Things to do in Henderson March 12-18, 2015

THINGS TO DO

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Royal Caribbean Cruises plans to present updates on the new Smart Ships, Quantum and Anthem of the Seas and the fleet’s new itineraries at 5:30 p.m. March 12 at Prestige Travel, 75 S. Valle Verde Drive. Call 702-946-8710.

A computer coding class is planned from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 12 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. The class is designed for ages 7 to 17. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Nashville Unplugged is slated to feature 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.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “The Horseman” at 2 p.m. March 13. The film is rated R. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

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.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Marty Feick is set for March 13 and Scott Starr for March 14. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Route 66 is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 13 and 14 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. 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. Fridays and Saturdays. Zach Winningham is set for March 13 and Cameron Calloway for March 14. Visit themresort.com.

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 University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to have a Master Gardener booth at the All A’Bloom community fair from 9 a.m. to noon March 14 at Capriola Park, 2155 Via Firenze. The event is a home and garden seminar. Call 702-257-5555.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a puppet show of “Strawberry Locks and the Three Bears” at 2 p.m. March 14. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Arms of America is set to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. March 14 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakelasvegas.com/events-activities.

A Lego challenge is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 14 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The event is designed for children ages 5 to 11. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

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 Las Vegas Jazz Society is set to present Joni Janak with the Anderson/Hall Project from 2 to 4 p.m. March 15 at the Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd South. Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit vegasjazz.org or call 702-313-6778.

A Zumba class is planned for 3 p.m. Mondays March 16 through April 27 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans a picnic and a movie at 6 p.m. March 17. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

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.

Henderson View readers are invited to meet reporter Caitlyn Belcher from 2 to 4 p.m. March 18 at Starbucks, 2810 Bicentennial Parkway, to chat about the community and discuss potential story ideas. Contact Belcher at cbelcher@viewnews.com or 702-383-0403.

WORTH A DRIVE

The Sin City Opera is set to perform “Trouble in Tahiti” at 7 p.m. March 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 American Airlines Kiwi Club and the United Airlines Clipped Wings

Club are set to hold their annual luncheon at 11 a.m. March 18 at Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All flight attendants, online and retired, of both airlines are welcome. To RSVP by March 13, call Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

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.

Kansas is set to perform at 7 p.m. March 19 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

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

The city of Henderson plans a Municipal Election candidate meet-and-greet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

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

Updog is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. March 20 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 “Dumb and Dumber” at 2 p.m. March 20. The film is rated PG-13. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Blue String Theory is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 20 and 21 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Scott Starr is set for March 20 and Nick Mattera for March 21. Visit elixirlounge.net.

The Hostile Grape at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Phil Stendek is set for March 20 and Paul Charles for March 21. Visit themresort.com.

The Commanders Jazz Ensemble is scheduled to perform at 3 p.m. March 21 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings.

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.

An EGGstravaganza is planned for fifth- to 12th-graders from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 21 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Participants are set to hunt for eggs and win prizes. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

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 a 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 to be taught by authors and members of the Henderson Writers’ Group and cover nonfiction stories and essays. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Trafalgar Tours plans to present travel information itineraries for Australia, New Zealand and Peru at 4:30 p.m. March 24 at Prestige Travel, 75 S. Valle Verde Drive. The itineraries are set to cover Australia’s outback territory, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand’s north and south islands. Peru’s Macchu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Sacred Valley and Cuzco are also scheduled to be discussed. Call 702-946-8710.

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 David Tolliver at 8 p.m. March 27 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 “Horrible Bosses 2” at 2 p.m. March 27. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Gregg Peterson is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 27 and 28 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. 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. Fridays and Saturdays. Rein Garcia is set for March 27 and Zach Winningham for March 28. Visit themresort.com.

The Home Improvement & Backyard Expo is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 27 and 28 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include cooking demos, raffles and more. Tickets are $5. Children 12 or younger are free.

Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Patrick Genovese is set for March 27 and Stefnrock for March 28. Visit elixirlounge.net.

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.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans a movie from 2 to 4:30 p.m. March 28. Popcorn is scheduled to be available. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

A craft fair show is planned from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 28 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 29 at the Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Road. The event is set to include paintings, drawing, ceramics, knitting, candles, jewelry, and more. Visit Visit galleriaatsunset.com/event.

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.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature Ben Glover at 8 p.m. April 3 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

The city of Henderson plans Cosmic Swim events from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 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.

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.

The city of Henderson plans its Healthy Henderson Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. The event is set to include health care providers, fitness professionals, activities, demonstrations and more. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

A garage sale is planned from 7 a.m. to noon 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.

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

The Ma’Ceo Acrobatic Equestrian Experience is planned for 7 p.m. April 9 and 10; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. April 11; and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 12 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $10. Children 2 or younger are admitted free. Visit southpointarena.com/events.

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.

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

Collin Raye is set to perform at 7 p.m. April 11 at Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $26. Visit sclv.com/ntertainment.

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.

An introduction to creative writing workshop is planned for 10 a.m. April 14 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 memoirs. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

Chris Tomlin is set to perform at 6:30 p.m. April 17 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $25. Visit cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature Jim Peterik at 8 p.m. April 17 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

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.

The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio, plans a pet adoption event from 6 to 9 p.m. April 18. Visit lakelasvegas.com/events-activities.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform with young muscians in its annual Young Artists Concert at 2 p.m. April 19 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

EARLY VOTING FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT CITY

Early voting opportunities for the 2015 City of Henderson Municipal Election are set to be available from March 21 to April 3 throughout the city. The primary election is April 7, and the general election is June 2.

For a list of voting times and locations, visit tinyurl.com/kdzsspz.

RESUME AND JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP SET FOR MARCH 31

A resume and job searching workshop is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. March 31 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.

The event is set to cover how to design a resume using Microsoft Word 2013, fill out applications online and create a LinkedIn account. Participants must know basic computer and Internet functions.

Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260

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.

APPLICATIONS FOR CITY JUNIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DUE APRIL 10

The City of Henderson is set to accept applications for its Teens-N-Training junior leadership program through 6 p.m. April 10.

The program provides teens 14 and 15 with hands-on learning and training experiences designed to instill leadership, responsibility, teamwork and self-confidence. Teens are selected through an interview process and given summer assignments based on skills, interests and availability.

Participation is $110 per teen and includes training and T-shirts. Applications can be mailed or hand delivered to the City of Henderson’s Youth Enrichment Office, 280 S. Water St.

For more information or for the application, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4100.

CITY PLANS WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

The city of Henderson plans its Lighten Up Henderson challenge in the spring with weigh-ins the week of April 6 and weigh-outs the week of May 25. Details on program prizes and rules will be announced closer to the weigh-in date.

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/lightenuphenderson or call 702-267-4070.

CHURCH TO HOST ELDER CARE WORKSHOP MARCH 21

Green Valley United Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road, plans an “Elder Care: Planning for the Future” workshop from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21.

The event is set to include presentations for estate planning, home care and more. Registration is required.

For more information, call 702-454-7989.

LAKE MEAD TO RECEIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is set to receive nearly $4 million in road improvements through May 22.

Pavement preservation is planned near the park entrance station near Lake Mead Parkway to mile marker 20.6 on Northshore Road. Internal roads at the Echo Bay developed area, including the campground area, are also scheduled to be resealed.

Construction is set to occur on weekdays. Visitors may experience up to 15-minute delays.

For more information, visit nps.gov/lake.

ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR ANNUAL HERITAGE PARADE

The city of Henderson is set to accept entries for the annual Heritage Parade through March 30. The parade is planned for 10 a.m. April 18 in the Water Street District.

The theme is “The Good Old Days,” and all applicants will be judged on theme, creativity and overall appeal. The top three floats are set to receive cash prizes.

The application fee is $50 per entry and $25 per nonprofit applicant. For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-2171.