Southwest-area community calendar, July 30-Aug. 5, 2015

BEST BETS

1. Ranger-led hike to Sandstone Canyon: A hike for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 14 and 31 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Attendees should bring water and a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.

2. Free Fly Fishing Workshops: Workshops led by Bill Teresco are set to be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners and from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. for advanced students Thursdays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com or call 702-730-5200.

3. The Bacon Brothers: The band is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2 inside the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Steve Weeks: Kids are invited to join an interactive family romp filled with music, humor and games scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. July 31 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Participation is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Summer Rock Concert Series: Free concerts are scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Performers scheduled include: the Paul Charles Band on July 31, Empire Records on Aug. 7, Crown Avenue on Aug. 14, Roxy Gunn on Aug. 21 and Vinyl Vault on Aug. 28. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

"Thor": A screening is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 1 as part of the Marvel Film Series at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is free. Next up is "The Avengers" at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 8. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Fall Arts Class Registration: Signups start Aug. 1 for Rainbow Company Youth Theatre classes for children 4 to 17 and for other fine arts courses for all ages at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Registration runs through Sept. 16 for sessions that are scheduled for Sept. 16-Oct. 24. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

Jefferson Starship: The band is set to perform at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $29. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Harry Potter Birthday Party: Kids are invited to create owls, make Howlers and wear party hats from 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Participation is free. Visit lvccld.org.

Water on the Meadow: Families are invited to play in the sprinklers and slip and slide down a 50-foot water-covered plastic runway from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Coloring For Chemo: Bring new crayons and coloring books to this annual event that collects art supplies for kids going into chemotherapy treatments. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at PT's Buffalo, 6570 S. Buffalo Drive. Visit tiny url.com/colorchemo.

"€œA Joyful Perspective"€: An exhibit of paintings by John Trimble reflecting on the spirituality, strength and beauty of black women, is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 29 in the Spring Valley Library art gallery, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Admission is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Outdoor Yoga Classes: The grassy fields along the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area escarpment are slated to be home to yoga from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays through the summer at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Classes are free with park admission, which is $7 for residents or $65 for an annual pass. Participants must bring a yoga mat. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Fabulous Las Vegas Scribes Membership Show: The touring show is set to feature calligraphy, letter arts and paper arts through Sept. 1 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit fabulouslvscribes.weebly.com.

"€œModernism at Risk"€: A collection of large-scale photographs by Andrew Moore exploring the role designers play in preserving modern landmarks is slated to be on display through Sept. 6 at the Big Springs Gallery at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Events tied to the exhibit include Gaga for Googie, a series of short films displaying Googie architecture in the American West, followed by a discussion with regional experts from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22. Visit springspreserve.org.

"€œGoing Home"€: Domenic Cretara and Christopher Troutman'€™s exhibit of large-scale drawings focused on environment and family is set to be on display through Sept. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is free. Visit artslasvegas.org.

"€œBe the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous"€: The exhibit is scheduled to visit through Sept. 20 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Displays include an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled ’€œEat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey’€ at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 23 and Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

Xmas in July: Diorama Spectacular: The show is planned from noon to 6:30 p.m. July 30-31 and Aug. 1 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The original 3-D scenes are created by former USO entertainers and Las Vegas Strip headliners Roberta Darren and William Santa Cruz. The event is free. Contact Jackie Whitney at 702-566-1230 or showje555@hotmail.com.

Happy Home Animal Sanctuary Fundraiser: The animal rescue group plans to host its third annual Happy Hour Fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 31 at Blue Martini at Town Square Las Vegas, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Each ticket includes a free drink ticket good for a Cosmo, Lemondrop, apple, chocolate or blue martini and free appetizers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Entertainment, a silent auction and raffle prizes also are planned. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit 3rdbluemartinihappyhour.eventbrite.com. All ticket proceeds, silent auction and raffle donations will benefit Happy Hour Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit, all-volunteer, no-kill, no-cage Southern Nevada animal rescue.

"Ceremony": Michael Kass' first full-length solo show is scheduled for 8 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. 16B E. Tickets are $20. Visit ceremonytheshow.com or onyxtheatre.com.

Geology Lecture at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area: The event is set for 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 31 the visitor center, 601 Great Basin Highway. Admission is free. Call 702-293-8990.

Scully Western U.S. Championship by The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association: The event is set through Aug. 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Spectator admission is free. Visit cmsaevents.com.

Free Fly Fishing Workshops: Workshops led by Bill Teresco are set to be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners and from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. for advanced students Thursdays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com or call 702-730-5200.

The Shuffle-Aires featuring Junior Brantley: Blues band The Shuffle-Aires is set to perform at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on concert day. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or the Winchester front desk. Call 702-455-7340.

The Fremont Street Experience Rock of Vegas concert series: The Spin Doctors and Cherry Poppin'€™ Daddies are set to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 1 on the First Street Stage. Visit vegasexperience.com.

Dinosaurs & Roses charity drive: The thrift store at 4310 E. Tropicana Ave. plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit’€™s store that week and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. The Aug. 1 charity is HOPE Home Foundation.

Eighth Annual Teachers Used Book Sale: The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a used book sale featuring children's books, discarded library materials and other donated items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1. Teachers with a school ID pay 25 centers per item. Regular sale prices will apply to the public. Call 702-507-3459.

Mama'€™s Wranglers: The Jackson Family Band and Cloggers: The group plans to perform at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 in the main theater of the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The concert of old-time Western music, featuring fiddling, singing, yodeling and clog dancing, is free. Call 702-507-3459.

The Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society: The society's next gathering is set to include a 1 p.m. social hour and a 2 p.m. meeting Aug. 2 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The public is welcome. Call 702-845-4872.

Out of the Gutters Celebrity Bowling Tournament for Animal Rescue:The third annual event is set for 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at Sam's Town bowling center, 5111 Boulder Highway. Friends, family members and animal lovers from across the valley can knock down some pins with Vegas celebrities while raising funds for the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Registration is available online at nevadaspca.org.

Fashion Show Model Search: Auditions to be a model in the Galleria at Sunset'€™s Back-to-School Saturday Fashion Shows are planned from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Food Court at the mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. The fashion shows are set at 1 and 3 p.m. Aug. 8 in Center Court. Applications can be downloaded at tinyurl.com/backtoschoolmodel. Candidates must be 13 or older. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

National Night Out Block Party: The free event is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Knickerbocker Park, 10695 Dorrell Lane. The interactive and educational evening plans to raise crime prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and foster community-law enforcement partnerships. A variety of kid-friendly activities are planned. Call 702-216-2020.

Gardening in Small Places: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are Aug. 22, landscape design; Sept. 19, native plants; Oct. 3, tree selection; and Nov. 21, growing fruit at home. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee for each class, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

"€œCelebrating Life! 2015 Winners Circle"€: An exhibition of work by artists 50 or older is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Sept. 12 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

Disco Pool Nights: Cowabunga Bay Water Park, 900 Galleria Drive, plans to throw Disco Pool Nights until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 8. The events are set to include music, lights and games. General admission costs $36.99 for adults and $27.99 for children shorter than 48 inches. Season passes are available. Visit cowabungabay.com/lasvegas or call 702-850-9000.

The 2014 Desert Companion "€œFocus on Nevada"€ Photo Showcase: The gallery is planned from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 22 at the College of Southern Nevada Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Each year, Desert Companion holds an annual "€œFocus on Nevada"€ photo contest and publishes noted entries in its June issue consisting of photography of Southern Nevada, including categories such as people, places, abstracts and altered images. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4146.

Business clothing drive: NAIOP Southern Nevada'€™s Community Service Committee is collecting slightly used men'€™s and women'€™s business attire for Communities In Schools of Nevada. The clothing will be accepted at NAIOP’€™s monthly events and at Alternative Management, 1880 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 100. All of NAIOP’€™s monthly meetings take place at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Meetings are scheduled for: Aug. 20, 7 to 9 a.m.; and Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Call 702-798-7194.

Works by Benedict Oddi: The exhibit is scheduled during regular business hours through Aug. 7 inside the Fine Arts Gallery at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.

"€œGoing Home"€: An exhibit of large drawings by Domenic Cretara and Christopher Troutman is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The exhibit is free, and hours are 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Call 702-229-1012 or visit artslasvegas.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Super Summer Theatre: "Tarzan" is planned for 8:05 p.m. Aug. 12-29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Parking is set to open at 5 p.m., and meadow seating at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general admission grass seating. Picnics are welcome, and concessions are sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at showtix4u.com. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Up next, the final show of the season is "€œLend Me A Tenor" at 7:05 p.m. Sept. 10-26. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

One Drunk Puppy: A wine tasting event to benefit The Animal Foundation is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Music Discussion Group: The group is set to listen to and discuss music spanning different artists, genres, musical periods and themes from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 in the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Participation is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

Super Freestyle Explosion-80's Flashback: Artists are set to include Stevie B, Expose, Taylor Dayne, Lisa Lisa, The Original Cover Girls, Freestyle, Debbie Deb, Trinere, Nu Shooz, and JJ Fad at the concert scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $31.50. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

"Grease" Toddler Prom: Preschoolers 5 or younger are invited to dress up in '50s finery and participate in music, crafts and games from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Participation is free, but space is limited, and passes are set to be distributed starting at 10 a.m. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

Dennis Miller: The comedian is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 inside the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $54.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

Rainbow Company Auditions: The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre Student Ensemble plans auditions for actors ages 10 to 17 at 1 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The ensemble meets Tuesday evenings throughout the school year. Students take classes and participate backstage and onstage in Rainbow Company productions. There is no charge to audition, but those accepted pay a $50 annual fee. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6553.

Brass Transit: The Toronto-based band plans a classic Chicago tribute concert at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

LV Craft Shows: Shows are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 5, Oct. 17, Nov. 28 and Dec. 13 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Admission is free. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Hello Kitty's Supercute Friendship Festival: The interactive musical and lifestyle event featuring Hello Kitty and her friends on multiple stages, dancing, exhibits, art, fashion and collectables is scheduled Aug. 14-16 at at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-284-7777.

"Tangled": The Mountain's Edge Master Association plans an outdoor film screening for residents at 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Exploration Peak Park, 9275 S. Buffalo Drive. The next film scheduled is "Paddington" on Sept. 26. Visit mountainsedge.com.

Home Sweet Home Show: Vendors are wanted for the home improvement show scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Visit momandpopupevents.wix.com/momandpopupevents.

Outdoor Saturday Movie Series: The Southern Highlands Community Association plans to screen films for residents in Goett Park, 11024 Southern Highlands Parkway. Films show at dusk or about 8 p.m. The schedule includes ’€œBig Hero 6,’€ Sept. 12; and ’€œGuardians of the Galaxy,’€ Sept. 26. Blankets and picnics are welcome. Admission is free. Visit southernhighlandshoa.com.

"Billy Topit Master Magician": A world premiere of a film produced and directed by and starring Lance Burton, with a script by Lance and Michael Goudeau, is scheduled at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at Brenden Theatres in the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Red carpet arrivals are set to begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at varietysn.org. The event is set to raise funds for Variety The Children’€™s Charity of Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Shriners and the Nevada SPCA. Visit lanceburton.com.

ONGOING

Film Screenings and Live Performances: The Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St., offers events most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A Typical Saturday Night, an evening of burlesque and comedy, is scheduled at 10 p.m. every third Saturday. Live shadowcast peformances of "€œThe Rocky Horror Picture Show"€ are scheduled at 10 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. For a full schedule of upcoming showings, visit thescificenter.com.

St. Jude Children'€™s Research Hospital'€™s Celebration of Life: The collection raising awareness about children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases is slated to be on display through Aug. 31 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. To purchase or sponsor a sculpture from the show, call Erica Thompson at 702-341-2903.

Birds of the Air Food Pantry: Operating out of Epic Church, 8755 W. Warm Springs Road, the pantry is set to provide free groceries to those in need from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of the month. The church serves ZIP codes 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89148, 89178 and 89179. Call 702-838-6213.

Las Vegas Crafters Guild: The group meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Visit lasvegascraftersguild.com or call 702-260-0932.

Live Music: Music is offered from 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday featuring Marty Mancuso and from noon to 3 p.m. every Sunday featuring Mark and Dom at Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100. Call 702-750-2991 or visit elementskitchenandmartinibar.com.

Square Dancing Classes: The Stardusters Square & Round Dancers meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays for $5 at the Meadows Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 2900 S. Valley View Blvd. Call 702-348-4906.

Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing: The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., has scheduled dancing for participants 8 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is $4 per person. Learn international dance styles, including Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish folk dances. Call 702-732-4871 or visit ethnicexpresslasvegas.org.

Scottish Country Dancing: The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., is set to host dancing for participants 13 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. every Friday. The cost is $5 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Free Zumba Classes: Licensed instructor Jean Smith teaches dance fitness to Latin rhythms, appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, offers. Call 702-507-6030 or visit lvccld.org. This class is also offered at 6 p.m. Fridays at Body Focus Fitness, 7380 S. Eastern Ave. Call 702-228-4967.

Open Mic: Events are planned from 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.

Live Local Bands: Bands play at 9 p.m. Saturdays at Money Plays, 4755 W. Flamingo Road, and an open mic night is scheduled at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Visit moneyplayslv.com.

Karaoke: Music is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Jack'€™s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.

John Windsor: The singer is scheduled to perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturdays and from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays at McMullan'€™s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. He also is scheduled at 8:45 p.m. Mondays at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit john-windsor.com.

Jerry Tiffe: The musician is scheduled to perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Arizona Charlie’€™s Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. Visit arizonacharliesdecatur.com.

The Peter Love Trio: The group is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Jack'€™s Irish Pub at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit palacestation.sclv.com.