Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, March 24-30, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Pub Crawl with Desert Companion: The event is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. March 24 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Desert Companion and KNPR partner with Tivoli Village and its restaurant tenants to host its first Pub Crawl. Attendees can travel from Kabuki, Cantina Laredo and Brio, partaking in trivia while enjoying curated cocktails. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

2. Funny Bunny Race For Parkinson’s: The Friends of Parkinson’s plans to host its annual 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun walk from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 at Bruce Trent Park, 7353 Eugene Ave. A kids bunny hop for eggs, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and food are planned. Registration is $30 for the 1-mile fun walk; $35 for the 5K; $40 for the 10K; and $10 for the Bunny Hop with a T-shirt (without a T-shirt is free to participate). To register, visit bit.ly/1oacHbZ. For more information, email friendsofparkinsonslv@gmail.com or call 702-381-4141.

3. Easter Egg Hunt: Children of all faiths are invited to a free Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Dress is casual. Children should bring an empty basket or other container to carry home any treat-filled eggs they find. Additionally, Easter services are planned at 10 a.m. March 27. Call 702-648-8437.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Stroke Support Group: The next meeting is slated from 3 to 4 p.m. March 24 at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Call 702-233-7061.

Easter activities: Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, is set to host its Easter Bunny for paid photos through March 26 in a spring-inspired house in the Macy’s court. Children’s crafts and lawn games also are planned from noon to 4 p.m. through March 26. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.

Holy Week Choirs: The choirs of Grace Presbyterian Church and Mountain View Presbyterian Church are set to present Theodore DeBois’ “Seven Last Words” during Holy Week. The first is slated for 7 p.m. March 24 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd., on Maundy Thursday, and the second at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at Grace Presbyterian, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd., on Good Friday. The 60-voice choir will be joined by professional soloists and a chamber orchestra. Admission is free, with donations being accepted to benefit the Westminster Presbyterian Food Bank. Call 702-341-7800.

Meet Bob Beers For Beer: Ward 2 Beers with Beers for ages 21 or older is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 24 at Calico Jack’s Saloon, 8200 W. Charleston Blvd. Join Councilman Bob Beers for conversation about Ward 2, the city or anything of interest to the community. Call 702-255-6771.

Four by Four!: The tribute to the music of The Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Bees Gees and Motown is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 25 and 26 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Visit FourByFourTribute.com or call 702-240-1301.

Education run: The Celebrate Education 8K and 1-Mile Fun Run is slated for 8 a.m. March 26 at Kellogg-Zaher Park, 7901 W. Washington Ave. The event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Track Club. Visit lvtc.org.

Comedian birthday celebration: Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to celebrate the 94th birthday of comedian and actor Marty Allen accompanied by Karon Kate Blackwell March 26 in the Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the show begins at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call 702-507-5900.

“An Evening of A Cappella”: The event featuring the Silver Statesmen is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 26 at Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. Visit silverstatesmenbarbershopchorus.com.

Chi running class: A chi running class is set for 7 p.m. March 29 at REI at Boca Park, 710 S. Rampart Blvd. The goal is to enhance running or walking by increasing efficiency and reducing impact through using the principals of tai chi. No special attire or fitness level necessary, and the class is free. Register at rei.com. Call 702-951-4488.

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.

“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.

Women’s retreat: The Women’s Spirituality Retreat “Seek, Nourish, Ignite,” presented by the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, is set from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 at Three Square food bank, 4190 N. Pecos Road. Tickets are $45. JCCSN members can get a 20 percent discount by ordering online at jccsn.org or calling 702-794-0090.

Summerlin half-marathon: The sixth annual Summerlin Half Marathon is slated for 7 a.m. April 10 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. It features a 13.1-mile course that begins and ends at Downtown Summerlin and includes a tour of several Summerlin villages and a chip-timed run/walk. Top male and female finishers in varying age groups are recognized; all participants receive medals and shirts. A portion of the proceeds benefits the nonprofit Girls on the Run. Online registration is $80 per person through April 7 and is $90 pending availability the day of. Visit desertskyadventures.com/summerlinhalfmarathon.

Tour De Summerlin Cycling Event: Hundreds of cyclists are expected to participate in the 15th annual Tour de Summerlin April 16 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Cyclists for the 80-mile ride begin at 7 a.m.; cyclists for the 60-mile ride begin at 7:45 a.m.; and cyclists for the 40-mile ride begin at 8:30 a.m. The non-competitive cycling event includes the community’s dedicated bike routes as well as open desert roads. The event benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. Participants can rent bikes from McGhie’s Ski, Bike & Board, 4035 S. Fort Apache Road, by calling 702-252-8077. Pre-register for $75 through March 31 at tourdesummerlin.com. The fee is $85 April 1-14 and $95 after.

WORTH A DRIVE

“The Speed of Darkness”: David McKee is scheduled to direct performances of the play by Steve Tesich at 8 p.m. March 24-26 and 2 p.m. March 27 in the Fischer Black Box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors or students. Ushers can see the show for free. Visit lvlt.org.

Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine: The band is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. March 25 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $25, $35, $45 or $60 and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, by logging onto sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Women in Politics: The event is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 25 at the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The cost for early registration is $35 for members or $40 for nonmembers. The price is $45 at the door the day of the event. Visit urbanchamber.org.

Easter celebration: Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, plans to host the free event from 1 to 5 p.m. March 26 and 27. Balloon artists, face painters, factory tours, music, games, food trucks and photos with the Easter bunny are planned. Visit ethelm.com.

Junior naturalist day: Youths ages 6-12 can learn what it’s like to be a naturalist from 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive. Participants can join staff members in the field to collect data on weather conditions, plants, animals and birds. The cost is $7.25, and the activity code is 661010-02. Call 267-4180 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Kristin Chenoweth: The concert is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. March 25 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $115. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Third Eye Blind: The group is set to reunite for the first time in more than a decade to perform and host an ARTTEC Friendraiser at 7 p.m. March 25 at the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South. ARTTEC is a nonprofit entertainment career-training program. The event is set to include a cash bar and a raffle benefiting the charity. Tickets are $250 and are available at tinyurl.com/3eb-arttec. ARTTEC also encourages people to sponsor a student, which costs $25 for a year at arttecusa.com/donate.

Town Square Hop & Shop: The Easter Egg Hunt and Family Festivalis planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 26 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It includes egg hunts, rock climbing, face painting, airbrush tattoos and bounce houses. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Spring Wine Walk: The walk is set from 3 to 6 p.m. March 26 at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.

Jay Cutler Desert Classic: The Las Vegas City Athletic Club 2016 Jay Cutler Desert Classic, a men’s and women’s body-building, physique and fitness competition, is scheduled for March 26, with pre-judging set at 10:30 a.m. and the finals at 6:30 p.m. in the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets for pre-judging start at $35.50. Tickets for the finals are $48 for reserved seating and $52 for VIP seating. A meet-and-greet ticket that includes a question-and-answer session with Jay Cutler is $100. An after-party is scheduled at Ghostbar. Visit lasvegasnpc.com.

Yoga on the Meadow: Stretch with the Red Rock Canyon escarpment as your background during Yoga on the Meadow sessions scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. March 26 and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Easter Seals Walk: The eighth annual Easter Walk & Roll to benefit Easter Seals Nevada, a half-mile walk followed by a carnival with egg hunts and a petting zoo, is scheduled at 9 a.m. March 26 at Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and is $35 for adults and $20 for children, seniors and members of the military. Visit eastersealsnevada.org/walknroll.

Mountain egg hunt: An Easter egg hunt is scheduled March 26 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Children 6 or younger are set to hunt at 10 a.m. Children 7 or older can hunt at 10:30 a.m. Eggs will be limited, and participation is first-come, first-served. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Butterfly habitat: The butterflies are back at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The preserve’s seasonal butterfly habitat is slated to be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through May 30 as weather permits. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

The Age of Disruption: A pair of events concerning Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is scheduled March 30 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. A documentary by the director of “Alive Inside,” followed by a community engagement workshop designed for people living with dementia and carepartners, is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. and a nonfiction theatrical performance featuring original music, storytelling, poetry and insights on aging and care by aging expert Dr. Bill Thomas and musical guest Nate Silas Richardson is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per event. Visit tinyurl.com/aging16.

Glass Craft & Bead Expo: The 21st annual event is planned from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1 and 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event will offer nearly 150 booths and 70 tabletops, as well as demonstrations in flameworking and other glass art techniques. Additionally, more than 250 classes are set to be taught by professional artists and industry leaders, with mediums including stained, fused, mosaics, coldworking, beadmaking and marble making. Classes are set to begin at 9 a.m. March 30, and registration is planned starting at 7 a.m. Prices vary for the sessions. Three-day admission to the expo is $15, and seniors and military personnel pay $13. Visit glasscraftexpo.com.

Ward 6 Spring Celebration and Foster Connection: The celebration is slated from noon to 4 p.m. April 2 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The event is set to include amusement rides, jump houses, crafts, games, a farmers market, community vendors, music and more. Information on becoming a foster family is also slated to be offered. Call 702-229-8100.

PurpleStride: The 5K run and family-friendly walk is set for 9 a.m. April 2 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration is scheduled at 7 a.m. and is $30 to $35 in advance and $35 to $40 on the day of the event, which benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Visit pancan.org. To register, visit purplestride.org/lasvegas.

Call for musicians: The nonprofit Las Vegas Young Artists Orchestra is seeking applications for its new Academy Orchestra program for youths 15 or younger who show significant potential. The free program will welcome up to 50 new students who will work alongside internationally recognized guest artists and perform regularly throughout the year. The application deadline is April 8. Musicians up to age 23, meanwhile, can submit applications until May 15 for membership in the Young Artists Orchestra. Visit lvyao.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Meet the councilman: Ward 2 Coffee with the Councilman is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 1 at Avery’s Coffee, 9440 W. Sahara Ave. Join Ward 2 Councilman Bob Beers for coffee and conversation. Call 702-476-2063.

Fine Juried Art Show: More than 100 artists are set to display artwork as the Sun City Summerlin Art Club presents its Fine Art Juried Show “Imagine!” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2 and 3 at the Desert Vista Community Center, 10338 Sun City Blvd. Entries will include watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The awards ceremony is planned at 11 a.m. April 2. Email camdcam@me.com or call 702-838-8498.

“Variety at the Suncoast”: The show, free for B Connected members, is slated for 2 p.m. April 4 and 18 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Starbright entertainment: Cary Long’s Comedy Act is planned for 7 p.m. April 2 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 702-240-1301.

The NiteKings: Gateway Arts Foundation is set to present The NiteKings at 2 p.m. April 3 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301.

Westside Newcomers Club: The club plans to host its monthly coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. April 6 at Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road. The coffee event for those new to the area takes place the first Wednesday of each month. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or email wncmbrship@yahoo.com.

Social club: The Jewish Singles Social Club for men and women plans its next meeting for 6:30 p.m. April 6 at the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada, 8689 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180. It meets the first Wednesday of the month and is free and open to the public. Call 702-233-8618 or 702-243-1761.

Fundraiser for grief home: A fundraiser is planned for Adam’s Place for Grief from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 7 at Land Rover of Las Vegas, 5255 W Sahara Ave. Food, wine, a silent auction, a childrens’ fashion show and more are planned. Visit adamsplaceforgrieflasvegas.org.

Bluegrass Festival Craft Market: The city of Las Vegas is set to host the 2016 Bluegrass Festival’s Craft Market from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 9 at Durango Hills Park, 3545 N. Durango Drive. Artists will be selling original Americana/folk art and crafts in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, print work, photographs, fabric art, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and home decor. Call 702-229-3514 or visit artslasvegas.org.

Business expo: The 2016 Large Vision Business Network Mixer April Showers Expo is set from 6 to 9 p.m. April 12 at the Suncoast’s Grand Ballroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Fifty business exhibits, the LVBNM Chefs Corner, entertainment, raffle drawings and candy, flowers and gifts are planned. The expo is open to the public and is a 21-or-older event. More than 5,000 free admission tickets are being distributed throughout Clark County. Visit lvbnmlasvegas@aol.com or call 702-639-6964.

Summer Camp signups: Summer day camp registration schedule is: 9 a.m. April 11, online registration begins; and 9 a.m. April 13, walk-in registration begins. Online registration is available at recreation.lasvegasnevada.gov. Accounts can be set up in advance. Call 702-229-7529.

Starbright production: A tribute to Simon & Garfunkel is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 16 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $22. Call 702-240-1301.

High school carnival: Palo Verde High School, 333 S. Pavilion Center Drive, plans a carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16 on its soccer field. Games, prizes, food, music and more are planned. There is no entry fee, but there is a fee to play the games (prices will range from $1 to $3 per game). Food and refreshments are planned to be sold. Email Caroline Vacante atcvacante@interact.ccsd.net.

“West from Home”: The exhibit by Valentin Yordanov is slated to run through April 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. It features mixed-media paintings that combine twisting graphic lines with boldly colored shapes. Call 702-507-3860 or visit lvccld.org.

Greenfest 2016: The event is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Expect green vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, recycling exhibits and interactive displays. Visit downtownsummerlin.com or greenfestlv.com.

Starbright entertainment: “Sounds of the Seventies” is planned at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $20. Call 702-240-1301.

American Historical Society of Germans from Russia: The group plans to meet at 2 p.m. April 24 at Atria Retirement Home, 3250 S. Fort Apache Road. Call Jeanne Barnett at 702-257-2798 or Marilyn Mackett at 702-256-8970.

DiamondFest 2016: The event is set to celebrate Neil Diamond with music and film April 21-24 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Nearly 12 tribute artists are set to be showcased at the festival in four unique concerts. A portion of the proceeds will benefit nonprofit Our Military Kids. Tickets to each 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. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or purchase tickets through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Art Walk planned: Mark Vranesh is set to produce the Boca Park Fashion Village ArtWalk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 and 24 at Boca Park shopping center, 710-750 S. Rampart Blvd. Expect dozens of artisans of various media, including wood, metal, oil paintings, fabric crafts. Visit vegasartwalk.com.

Sun City Musicmakers: The group is set to perform “A Sound Bouquet” at 7 p.m. April 30 and 2 p.m. May 1 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Expect music celebrating Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” as well as songs of The Beach Boys and The Supremes. Tickets are $10. Visit SCSCAI.com or call 702-240-1301.

Red Rock marathon: Triple Dare Running Co. plans its spring race, Flight of Fire Trail Half Marathon & 10K, for May 14 at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. Starting at the Visitor Center, the course will travel clockwise to the Moenkopi Loop, the Grand Circle Loop, and the White Rock-Willow Springs Trail, then to the White Rock dirt road, back to the Grand Circle Loop, on to the Calico Hills Trail, and finally back to the Moenkopi Loop, finishing back at the center. This course is a technical trail race, and trail shoes with gaiters are recommended. The 10K follows the same course, ending at the White Rock aid station. Shuttle service will be provided to return 10K runners to the start area. This event is limited to 200 participants. Visit tripledareruns.com.

Unite@night Walk: The Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation plans to host the event at 7:30 p.m. June 11 at the Kellogg-Zaher Soccer Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave. Registration for the 5k for runners is $35 and $20 for ages 12 or younger (raise $50 and get the fee waived). There is no registration fee to walk. Visit csfinfo.org/csf-unite-night.

ONGOING EVENTS

Groups, societies and clubs:

Ward 2 Walkers meet at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Hualapai Trailhead Park, just north of Alta Drive on Hualapai Way. Join Councilman Beers for exercise and conversation. It is free and open to the public. Call 702-229-2144.

TheMoms Club of Las Vegas Summerlin is recruiting new members. In addition to weekly play dates, Moms Club also hosts two to three events per week for all ages and typically include park playtime, factory tours and farmers markets. The club offers moms a chance to relax in a kid-free setting with refreshments and adult conversation. Moms Club Las Vegas Summerlin is open to all moms, including expecting mothers. Kids ages range from newborn to elementary school. Visit momsclublasvegas.com or call 541-350-1599.

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. 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. The schedule includes Wes Winters from 6 to 9 p.m. March 29; Mark O’Toole from 6 to 9 p.m. March 30; and Robbie Howard from 7 p.m. to midnight March 25 and 26. 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 Play Deep March 25 and 26. Call 702-869-7725.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 Cool Change from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Glenn Gallarde from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. March 25 and 26. 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 lineup includes: Derrick Stroman, March 24; and Marc Patrick, March 31. Admission is free and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 702-507-5980.

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 New Retros, Feb. 26 and 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.