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Northern neighborhood news and events, Sept. 4-10, 2014

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IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society is scheduled to meet the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. inside the community room of the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. The group is dedicated to genealogy and ancestry research. Visit clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.

“One House: Know Your Rights” town hall is set from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave. The event will be hosted by the Las Vegas chapter of the National Bar Association. Call 702-455-1220.

A 12-week beginning Japanese conversation and culture program is scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays Sept. 4 through Nov. 20 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Participants will learn useful conversations, histories, customs and culture of Japan. The cost is $30, requires advanced registration and is open to members of the center who have paid the $2 yearly membership fee. Call 702-229-1702.

Rhythm Nation is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 5 as part of All Star Friday Nights at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cover charge is $5, but luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Healthy Choice Enterprise presents a Family Care Fair, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave. Free health exams, music, dancing, demos, games, prizes and refreshments are planned. Admission is free. Call 702-673-0302.

The Jeneane Marie Show is planned at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Sun City Aliante Ballroom, 7394 N. Aliante Parkway. Presented by the Gateway Arts Foundation, tickets are $15. Attendees can sign up at the monitor’s desk. Call 702-638-5000.

The Kool End of Summer Bash/Festival & Car Show is planned at 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is free. Call 702-507-5700 or visit cannerycasino.com.

A fiction writing workshop by Maxwell Alexander Drake is planned at 3 p.m. Sept. 7 and at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 inside the meeting room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. Call 702-507-6107.

Rollin for the Cure Bunco Tournament for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Painted Desert Golf Club, 5555 Painted Mirage Road. Appetizers and desserts will be served along with a cash bar. Tickets start at $35. Visit tinyurl.com/qjc5oxk.

The Mob Museum Volunteer Program orientation is planned at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Learn how you can volunteer. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas senior citizen programs. Call 702-229-1702.

District C Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown plans to host a town hall meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Mountain Crest Community Center, 4701 N. Durango Drive. Items to be discussed include the finalization of the Lone Mountain Five-year Land Use Plan and an overview of the next construction phase of the 215 Beltway improvements, including lowering and realignment to the west for the section near Lone Mountain Road; new interchanges at Lone Mountain and Ann roads; and an overpass at Centennial Parkway. County ordinance revisions impacting the storage of trash dumpsters (2 and 3 cubic yards) in the public right-of-way is also set to be discussed, along with the Lone Mountain Equestrian Park project. Call 702-455-3500.

Selecting a Small Business Idea is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. Call 702-507-6107.

The 2014 CSN Art & Art History Faculty Exhibition is set through Sept. 26 at the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Call 702-651-4146 or visit sites.csn.edu/artgallery.

PLAN AHEAD

Tresure is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 12 as part of All Star Friday Nights at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cover charge is $5, but luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Tuff n Uff, a mixed martial arts event, is set at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 inside The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $25. Call 702-507-5700 or visit cannerycasino.com.

Kristen Hertzenberg, known for her role as Christine in the Las Vegas production of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Phantom of the Opera,” is set to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m.With a mix of blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop, the cover charge is $15. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

70s Soul Jam is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 inside The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $24.95. Call 702-507-5700 or visit cannerycasino.com.

Last Comic Standing is planned at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $17.50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Astronomy 101 is set at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Geary Keilman of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society plans a brief introduction to astronomical topics of interest to novice amateurs. Admission is free. Call 702-507-6107.

¡Story Salsa! is planned at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Join the Tales and Trails Storytellers, Liz and Bob, for a performance of stories from Latin lands. Space is limited for all Centennial Hills Library programs. Tickets will be given out a half-hour before the program starts. Call 702-507-6100.

First-time homebuyer education classes are set from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 13 for Spanish speakers and from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 18 for English speakers at Community Services of Nevada, 730 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 10. Call 702-307-1710.

Danielle Bradbery is set to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Revolver Saloon inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Call 702-658-4900 or visit santafestation.sclv.com.

In-A-Fect is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 19 as part of the All Star Friday Nights at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cover charge is $5, but luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

“Yesterday,” a tribute to The Beatles, is planned at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Dallas Events Center inside Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets cost $23.45. The event is open to all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Call 702-631-1000 or visit texasstation.sclv.com.

A Ward 6 Movie in the Park is planned at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Families are invited to watch the movie “The Nut Job.” Admission is free. People are encouraged to bring their own blankets or folding chairs.

Together We Can is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Hosted by Three Square food bank and the Cannery, the event will feature a variety of food and drinks, live music performances by representatives of Las Vegas Academy, keynote speaker Punam Mathur and an auction to benefit the Southern Nevada food bank. Visit cannerycasino.com/togetherwecan.

The annual fall rummage sale hosted by Los Prados Women’s Club is set from 7 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at the Los Prados Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle. Money collected is donated at the end of the year to various local charities in Las Vegas. Call Lois Kasunic at 702-898-5710 or Paula Schlegel at 702-839-4676.

Bingo Fiesta! is planned at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Prizes will be awarded to all bingo winners, and children will make a special bookmark to take home. Space is limited for all Centennial Hills Library programs. Tickets will be given out a half-hour before the program starts. Call 702-507-6100.

An exhibition featuring the photography of the Nevada Camera Club members is set at 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6100.

Pain Of Salvation with special guest Vangough with locals Sicocis, Brad Bailey and more are scheduled from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at the Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $15. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit cheyennesaloonlv.com or call 702-645-4139.

Chocolate Harmony is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 26 as part of the All Star Friday Nights at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cover charge is $5, but luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Huey Lewis and The News is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 inside The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $14.95. Call 702-507-5700 or visit cannerycasino.com.

Sisaundra Lewis is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $15.50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Superhero Day is set at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to come dressed as their favorite hero to hear stories and make a super craft to take home. Space is limited for all Centennial Hills Library programs. Tickets are to be given out a half-hour before the program starts. Call 702-507-6100.

Round 5: Knockout Cancer for Candlelighters Kids is planned at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Dallas Events Center inside Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Tickets cost $25 to $75. Call 702-631-1000 or visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Earl Klugh is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $27.50. Call 702-600-1625 or visit aliantegaming.com.

The Beach Boys are set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 4 inside The Club at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $29.95. Call 702-507-5700 or visit cannerycasino.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

Monthly Buddhist services are scheduled on the second Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha Center, 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. School-age children are welcome to attend and encouraged to join Dharma classes. Visit lasvegasbuddhist.org.

Jazz Under the Stars is scheduled for 6 p.m. the last Thursday of every month at The Deck, poolside at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets are $15. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Doublewide is scheduled at 10 p.m. Thursdays inside the Revolver Saloon at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Doors are set to open at 9 p.m. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Live entertainment is scheduled at 10 p.m. Thursdays at the Revolver Saloon inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Bee Gees Gold is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Fridays at the Chrome Showroom inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Call 702-658-4900 or visit santafestation.sclv.com.

All Star Friday Nights, an R&B dance party, is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Admission is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Hits of the 1980s with 80s Station 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.

JAMM is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays in Santa Fe Station’s Chrome Showroom, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Barbwire & Roses is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Fridays inside the Revolver Saloon at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Darrin Michaels is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Yellow Brick Road is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Sam Riddle is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Saturdays at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Admission is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

A disc jockey is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Santa Fe Station Bowling Center, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

DJ Amanda Rose and DJ Olya are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 4949 Lounge at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

A Ladies’ Night is scheduled at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Revolver Saloon at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5 after 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

A current events discussion group is set at 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults 50 or older are invited to meet new people and have a free, cerebral conversation. Call 702-229-1702.

Line dancing for adults 50 or older is set at 2 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Fridays at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free with a $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas senior citizen programs. Call 702-229-1702.

Yu-Gi-Oh card games are set from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month inside the story room at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Kids 11 to 17 are invited to bring their own cards and duel. Call 702-507-6107.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is scheduled to set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Admission to the park is free during the market. Visit lasvegasfarmersmarket.com.

Free line dancing lessons are offered from 8:15 to 9 p.m. most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Revolver Saloon Dance Hall inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Visit santafestation.sclv.com.

The West End Boys Sunday Morning Car Show, a free get-together for auto enthusiasts, is planned from 7 to 10 a.m. Sundays in the Santa Fe Mining Company parking lot, 5021 N. Rainbow Blvd. Email judggto69@aol.com.

The Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at 8103 Racel St. The sanctuary is home to birds, pigs, goats, llamas, donkeys, reptiles and more. Visit naturesanctuarygilcrease.org.

Strap on a pair of ice skates for Cosmic DJ Skate Night, scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free.

Crossfire is set for 10 p.m. Fridays at the Fiesta Rancho’s Club Tequila, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-631-7000.

Sherry Gordy’s A-List Open Mic is set for 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Fiesta Rancho’s Club Tequila, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-631-7000.

Centennial Hills Toasters Toastmasters are scheduled to meet the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Findlay Honda, 7494 W. Azure Drive. Call 702-265-2910.

Coffee Cup Skate, an open skate for anyone 45 or older, is scheduled from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5, and the arena provides coffee and cookies. Visit fiestarancholasvegas.com or call 702-638-3785.

Trivia Night is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the ETA Lounge at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

The Boogie Knights are scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Ladies Night on Fridays at Club Tequila is scheduled 10:30 p.m. at the Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. There is a $10 cover charge for men. On Saturdays, catch DJ Carlos as he spins the best in regional Mexican music. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover charge is $10. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

Noche Caliente Latina featuring Volume 1 is set for 10 p.m. Saturdays in the Access Showroom at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5; women are admitted free. Visit aliantegaming.com.

Acoustic Junkyard is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Saturdays in the ETA Lounge at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit aliantegaming.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

FRIENDS OF CRAIG RANCH TO OFFER TWO YOUTH SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS

Friends of Craig Ranch are set to offer two youth service scholarships. Local students between the ages of 13 and 22 are eligible for a $500 scholarship. Winners will be chosen on the quality and quantity of volunteerism displayed in Craig Ranch Regional Park and the surrounding area in North Las Vegas. Applications are due March 14.

For more information, visit friendsofcraigranch.org.

CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL PLANS BABY-SITTING CERTIFICATION CLASS

A baby-sitting certification class is planned from 8 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of every month at Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive. The four-hour class helps youths ages 11 to 16 gain the knowledge and skills they need to care for infants and children, as well as time to practice these skills in a web-based program.

The cost is $30 per person. The class will be held in the computer lab on the first floor of the hospital. Class size is limited, and registration is required by calling 702-388-4888.

KIWANIS CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

The Kiwanis Club of North Las Vegas, a chapter of the international service organization, is scheduled to meet at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays at T.G.I. Friday’s at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway.

Club community projects have included canned food drives, car shows, kites in the park events and charity fundraisers.

The fourth meeting of the month is limited to members only. For more information, visit nlvkiwanis.com or call 702-399-7373.

NORTH LAS VEGAS ROTARY CLUB TO MEET

The North Las Vegas Rotary Club of Las Vegas meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at the Los Prados Golf and Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle.

The weekly breakfast meetings include guest speakers, networking, education workshops and service projects.

For more information, visit nlvrc.org/newsite.

PLANETARIUM HOSTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Planetarium at the College of Southern Nevada hosts educational programs and stargazing at various times Fridays and Saturdays at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $4 for children and seniors and $6 for adults. For more information, including times, visit csn.edu.

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY HOLDS OUTREACH EVENTS

The Las Vegas Astronomical Society holds events every month for those interested in learning about astronomy. The society meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the College of Southern Nevada Planetarium, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., usually with a speaker or program on an astronomical topic.

For more information on the group, visit lvastronomy.com.

ALIANTE LIBRARY WRITERS CLUB TO MEET MONTHLY

The Aliante Library Writers Club is set to meet monthly from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Aliante Library, 2400 w. Deer Springs Road. The group gathers for networking, readings and learning about writing. For more information, call 702-839-2980, visit nlvld.org or email Glory Wade at glorywadewriter@gmail.com.

CENTENNIAL HILLS LIBRARY HOSTS STORY TIME FOR KIDS

The Centennial Hills Library plans to host story time for babies from birth to 18 months at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. most Thursdays and story time for children ages 3-5 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. most Wednesdays at 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Organizers plan to offer songs, nursery rhymes and language-enrichment activities with an adult. For more information, call the library at 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

MASTER GARDENERS TO HOST KIDS GARDENING CLASSES

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener program plans to offer hands-on gardening activities from 9 a.m. to noon every other Saturday at the Clark County Center for Urban Food Production, 4600 Horse Drive.

Children ages 7-12 are invited to attend. The eight-session-per-semester class fee is $50. Students must register to participate.

For more information, contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.

WILDLIFE REFUGE GROUP HOSTS MONTHLY MEETINGS

Friends of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offices, 8050 Paradise Road.

The group provides volunteers and other support to the National Wildlife Refuge, 30 miles northwest of Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs.

For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or call Harry Konwin at 702-515-5494.

SENIOR GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETS BIMONTHLY

A grief support group for seniors is set to meet the second and fourth Fridays of the month at 9 a.m. at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. For more information, call 702-229-1702.

AUDUBON SOCIETY HOSTS BIRD WALKS

The Red Rock Audubon Society hosts bird walks at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, starting at 8 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month. Walks last about two hours and are geared toward beginners and casual walkers. Attendees meet in the last parking lot in the group picnic area. For more information, visit redrockaudubon.org.

CENTENNIAL HILLS ACTIVE ADULT CENTER TO HOST KNITTING GROUP

The Centennial Hills Active Adult Center plans to host a low-cost knitting group for adults 50 or older at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. The group is free to those with a $2 annual adult center membership. For more information, call the center at 702-229-1702.

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD RECRUITMENT FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR STARTS

The North Las Vegas Police Department is recruiting for school crossing guards to work near elementary schools for the upcoming school year. Crossing guards are responsible for assisting students safely across busy intersections on their way to and from school.

The position is part-time and pays $9 an hour. Guards typically work from 6:30 to 9:15 a.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. every day when school is in session depending on to which school they are assigned.

Apply at cityofnorthlasvegas.com or call 415-633-1017, ext. 6671.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES PLANNED AT ACTIVE ADULT CENTER

Join members of the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center for belly dance classes set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Class members, led by instructor Jeanne Baer, have performed during luncheons at the Lieburn Senior Center and at a Chinese New Year celebration in Sun City Anthem. For more information, call the center at 702-229-1702.

FREE TRAPPERS SET TO MEET IN SPRING MOUNTAINS

Spring Mountain Free Trappers meet for a black powder shoot the first weekend of each month at CC Spring and Lovell Canyon roads in the Spring Mountains southwest of Las Vegas. Locations vary depending on weather, so call Daniel Trousdale at 702-645-2658 before attending. For more information, visit smft.org.

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