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Things to do in Henderson May 14-20, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Lexus of Henderson is planning a Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association Hospitality Golf Tournament at 5 p.m. May 16 at Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Montelago Blvd. Golfers have the chance to receive a free two-year lease of a Lexus RX 350 SUV by competing to sink a hole-in-one shot at the eighth hole from the white tee box, a distance of 166 yards. A dinner and warious contests on the golf course, awards and a raffle prize drawing are planned. Visit nvhotels.com or call 702-878-9272.

The city of Henderson plans a recruitment information event for candidates interested in applying as a police officer or corrections officer from 6 to 8 p.m. May 14 at the Henderson Police Department’s North Station, 225 E. Sunset Road. The event is set to cover how to prepare for the hiring process, physical agility and online testing. Online applications for both positions are scheduled to be accepted until 5:30 p.m. July 10. Visit joinhpd.com.

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans a used book sale 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.

Theatre in the Valley plans to perform “Prescription: Murder” at 8 p.m. May 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.

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.

Against the Grain is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 15 and 16 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

The American Airlines Kiwi Club plans a luncheon for 11 a.m. May 20 at Sammy’s Restaurant & Bar, 1501 N. Green Valley Parkway. All flight attendants, online and retired from American Airlines, American Eagle, TWA and US Airlines are welcome. RSVP by May 15. Call Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

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.

Cadence plans a “Find Your Cadence” event to welcome future homeowners from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 16 at its home finding center, 1170 E. Sunset Road. The event is set to include food, music, games and more. Woodside and Ryland homes are also set to offer tours of 12 new model homes. Visit cadencenv.com or call 702-558-9366.

The Las Vegas Bird Club plans its annual Bird Mart event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The event is set to include sales on bird-related items and hourly raffles. Admission is $7 per person. Children 9 or younger are admitted free. Visit lasvegasbirdclub.com.

A children’s picnic and movie are planned from 6 to 8 p.m. May 19 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Library. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

The Humana Guidance Center, 1000 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 720, plans a Memorial Day Remembrance event from 2 to 4 p.m. May 20. The free event is scheduled to feature guest speakers, refreshments and more. Call 702-269-5200.

WORTH A DRIVE

The Myron Heaton Chorale is set to perform its 25th Anniversary Celebratory Concert at 3 p.m. May 17 in the Doc Rando Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The concert is also slated to include a special performance by Rossana Cota and her Les Chanteuses Women’s Chorus from Las Vegas Academy. Admission is free. Visit myronheatonchorale.org.

PLAN AHEAD

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

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.

Route 66 is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 22 and 23 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.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.

Lion Fight, a mixed martial arts fight, is planned for 5 p.m. May 22 at the outdoor amphitheater at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $56. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “Black Sea” at 2 p.m. May 22. The film is rated R. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

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 Original 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.

The seventh annual We Heart Maggie Golf Tournament is planned for 11:30 a.m. May 23 at the Rio Secco Golf Club, 2851 Grand Hills Drive. The event is set to include games, auctions, raffles and an awards banquet. The event is set to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation and Maggie’s Garden. Visit weheartmaggie.com or call 702-967-3522.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a Mario Kart 8 gaming tournament from 4 to 5 p.m. May 26 for ages 12-17. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club plans a luncheon for 10:45 a.m. May 26 at Buckman’s Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The event is scheduled to feature Andy Matthews, president of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. The event costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Reservations must be made by May 21. 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 Internet security class is planned for 10 a.m. May 27 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Library. The class is limited to 12. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

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. Children 12 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. 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.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plans a lecture on things to do with roses at 7 p.m. May 28 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Lyn Vinson, certified American Rose Society horticulture judge, is set to explain how to preserve, keep and share roses. Flowers and supplies to make designs is also set to be available. The event is free. Email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or call 702-257-5555.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “Blackhat” at 2 p.m. May 29. The film is rated R. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

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.

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

Gregg Peterson plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 29 and 30 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.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.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans to show “Into the Woods” at 2 p.m. May 30. The film is rated PG. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

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.

Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature Steve Diamond at 8 p.m. June 5 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Terri Nunn, The Romantics and John Waite plan to perform at 5 p.m. June 6 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $34. Visit sclv.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.

The City of Henderson plans a Slide Into Summer event from 5 to 7 p.m. June 6, at Anthem Hills Park, 2256 N. Reunion Drive. The event is set to include slip-and-slides, a bounce house and games. The cost is $5 per person. Participants must sign a waiver or have a waiver signed by a parent. Registration is available online or at city recreation centers and pools. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

The First Henderson United Methodist Church, 609 E. Horizon Drive, plans its Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 8-12. The event designed for children in preschool to 5th grade and is set to include indoor villages, tents, crafts, snacks and music. Call 702-565-6049.

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.

Nashville Unplugged is set to feature Bob Regan at 8 p.m. June 12 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Ted Vigil is set to perform a John Denver tribute show at 7 p.m. June 13 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society plans an organic gardening class at 8 a.m. June 13 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Class space is limited, and preregistration is required. There is a $25 fee, which includes class materials. Contact Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.

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.

Nashville Unplugged plans to feature Thom Shepard at 8 p.m. June 26 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Comedian Jim Breuer is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 10 and 11 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Peter Noone is scheduled to perform Herman’s Hermits at 7:30 p.m. July 17-19 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $40. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Comedian Louie Anderson is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 24-26 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Comedian Christopher Titus plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 2 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Tony Orlando is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7-9 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. 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.

James Darren is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

Sheena Easton is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29 at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

LIBRARY PLANS ONLINE BUYING AND SELLING CLASS

An online buying and selling workshop is planned from noon to 2 p.m. May 19 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.

The event is set to cover how to purchase and sell items through Craigslist, eBay, Facebook and Amazon while protecting yourself against fraud and identity theft.

Attendees must know how to use a computer mouse, copy and paste and basic computer functions. Registration is required.

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

HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS

Three Clark County School District students were named winners of Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarships through the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

Eric M. Lujan from Coronado High School was named the National Merit State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship winner.

Green Valley High School student Sean Berman was awarded the National Merit Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Scholarship.

West E. Wagner from Silverado High School won the National Merit Luxottica Scholarship.

More than 1.4 million high school juniors across the country entered the competition after taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Visit ccsd.net/news.

CITY OF HENDERSON PLANS MEETING

The city of Henderson plans its next City Council meeting at 6 p.m. May 19 at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St.

Visit cityofhenderson.com/city-clerk.

MALL TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE

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

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/ldnyprx.

RESUME AND JOB SEARCHING CLASS SET FOR MAY 26

A resume building and job searching class is set for noon May 26 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.

The course is set to cover how to design a resume using Microsoft Word 2013 and how to find jobs using various websites. Participants must know basic computer functions. Registration is required.

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

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