Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, Feb. 11-17, 2016

THE WEEK'S BEST BETS

1. Galentine's Day: Hosted by the femme fatale Kayla from 98.5 KLUC and Heather Collins from Mix 94.1, the event is set from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 12 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Champagne, snacks and a screening of "Bridesmaids" is planned. The entrance fee is $10 and supports The Just One Project, a local nonprofit that engages the community to go out and volunteer in easy and simple ways. Before and after the movie, the hosts will raffle off prizes along with giving every guest a gift to leave with. Tickets will be available for purchase on location or in advance at tinyurl.com/h7ukutg.

2. Reading with Rascal: The next free session is planned from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 in the multipurpose room of Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Children of all ages can read to registered therapy dogs. Refreshments are planned. It's slated to be held the second Saturday of every month except for June, July and August. All ages are welcome, and no church affiliation is necessary. Call 702-561-4143 or email oathouts@cox.net.

3. Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase: The stay-and-play tournament for teams of boys and girls U12-U19 is planned for Feb. 12-15 at the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex, Kellogg-Zaher Sports Complex and Ed Fountain Park, among other venues. The tournament is co-hosted by the city of Las Vegas and the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club. Team registration closed in December, but games are free for spectators. Call 702-229-2488, email info@lvmayorscup.com or visit vmayorscup.com.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

MountainView Lunch & Learn: The program Blood Clots and You is slated from noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building, H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Guest speaker Dr. Ann Wierman plans to host the talk, followed by a question-and-answer session. Registration is required. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Support group to meet: The Parkinson's Support Group is slated to meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 12 at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building, H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. The meeting is free and intended for Parkinson's patients and their caregivers. Registration is required. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Valentine's Bake Sale: The 12th annual Valentine's Day Bake Sale at Meadows School to Benefit the Nevada SPCA is planned from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the school, 8601 Scholar Lane. Second-graders will turn the Meadows School auditorium into a Valentine's Day Bake Shop and sell homemade cookies, candies and other sweet treats to raise funds for the Nevada SPCA and to support animal rescue, rehabilitation and adoption at the local no-kill animal sanctuary. Most bake sale items cost less than $1. Visit nevadaspca.org.

Bariatric surgery seminar: Learn about weight loss surgery during this information session set from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 in the lobby classroom of MountainView Hospital, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Registration is required. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Society of Seven: The group is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $34 at any Boyd Gaming box office or suncoastcasino.com or by calling 702-636-7075.

Free guitar lessons for beginners: Classes are set from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. February sessions are scheduled for Feb. 14 and 21. Call 702-533-3611.

AARP Driving Class: The session is set from 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. The cost is $15 for AARP members or $20 nonmembers. On the day of the class, bring in a check or money order payable to AARP, along with your driver's license, AARP membership card and pen or pencil. Light refreshment will be served. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Medicare counseling: One-on-one Medicare counseling is set from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Feb. 17 by appointment only at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Registration is required. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Communitywide Sew-A-Thon: The event, to benefit Dress A Girl Around the World, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Peccole Ranch Clubhouse, 9501 Red Hills Road. Call 702-275-4458.

Veterans Stand Down: The annual event, hosted by U.S.VETS-Las Vegas, is set from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 16 and 17 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Clothing and nonperishable food are being collected for the event, to benefit local homeless and at-risk veterans, through Feb. 19 at the Humana Guidance Centers (1000 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 720, in Henderson; and 8975 W. Charleston Blvd.). Visit usvetsinc.org/lasvegas.

Rohr Jewish Learning Institute: The institute's new six-session winter 2016 course "The Jewish Course of Why" is set to run through March at Chabad of Summerlin, 2640 Regatta Drive. The course will span a range of topics from fun, light and off-the-beaten-track questions to more complex and controversial issues. All courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple or other house of worship. Rabbi Yisroel Schanowitz of Chabad of Summerlin/Desert Shores is set to conduct the six sessions from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24 and March 2, 9 and 16. Call 702-855-0770 or visit myJLI.com.

Youth Soccer League Registration: Registration is open until full for ages 3 to 10 at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, for Saturday games set to start March 19. The cost is $45 for ages 3 and 4 and $55 for ages 5 to 10. Youths will play in age divisions, with one weekly practice and one game on Saturdays at All American Park, 1551 S. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-229-1100.

Jewish Community Center classes: The JCC of Southern Nevada is hosting a winter session of classes, with some in the Summerlin/Lakes area at 8689 Lake Sahara Drive, No. 180, and others at Touro University in Henderson, 874 American Pacific Drive. Feburary classes are: Planning a Good Death (a four-part series); Religion and Belief (a three-part series); and Sex in the Old City (a four-part series). Register at jccsn.org/jewish-university or call 702-794-0090.

The Clark County Artists Guild Winter Arts Celebration: The exhibit is set to be open during regular library hours through Feb. 23 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, featuring more than 70 artists including woodworkers, jewelers and painters. Call 702-507-3860 or visit lvccld.org.

"Hues of Emotion": The art exhibit by Christine Binns is set to run through March 6 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Binns' colorful, abstract mixed-media paintings are intended to elicit an emotional response from the viewer or for emotion to be drawn out from it. Call 702-507-3630 or visit lvccld.org.

"The Philosophy of Form and Color": The exhibit by Eyob Mergia is scheduled through April 2 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., and features drawings, murals and colorful, multi-panel paintings that borrow from Cubism, Abstract Expressionism and the emotional realism of the Baroque period. Call 702-507-3630 or visit lvccld.org.

Spring Mountain docent classes: The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Docent Organization is seeking volunteers. New classes are underway. Call Carlo Luzzi at 702-355-9341 or email carlo6180@yahoo.com.

Bluegrass Festival Craft Market: The city of Las Vegas is looking for artisan vendors to showcase and sell their work at the 2016 Bluegrass Festival's Craft Market, set from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 9 at Durango Hills Park, 3545 N. Durango Drive. Applications are free and must be submitted by Feb. 29. All artists who create original Americana/folk art and crafts in any variety of media, including paints, sculpture, print work, photographs, fabric art, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and home decor are encouraged to apply. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/faces/home/office-of-cultural-affairs. For more information, call 702-229-3514 or visit artslasvegas.org.

WORTH A DRIVE

"Where I Lived": A Nevada Housing Division exhibit made up of drawings created by Clark County students is set to be on display Feb. 11 through March 29 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform Susan Sandler's romantic comedy "Crossing Delancey" from 8 to 9:45 p.m. Feb. 12, 13 and 19 and from 2 to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21 at its playhouse, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children. Call 702-558-7275 or email tivrsvp@gmail.com.

"To Kill a Mockingbird": Performances by the Nevada Conservatory Theatre are planned at 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 18-20, 25-27 and 2 p.m. Feb. 14, 21 and 28 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $27.50 and $33. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Broadway in the Hood presents "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill": The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. Feb. 12-14 and 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The show is set at one of Billy Holiday's last performances in a seedy bar in Philadelphia. Tickets range from $14.95 to $22.95. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

"Voices from the Sagebrush": The event, part of the Rainbow Company's Nevada Series, is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The event includes a catered barbecue dinner with the cast and crew, a VIP tour of the company's 40th Anniversary Nevada Series Costume Exhibit with the curator and designers, followed by the performance. The cost is $25. Other performances, which are $5 for general admission, are set for 7 p.m. Feb. 12 and 2 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

"A Night of Expression": The talent showcase celebrating Black History Month is set to feature singing, dancing, instrumental music and the spoken word from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-2473 or 702-229-6079.

Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte": Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Antique & Collectibles Show: The 51st annual event is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Those who attend from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 pay $10, and those who attend from noon to 5 p.m. that day pay $5. Admission on Feb. 13 is $5 for all attendees. Call 702-267-2171 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

The Shirelles: The 1960s pop group plans to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 inside the M Pavilion at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $19.99, $24.99 or $29.99. Visit themresort.com, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

Craft fair shows: The events are planned from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 15 in the lower-level center court at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. The shows are aimed at helping promote artists and craftspeople who make their livings exhibiting at such events. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

"My Moments, My Mentors, My Maya, My Rainbow in the Clouds": The musical performance based on intimate recollections of the mentors in director Torrey A. Russell's life, including Dr. Maya Angelou, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.

"Cinderella": The performance presented by the Nevada Ballet Theatre is planned at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $139. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Polar Bear Plunge: The all-ages event is slated for 9 a.m. Feb. 13 at Garside Pool, 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive. Registration is open at Pavilion Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $3 in advance and $5 the day of the event. The cost includes hot chocolate after the swim. Children must swim with an adult. Proceeds will be used to purchase swim attire for those in need during the summer 2016 season. This event is co-sponsored by Ward 1 Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian. Call 702-229-1488.

Night at the Museum: Parents can drop kids ages 5 to 12 off for a night of Valentine's entertainment to include a screening of "Wreck-It-Ralph," cookie decorating, snacks, card-making and pizza from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $25 per child with a $5 discount for members. Visit springspreserve.org.

Kwak Ballet Academy: A presentation by the local ballet company under the guidance of Kydong Kwak and Yoomie Lee is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383. For more on the company, visit kwakballet.com.

Sweets & Treats 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: The dog-friendly event is set at 9 a.m. Feb. 13 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Registration is $10 to $35. The first 100 registrants are set to receive a free T-Shirt. To register, visit sweetsandtreatslvcom. For more information, call 702-229-1702.

Junior Master Gardener: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to offer the hands-on program for children 7 to 12 starting in February. The first classes of the eight-session program are set for 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 at the Lifelong Learning Center's Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road, for residents in the south valley. Children will learn about plants, water, soil, vegetables and more. The program also helps foster leadership skills and community service, organizers said. The eight-session class fee is $52, and sessions are planned twice monthly. Register by contacting Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or emailing johnsonk@unce.unr.edu. Visit jmgkids.us.

Dam Short Film Festival: The 12th annual Dam Short Film Festival is planned through Feb. 13 at Boulder Theatre, 1225 Arizona St., in Boulder City. It is set to include 23 programs featuring nearly 130 short films of a variety of genres. Tickets are $9 per film program, with each program containing between four and eight short films. Daily and four-day passes are also available. Tickets can be purchased at Boulder Theatre during the event. For the full schedule of short films and events, visit damshortfilm.org.

Singing Valentines: Two local singing groups are offering singing Valentines. The Celebrity City Chorus offers an in-person singing telegram by a quartet for $40 a song, which includes a card, a small box of chocolates and a flower. The group also will sing over the phone for people out of state for $10. Visit celebritycitychorus.com or call 702-612-9567. The Silver Statesmen will send a quartet to serenade your sweetheart for Valentine's Day for $50 to $100, depending on how narrow the delivery window is. It is set to include two love songs in barbershop style, a red rose and a personalized Valentine's card with your message. Visit silverstatesmenbarbershopchorus.com or call 702-280-2815.

Valentine's Day Cruise: The cruises are planned from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14 on a luxury yacht set to depart from the Lake Las Vegas Marina, 10 Costa Di Lago. The cost is $30 per person. The price includes free sweets from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and a drink. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

Sin City Sinners album release party: The Las Vegas-based band — featuring Joshua Alan, Michael "Doc" Ellis, Scotty Griffin and Blas Elias — plans to host a free album release party for "Let it Burn" at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Count's Vamp'ed Rock Bar & Grill, 6750 W. Sahara Ave. A special "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" performance is planned for 9:30 p.m. A portion of funds raised from album pre-order sales will go to the nonprofit no-kill Nevada SCPA animal rescue. Visit officialsinners.com. The band is also set to perform free shows at 10 p.m. Feb. 11 and 25 in The Lounge at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Visit palms.com.

Science Camp: Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to travel back to ancient Egypt and dissect the science of mummification during an I Want My Mummy science camp scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The camp is $40 for Springs Preserve members and $50 for nonmembers. Extended care is available from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an additional $10. Space is limited. Register at springspreserve.org.

American Airlines Kiwi Club Chapter meeting: The luncheon is set for 11 a.m. Feb. 17 at at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All flight attendants, online and retired, from American Airlines, American Eagle, TWA and US Airlines are welcome. RSVP with Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

Fomato Fun: The Midnight Fomato Society plans to present "Bad Head," a comedy directed by John Tomasello featuring science fiction, fantasy, burlesque and foam tomatoes that the audience is welcome to lob at one another and actors during the show. The show is set to run at 10 p.m. Fridays through March 25 at the Sci Fi Center, 5077 Arville St. Tickets are $10. Fomatoes will be sold at the show (cash only). Visit facebook.com/thescificentervegas.

Kickin' it for Cartwheel: The kickball tournament hosted by the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is planned at 8 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. Groups, companies and individuals 15 or older can register teams of between 10 and 12 people to compete, with registration costing $250 and $300, respectively, due by Feb. 15. Teams must have an equal number of men and women. Competitors will receive a Kickin' it for Cartwheel T-shirt, and awards will be given for first, second and third place, with a special award for the most creative team uniform. Proceeds will benefit Camp Cartwheel, an annual overnight experience for children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. Call 702-735-8434 or visit nvccf.org.

Caring for roses: Participants can learn about preparing their gardens to yield roses in spring during hands-on demonstration classes slated from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 22 and March 7 and 21 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's rose garden in the back of the Demonstration and Test Gardens, 8050 Paradise Road. The February sessions will focus on amending the soil and winter pruning, and the March sessions will focus on fertilizing, mulching, wood chips and watering. Contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5555.

(Monkey): The exhibition is scheduled by appointment through Feb. 20 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The annual invitational fine art exhibit focuses on Chinese heritage. Because the coming 2016 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Monkey, artists are asked to make pieces that include the monkey and signifiers, images, or visual concepts that honor and celebrate Chinese tradition. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

"Ignominious Refuse": The exhibition featuring the work of Brent Holmes is scheduled to be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays through March 11 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

"Wallflowers": The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is slated to host the exhibit by Jill Parisi during regular gallery hours through March 19 at the CSN Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The gallery plans to include printmaking and printmaking-based installation art by State University of New York at New Paltz associate professor of printmaking Parisi. Parisi's artwork celebrates the plant and animal kingdom's wide palette and intricate patterns. Call 702-651-4146.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: The area's best student artwork and writing is set to be on display through April 3 in the Big Springs Gallery at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Gallery admission is included with paid admission. Visit springspreserve.org.

"Wonders of the Arctic": Learn about the crucial role that ice plays in the lives of people and animals in the Arctic during screenings of the film scheduled from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in February in the Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The film is included with admission to the Springs Preserve. Visit springspreserve.org.

Pahrump Hot Air Balloon Festival: The annual event is set for noon Feb. 26 and 8 a.m. Feb. 27 and 28 at Petrack Park, 150 state Route 160, in Pahrump, about 60 miles west of Las Vegas. The family-friendly festival is set to bring together more than 20 hot air balloon pilots from the western states, music, entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and more. Events are scheduled throughout the three days, including glow balloon events. Admission to the festival is free, and guests can purchase tethered balloon rides for $10 and a wristband for the carnival for $20. Visit visitpahrump.com/events.

Jerry Misko exhibit: Misko's limited edition prints and one-of-a-kind paintings of nostalgic Las Vegas neon signs are set to be on display from 3 to 11 p.m. daily at the Las Vegas Club Gallery at the Plaza, 1 Main St. The gallery is also set to feature the "Union Plaza Then and Now" exhibit beginning Feb. 4. The exhibition of photos and memorabilia is curated by the nonprofit Museum of Gaming History, an educational project of The Casino Chip & Gaming Tokens Collectors Club Inc. Visit plazahotelcasino.com or call 702-386-2110.

Fine art paint parties: City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to host the events from 6 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month for up to 10 participants. Artists are set to lead the events. The cost is $35 per person and includes all art materials and refreshments. The parties are meant to raise funds for scholarships benefiting local art students. Call 702-260-0300 or email citylightscoop@centurylink.net to RSVP. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.

Sinatra's Centennial: The Las Vegas News Bureau plans to celebrate Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday with photographs in an exhibit set to run through March 20 during regular hours at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-6030.

Free ski lessons: Complimentary coaching from certified ski and snowboard instructors is planned at the Lee Canyon Ski & Snowboard Resort, 6725 Lee Canyon Road, to any visitor at any time. Guests 13 or younger may participate in the free coaching program only when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visit leecanyonlv.com.

Junior Master Gardener: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to offer the hands-on program for children 7 to 12 starting in February. The first classes of the eight-session program are set for 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 6 at the Research Center & Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, for residents in the north valley, and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 at the Lifelong Learning Center's Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road, for residents in the south valley. Children will learn about plants, water, soil, vegetables and more. The program also helps foster leadership skills and community service, organizers said. The eight-session class fee is $52, and sessions are planned twice monthly. Register by contacting Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or emailing johnsonk@unce.unr.edu. Visit jmgkids.us.

Cirque Run: Cirque du Soleil is set to host its 15th annual Run Away with Cirque du Soleil community 5K run and 1-mile fun walk March 12 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Onsite registration is set to start at 7 a.m. Pre-race activities are slated to begin at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $37 for the 5K and $27 for the 1-mile in advance or $3 more after March 1. Register at tinyurl.com/run2016.

PLAN AHEAD

Beers with Beers: Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers plans to meet with residents 21 or older from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Road Runner Saloon, 921 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-229-2144.

Gynecologic support group: The group is set to meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive, in conference room 1A. It is inclusive of all gynecological cancers: cervical, uterine, ovarian, vaginal and vulvar. Visit summerlinhospital.com.

Jazz at the Ranch: The event is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Urban Ranch General Store, 6985 W. Sahara Ave., No. 105. Music by Mike Candito Trio is planned. Raffle ticket sales will benefit a scholarship fund. Space is limited. RSVP to info@forgottensongmusic.com.

Summerlin Writers and Poets Workshop: The monthly meeting is slated from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Humana Guidance Center, 8885 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 140. It's usually held the third Friday of the month. Develop your writing skills in prose and poetry in a friendly and supportive environment. Members are both published and novices, who gather for both social and educational programs. The workshop is free. Call Sandy Toles at 702-204-4250.

"Man in Black — A Tribute to Johnny Cash": The show is slated for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $24. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Justin Willman: The comedian (who hosts "Cupcake Wars" on Food Network) is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 as part of the Comedy Rocks series at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $25 and $35. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Author signing: Desert Author Series — An Afternoon with Dr. Earnest N. Bracey is set for 2:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Bracey is set to speak about the history of African American discrimination in the U.S. and Las Vegas. Book and CD sales/signings will take place after the presentation. Call 702-507-3631.

Rescue in need of volunteers: The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society is seeking to add several volunteers in a variety of positions to help with its efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and reduce animal population in Southern Nevada. Interested and new volunteers can get more information and training during a volunteer orientation planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the rescue office, 2965 S. Jones Blvd., E-2. RSVP by calling 702-434-2009 or visit lvvhumane.org.

Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada: The group plans to meet at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 (a new monthly meeting time for January through March only) at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Avenue. The topic will be Polish Russian Vital Records. Learn the types of records, language used, and format of 19th century records from the area of modern Poland. A tutorial will be presented on how to locate and translate the information you want from these records. Visit jgssn.org.

Free concert: A concert featuring electric cellists Daniel Gaisford and Jessika Soli is planned for 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. A spaghetti dinner is set to follow the concert. The concert is free, and dinner tickets are $10. Call 702-341-7800 or visit mviewpc.org.

MountainView Lunch & Learn: The program RTC and You is set from noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. A representative from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is set to present information about the RTC, Paratransit and special discounts for individuals 65 or older. Registration is required. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Inauguration Reception Festivity: Twelve artists from Latin America will collectively launch a new wave of cultural art in Las Vegas during the event set from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26 at Galleria de Chavez, 7885 W.Sahara Ave., Suites 107 and 108. Artists from Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela are set to attend and speak about their art. Contact Ernesto Chavez at vegasframer@gmail.com or 702-395-0598.

Stroke support group: The next session is planned from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive, in Conference Room B. The group meets the fourth Thursday of the month (November and December meetings are the third Thursday). Call 702-233-7061 or visit summerlinhospital.com.

"West from Home": An artist reception for Valentin Yordanov is slated from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb 26 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The exhibit, set to run during regular library hours Feb. 25 through April 19, features mixed-media paintings that combine twisting graphic lines with boldly colored shapes. Call 702-507-3860 or visit lvccld.org.

Grey Street: The band is set to perform Feb. 26 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. for those 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Health fair: The MountainView Hospital CARES Health Fair is set from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb 27 in the main lobby at MountainView Hospital, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Free health screenings, information and prizes are planned. Learn more about hospital and community services and celebrate the hospital's 20th anniversary with cake. Visit tinyurl.com/zd6pmr6.

Scrapbook workshop: The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Learn and share crafting techniques. Bring your own supplies and tools. Call 702-507-3861 or visit lvccld.org.

"African American Women in Pop Culture": The program is planned for 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Singer-songwriter, choreographer and fitness expert Keaira LaShae plans to discuss growing up as an African American woman with a dream surrounding music and dance followed by a performance. Book and CD sales/signings will take place after the presentation. Call 702-507-3631 or visit lvccld.org.

Solomon Schechter Day School Gala: The school is set to honor several community leaders at its annual gala scheduled for March 13 at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive. The Evening at the Casbah-themed event will raise funds for the Sidney Chaplin Memorial Scholarship Fund, with all proceeds benefiting families in need who are dedicated to providing their children with an ndividualized learning environment, enveloped by Jewish values and experiences. The event is set to include silent and live auctions. Contact Denise Hahamy at 702-804-1333, ext. 158, or email denise@ssds-lv.org.

Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival: The annual event, presented by Clark County Parks & Recreation, is set from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 2 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road at Durango Drive. A new layout is planned for 2016, with five concert stages, the Vegas AmJam (an amateur skate and BMX competition), vendor village and food area. General admission tickets are $20 in advance or, if available, $25 at the gate. Visit extremething.com.

DiamondFest 2016: The event is set to celebrate Neil Diamond with music and film April 21-24 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Nearly a dozen of tribute artists are set to be showcased at the festival, which will include four unique concerts. A portion of the proceeds will benefit nonprofit Our Military Kids. Tickets to each DiamondFest event are available a la carte (prices range from $19.95 to $49.95) or purchase an all-inclusive VIP Package for $295. For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit diamondfest2016.com.

Rita Rudner: The comedian is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. April 22 and 23 as part of the Comedy Rocks series in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets start at $25 and go on sale Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

ONGOING EVENTS

Groups, societies and clubs:

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

An Improv and Comedy Troupe is scheduled to meet and rehearse from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Five Star Tavern, 9201 Del Webb Blvd., at the Palm Valley Golf Course clubhouse. Spectators are welcome. Call 818-261-4566 or 702-363-5330.

Current Events West, a discussion group, plans to meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the JCC, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It is open to all. Call 702-794-0090.

The Ward 2 Walkers group plans to meet at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hualapai Canyon Trailhead on Hualapai Way north of Alta Drive. Join Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for exercise and conversation. The trailhead loop is 1 mile, and the intent is to walk two loops. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/information or call 702-229-2144.

The Rotary Club of Las Vegas-Summerlin invites the Summerlin business community to breakfast and fellowship Tuesday mornings at 7:15 a.m at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. Email Pat Landaker at summerlinrotary@rotarysummerlin.org.

Monthly bladder cancer support group meetings are planned for the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive, in meeting room 1a. Patients and survivors of bladder cancer and their spouses, partners and caregivers are invited for informational and support meetings. RSVP or address any questions to Don or Teri at donrosiew@gmail.com or terikoehler@gmail.com.

The nonprofit Las Vegas Crafters Guild meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and consist of a short business portion, followed by an educational program. Meetings are at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Call 702-260-0932. For membership information, visit lasvegascraftersguild.com.

Named for the 10-13 call for an officer who needs assistance, the Las Vegas 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.

The German Friendship Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane. Call 702-254-2590.

The free West Side Photo Club plans to meet from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Summerlin Hospital, 657 N. Town Center Drive. It is looking for active, experienced photographers willing to share their knowledge and passion for digital photography. The varied meeting agenda promotes the technical, artistic and social aspects of photography. Email westsidephotoclub@yahoo.com to request a meeting agenda.

The Las Vegas chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans invites past and present Merchant Mariners to its meetings, set for 11 a.m. the third Friday of every month except August at the Red Rock Moose Club, 4970 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Bill Galvez at 702-732-0888.

Sports Talk, a discussion group, is set to meet at 9:30 a.m. Fridays at the St. Tropez Buffet at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The group is open to all. Call 702-794-0090.

Classes/services:

Free blood pressure screenings are scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Registration is required. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Atria Seville, 2000 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a chair yoga and meditation class for seniors from 2 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The class is led by master Mitch Menik and is open to the public. Sign in at the front desk. Visit atriaseville.com or call 702-804-6800.

Yoga with Christian sessions are slated from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building, H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. The cost is $5 per class. Registration is required. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Free Fly Fishing 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 free MS Stretch & Flex class for those with multiple sclerosis and H2U members ($5 fee for all others) is planned from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the MountainView Hospital Medical Office Building H2U, Suite 114, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. Registration is required. Call 702-233-5474 or visit mountainview-hospital.com.

Mindfulness and Insight Meditation is planned for 4:15 p.m. Sundays at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.

Matt Hennager plans to offer free guitar lessons for beginners from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 702-507-3630 or 702-533-3611.

Churches:

Grace Presbyterian Church's Hualapai campus, 4590 S. Hualapai Way, plans to host a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. the second Friday of every month. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and popcorn and snacks will be provided. Call 702-384-4554.

The Birds of the Air Food 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.

Central Christian Church's Summerlin congregation is scheduled to meet at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, at 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon Sundays. Visit centralonline.tv/summerlin.

At Tivoli Village:

Free parent and child tennis clinics by the United States Tennis Association Nevada are planned for the first Sunday of every month for children 8 or younger in the Children's Play Area at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The clinic for 3- to 5-year-olds is planned from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and for 6- to 8-year-olds from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The Fresh52 farmers market is open for the season at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., with new vendors. The market is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. On select dates, guests can also enjoy special events, live entertainment, chef demonstrations and free arts and crafts for kids. Ride a bicycle to the market and receive a 10 percent discount. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

A Home 4 Spot Animal Rescue plans to host pet adoptions from noon to 3 p.m. the second, third and fourth Sundays at Petco, 10000 W. Sahara Ave. Adoptions are scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. the first Sunday at Shaggy Chic Pet Salon at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit ahome4spot.com.

At Village Square:

A Third Thursdays event is planned at Village Square, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. The next one is set for Feb. 18. They provide the community with fun activities while taking advantage of promotions at the shops and restaurants in the center. Visit govillagesquare.com or call 702-715-4110.

At Downtown Summerlin:

Fit4Mom plans to host Stroller Barre classes from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Downtown Summerlin is offering a farmers market curated by Kerry Clasby, also known as The Intuitive Forager, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Pavilion on Festival Plaza Drive between Rosemary and Oval Park drives. The market features 90 percent organic produce and plans to host cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to ecological stewardship and tasting events. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

The U.S. Tennis Association plans to host free tennis clinics for children ages 3 to 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in the Macy's Court at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. The clinics are designed to introduce the sport to children and teach basic skill sets. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or call 702-832-1000.

Rampart Casino entertainment:

Addison's Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free weekly live entertainment. Set to perform from 7 p.m. to midnight are Lil Elmo, Feb. 12 and 13; Carmine Mandia, Feb. 19 and 20; and Rev It Up, Feb. 26 and 27. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C.'s Irish Sports Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free weekly live music 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The schedule includes Dayna Collins, Feb. 12 and 13; Romk of Ages, Feb. 19 and 20; and Play Deep, Feb. 26 and 27. Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino's Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. The schedule includes More & Gendel, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 13; DnD Project, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Feb. 12 and 13; Cool Change, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20; Glenn Gallarde, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Feb. 19 and 20, and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27; and DnD Project, 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Feb. 26 and 27. Call 702-507-5900.

Bonkerz Comedy Club inside Addison's Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. The schedule includes Carla Rea, Feb. 11; Anthony Padilla, Feb. 18; and Steve McInelly, Feb. 25. Admission is free and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 702-507-5980.

Ceres at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans a Valentine's Day Sunday Brunch featuring Mark O'Toole, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 14; Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring jazz saxophonist Vince Priester and guitarist accompanist Calvin Brooks, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7 and 21; and Sunday Brunch featuring Mark O'Toole, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28. Brunches are $24.99 per person plus gratuity. Call 702-869-7381.

Red Rock Resort entertainment:

Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature Mahi Crabbe from 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays in T-Bones Chophouse. Cali Tucker is set to perform from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Steven Raper is set to perform from 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Line dancing is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Live music is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays at Hearthstone. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Live music is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Tony Venniro from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Live music is scheduled from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The Friday schedule includes The Jone$, Feb. 12; Empire Records, Feb. 19; and The New Retros, Feb. 26. The Saturday schedule includes Empire Records, Feb. 20, and The New Retros, Feb. 27. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Lucille's plans to host live entertainment from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

The Bingo Room at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature live music for guests 21 or older from 10 a.m. to noon Sundays. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Local entertainment:

Friday Night Band Night is set to present live rock, blues or country bands at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at The Summit, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Admission is $10 with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-240-1311.

Las Vegas Accordion Club members Walter Piortrowski, Etta Baykara, Betty Guthrie, Mary Kaplan and Bob Schoffstall are scheduled to perform from 1 to 4 p.m. every third Saturday at the Food Factory, 4140 S. Durango Drive. Visit facebook.com/LVAccordions.

Free museum admission:

Bank of America invites cardholders to explore Southern Nevada museums free as part of the Museums on Us program the first weekend of every month. Anyone with a U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card can visit the Discovery Children's Museum, 360 Promenade Place; Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North; or the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., free. Present a debit or credit card to receive free museum admission. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.