Things to do in Henderson Feb. 12-18, 2015

THINGS TO DO

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Country music singer Deana Carter is scheduled for a Valentine’s Day performance at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $25. Call 702-547-7777 or visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans to teach children how to make Valentine’s Day origami and cards at 4 p.m. Feb. 12. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

City Lights Arts Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to feature photographer Anne Carter and her “It’s the Light” exhibition through Feb. 28 at the gallery. Visit citylightsartgallery.com or call 702-260-0300.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans an Academy Awards film series from 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 27. The films to be featured include: Feb. 13, “All About Eve”; Feb. 20, “Titanic”; and Feb. 27, “Mary Poppins.” In addition to watching films, attendees can make predictions as to who will win an Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. A prize will be awarded to the patron who gets the most winners correct. A ceremony is set for March 7. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The Las Vegas Kiwi Club plans a luncheon at 11 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The club is for current and retired flight attendants of American Airlines, American Eagle, Trans World Airlines and U.S. Airlines. Reservations are required by Feb. 13. Call Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature artist Dave Gibson at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 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. Phil Stendek is scheduled for Feb. 13 and Stefnrock for Feb. 14. Visit elixirlounge.net.

The city of Henderson plans a Kids Night Out from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. The events are designed for children 5 to 12 and are set to include games, dinner and arts and crafts. The cost is $20, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.

Tower of Power plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-15 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Collin Raye is set to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $32.40. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

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. Tim Catching is scheduled for Feb. 14 and Rein Garcia for Feb. 15. Visit elixirlounge.net.

A picnic and a movie are set for 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

WORTH A DRIVE

Lake Mead National Recreational Area plans a fee-free weekend Feb. 14-16 in honor of Presidents’ Day. The event applies only to park entrance fees. Call 702-293-8990.

The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society plans its annual seminar at 8:30 a.m. March 21 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to feature guest speaker Bill Dollarhide, a published genealogist who is set to talk about census substitutes, using deeds to trace ancestors, finding relatives online and more. Tickets start at $45 and include lunch. Visit ccngs.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Uniworld River Cruises plans to present the American Express Mariner Club sailing of the River Royale’s Bordeaux, Vineyards and Chateaux itinerary at 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at Prestige Travel, 75 S. Valle Verde Drive. The free event is set to discuss itinerary details, shore and onboard events and amenities. Call 702-946-8710.

The Henderson Historical Society plans a Henderson Speaks event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the College of Southern Nevada Henderson campus, 700 College Drive. The event is set to cover Henderson’s water history and feature guest speakers, including John Entsminger, general manager of the Las Vegas Valley Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority; John Tennert, city of Henderson utility management specialist; and Mark Hall-Patton, Clark County Museum system administrator. Visit hendersonhistoricalsociety.org.

The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Chinese New Year celebration at 6 p.m. Feb. 19. The event is set to celebrate the Year of the Sheep, Goat and Ram with a Chinese dragon and lion dance performed by the Lohan School of Shaolin. Visit themresort.com.

The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club plans a luncheon for 10:45 a.m. Feb. 24 at Buckman’s Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The event is scheduled to feature Jack St. Martin from Americans for Prosperit. The event costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Reservations can be made by mailing a check to: Southern Hills Republican Women, 2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-223, Henderson, NV 89052. Checks must be received by Feb. 19. Call Anne Danielson at 702-278-6652.

Nashville Unplugged is slated to feature artist Billy Montana at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 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 scheduled for Feb. 20 and Nick Mattera for Feb. 21. Visit elixirlounge.net.

The Galleria at Sunset, 1301 W. Sunset Road, is scheduled to celebrate the Chinese New Year from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21. The event is set to include children’s arts and crafts, lucky red envelope giveaways and performances by The American Asian Association and Las Vegas Kung Fu Academy. Visit galleriaatsunset.com/event.

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. Cameron Calloway is scheduled for Feb. 20 and Curtis David for Feb. 21. Visit elixirlounge.net.

A gospel brunch is scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Downtown Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. The event is set to celebrate Black History Month with performances by the Victory Missionary Baptist Church choir, Community Baptist Church choir and more. Tickets are $20 and include food. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4150.

The Diamonds plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans an ’80s karaoke event at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Dressing up is optional. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

An introduction to creative writing workshop is planned for 10 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The event is set to be taught by authors and members of the Henderson Writers’ Group and cover poetry. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plans a meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Master Gardener Don Fabbi is set to talk about the pros and cons of planting items next to roses. Call 702-257-5555.

McCartney Years is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-March 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Brian White at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 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. Scott Starr is scheduled for Feb. 27 and Shaun South for Feb. 28. Visit elixirlounge.net.

High Rise is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 at Jokers Wild, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit www.jokerswildcasino.com/entertain.

HopeLink of Southern Nevada plans a tribute to the creative life of artist Mike Miller from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Sun City Anthem Ballroom, 2450 Hampton Road. The event is set to feature celebrity quick draws, performance art, caricatures, photographs, special guests, auctions and more. The cost is $45, and all proceeds are to benefit HopeLink, a nonprofit that serves as a family resource center. Visit link2hope.org or call 702-566-0576.

Houldsworth, Russo & Company plans to host a breakfast briefing on Transforming a Workforce Using Simple Assessments at 7:30 a.m. March 5 at the office, 8675 S. Eastern Ave. Doug Waggoner, President of Resolution PI, is set to discuss the use of basic psychometric analysis to improve communication, motivate staff, resolve conflict, enhance job performance and increase the quality of new hires. The event is free to the company’s clients and $35 for non-clients. Registration is required. Visit trusthrc.com.

Bill Medley is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 6-8 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

JR Dancers from Sun City MacDonald Ranch are set to perform “In the Mood” at 7 p.m. March 7 in the Zion Hall, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 702-270-7000.

The 11th annual Bark in the Park is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. The event is set to include canine demonstrations, booths, contests and more. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

A garage sale is planned from 7 a.m. to noon March 7 and April 4 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.

Comedian Jim Breuer is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 13 and 14 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Egg hunts are planned for 1 and 1:30 p.m. March 14 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Children must bring a basket. The cost is $12, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.

Justin Shandor is set to perform an Elvis tribute show at 7 p.m. March 14 and Aug. 8 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

The city of Henderson plans a Jump for Fun event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 18 and April 15 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. The event is designed for children 2 to 5 and features a variety of jump houses. Children must wear socks. The cost is $3, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.

The Lettermen plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 20-22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a free lecture on getting started as a desert gardener at 9 a.m. March 21 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Other topics planned include planting fruits and vegetables at 9 a.m. March 28 and free lecture on desert landscape designs at 9 a.m. April 4. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

Comedian Charlie Murphy is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 27-29 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Leadership Henderson is set to host the fifth annual Biddin’ for Bottles fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 at Grape Expectations, 7360 Eastgate Road, Suite 125. The event is set benefit the Henderson Community Foundation, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to improve the Henderson community, and includes wine tasting, silent auctions, food and more. Tickets start at $45. Contact Rebecca Fay at rfay@hendersonchamber.com or 702-565-8951.

Tony Orlando is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 3-5 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $55. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Martin Nievera is set to perform at 7 p.m. April 4 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

Illusionist Rick Thomas is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 10-12 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

A garage sale is planned from 7 a.m. to noon April 11 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.

The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society is set to host a free Ancestor Search Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 11 Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Reservations are recommended. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4261.

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.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Nominations are being sought for Nevada’s Senior Citizen of the Year. Anyone 60 or older who has lived in Nevada for at least five years is eligible to be nominated.

The National Silver Haired Congress Nevada Delegation, in partnership with the Aging Services Directors Organization, established the award in 2013. Las Vegas resident Raymonde Fiol, 77, was the 2014 recipient.

The deadline for nominations is March 31. Guidelines and nomination forms are available at nevshc.org or by calling 702 860-6349. The award is to be presented in May.

AMERICAN RED CROSS PLANS BLOOD DRIVES FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The American Red Cross plans various blood drives throughout February in honor of Black History Month.

Drives are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Green Valley Range, 175 Cassia Way; 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 16 at 1401 S. Boulder Highway; and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 17 at at Nevada State College, 1125 Nevada State Drive.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Appointments are required.

Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

CITY OF HENDERSON PLANS MEETINGS

The city of Henderson plans its next City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St.

Visit cityofhenderson.com/city_clerk.

LIBRARY TO HOST ONLINE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS FEB. 17

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a digital photography class at noon Feb. 17.

The course is set to cover how to upload, edit, organize and share photos using online programs. Attendees must know how to use basic Windows and Internet functions. Registration is required.

Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.