Things to do in Henderson April 23-30, 2015

THINGS TO DO

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Students of Lake Mead Christian Academy are set to present Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” at 7 p.m. April 23 and 24 and 2 p.m. April 25 at the academy, 540 E. Lake Mead Parkway. Visit lmca.org.

A Lego night is planned for 6:30 p.m. April 23 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Children 11 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

Barry Black and the Senzuals are set to perform at 9 p.m. April 23 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Nevada Naturalist program plans a Hidden Jewels of the Desert lecture at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Laurie Simons, Desert Complex biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is set to introduce the National Wildlife Refuges found in Southern Nevada, which make up the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Contact Denise Parsons at parsonsd@unce.unr.edu or 702-948-5906.

Nevada photographer and naturalist Sharon K. Schafer plans a free wildlife photography class at 7 p.m. April 23 at REI Henderson at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2220 Village Walk Drive, Suite 150. Registration is required. Visit rei.com/learn.

The Hostile Grape at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Zach Winningham is set for April 24 and Phil Stendek for April 25. Visit themresort.com.

Crystal Gayle is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 24-26 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $55. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Chris Zemba & The Late Shift Band are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. April 24 and 25 at the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com/entertain.

The Jim Presley Band is set to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. April 25 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakelasvegas.com/events-activities.

The Sun City MacDonald Ranch Variety Players are set to perform “C’Mon Get Happy” at 7 p.m. April 24-26 at the community center, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. The Hawaiian production is set to include a wedding ceremony. Admission is free.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Marty Feick is set for April 24 and Shaun South for April 25. Visit elixirlounge.net.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Library, plans to show “The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies” at 2 p.m. April 24. The film is rated PG-13. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature Kylie Sackley at 8 p.m. April 24 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Route 66 is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 24 and 25 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Chris Zemba is set to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight April 24 and 25 and May 1, 2, 22 and 23 at Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com.

The city of Henderson plans to host a grand opening event at the new Whitney Mesa BMX Park, 1575 Galleria Drive, at 10 a.m. April 25. The 3-acre USA BMX-sanctioned track is all downhill with asphalt turns, a wall ride and a pump track. It also includes covered spectator seating and a concession area. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club plans a luncheon for 10:45 a.m. April 28 at Buckman’s Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The event is scheduled to feature political writer and comedian Eric Golub. The event costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Reservations must be made by April 24. Checks can be dropped off at 2011 Di Pinto Ave. or mailed to: Southern Hills Republican Women, 2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-223, Henderson, NV 89052. Call Anne Danielson at 702-278-6652.

An introduction to creative writing workshop is planned for 10 a.m. April 28 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The event is to be taught by authors and members of the Henderson Writers’ Group and cover screenwriting. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

PLAN AHEAD

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra plans its season-ending concert at 8 p.m. May 1 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a coding class from 3:30 to 6 p.m. May 1 for children ages 7 to 12. Former elementary teacher and TechBrainiacs founder Jeremy Bruner is set to teach the course and cover the binary number system and how it relates to computing. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The Kingston Trio is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 1-3 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature Tia Sillers and Mark Selby at 8 p.m. May 1 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Justin Mather is set for May 1 and Nick Mattera for May 2. Visit elixirlounge.net.

An introduction to life coaching class is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. May 2, 9 and 16 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The course is to be taught by lifestyle coach Desean Courtney and cover personal and professional development. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans a glass painting class at 2 p.m. May 2. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

An interior design class is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 4, 11 and 18 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Participants should plan to attend all three classes. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

An introduction to computers class is set for noon May 5 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, and 10 a.m. May 6 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The course is scheduled to cover the basic components of Microsoft Windows 7. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

A teen movie is planned for 3:30 p.m. May 5 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show the foreign film “The Dark Valley” at 6 p.m. May 6. The film is unrated and not recommended for children younger than 18. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Barry Black and the Senzuals are set to perform at 9 p.m. May 7 and 21 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature Lisa Carver at 8 p.m. May 8 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Smilin’ Bob is set to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight May 8, 9, 29 and 30 at the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com.

Theatre in the Valley plans to perform “Prescription: Murder” at 8 p.m. May 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. May 10, 17 and 24 at the theater, 10 W. Pacific Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors. Call 702-558-7275 for reservations.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Marty Feick is set for May 8 and Shaun South for May 9. Visit elixirlounge.net.

A Lego event is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 9 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The event is designed children ages 5 to 11. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The annual Art Festival of Henderson is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 and 10 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water St. The event is set to feature art and craft vendors and two stages of live entertainment. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings.

The Friendly Hobbies of Las Vegas plans a drone demonstration at 1 p.m. May 9 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society are offering Gardening in Small Places classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are May 9, what’s bugging your garden; and June 13, organic gardening. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee for each class, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

Paramount’s Original LaserSpectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd is planned for 8 p.m. May 12 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $12. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4849.

The Henderson Historical Society plans its next meeting at 4:30 p.m. May 12 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans a used book sale for May 14-19 during library hours. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a painting session at 10:30 a.m. May 14, 21 and 28 for children ages 3 to 6. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The Bronx Wanderers are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 15-17 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Marion Peru is scheduled to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight May 15 and 16 at the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com.

The Broadway musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” is scheduled for 8 p.m. May 15, 16, 22 and 23 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $12. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4849.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Scott Starr is set for May 15 and Stefnrock for May 16. Visit elixirlounge.net.

The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society plans its next meeting at 10 a.m. May 16 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Comedian Joey Diaz is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 22-24 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature Thom Shepherd at 8 p.m. May 22 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Rick Foell is set for May 22 and Nick Mattera for May 23. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Hotel California: The Orignal Eagles Tribute is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 23 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $19.99. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans a field day at 2 p.m. May 23 in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The Rocky Mountain Gun Show is planned from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit rockymountaingunshow.com.

A Lego night is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 28 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The event is designed for all ages. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.’

A digital photo editing class is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 28 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Attendees must know how to use basic Windows and Internet functions. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

Deana Martin and the Big Band Swing is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 29-31 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature Tia Jay Knowles and Darrell Brown at 8 p.m. May 29 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Stefnrock is set for May 29 and Nick Mattera for May 30. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Comedian Nazareth is set to perform at 7 p.m. May 30 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Pre-show activities start at 4 p.m. and include a bounce house, food, toys and music. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 5-7 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra plans its summer concert at 8 p.m. June 6 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

Pablo Francisco is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. June 12-14 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Roberta Flack is set to perform at 8 p.m. June 19 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets start at $29. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Billy Dean & The Steel Horses Band is set to perform at 7 p.m. June 20 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit sclv.com/concerts.

Comedian Jay Mohr is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. June 26 and 27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Justin Shandor is set to perform an Elvis tribute show at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

NEVADA JOBCONNECT MOVES LOCATIONS

Henderson’s location of Nevada JobConnect relocated April 28 to 4500 Sunset Road, Suite 40.

Nevada JobConnect provides free employment-related services, such as job referrals and boards, resume-writing assistance, resource centers with computers and more.

The career center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Visit nevadajobconnect.com.

NONPROFIT HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY FUNDRAISER

HopeLink of Southern Nevada plans a Mother’s Day fundraising campaign through April 30.

The nonprofit offers to send personalized Mother’s Day cards or post a memorial message on its website through May for $20 donations.

The proceeds are set to benefit local struggling mothers with food, supplies and shelter.

For more information, visit link2hope.org or call 702-566-0576.

BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR APRIL 26

United Blood Services plans a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Appointments are recommended.

Visit tinyurl.com/pve6dnu.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB ANNOUNCES CONTEST WINNERS

The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club recently announced the winners for its third annual “We the People” essay contest.

Burkholder Middle School students Cole Miele received the gold award, Elise Bush received the silver award and Annie Killian, Shaina McCann, Madison Petrie, Jevis Dancel, and Kendyl Groth received bronze awards. Del Webb middle school students Akiya Dillon and Brandi LeAnn Nelson also received bronze awards.

The students were required to write a biography on a signer of the Declaration of Independence, something that surprised or impressed them and why they would or would not emulate the individual.

Visit shrwhendersonrepublicanwomen.com.

ARIZONA YOUTH GROUP MAINTAINS LAKE MEAD TRAILHEAD

The Historic Railroad Trail in Lake Mead National Recreation Area recently received another trailhead near the Hoover Dam Lodge parking lot off U.S. Highway 93 near mile marker 2.5.

A youth trail crew from the Arizona Conservation Corps worked on restoring the .3-mile spur trail for three weeks in March.

The project cost $15,000 and was funded through a grant from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation and National Park Service.

Visit nps.gov/lake.

HENDERSON FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES ACCREDITATION

The Henderson Fire Department received Accredited Agency status March 17 with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting criteria established through a voluntary self-assessment and rigorous reaccreditation process.

The department has held Accredited Agency status with CFAI since 1999.

In the final report, the team highlighted several areas that exceeded industry best practices, including response programs, integrated emergency preparedness systems, public education and risk reduction programs, and arrest and conviction rates for arson.

Visit cityofhenderson.com.