, and will feature wood-turned creations. Call 702-507-6107.

Let’s Draw the Story!: The story time and activity is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. July 1 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.

BOSTYX presented by David Victor, formerly of Boston: The concert is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 2 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Independence Concert: The concert is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. July 2 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road, and is set to raise funds for GO Mount Charleston programs and to honor the third anniversary of the Carpenter 1 fire, which still affects some of the trails. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

Science Fun: The activity is set from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 6 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to learn about science. Tickets will be given out a half-hour hour before the program starts. Call 702-507-6107.

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. Youths 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 seating 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 from 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Introduction to Zentangle: The activity is set from 2:30 to 4 p.m. July 23 at the Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road. Zentangle was invented as a form of meditative doodling. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ONGOING

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

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

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

Ride a horse: The 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.

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