Things to do in Henderson May 7-13, 2015

THINGS TO DO

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Barry Black and the Senzuals are set to perform at 9 p.m. May 7 and 21 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

Houldsworth, Russo & Company is set to host a Breakfast Briefing, How Much Insurance Does my Business Need?, at 7:30 a.m. May 7 at the office, 8675 S. Eastern Ave. Presenter Matt Engle of Cragin & Pike Insurance will offer his expertise on the insurance industry. The breakfast is complimentary for clients and $35 for all non-clients. To attend, register online at trusthrc.com/events.

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

Smilin’ Bob is set to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight May 8, 9, 29 and 30 at the Jokers Wild Casino, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com.

Theatre in the Valley plans to perform “Prescription: Murder” at 8 p.m. May 8, 9, 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 Green Valley Library 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “Wild Card” at 2 p.m. May 8. 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. Marty Feick is set for May 8 and Shaun South for May 9. Visit elixirlounge.net.

A Lego event is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 9 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 annual Art Festival of Henderson is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 and 10 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The event is set to feature art and craft vendors and two stages of live entertainment. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/henderson-happenings.

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans a Lego challenge at 10 a.m. May 9. The event is designed for ages 5 to 11. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The Friendly Hobbies of Las Vegas plans a drone demonstration at 1 p.m. May 9 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the South Valley Rose Society are offering Gardening in Small Places classes at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Upcoming dates are May 9, what’s bugging your garden; and June 13, organic gardening. 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.

Lexie and Lindsay Kite plan an educational beauty lecture at 7 p.m. May 12 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The event is set to cover the societal pressures related to appearance, body image and self-worth. The Kite sisters have doctorate degrees in the study of media and body image. Tickets are $12. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4849.

The Henderson Historical Society plans its next meeting at 4:30 p.m. May 12 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.

PLAN AHEAD

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.

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.

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, of both 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 free. Visit lasvegasbirdclub.com.

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.

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 art 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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR MAY 7

The American Red Cross plans a blood drive at 10:30 a.m. May 7 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Appointments are encouraged.

Visit tinyurl.com/ojxftkf or call Rachel Ekman at 702-522-3986.

BAND DIRECTOR AWARDED FOR INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES

The Public Education Foundation honored Travis Pardee, Foothill High School’s director of bands, with the Myra Greenspun Teacher Excellence Award on April 21.

He is also set to receive $3,000 to be used for his classroom, school or professional development and an honorarium of $1,000 and 500 points to the foundation’s Teacher EXCHANGE, a resource center for Clark County School District educators.

The award recognizes a public school teacher who is successful in using innovative teaching strategies and raising student achievement.

Pardee began teaching at Foothill High School in 2002. Since that time, the school has become a nationally recognized program for music, and the band has almost tripled in size to nearly 350 students.

Visit ccpef.org.

COMPUTER CLASS TO TEACH INTERNET BASICS

An internet introduction course is planned for noon May 12 at the the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway.

The class is set to cover web browsers, links, addresses, menus and shortcuts. Participants must know basic computer functions. Registration is required.

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

LIBRARY TO HOST RESUME AND JOB SEARCHING CLASS

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.

LANDWELL CO. DONATES LAND TO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

The LandWell Co., developer of the Cadence community, donated a 14-acre parcel of land to Lake Mead Christian Academy.

The new campus is set to be an expansion of the school’s existing 5.6-acre location, 540 E. Lake Mead Parkway, which was also donated by the company in 1995.

Located in Cadence, the expansion is scheduled to serve grades 7 through 12 and open in August 2016. The first phase of construction is set to include an academic building with 25 classrooms, a multipurpose room and a sports field.

Visit lmca.org.

NEVADA JOBCONNECT MOVES LOCATIONS

Henderson’s location of Nevada JobConnect relocated April 28 to 4500 Sunset Road, Suite 40.

Nevada JobConnect provides free employment-related services, such as job referrals and boards, resume-writing assistance, resource centers with computers and more.

The career center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Visit nevadajobconnect.com.

CITY OF HENDERSON PLANS MEETINGS

The city of Henderson plans its next planning commission meeting at 6 p.m. May 14 and its next city council meeting at 6 p.m. May 19 at Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St.

Visit cityofhenderson.com/city-clerk.