Northern-area Community Events Calendar, Sept. 8-14, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Ward 6 Movie in the Park: A free screening of “Tomorrowland” is planned at dusk Sept. 9 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.

2. Skye Canyon Presents Skye & Stars: The free event An Evening of Stargazing with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society is planned from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Skye Canyon, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Drive. Picnicking and music by DJ Tonearmz is set to start at 6:30 p.m. The society plans to provide telescopes and two Mallincams, a powerful high-tech astronomy video camera. Officers of the club will be on hand to assist guests using the telescopes and act as guides on what nebulas, planets, stars and galaxies are in the sky. Visit skyecanyon.com.

3. Las Vegas media talent show: The 19th annual Advertising Community Talent Show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 9 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Many of Las Vegas’ notable media personalities, such as Chet Buchanan of 98.5 KLUC and Sherry Swensk from KLAS Channel 8, will showcase their talents to raise money for Safe Nest. Doors open at 6 p.m., when a silent auction is planned. Tickets are $25. Visit sclv.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Junior Master Gardener program: The program is planned from 9 a.m. to noon twice monthly on Saturdays in September at the Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive. Children 7 to 12 can experience educational and hands-on outdoor gardening activities while learning about plants, water, soil and veggies. The eight-session fall class fee is $20. Registration is accepted through September. Contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or email johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.

Stories for My Family — Adoption: The story time event is planned from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 3 to 5 are invited to listen to stories focusing on adoption. Visit lvccld.org.

My Design!: The workshop is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 at 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.

All Star Friday Nights: Rhythm Nation is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 9 at Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit www.aliantegaming.com.

Space Probes-Our Robotic Explorers: The lecture is planned from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are invited to join Geary Keilman of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society as he talks about space probes. Call 702-507-6100.

End of Summer Bash Festival & Car Show: The event is set at 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Average White Band: The concert is set for 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $39.50. Visit www.aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

LEGO Club: The group is set to meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at 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.

San Gennaro Feast: The Italian food and music festival is planned from 4 to 11 p.m. Sept. 14 and 15, 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 16, noon to midnight Sept. 17 and noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 18 at Craig Ranch Regional Park Amphitheater, 628 W. Craig Road. Food, entertainment and carnival rides are planned. A fireworks show is planned at 9 p.m. Sept. 18. Visit sangennarofeast.com.

Conquer Chiari fundraiser and walk: A fundraiser to raise awareness for Chiari is planned at 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at Centennial Hills Park, 7150 N. Buffalo Drive. Games, booths and a picnic and barbecue are planned. Registration is free, but a $25 donation is suggested. Visit conquerchiari.org.

Pigs for the Kids: The charity barbecue cook-off is set from noon to Sept. 17 at the Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. The event is set to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. Visit pigsforthekids.org.

The Las Vegas Hemophilia Walk and 5K: The Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation is registering participants for the Sept. 24 Hemophilia Walk and 5K at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. A light pre-walk breakfast, music, fun activities for children and a team T-shirt contest are planned. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission to Floyd Lamb Park is free for all walk participants. There is no fee to register, but donations are welcomed. Visit hemophilia.org.

Celebrate Life with the Stone Soup Art Center: The art gallery is planned from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Oct. 5. The artwork based around the theme “Celebrate Life” is set to showcase local artists. Admission is free. Call 702-633-1012.

“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.

“Unsettled Terrain”: The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is set to host a print work, video and installation art exhibition by independent artist Ellie Honl and assistant professor of art at Kent State University Taryn McMahon through Sept. 24 at the Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is free. Call 702-651-4146.

“No Ordinary Life”: The free exhibition is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on 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. Call 702-647-7378.

WORTH A DRIVE

Las Vegas Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 or older, $4 for children 13-17 and free for children 12 or younger. Admission for military veterans and active duty military is $7. Visit harvestfestival.com.

“Farragut North”: Performances of the play by Beau Willimon are scheduled at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m Sundays through Sept. 18, in the black box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org.

Refuge for Women Las Vegas 2016 Golf Challenge Fundraiser: The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at Topgolf Las Vegas, 4627 Koval Lane. Refuge for Women Las Vegas is a residential healing environment that provides aftercare for women who have been trafficked or sexually exploited. Tickets are $50 to $3,000. Visit tinyurl.com/rfwtopg, or contact Bri Absher at bri.absher@refugeforwomen.org or 702-301-8331.

“Reunions and Ruins in Love”: The performance poetry and live music show, hosted by Battle Born Slam, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Beat Coffeehouse & Records, 520 Fremont St. The event is set to include poetry and performances by Lee Mallory, Miz Absurd, Miss Solveig and Philena Carter. The free event is open to all ages, but those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit thebeatlv.com or call 702-385-2328.

Quilt show: The Las Vegas Quilters’ Stars Over the Valley quilt show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $8. Visit lasvegasquilters.com.

“Into the Woods”: Broadway Bound is set to present the Stephen Sondheim musical Sept. 9-24 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with 1 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15. Visit broadwayboundlv.com.

Bite of Las Vegas: The 20th annual food and music festival is planned from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 10 at Desert Breeze Park, 8425 Spring Mountain Road. Over 50 of the Las Vegas Valley’s top eateries are set to participate with all options priced at $5 or less. Amusement rides, bounce houses and more are planned in the Kid’s Zone, as well as live cooking demonstrations and performances by Fitz & the Tantrums, Better Than Ezra, Blue October, Olivia Holt, Purple Reign, a special acoustic performance by Daughtry, and Las Vegas’ own Naked Elephant and Almost Normal. Tickets are general admission tickets are $22.90 in advance at tinyurl.com/zjh2j3t and $25 at the gate.

Lucky Duck Family Festival: The fundraiser for Positively Kids is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Family activities, a dance-a-thon, children’s games and characters, nibble stations and free entertainment are planned. Adopt a rubber duck for $5 or a Quack Pack of six for $25, for a chance to win $250,000 at the 3 p.m. duck pluck, where 5,000 rubber ducks will float in the pond. Visit any MoneyTree location or duckrace.com/lasvegas, or call 702-262-0037.

Something Scottish: The festival, co-sponsored by Saint Andrews Society of Southern Nevada, is scheduled at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Live performances, a Wee Bairns Corner with children’s activities, Scottish clan representation and Scottish food for purchase are planned. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-4010.

Race Against Prostate and Ovarian Cancer: The sixth annual This One’s for the Boys and Girls 2-Mile Walk and 3-Mile Run is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Myron Partridge Stadium at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is set to benefit 21st Century CARE and Cancer Train, both organizations dedicated to cancer patients in Southern Nevada by providing financial assistance to patients receiving cancer treatment. Registration is $25 online or $30 the day of the event. Visit 21stcenturycare.org.

Kids Day: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place. It is sponsored by the College Savings Board of Nevada and the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office. The first 1,000 children 13 or younger are to receive free admission. SSGA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan representatives and Treasurer’s Office staff are set to show families how to open an account for their child for $15. Sage, the Nevada College Savings Desert Tortoise, is also set to attend. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.

Superhero 5K: Chet Buchanan is set to host the run and 1-mile walk to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Nevada Sept. 10 at Exploration Peak Park, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive. On-site registration is set to begin at 6:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile walk at 8:15 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress up in superhero attire. Registration is $45. Visit candlelightersnv.org.

Round-Up fundraiser: The White Horse Youth Ranch’s third annual Round-Up fundraiser with cocktails, dancing, entertainment and chuck-wagon chow is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at WHY Ranch, 8390 W. Windmill lane. Tickets are $50 for adults, $10 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 4 or younger. Visit whyranch.org.

USA Dance: The local branch of the national nonprofit plans to host all-ages ballroom dances featuring a variety of music styles from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Most events include a lesson, and some feature exhibition dancing from experts. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for USA Dance members, student and military members. Pay at the door. Visit usadancelasvegas.com.

“Stories of Courage and Valor”: The evening of heroic tales presented by the Jubilingo Story Performers of Las Vegas Saturday is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Sandy Pearlman, Carolyn Pelletier, Debra McCracken, Karla Huntsman, Hilary Howarth and Rochelle Hooks will present stories ranging from courageous African-American slaves who would not give up their dignity to World War II heroes and ordinary people who performed heroic acts. Call 702-229-2787 or visit artslasvegas.org.

School readiness skills fair: The free event for parents and children 3 to 5 is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension along with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and the Clark County School District Family and Community Engagement Services plans to host a Kickoff to Kindergarten to introduce Nevada Pre-K Standards through hands-on activities , including visual arts, science, music and movement, language and early literacy, health and safety, mathematics, physical development and social emotional development . School readiness supplies will be offered to the first 100 families. Call 702-507-3549.

Las Vegas Philharmonic: Opening night for the 18th season is set to feature guest soprano Maria Valdes at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. An opening-night cocktail reception on stage is planned to follow the performance. Tickets start at $30. Call 702-749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

Pacific Island Festival: The two-day event celebrating Hawaiian and Pacific Island culture is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Guests can expect food, crafts and entertainment throughout the festival. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Super Summer Gala: A gala to benefit Super Summer Theatre is scheduled Sept. 11 in the meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Tickets are $150 for a VIP reception set to begin at 5 p.m. or $75 for adults and $40 for children for the main event set to begin at 6 p.m. Children 5 or younger get in free. All tickets include dinner and a performance by Speeding Theatre — Over 55. The event is also set to include a casting auction where guests can bid on roles in the 2017 season opener “Oklahoma!” A virtual auction for roles is set to start Sept. 1 at supersummertheatre.org.

“Make Them Hear You”: The benefit concert featuring over 20 performers from various shows throughout Las Vegas is set for 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Proceeds will go to help repair and maintain the sound system at the church. Tickets are $10 at 5thSundayMakeThemHearYou2016.eventbee.com.

Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society: The society plans to meet at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, with Diana Smith set to present “What kind of orchid is it?” A social hour is planned for 1 p.m., and an orchid sale, show-and-tell and refreshments also are planned. The meeting is free. Call 702-845-4872.

9th Island Cultural Club of Las Vegas: The next General Membership Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Meetings are held every second Monday of every month. Visit 9thiccoflv.org or email 9thiccoflv@gmail.com.

Greek Food Festival: The 44th annual Las Vegas Greek Food Festival is scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 16, noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 and noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Road. The annual event includes music, dancing, Greek food, a carnival and tours of the Byzantine church. Admission is $6 for adults and free for children 12 or younger and for active military members and their immediate family. For a full schedule and parking information, visit lasvegasgreekfestival.com.

Cheers to Chocolate: The sixth annual Easter Seals Nevada fundraiser is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at The District, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Cocktails and chocolate tastings, a silent auction, artists and entertainment are planned. Tickets are $35 in advance at eastersealsnevada.org and $40 at the door for adults 21 or older; $20 in advance online and $25 at the door for ages 13 to 20; and $5 for ages 5 to 12. Children 4 or younger will be admitted free.

Date Night to benefit Opportunity Village: Petite Valise and Opportunity Village plan to host the event at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Plaza, 1 S. Main St., with Emily and Ross Goodman and Ronnie and Russell Sloan. Guests can enjoy dinner at Oscar’s Steakhouse, a performance by The Scintas and a high-fasion live auction emceed by Frankie Scinta, all set to benefit Opportunity Village. Tickets are $275 for the Front Row VIP package and $345 for the Banquet VIP package. Visit http://bit.ly/2bfgcty.

Beerfest Weekend: The Golden Nugget plans to host the seventh annual event Sept. 17-18 at 129 E. Fremont St. Guests can sample award-winning breweries paired with beer-inspired bites and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Animal Foundation. The All American Craft Beer Tasting is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Grand Event Center. Tickets are $54 pre-sale and $59 at the door. The Oktoberfest Pool Party is planned for 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at The Tank, with free admission and beer available for purchase. Call 866-946-5336 or visit goldennugget.com.

Show Your Heart Run: The second annual event to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation is planned for Sept. 17 at Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave. Choose a timed 5K race or a 1.7-mile fun walk inside the track of the park. Festivities are set to begin at 6:30 a.m. with a warm-up and announcements. The 5K run is set to begin at 7 a.m. with the walk immediately following. Visit chfn.org or call 702-967-3522.

Women’s Club fundraiser: The Women’s Club of Summerlin plans to host its Denim & Diamonds Gala fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 24 at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, with a buffet dinner, dancing, silent auction and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the club’s Dare to Dream Grant program. Tickets are $75. Visit womensclubofsummerlin.org.

Miracle League Home Run Derby: The Miracle League of Las Vegas’ third annual Home Run Derby is planned for 9 a.m. Sept. 24 at Engelstad Family Park & Ball Field, 101 S. Rancho Drive. Eight different age/gender divisions are planned. The league allows all ages with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. Local celebrities and former Major League Baseball players are set to attend. The cost is $20 (using foam bats/balls). Register by Sept. 9 at miracleleaguelasvegas.com/events/home-run-derby-2016.

Philharmonic concert: The Las Vegas Philharmonic plans to perform a second season of Spotlight Concerts starting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Troesh Studio Theater at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Seating is general admission and is $70, or purchase a three-concert subscription to the series for $195. Call 702-749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

Off-Season Series: Super Summer Theatre is teaming with Speeding Theatre Over 55, a local senior theater group, to put on black box theatrical productions at Super Summer Theatre Studios, 4340 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 210. Upcoming scheduled shows include “Cemetery Club,” set for 7 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30; “Winter Holidays,” set for 7 p.m. Dec. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18; and “The Bikinis,” set for 7 p.m. March 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. March 5 and 12. Tickets are $5. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Grapes & Hops: Advance tickets are on sale for the food-, wine- and beer-tasting event scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Advance tickets are $45 or $80 for two. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the gate for $55 each. VIP tickets are $115 and include early entry at 4 p.m., specialty food samples and a private lounge and bar. Springs Preserve members receive a $5 discount. Visit springspreserve.org or parforthecure.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at 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.

Killerpumpkin.net: The art gallery is planned during regular library hours, Sept. 15 through Nov. 16, at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N Buffalo Drive. Pumpkin carver Bryan Yeager is set to feature a variety of characters and themes. Visit lvccld.org.

Full Moon Hike: The free activity is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The 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.

Teen Book Chat: The book club plans to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at 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.

Family Pickleball & Activity Night: The free event is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Centennial Hills Community Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are invited to join Mayor Pro Tem Steve Ross as he welcomes John Sloan to introduce pickleball to the community. Call 702-229-1702.

All Star Friday Nights: StarOne All-Stars is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 16 at Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit www.aliantegaming.com.

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 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.

Primetimers 55+ Bikini Car Wash and Bake Sale: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Lamb of God Lutheran Church parking lot, 6220 N. Jones Blvd. The proceeds are set to benefit the Lamb of God School Endowment Fund. Call 702-645-4998.

Billy Bob Thornton And The Boxmasters: The concert is slated at 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $24.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Free fiction writing workshop: The workshop with Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 inside the meeting room at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. 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. Sept. 19 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 702-522-3986 or visit lvccld.org.

DIY Craft Club: The club is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at 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.

Play Date — Live in Concert: The music event is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children up to 11 are invited to join the award-winning band Play Date. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Learn to Make Soap: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults are invited to learn how to make handmade soap. Pre-registration is underway. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

All Star Friday Nights: In-A-Fect plans to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 23 at Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit www.aliantegaming.com.

Bailamos!: The Latin concert is set at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $20 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Story Salsa: The story time event is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children up to 11 are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with storyteller Liz Mangual. Visit lvccld.org.

Bridges Galore: The craft is slated from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to learn about bridges and build a bridge using art paper, toothpicks and marshmallows. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Jazz Under the Stars with Alex Bugnon: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit www.aliantegaming.com.

AARP CarFit: The educational program is planned at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their vehicles “fit” them. This hands-on assessment takes approximately 30 minutes per vehicle. Participants must have their vehicle with them at the time of appointment. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. Advance registration is required. Call 702-229-1702.

All Star Friday Nights: Sons of Soul is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 30 at Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit www.aliantegaming.com.

Michael Bolton: The concert is set at 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission starts at $42.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Free fiction writing workshop: The workshop with Maxwell Alexander Drake is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 inside the meeting room at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Paper Airplane Workshop: The workshop is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited learn about the science of flight by making a paper airplane. Visit lvccld.org.

Family Game Night: The activity is slated from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are invited to meet other families and play board games. Visit lvccld.org.

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

Airliners-From Jennies to Jets: The lecture is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. All ages are invited to join Geary Keilman of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society as he talks about airliners, the planes, the people and how they changed the world. Visit lvccld.org.

Book Masquerade: The free craft is planned from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Teens are invited to transform a blank mask into a masquerade mask with jewels, sequins, glitter and more. Visit lvccld.org.

Stories for My Family — Feelings: The story time is planned from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 3 to 5 are invited to listen to stories that focus on feelings. Visit lvccld.org.

My Design!: The workshop is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 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.

Brian Culbertson: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $49.50. Visit www.aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 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.

Roman Street: The concert is planned for 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Reserved seat tickets start at $25.50. Visit www.aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

DIY Craft Club: The club is planned from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 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.

Emergency Preparedness Class: The free class is planned from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, to teach participants about the basics of emergency management, how to identify local hazards, how to develop a family communications plan and what you need to build an emergency preparedness kit. Visit lvccld.org.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 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 Chat: The book club plans to meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 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.

Spooky Tales Craft Buffet: The event is slated from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children 6 to 11 are invited to dress up and celebrate Halloween through spooky stories, singing, dancing and craft-making. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.