Things to Do in Henderson May 28-June 3, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Hello Summer at Inspirada is planned at 9 a.m. May 30 at 2525 S. Via Firenze. An opening ceremony for Henderson’s new 20-acre Aventura Park is planned with a free celebration that includes food trucks, live music, sports, games and giveaways from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit inspirada.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. 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 are 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 a painting session at 10:30 a.m. May 28 for children ages 3 to 6. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Astudia Dance World, 270 E. Horizon Drive, plans a Project Dance class at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays for grades kindergarten through fifth and at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays for middle and high school students. The class is set to cover jazz, hip hop, ballet and contemporary and cost $49 per month. Visit astudiadance.com or call 702-451-8054.

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.

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 May 29 and Anna Duerden for May 30. Visit themresort.com.

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.

Christian 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.

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area plans a lecture on the wingspans of desert birds at 11:30 a.m. May 30 and 31 at the visitor center, 601 Great Basin Highway. Admission is free. Call 702-293-8990.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show the film “Can’t Hardly Wait” at 3:30 p.m. June 2. The event is designed for teens 13 to 17. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Henderson boxer Brandon Harris is set to teach youth boxing courses at 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays from June 3 to July 8 for children 5 to 9; 4 p.m. Wednesdays from June 3 to July 8 for ages 10 to 16; and 10:15 a.m. Saturdays from June 6 to July 11 for children 5 to 16 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. The cost ranges from $24 to $58. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5800.

A basic computer operations course is set for 10 a.m. Wednesdays June 3 through July 8 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road, for participants 50 or older. The cost is $60. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-2950.

The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, is scheduled to screen the foreign film “Traitors” at 6 p.m. June 3. The film is unrated and not recommended for children younger than 18. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

PLAN AHEAD

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Nevada Naturalist program plans a geo-tourism presentation at 7 p.m. June 4 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Speaker Jacquie Chandler, chief visionary officer of Sustainable Tahoe, is set to talk about Lake Tahoe’s geo-tourism journey, how Southern Nevada can benefit and three critical ingredients for activating sustainable geo-tourism. Contact Denise Parsons at parsonsd@unce.unr.edu or 702-948-5906.

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.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans its next Herpetological Society meeting at 7 p.m. June 5 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Speaker Phil Goss, president of United States Association of Reptile Keepers, is scheduled to cover the history of the largest anti-pet organizations, animal rights vs. animal welfare, fraudulent fundraising, lobbying efforts and more. Attendees must be a member of the society to attend. Membership dues are $20 a year. Contact M.L. Robinson at robinsonm@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5529.

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.

A glass etching class is set for 2 p.m. June 6 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The class is free, but registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra plans to recreate a cinematic experience with a live orchestral screening of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid” at 8:30 p.m. June 6 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4849.

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.

Updog is slated to perform at 8 p.m. June 5 and 6 at Jokers Wild, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com/entertain.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, is set to host a superhero mask making event during library hours June 6 to kick off its summer reading program. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

Landero Learning Center plans a free recital with Brazilian concert pianist Fernanda Canaud from 1 to 3 p.m. June 7 at the center, 9620 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/nwh9kgp.

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 fifth grade and is set to include indoor villages, tents, crafts, snacks and music. Call 702-565-6049.

A Canvas & Coffee event is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. June 9 and July 14 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road, for participants 40 or older. Registration is $9 and a $15 fee for supplies is due in class. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-2950.

The Henderson Historical Society plans its next meeting at 4:30 p.m. June 9 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

A family movie is slated for 10 a.m. June 11 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

The Downtown Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave., plans a birthday party for its patrons born in June at 12:30 p.m. June 12. The free event is set to include cake, ice cream and entertainment. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4150.

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.

Chris Zemba & The Late Shift Band are set to perform at 8 p.m. June 12 and 13 at Jokers Wild, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com/entertain.

The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to screen the film “Fifty Shades of Grey” at 2 p.m. June 12. The movie is rated R. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The city of Henderson plans the grand opening of McCullough Vista Park near Greenway Road and East Mission Drive at 8 a.m. June 13. The event is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

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 Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, is scheduled to show the movie “Big Hero 6” at 2 p.m. June 13. The film is rated PG. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

Author Donald Averitt plans to meet with the public and sign copies of his book “Franchise Validator - Questions You Should Ask to Avoid Financial Ruin” from 1 to 3 p.m. June 13 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

The City of Henderson and the Southern Nevada Child Drowning Prevention Coalition plans a Super Summer Safety Fair from noon to 6 p.m. June 13 at the Whitney Ranch Activity Pool, 1575 Galleria Drive. Participation is free. Register at any recreation center or at the event. Visit cityofhenderson.com.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans Gardening in Small Places classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are June 13, organic gardening; July 11, the dirt on soil; Aug. 22, landscape design; Sept. 19, native plants; Oct. 3, tree selection; and Nov. 21, growing fruit at home. 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.

The American Airlines Kiwi Club plans a luncheon for 11 a.m. June 17 at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar at Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All flight attendants, online and retired from American Airlines, American Eagle, TWA and US Airlines are welcome. The club plans its meetings for the third Wednesday of the month, but this will be the last one until fall. RSVP to Kay Jennings at 702-896-5496.

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.

The city of Henderson plans its Fourth of July celebration from 6 to 9:15 p.m. July 4 at Mission Hills Park, 551 Mission Drive. The free event is set to include live entertainment, children’s activities and fireworks. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

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

Peter Noone, former lead singer of Herman’s Hermits, is scheduled to perform 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 the 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 the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

A Family Film Day is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. The event is set to show “The Game Plan” and include snacks. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows and chairs. Admission is $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Children 3 or younger are free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.

A yard sale is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 and Sept. 4 at the Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-2950.

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.

The Henderson Saddle Association plans a fundraising event from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the stables, 6490 Wiesner Way. The event is set to include rodeo performances, food, raffles, contests, carnival rides, a petting zoo, live music and more. Admission is $5 per person or $20 for groups of four or more. Proceeds are set to benefit the Basic High School teens injured at a desert bonfire in June 2014. For more information, visit hendersonsaddleclub.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

CITY OF HENDERSON PLANS MEETING

The city of Henderson plans its next City Council meeting at 6 p.m. June 2 and its next Planning Commission meeting at 6 p.m. June 11 at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St.

Visit cityofhenderson.com/city-clerk.

BLOOD DRIVES SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 5

United Blood Services plans blood drives from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, and noon to 4 p.m. June 5 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Appointments are recommended.

Visit tinyurl.com/ubsappts.

LIBRARIES SEEK TEEN VOLUNTEERS FOR SUMMER

The Henderson District Public Libraries plans a summer volunteer orientation for teens 13 to 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. June 5 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway.

Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.

HENDERSON SCHOOLS WIN CHALLENGE AND RECEIVE SPECIAL VIST

More than 10,000 Clark County School District elementary school students participated in the eighth annual Coaches Challenge program aimed at helping children make healthy choices.

Galloway and Vanderburg elementary schools’ second- and fifth-graders, respectively, won the challenge and received a visit from a UNLV head coach.

The challenge was based on a point system that allowed students to earn points each day for eating fruits and vegetables and being physically active.

Visit gethealthyclarkcounty.org or ccsd.net/news.

HENDERSON FIRE DEPARTMENT HONORS PERSONNEL AND RESIDENT

Henderson Fire Department personnel were recognized May 2 for exemplary leadership, outstanding performance and life-saving actions during an Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony.

There were 77 first-time recipients of the Phoenix Award, which is earned for contributing to a cardiac arrest patient surviving to leave the hospital with a good neurological outcome. Firefighter Mark Merrifield, engineer Brian Michals and firefighter/paramedics Christopher Alvarez, Todd Ford, Kyle Romero and Kenneth Ramirez were recognized for contributing to five or more cardiac arrest resuscitations.

In addition, firefighter/paramedic Robert Lockwood received the Outstanding Performance Award; Captain Tim Gardner earned the Visionary Award; firefighter Brian Harris won the Customer Service Award; firefighter/paramedic Robert Uszynski received the Firefighter of the Year Medal; resident Alan Petty earned the Citizen Lifesaving Award; and Captain Gary Desch won the Jeff Mann Distinguished Service Medal.

Visit cityofhenderson.com/fire.