Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney Oct. 2-8

In Your Neighborhood

The Montara Meadows independent living senior community, 3150 E. Tropicana Ave., plans a series of free community events for seniors. A fall prevention seminar is scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday. An Oktoberfest celebration is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Friday, and a chili cook-off is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday. To RSVP, call 435-3150. Visit montarameadows.com.

Seth Turner is set to perform at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday in Roxy's Lounge at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Freddie B is set to perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Roxy's. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. Visit samstownlv.com or call 432-7777.

The Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championship is scheduled to be broadcast from South Africa at 7:30 p.m. today in theaters across the country, including Century 18 Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Visit fathomevents.com.

An equestrian event organized by the Southern Nevada Gymkhana Association is scheduled starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Visit southernnevadagymkhana.com. A team roping event is scheduled starting at 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday at Horseman's Park. Spectators are welcome at most park events. For more information about Horseman's Park, visit equineeventslv.com or call 455-8206.

The Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., plans to host a family fire safety program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Expect fire safety tips and a chance to check out a firetruck. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3900.

"Lawrence of Arabia 50th Anniversary Event: Digitally Restored" is slated to be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday in theaters throughout the country, including Century 18 Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Visit fathomevents.com.

TCM plans to present "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" 30th anniversary event at 7 p.m. Wednesday at movie theaters throughout the country, including Century 18 Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Visit fathomevents.com.

Jazz saxophonist Najee is set to perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Railhead in Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets start at $27. Visit boulderstation.com or call 432-7777.

Worth a Drive

The Las Vegas Ballet Company plans to present "Giselle Act II" at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 866-967-8167 or visit kwakballet.com or csn.edu/pac.

First Friday fans can celebrate the event's 10th anniversary in the downtown 18b Arts District with two days of activities. Festivities are set to begin with pumpkin decorating and attempts at breaking 10 pumpkin world records from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in First Friday's Kids Zone, 1213 S. Casino Center Blvd. While supplies last, participants will receive a free pumpkin to decorate. Head back to the Kids Zone from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday to see a competition featuring pumpkins crafted by businesses. Visit firstfridaylasvegas.com.

The city of Las Vegas and the Original German American Social Club of Nevada plan to host an Oktoberfest featuring German music, dance, food, beer and children's activities from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Admission is free. Featured performers are set to include yodeler Kerry Christensen, folk dancers the Las Vegas Bavarians and the band Salzburger Echo. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 229-3515.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival's Radical Reels Tour is set to present films capturing outdoor action sports at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Wristbands will be distributed beginning at 6 p.m. Visit lvccld.org.

The "Batman Live" world arena tour is scheduled to visit the Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets range from $19 to $79.95. The show includes a cast of 42 actors and acrobats, a Gotham set and a Batmobile designed by race car driver Gordon Murray. Visit unlvtickets.com or call 739-3267.

Chapter AI plans a 1940-themed Sentimental Journey fashion show and tea at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mesquite Club, 702 E. St. Louis Ave. Entertainment will include big band tunes with a vocalist. There will be a running narration with some little-known facts about early war years. Handmade quilts and other memorabilia will be available for purchase. Admission is $25. Proceeds will support Cottey College in Nevada, Mo. Call Kathie Slaughter at 878-4981 or Winnie Hays at 243-2289.

The inaugural GlowRun, a run/walk featuring illuminated costumes, is scheduled to zip through the Fremont East area Oct. 7. Festivities are to begin at 6 p.m. The race is set to start at 7 p.m. Registration is $65. Visit glowrun.com. n A Family Sukkot Celebration is planned for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on the main stage of Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. The Sukkot holiday is also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. Expect music, kids' activities and raffle prizes at this free event.

A free Tivoli Movie Night is planned for Saturday. "Ghostbusters," rated PG, is scheduled to be shown at 7 p.m. and "The Grudge," rated PG-13, at 9:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy complimentary popcorn and a cash bar for sodas, beer and wine. Movies will be shown outdoors on large LED screens. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The High School Jesters, a competitive improvisational comedy league, is set to begin its fall season at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave. Annual participation fees are $120. Payment arrangements are available. Visit jestserendipity.com/highschooljesters.html or call 769-4267.

Kids can spend some time hanging out in the trees at the touring "Tree House: Look Who's Living in the Trees" exhibit scheduled to be on display through Jan. 14 on the second floor of the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The exhibit includes a tree house kids can explore, 3-D images of animals living in trees, an animal dance floor where kids can try to identify animal sounds and a computer forest game where children can harvest trees without harming wildlife. The museum also plans to showcase the exhibit "Torn From Home: My Life as a Refugee" through Dec. 16. The exhibit features photographs and interactive elements depicting refugee families from Columbia, Afghanistan, Republic of Congo and more.Visit ldcm.org.

PLAN AHEAD

An all-day skate is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at Crystal Palace Skating Center, 4680 Boulder Highway. Admission is $8 or $9 with skate rental included. A meal special also is planned from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. that includes two slices of pizza, a soft drink and four video game tokens. Visit skatevegas.com or call 458-7107.

The Guess Who, best known for their hit, "American Women" are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Eastside Events Center in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $14.95 to $34.95. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 856-5300.

The Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., is set to celebrate its 25 anniversary from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 13. Planned festivities include face painting, prizes, balloons and treats. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3900.

The Guess Who, best known for the hit "American Women" is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Eastside Events Center in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Tickets are $14.95 to $34.95. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 856-5300.