Southwest-area Community Events Calendar Dec. 3-9, 2015

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Saint Nicholas Festival: Our Lady of Wisdom's annual festival is set to feature children's games, a pageant, a bake sale, a raffle, food and an appearance by Saint Nicholas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Italo-Greek Byzantine Catholic Church at 2120 Lindell Road. Visit ourladyofwisdom.net.

2. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis is set to direct and co-produce a live family-friendly concert featuring classic hits from Mannheim Steamroller and multimedia effects at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Orleans Arena, 4300 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $35. Call 702-284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.

3. "A Year With Frog and Toad": The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre is set to perform the musical based on the children's book at 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 12 and 13 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $5. Visit artslasvegas.org.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Homeowner Rights seminar: The Nevada Foundation for Consumer Education plans a seminar with information on short sales, tax implications and more from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Attendees can speak with an attorney, a mortgage lender, a real estate broker, a credit restoration specialist and an accountant. Walk-ins are welcome, and reservations can be made by calling 702-331-9294.

Untangle Holiday Stress: A free lecture on how to set realistic holiday spending limits and limit stress is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Gary Leffew's Legendary Buck'n Ball: The free rodeo party featuring live country music, two-step dancing and drink specials is scheduled to feature musicians such as Rowdy McCarran, Scotty Alexander, Siana King, Sam Riddle, Desert Outlaws and Voodoo Cowboys at 2 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 3-12 at the Bourbon Street Cabaret in The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

National Finals Tonight: Featuring men and women of the National Finals Rodeo with commentary, music and comedy at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 3-12 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Senior Center Events: Classes, events, field trips and informal gatherings are ongoing at the West Flamingo Senior Center. Seniors 50 or older are invited to make mini candy houses from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at the 6255 W. Flamingo Road facility. The fee is $7. The center also plans to put on a tea and potluck event from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Admission is $5 plus a side dish to share. The center will provide the meat and tea. For a full schedule, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7742.

Holiday Guitar Concert: Students from the Las Vegas Academy plan to put on a free holiday concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Josh Turner: The Nashville recording artist is set to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $54.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Drone Day: Unmanned aerial vehicles are set to run test flights and races from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 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 Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to feature a speaker from a Las Vegas drone engineering company and the chance to experience a virtual reality flight. Visit tinyurl.com/lvdroneday.

Sustainability Gulch Puppet Show: A wacky Wild West puppet adventure is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekends through December in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is included with paid admission. For an extra $5, guests can meet, sing and dance with and take pictures with the puppets at a Puppet Party Hoedown scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Love, Sex, and the IRS": The comedy in three acts by William Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, described as a cross between "Some Like it Hot" and "I Love Lucy," is scheduled to be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 13 and 20 on the mainstage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 or seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

Holiday Bazaar & JunkFest: A shopping event to feature local artists and crafters is scheduled at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at Not Just Antiques Mart, 1422 Western Ave. Visit notjustantiquesmart.com.

Memory Loss Education: A Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health presentation on caring for a loved one with memory loss is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Team Roping Qualifier: Competitors hoping to qualify for the World Series of Team Roping are set to face off starting at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 5-8 in the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free for spectators. Visit orleansarena.com.

Ornamental Art: Instructor Jaqueline Eihausen is set to lead students in a class creating decorative sculptural objects from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The fee for the two-day class is $26. Visit artslasvegas.org/classes/register.htm or call 702-229-6383.

STEAM Clubs: Preschoolers are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math stations from 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 5 and families are invited to the Family STEAM Club from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Beta Sigma Phi City Council: The nonprofit group's monthly meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Las Vegas Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 702-645-6666.

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown": Students are set to present the musical Dec. 9-12 at Desert Oasis High School, 6600 W. Erie Ave. Show times are 6 p.m. Dec. 9-11 and 7 p.m. Dec. 12. Opening night admission is $5 or free with a blanket to be donated to the Linus Project. Tickets for Dec. 10-12 are $7. A fundraising dinner is scheduled to proceed the show at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Tickets for the dinner are $15. Dinner and performance tickets combined are $20. Visit tinyurl.com/docharliebrown.

Utah Shakespeare Company Tour: The Utah Shakespeare Company plans to bring its 75-minute education outreach production of "Hamlet" to town at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The program is free, but tickets are required. Get them at artslasvegas.org.

Class registration: Registration is open for six-week class sessions set to run Jan. 20 through Feb. 27 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Classes for all ages in visual arts, dance and music are planned. Visit artslasvegas.org/classes/chac.htm.

Rainbow Company: Registration is open for drama classes for ages 12 to 17 set to begin Jan. 13 and classes for ages 4 to 12 set to begin Jan. 16 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Advanced classes for ages 12 to 17 are set to begin Jan. 19. Course fees for the seven-week sessions are $49 for one-hour classes for children 4 to 9, and $70 for two-hour classes for youths 10 to 17. Visit artslasvegas.org/classes/rcyt.htm or call 702-229-6553.

Spring Mountain docent classes: The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Docent Organization is seeking volunteers. New classes are set to begin Jan. 9. Call Carlos Luzzi at 702-355-9341 or email carlo6180@yahoo.com.

"Faded Glory": Art by Rafael Blanco is set to be on display through Jan. 9 inside the gallery at the Charleston Heights Art Center, 800 S. Brush St. An artists' talk and reception is slated from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7. Visit artslasvegas.org.

"Hot, Dry and Inked": An exhibit of Las Vegas tattoo art and objects is scheduled to be on display through Jan. 10 in the gallery in the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

Odyssey's Shipwreck! Pirates & Treasure: Find out what it's like to be a shipwreck explorer, the captain of a sinking ship or a pirate on the run in the visiting interactive exhibit scheduled to be on display through Jan. 31 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Egypt — Photographs of Everyday Life":The Armand Thomas exhibit is set to be on display through Feb. 9 in the gallery of the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

"Becoming Animal: Standing Witness for the Sentient Wild": The exhibit of photography by Sharon K. Shafer is set to be on display through March 31 at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visit museums.nevadaculture.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

Craft fair: The Blue Diamond Craft Fair is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in the village's Rec Hall. All proceeds support the Blue Diamond Recreation Association. For vendors, booths are $25. Call Megan Tanner at 702-875-4322 or 702-885-3024.

Christmas in Las Vegas: The event, part of the Las Vegas Stories series, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Patricia Cafferata used extensive research and personal interviews to create a heartwarming collection of stories about how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday, from 1858 to the present day. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Rogue Toys' 12 Days of Christmas: The local toy store's two Las Vegas Valley locations — 616 Las Vegas Blvd. South and 2115 S. Rainbow Blvd. — plan to host the 12 Days of Christmas valleywide scavenger hunt through Dec. 12. The hunt is full of freebies and encourages residents to shop local, joining up with Maximum Comics, Wii Play Games, Celestial Comics, Cash for Chaos, Alternate Reality Comics and Johns Grand Slam Collectibles. The shops will offer clues for finding items hidden in the store by Rogue Toys' co-owner Steve Johnston, who is organizing the event for the second time. Shops will donate toys to Toys for Tots, and Rogue Toys will be accepting donations for charity from customers throughout the scavenger hunt. Clues will be posted daily on Rogue Toys' feeds on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. A grand prize pack valued at more than $2,000 will be given away, and grand prize finalists will be invited to a special party on Dec. 19. Visit roguetoys.com/pages/the-12-days-of-christmas.

"Grounded": Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 5, 6, 10-13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13 at Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St. George Brant’s' one-woman play tells the story of a nameless soldier who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, leading her to be reassigned to operating a remote-piloted aircraft (drone) from Creech AFB, outside of Las Vegas. Tickets are $16 to $20. Visit cockroachtheatre.com.

Nursing Job Fair: The event is planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4 in the main lobby at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Interested applicants should fill out an online application prior to the job fair and bring resumes. Nurses must have at least one year of experience as a registered nurse. Acute care experience is preferred. Visit jobs.valleyhealthsystemlv.com.

Caring for chameleons: The Herpetological Society plans to discuss the topic at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 during its meeting at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Karen Venaas, owner of The Chameleon Farm in Anaheim, Calif., is set to share her experience and knowledge about the lizard's breeding habits. Contact M.L. Robinson at 702-257-5529 or email robinsonm@unce.unr.edu.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform "KNOL Noel Radio" at 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at its Playhouse, 10 W. Pacific Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children ages 4-14. Call 702-558-7275, email tivrsvp@gmail.com or visit theatreinthevalley.org.

Holiday Gift Fare: The event for the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at 450 Fremont St., Suite 270. Find unique gifts and meet the artists who made them. Museum members discount available. Light refreshments are planned. Call 702-382-2926.

The 11th annual Great Santa Run: The event is scheduled at 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Fremont Street Experience, from Fremont and Main streets through Las Vegas Boulevard South. Day-of registration and packet pick-up begins at 8 a.m. in the Mob Museum parking lot, 300 E. Stewart Ave. The event features thousands of participants in Santa costumes walking or running to raise funds for Opportunity Village. Visit tinyurl.com/santarun15.

Winter Brew's Best, Hand-Crafted Beer Festival: The event is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Green at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $30, and all proceeds benefit New Vista Community. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

"Elf U — A Crash Course in Christmas": Performances are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at The Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The original show recommended for ages 5 or older puts the entire audience in the first day of elf training as experts Mrs. Claus and Mary Christmas guide them and the audience in everything about the holiday season. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Repeal Day: The event is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. Tickets are $45.95 for general admission and include museum access, Boss of the Bars Competition, two free drink tickets, signature menu by Relish, cigars for purchase, casino table games, Roaring '20s costume contest and performances by cabaret dancers and a jazz swing band. VIP tickets are $65.95 and include early access, open bar, speakeasy atmosphere and 1920s dance lessons. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.

Suite Holidays: The exclusive tour of Las Vegas' high-end hotel suites is scheduled from 3 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5. It is set to visit high-roller and VIP suites not typically accessible to the general public. Roughly 300 tickets are available, and proceeds benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. Tickets are $200 per person or $1,750 for a group of 10. Visit tinyurl.com/suiteh15.

Sun City Summerlin Musicmakers Holiday Concert: The show, "A Christmas Rose," directed by Dennis Gazso and featuring pianist Eddie Fluellen, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Reserved seating only. Tickets are $10 at all Sun City Summerlin Community Monitor Stations (cash/checks only) or online at scscai.com (accepts debit and credit cards). Call 702-384-4222.

The Myron Heaton Chorale: The group, under the direction of Myron Heaton, plans to present its 26th annual free Christmas concert, "Born to Us Was Christ Jesus," at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2 S. Pecos Road in Henderson. A free-will offering will taken. Highlights of the show include Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata" with guest organist Lois Toeppner and the UNLV brass quartet. Visit myronheatonchorale.org or call 702-277-9046.

12th Annual Toys For Tickets All-Star Jam: Station Casinos and 95.5 The Bull plan to host the event at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 for guests 21 or older in the Summerlin Ballroom at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Locals who drop off a new, unwrapped toy (no gift cards) to Findlay North Volkswagen or Findlay Honda Northwest will receive a ticket to the show, which is set to feature performances by country music superstars Tyler Farr, Jerrod Niemann, Eric Paslay, Canaan Smith, Old Dominion, Cam and Mickey Guyton. All donated toys will benefit Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. General admission tckets are a minimum value of $15, with one ticket per toy and a two-ticket maximum per person. Visit catholiccharities.com.

Reset Summerlin: The event is planned from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 6 at The Fit Labs, 8645 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 104. It is held generally on the first Saturday of every month and is planned to be followed the next day by the Sunday Reset Project, set from 8 to 11 a.m. at Turntable Health, 701 Bridger Ave., Suite 150. Learn how to reset once a month through movement, lecture and food. The cost is $15 per person. Visit facebook.com/theresetproject.

Live classical music: The 10th annual Messiah Do-It-Yourself Concert is scheduled at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 1806 Del Webb Blvd. Choirs, soloists and a chamber orchestra will invite the audience to sing along with the choruses. Visit facebook.com/diymessiahlv.

Fabulous Shoe Night: The nonprofit plans a brunch at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Sonrisa Grill, 30 Via Brianza. The mother-daughter event is set to benefit Santa Cops, which distributes Christmas gifts to economically disadvantaged children around the valley. Registration is $25, and the food tab is $20 for adults and $15 for children 13 or younger. Visit facebook.com/fabulousshoenightlasvegas or fabulousshoenight.com.

Symphonic holiday music: The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform holiday favorites and classics at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com, hendersonsymphony.org or call 702-267-2171.

A night of Mariachi Music: The musical performance is planned at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 inside the College of Southern Nevada's Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. General admission tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk: The event benefiting the Arthritis Foundation is set from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Wear a holiday-themed costume and run or walk a 5- or 10-kilometer route with team members. A 1-mile option and a children's fun run also are planned. The cost is $60 for the 10K, $45 for the 5K, $20 for booster or 1-mile walk, $10 for children ages 9 to 16 and $5 for children 8 or younger. Register at tivolivillagelv.com.

Nevada Storm Youth Track and Field Club: The club plans to host early registration for the 2016 season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Nicholas E. Flores Jr. Park at 4133 Allen Lane at San Miguel Avenue. Visit nevadastormtrack.org or call 702-325-6846.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Ward 6 Cowboy Christmas and Car Show: The event is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The free event is set to include a classic car show, hay rides, a petting zoo, a jump house, local entertainment, choirs, a holiday elf contest and a visit from Santa. Food, toys and clothing donations are requested for local charities. Call 702-229-8100.

Hometown Holidays: The holiday event is slated from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huckleberry Park, 10325 Farm Road. Activities include photos with Santa Claus, train rides, crafts, cookie decorating, food trucks and writing letters to Santa to benefit the Macy's Believe campaign where Macy's donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter received. Call 702-216-2020 or visit providencelv.com.

Huntridge Santa: The event featuring the neighborhood Santa, cocoa, cookies and a performance of "A Very Merry Christmas" by the students of Welthy Silva's Las Vegas Ballet School is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Huntridge Circle Park, 1251 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is bring-your-own mug.

Lake Las Vegas holiday events: Lake Las Vegas and the MonteLago Village Association plan to offer holiday events Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Children can board the La Contessa yacht at the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago, for a one-hour Santa Claus cruise at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. Participants will sail around the 320-acre lake, make a holiday craft and take photos with Santa that will be available for purchase. The cruise costs $12 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Proceeds are slated to benefit children's charities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Also, Santa visits in the gazebo at MonteLago Village are planned free from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; free Christmas Express Train Rides through the village are slated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and strolling carolers are scheduled to perform holiday songs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through the village. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

Hanukkah choir performance: The choir from Temple Sinai is set to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village inside the Performance Pavilion, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., following the Jewish Family Service Agency Light of Life community menorah lighting. Visit opportunityvillage.org or jfsalv.org.

Stockings with Mrs. Claus: The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Children of all ages are invited to decorate holiday stockings with beads, buttons and holiday cheer. Each reservation includes a free 5-by-7 photo with Santa. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Menorah lighting at Downtown Summerlin: To celebrate Hanukkah, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, plans to host the lighting starting at sundown Dec. 6. For eight nights, the Jewish Community Center will light the candles, in addition to different events and entertainment for all each night. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Menorah Lighting at Tivoli Village: A menorah lighting is scheduled for sundown Dec. 6-13 to celebrate Hanukkah at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Pet Nights With Santa: Cats and dogs are invited to get a photo with Santa from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14 at the Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane. Visit meadowsmall.com.

Menorah Lighting at The District: The event is slated from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Chabad of Green Valley/Henderson is scheduled to lead the celebration, marking the third night of Hanukkah. The free event will include live entertainment, balloon creations, doughnuts, dreidels and gelt. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Magical Forest: Enjoy a holiday walkthrough, carousel and train rides, miniature golf, faux snow tubing and live entertainment from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Admission is $11.99 for adults and $9.99 for children. A passport that includes unlimited rides is $21.99 for adults and $18.99 for children. Additionally, the forest is set to host Santa Paws, an interactive photo opportunity for visitors' pets and Santa Claus, from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 6; the honorary Menorah Lighting Dec. 6; Feliz Navidad Day Dec. 25; the New Year's Eve countdown Dec. 31; and the Day of the Dead festival Jan. 3. Visit magicalforest.org.

Santa's Wonderland: Families are invited to visit with Santa, get a free photo, make crafts and participate in activities through Dec. 24 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Special features include holiday video option and a Bass Pass that allows Santa visitors to schedule a time and shop while they wait versus standing in line. For a full schedule, visit basspro.com/santa or call 702-730-5200.

Holiday light show: The Light Up the Night display at center court inside the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, can be seen every hour on the hour through Dec. 24 from 5 p.m. until closing. The show features 54,000 lights on a 40-foot Christmas tree. The mall is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Holiday Cactus Garden: Residents can visit the Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 to see the more than 500,000 colorful lights. More than 70 percent of the lights this year will be LED, the business said. Visit ethelm.com.

Pictures with Santa & Train Rides: Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer pictures with Santa and train rides from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18; 9 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Dec. 21-24. Photos start at $10. Pet pictures with Santa are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 702-570-7400.

Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland: The holiday-themed light, music and animatronics show is scheduled on the hour from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1. at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Cowboy Santa returns to Mystic Falls Park to greet visitors through Dec. 23 and will be available from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: The event featuring a 2.5-mile, drive-through holiday light display is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday and holidays through Jan. 3. Tickets are $20 per vehicle and $55 for a season pass. Buses are $1 per person with a minimum charge of $20. Purchase tickets at glitteringlightslasvegas.com, Southern Nevada Walgreens locations or at the gate. Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers discounted entry coupons for Glittering Lights with a donation of goods. The coupon is available at any of the stores, drop-off locations or at the entrance of Glittering Lights. Value is $5 off Monday through Thursday and $2 off Friday through Sunday and holidays. A portion of each ticket sold benefits Speedway Children's Charities.

The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The seasonal venue is scheduled to be open from 3 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 18 and noon to midnight daily, Dec. 19-Jan. 3, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Snow showers are scheduled every half hour from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, and amenities include holiday movie screenings, festive culinary offerings, including curated cocktails and roasted s'mores over a fire pit. Admission is free. All-day skating access is $15 or $10 for Nevada residents. Skates can be rented for $5, and skating aids can be rented for $10. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.

Snow in the Square: The event, featuring a 10-minute show choreographed to classic holiday tunes, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concerts: The events are scheduled at 6 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Every Thursday night before the Snow in the Square show, local elementary through high school students are set to take center stage to entertain crowds with performances ranging from school choirs to holiday musicals. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Photos with Santa Claus: The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 20 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. You can avoid the lines and use the Town Square Santa Fly By Reservation system. Text "SANTA" to 708-323-2689 or use the link online at mytownsquarelasvegas.com to save your place in line. There will be no Santa Fly By on Dec. 24.

Claus & Paws Pet Photos: The events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 23 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Town Square shoppers are invited to bring their four-legged friends to Santa's house to pose for holiday photos and enjoy treats every Wednesday. The center requests guests limit their pet photos to dogs and cats only. Reservations are required. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade: The 20-minute parade with eight floats, music and characters such as penguins and reindeer is scheduled for Dec. 4 and 5 and nightly Dec. 11-24. The parade starts at 7 p.m. each evening, except for Dec. 24, when it will start at 6 p.m. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Rock Rink: The Rock Rink, the public skating rink at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to be open daily through Jan. 18 near the Pavilion on the northwest side of the property at Rosemary Park Drive and Summa Drive. Skaters of all ages can join in the fun through January. A detailed schedule and prices can be found at downtownsummerlin.com.

WinterFest: The city of Henderson event is planned from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 and noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Visits from Santa, entertainment, family activities and a tree lighting are scheduled at the event. A WinterFest Evening Light Parade is slated at 5 p.m. Dec. 12, featuring floats with the theme of Christmas stories. Cash prizes are set to be awarded for the top three entries, with ballots tallied and awards presented at 7:30 p.m. following the parade. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-2171.

Destination North Pole: The annual winter holiday ice show is scheduled at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. The show is set to feature local figure skaters of all ages performing to holiday music. General admission is $10, and VIP admission is $15 and includes prime seating. A $2 discount is offered on all tickets in exchange for a donation of at least three canned goods per ticket. Tickets are set to be available at the SoBe Ice Arena Box Office beginning Dec. 1. Visit fiestarancho.sclv.com.

Old-Time Ranch Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with pinecone crafts for kids, ornament making, s'mores, hot cocoa, a live band playing holiday music, a fire in the fireplace and a visit from Santa from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 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 Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.

Train Rides to Santa's Cottage: Train rides to Santa's cottage with holiday stories and candy canes are set to be offered at 11 a.m, noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily Dec. 20-24 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $4 for members and $6 for non-members. Visit springspreserve.org.

Rudolph's Tree Farm: The tree farm is set to offer a selection of Douglas, Noble, Frazier and Grand fir trees in the Winter Wonderland on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, through Dec. 24 during center hours. Free home delivery service is available throughout the valley. Pick-up service will be available after Christmas Day for an additional fee. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

PLAN AHEAD

CINCH Boyd Gaming Chute-Out: Some of rodeo's biggest names are expected to compete in the inaugural event scheduled to include bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, barrel racing, bull riding and more from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10-12 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $20. Visit boydchuteout.com.

Charlie Daniels Band: The award-winning country musician Charlie Daniels is set to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

So You Think You Can Dance: The dance show tour is expected to stop in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $33. Visit palms.com.

You Drink, You Drive, You Lose: A youth driver safety education event featuring speakers, a drunken goggles experience, and a rollover simulation is scheduled at 10 a.m. Dec. 11 in front of the University Medical Center trauma center, 1800 W. Charleston Blvd.

Puscifer: The band is set to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $43. Visit palms.com.

Music Club: Adult music lovers are invited to meet and discuss a particular record, performer or subgenre from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

LV Craft Show: The show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Admission is free. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Holiday Craft Buffet: Kids are invited to make a craft to take home or give as a gift from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Las Vegas Classical Guitar Ensemble: A free seasonal concert is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Monday Movies: A free screening of "Inside Out" is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Walk with a UMC Doc events scheduled: Free Walk with a UMC Doc events are planned at 9:30 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The next topic is Coping with Holiday Stress on Dec. 17. Visit umcsn.com.

Jukebox Heroes: The group is set to perform at 9 p.m. Dec. 17-19 in the Bourbon Street Cabaret at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Family Night at the Museum: Families are invited to enjoy a pizza dinner and snacks and watch "A Christmas Story" on the big screen and take part in activities from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org.

Santa Baby Holiday Show: The Bevery Belles, a group reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, is set to perform holiday classics complete with choreography at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or thebeverlybelles.com.

Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Party Ever: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ronnie Spector is set to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 in the showroom at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $29.95. Visit orleanscasino.com.

Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic: The invitational basketball tournament featuring teams from the University of Colorado, Southern Methodist University, Pennsylvania State University, Kent State University, Canisius College, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Nicholls State University and Hampton University is scheduled for Dec. 22 and 23 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Two-day packages start at $50. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Las Vegas Wind Quintet: Clarinetist Dave Hawley is set to be joined by Julie Ivy on flute, Doug Beasley on horn, Molly Murphy on oboe and Dorothy Rumsey on bassoon in a free concert scheduled for 2 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Acting Out: Super Summer Theatre Studios is set to offer a six-week Youth Musical Theatre Ensemble class for students 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays Jan. 9-Feb. 13 at 4340 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 204. The courses, led by Rhonda Carlson and Kevan Patiquin, are set to culminate with a performance. Auditions are by appointment. Email rhonda.carlson28@yahoo.com to schedule. The session fee is $240. Visit supersummertheatre.org/acting-out.

Shana Tucker in Concert: Singer, songwriter and cellist Shana Tucker is set to perform at 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Styx: The band is set to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $43. Visit palms.com.

Joe Satriani: The singer/songwriter is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 4 at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $43. Visit palms.com.

Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage: A live symphony orchestra backed up by projected film and television footage is set to bring 50 years of "Star Trek" music to the stage for the first time at 7 p.m. April 4 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are on sale now for $50. Visit orleansarena.com or call 702-284-7777.

Il Divo: The classical crossover group is set to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 2016, at The Pearl inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $74 and are on sale now. Visit palms.com.

ONGOING

Las Vegas 13 Club: Named for the 10-13 call for an officer who needs assistance, the 13 Club meets the last Thursday of most months (except November, when they meet the third Thursday) at 7 p.m. at O'Aces Sports Bar, 4955 S. Decatur Blvd. The club is made up primarily of retired New York Police Department officers and other law enforcement officers. No meeting is planned for December. Visit lvten13.com or contact club president Peter Trimboli at 702-349-5313 or trimbil.peter@yahoo.com.

Bluegrass jam sessions: The events are planned at 11:30 p.m. Saturdays on the patio at McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 110. Call 702-247-7000.

Birds of the Air Food Pantry: The pantry, operating out of Epic Church, 8755 W. Warm Springs Road, is set to provide free groceries to those in need from 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of the month. ZIP codes served are 89113, 89118, 89139, 89141, 89148, 89178, and 89179. Email birdsoftheair@epiclv.org.

A Home 4 Spot: Pet adoption events are scheduled from 11 am. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, 10000 W. Sahara Blvd., from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. the third Saturday of most months at Woof Gang Pet Bakery, 7080 N. Durango Drive, Suite 140, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of most months at The Wagging Tail Pet Store, 10170 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 157. Visit ahome4spot.com.

Buddhism 101: The free event is planned at 10 a.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the SGI-Las Vegas Buddhist Center, 2725 W. Charleston Blvd. Participants can learn about Nichiren Buddhism, karma, the Lotus Sutra and how to chant to transform their lives and become happy. Visit sgi-usa-lasvegas.org or call 702-258-6489.

Pau Hana Social: The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club conducts a monthly social gathering at the Aloha Kitchen & Bar, 2605 S. Decatur Blvd., No. 110. Potential new members are invited to attend. Visit lasvegashcc.org.

Las Vegas 13 CLUB: Named for the 10-13 call for an officer who needs assistance, the 13 Club meets the last Thursday of most months (except November, when they meet the third Thursday) at 7 p.m. at O'Aces Sports Bar, 4955 S. Decatur Blvd. The club is made up primarily of retired New York Police Department officers and other law enforcement officers. Visit lvten13.com.

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 performances of "The 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.

Toddler Fun: Staff from Family to Family Connection plan to demonstrate activities for toddlers and parents at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

Fish Feeding: Watch staff members feed the fish in the faux stream at 4 p.m. Fridays at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Visit basspro.com.

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. Tuesdays and Saturdays featuring Marty Mancuso and from noon to 3 p.m. Sundays 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.

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.

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. Fridays. 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. 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 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.