Summerlin-area neighborhood news

The Jewish Singles 55 Plus Social Club plans to meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the NV Energy building, back entrance, 6226 W. Sahara Ave.

It meets the first Wednesday of each month. The club welcomes everyone interested in entertaining programs, socializing and meeting new friends and enjoying refreshments.

For more information, call 233-8618 or 243-9482.

WESTSIDE NEWCOMERS CLUB TO MEET

The Westside Newcomers Club, a social club for women who have lived in the area for 10 years or less or for those who have life-changing events such as retirement, plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the social hall at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive.

A luncheon with program is planned for Oct. 12. For more information, visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call 399-2689.

TIVOLI VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET ADDS VENDORS

The Walk In indoor portion of the fresh52 Farmers & Artisan Market at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., has added 11 more vendors for its Saturday market.

Coleman Farms from Carpenteria, Calif., offers whole head artisan lettuces, whole head baby lettuces and culinary herbs. Pudwell Farms from Nipomo, Calif., offers red, gold and orange raspberries, Mara des Bois strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Jaime Farms from Industry, Calif., offers tri-color bell peppers, starship squash, Cococelle squash, heirloom melons and mixed carrots. Tutti Frutti from Lompoc, Calif., offers organic heirloom tomatoes, torpedo onions and cauliflower.

The fresh52 Farmers & Artisan Market operates from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, visit fresh52.com.

FAMILY PICNIC SET FOR OCT. 16 AT RAINBOW FAMILY PARK

The Human Rights Campaign and Aid for AIDS of Nevada plan to host the fourth annual Family Picnic from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at Rainbow Family Park, 7137 W. Oakey Blvd., between Tenaya Way and Rainbow Boulevard.

A barbecue, kids’ play area and community booths are planned. Bring a gently used coat or sweater to donate to Coats for Kids. Admission is free. Lunch is $5, and children younger than 5 eat free. For more information on HRC Las Vegas, visit lasvegashrc.org.

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO HOST CRAFT AND YARD SALE SATURDAY

A communitywide craft and yard sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Expect all types of items, including gently worn clothes, toys, home accent pieces, books and household items.

For more information, call 648-8437 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. through Friday.

RED ROCK 5K SET FOR SATURDAY

The Red Rock 5K is planned for 8 a.m. Saturday at the Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive. The walk for charity portion is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m.

New-Com and Ryno Running have teamed up with the golf club for a safe, scenic course using the golf course’s concrete cart path. Entry fee for the walk is $25 and benefits After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. The 5K entry fee is $30. Cash prizes will be awarded. To register, visit redrock5k.com.

GRACE IN THE DESERT CHURCH PLANS RUMMAGE SALE

The ECW of Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church announces a fall rummage sale scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane.

Expect housewares, sporting equipment, toys and gently used clothing. Donations are planned for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Soles4Souls and the Treasure House at Christ Church. For more information, visit graceinthedesert.org or call 838-7444.

CRAFT FAIR COMING OCT. 15-16 TO VONS OF DESERT BREEZE

Vons of Desert Breeze plans its seventh annual craft fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16 at Vons, 8540 W. Desert Inn Road.

This year’s event will feature 25 different artists and vendors with a variety of products. Expect live music and a raffle with different prizes donated by the vendors.

The event benefits breast cancer research.

For more information, call 240-0293.

LEARN TO LOCATE ANCESTORS AT GENEALOGY SOCIETY MEETING

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

The speaker is scheduled to be Mary Barkan, who plans to discuss jewishgen.org, a free site. Learn how to locate information about your family, surname and towns, and discover if others are researching your surname. You also can learn how to locate information that’s specific to your place of origin.

Meetings are free and open to the public. The group meets at 1 p.m. the third Sunday of each month.

For more information, call 528-4334 or visit jgssn.org.

COLOSSAL CANINE CARE TO HOST OKTOBER-FUR EVENT

Colossal Canine Care announces its second annual Oktober-fur event, which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive.

Expect live music, K9 demonstrations, children’s activities, raffles, booths and a silent auction. Admission is free.

For more information, visit facebook.com/CCCFoundation or call 400-8832.

GOODWILL FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING TO CANYON GATE

The Golf for Goodwill tournament is set to benefit Goodwill of Southern Nevada, with a shotgun start scheduled for 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive. Registration is set for 11:30 a.m.

Participants will receive a boxed lunch for the course. An awards reception is set to follow the tournament and feature cash prizes, a raffle drawing and a silent auction.

Golfers who bring a donation of "gently used" goods will receive a special surprise.

A foursome is $600, and individual entry is $150. To register, visit sngoodwill.org or contact Jessica Milazzo at 214-1651.

SMILES FOR SURVIVORS FOUNDATION TO HOLD FUNDRAISING EVENT

Smiles for Survivors Foundation plans to host its inaugural Blow Out Breast Cancer fundraising event from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20 at Square Colour Salon + Spa, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 160. The event is open to women and men and includes salon treatments, food, champagne, live music and a silent auction.

Smiles for Survivors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of cancer treatment’s impact on oral health, providing necessary dental care for breast cancer patients and survivors and offering breast cancer education. Tickets for the event vary based on salon services. All proceeds go to the foundation. All services will be performed by Square’s stylists and beauty technicians.

Packages are available, and ticket prices are: general admission, $20 for event admission only, no spa services included; Pretty in Pink, $30, includes admission and a customized blowout; Rocking Rose, $45, includes admission, a customized blow out and a polish change; and Fabulous Fuchsia, $70, includes admission, a customized blowout, brow shaping, polish change and a lash application. Additional services are $20 each. Appointments are recommended. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more details or to make an appointment, call 255-7050 or email info@smilesforsurvivors.org.

LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES

Registration is open for the second annual Coyote Springs Fall Trail Runs, planned for Oct. 30. The event features a 10K, a half marathon and a marathon.

Food, drink, swag and top-notch amenities, courtesy of Pardee Homes Las Vegas, are planned.

For more information, to register and to learn about training and coaching programs, visit imathlete.com.