Things to do in Henderson Feb. 26-March 5, 2015

THINGS TO DO

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plan 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.

Neon Galaxy, a group for science fiction and fantasy fans, plans its annual general meeting at 5 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

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

Gregg Peterson is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.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 jokerswildcasino.com/entertain.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “Mary Poppins” from 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 27 as part of its Academy Awards film series. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

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.

Author Robert Miech is scheduled to meet with residents at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

A pizza party is planned for fifth- to eighth-graders at noon Feb. 28 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering parent/child interactive literacy series Family Storyteller at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive, March 3 through April 7. The class is set to meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The program is aimed at encouraging and training parents to play a vital role in the early literacy development of their children. Visit cityofhenderson.com\parks or call 702-267-5850.

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show the foreign film “Salvo” at 6 p.m. March 4. The film is unrated and not recommended for children younger than 18. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University course is set to begin at 7 p.m. March 4 at the CraftHaus Brewery, 7350 Eastgate Road, Suite 110. The course includes nine sessions and is scheduled to cover personal finance topics such as handling debt, relating with money, insurance, mortgages and more. The cost is $93. Registration is required. Email April Simpson at aprildsimpson@hotmail.com or Shawn Cadwell at atpshawn@yahoo.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area plans a lecture on the public lands that surround the valley at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 at the visitor center, 601 Great Basin Highway. Admission is free. Call 702-293-8990.

The Sin City Opera is set to perform “Trouble in Tahiti” at 7 p.m. March 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. March 15 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Visit tinyurl.com/756cz35 or call 702-455-7340.

The Lake Mead National Recreational Area plans an ecology walk to clean up the desert and roads in the Cottonwood Cove starting at 8 a.m. March 14. Lunch is set to be provided. Children younger than 18 must have a parental approval form signed. Contact Nancy Bernard at nancy_bernard@nps.gov or 702-293-8714.

The 14th annual Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam St. Patrick’s Day Run is planned for 7 a.m. March 14 near the Lake Mead National Recreation Area visitor center, 601 Great Basin Highway. The race is set to include a 1-mile stroll, 5K, half marathon and two-person relay run along River Mountains Loop Trail and Historic Railroad Trail. The cost ranges between $40 and $155 depending on the event. Visit bbscrun.com/#!stpaddysdayrun/c1and.

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

Houldsworth, Russo & Company plans to host a breakfast briefing on Transforming a Workforce Using Simple Assessments at 7:30 a.m. March 5 at 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 members, 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, 7 and 8 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

The Drew Baker Band is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 6 and 7 at Jokers Wild, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com/entertain.

The city of Henderson plans Cosmic Swim events from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 6 and April 3 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event is designed for all ages, but children 7 or younger must be supervised by an adult. Admission is $5 per person, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature artist Bobby Tomberlin at 8 p.m. March 6 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “The Judge” at 2 p.m. March 6. The film is rated R. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

JR Dancers from Sun City MacDonald Ranch are set to perform “In the Mood” at 7 p.m. March 7 in 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.

Firestarter is set to perform at 5:30 p.m. March 8 at the Eagle Aerie Hall, 310 W. Pacific Ave. Tickets start at $11. Visit ticketf.ly/1FDJ99E.

The Sunset Garden Club is scheduled to meet at noon March 10 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event is set to cover tips for exhibiting horticulture. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

An introduction to creative writing workshop is planned for 10 a.m. March 10 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 novels and short stories. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

The Henderson Historical Society plans its next meeting at 4:30 p.m. March 10 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

Nashville Unplugged is slated to feature artists Ben Carver and Sara Haze at 8 p.m. March 13 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Comedian Jim Breuer is scheduled 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.

The 49th annual Southern Nevada Sons and Daughters of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival is planned for March 13-15 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. A parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 14 on Water Street between Ocean Avenue and Victory Road. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The city of Henderson plans a Kids Night Out from 5:30 to 9 p.m. 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.

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.

The Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Road, is set to welcome the Easter bunny from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14. Call 702-434-0202.

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.

Nashville Unplugged is set to feature artist Bill Luther at 8 p.m. March 20 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine are set to perform at 8 p.m. March 21 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $35.95. Visit sclv.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.

An introduction to creative writing workshop is planned for 10 a.m. March 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 nonfiction stories and essays. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

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.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature artist David Tolliver at 8 p.m. March 27 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.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.

The city of Henderson plans its Heritage Parade & Festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 18 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The free event is set to include a parade, car show, live entertainment and festival. Visit hendersonlive.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.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

CITY OF HENDERSON PLANS MEETINGS

The city of Henderson plans its next city council meeting at 6 p.m. March 3 and its next planning commission meeting at 6 p.m. March 12 at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St. For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com/city_clerk.

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.

LIBRARIES TO TEACH MICROSOFT WORD AND EXCEL CLASSES

An introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 class is planned for 9 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway.

An introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 class is planned for 10 a.m. March 5 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.

Attendees must know basic computer functions. Registration is required.

For more information, visit mypubliclibrary.com or call the Gibson Library at 702-565-8402 or the Green Valley Library at 702-207-4260.

LAKE MEAD SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP EVENT

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is seeking volunteers to remove litter in popular areas of the park March 28 as part of the 2015 Great American Cleanup. Children younger than 18 must have a parental approval form signed.

For more information, contact Nancy Bernard at nancy_bernard@nps.gov or 702-293-8714.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDED FOR FIRST PHASE OF BOULDER CITY BYPASS

The Nevada Department of Transportation awarded an $83 million construction contract Feb. 9 to Fisher Sand & Gravel for the first phase of the Interstate-11 Boulder City Bypass.

The 2.5-mile-long project is set to construct a four-lane concrete interstate freeway between Silverline Road and Foothill Drive and a full diamond interchange at Railroad Pass with a loop ramp. Other project components include creating a 1.5-mile-long asphalt frontage road linking Henderson with the Railroad Pass interchange, plus replanting 20,000 cactuses, placing decorative rock and installing 5 miles of tortoise fencing. A pedestrian bridge is also planned to connect Henderson’s trail system with the River Mountains Loop Trail.

The first phase of the bypass is being funded by Federal Highway Administration monies. Groundbreaking is scheduled to begin in early April with anticipated completion in early 2018.

For more information, visit www.nvroads.com.