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Arts and Entertainment
Performing Arts Center's Charles Vanda Master Series presents 5 Browns, one family, five pianos, Sept. 8, 8 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV. Tickets are $45, $60 and $90. Call 702-895-2787 or 702-739-3267 for tickets and information.
Night Groov'in Series presents Monuments Trio, whose musicians create spontaneous music, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $7. For more information, call 702-229-6211.
Poets' Corner, a forum for established poets and open-microphone participants, takes place Sept. 19, 7:30-11 p.m. at West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. For more information, call 702-229-4800.
NOTBAD Film Series, presented in conjunction with Nevadans Organized to Better Address Diversity, can be viewed Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at Clark County Library, in its main theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. September's films, "In Black and White," include:
· Sept. 2 "The Paper Moon," Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman.
· Sept. 9, "The Elephant Man," John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud.
· Sept. 16, "She's Gotta Have It," R, Spike Lee, Tracy Camilla Johns.
· Sept. 23, "Devils on the Doorstep," NR, Mandarin and Japanese with English subtitles.
· Sept. 30, "Control," R, about Manchester, England, band: Joy Division.
The presentations are free. For more information, call 702-507-3459.
Rodeo De La Decada Tour, performing Sept. 14, 7 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center, features Norteńo musical group Los Tigres de Norte, pop and ranchero star Pepe Aguilar and banda singer El Chapo de Sinaloa. Tickets are $63-$123 and may be purchased at 702-739-3267.
Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Dr., opens its 2008-2009 season with "Moon Over Buffalo" Sept. 12-28. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Adult season tickets are $85-$95 and may be purchased on-line at www.lvlt.org or by calling 702-362-7996.
Guitar Society of Las Vegas holds a community meeting and jam session Sept. 3 and Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 702-594-4924.
Shakespeare in the Park will be held Oct. 3-4, 7 p.m. and Oct. 5, 4 p.m. at Sonata Park, 1550 Seven Hills Drive, Henderson. This year's play is "Romeo and Juliet." A green show will be performed one hour prior to each performance. Bring a blanket. Admission is free. For more information, call 702-267-2171.
Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Dr., opens its 2008-2009 season with "Moon Over Buffalo" Sept. 12-28. Thursday through Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Tickets are $19-$22 and may be purchased on-line at www.lvlt.org or by calling 702-362-7996.
Bellagio Gallery displays a collection of American modernism organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which features masterpieces by American modernists such as Georgia O'Keefe, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley and others. The exhibit can be viewed through October 15 at Bellagio Resort, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Sunday-Thursday hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tickets are $12-$17. For tickets or more information, call 702-693-7871 or 877-957-9777.
Spoken Word, Voices Heard, a poetry open mic opportunity to give voice to your poetry, song or dance, will be held Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. at North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Dr., North Las Vegas. Admission is free; refreshments are provided. For more information, call 702-633-1070.
Bandstand Jam Series hosts Poesia, Chicano/Latino poetry featuring the work of local writers and performers, as well as an open-microphone session, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Admission is free. For more information, call 702-229-1515.
The Encore Follies, twenty performers, ages 57-93, will entertain with song and dance Sept. 6, 4 p.m. at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $7. For more information, call 702-229-6211.
Performing Arts Society of Nevada presents a Brown Bag Concert 2 p.m., Sept. 28 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. The cost is $15 at the door. For more information, call 702-658-6741.
Cine en el Centro film series at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 North Eastern Ave., presents "Farmingville," a bilingual, verité documentary about hate-based attempted murders of two Mexican day laborers, Sept. 25, with a 6 p.m. introduction and 6:30 p.m. screening. The film is in Spanish/English with Spanish subtitles. A discussion will follow the film. Admission is free. For more information, call 702-229-1515.
The Film Movement Series at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, shows "The Grocer's Son," a drama from France about a man who must leave the city to return to his family in Provence on Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. The screening is free and open to the public. Films in the series are unrated and are not recommended for children under the age of 17. They are screened in their original language with English subtitles. For more information, call 702-492-6580.
Moonlight Concert Series presents these upcoming 8 p.m. concerts at Clark County Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway:
· Sept. 13, Rockapella, a cappella
· Sept. 20, Joe Bonomassa, blues
· Sept. 27, The Lost Trailers and Trent Tomlinson, country
The concerts are free. Doors open at 7 p.m. Blankets and low-back chairs are welcome, but pets and outside food and beverages are not permitted. For more information, call 702-455-8161.
The Liaoning Ballet of China will perform at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV, Oct. 8 and 9, 8 p.m. Tickets are $30-$70 with discounts for seniors and children 12 years and under. Call 702-895-2787 for tickets and information.
College of Southern Nevada, 3200 East Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, offers the following upcoming performances at the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, unless otherwise indicated:
· Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., Music Scholarship Concert, $5. Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Vocal Jazz Night, BackStage Theatre, $5.
· Oct. 18-19, 2 p.m., "Dracula - A New Musical," benefit performance for Family Promise of Las Vegas and the CSN Performing Arts Center, $30.
For tickets and more information, call 702-651-5483.
Cinevegas Film Festival and Springs Preserves present an advance outdoor screening of an anticipated independent film Sept. 20, with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and the screening at 7:30 p.m. The event takes place at the Preserve's Crossroads Commons outdoor amphitheater, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. For more information, call 702-562-2676.
Nevada Entertainer Artist Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place Sept. 18, 6-8:30 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV. The inductees include Robert Goulet (posthumously), Clint Holmes, The Killers, Tony Marnell and Vassili Sulich. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 702-895-4210.
Woody Woods presents his original poetry and music at these libraries:
· Sept. 6, 3 p.m., West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989.
· Sept. 13, 3 p.m., Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Dr., 702-507-3863.
· Sept. 14, 3 p.m., Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., 702-507-3459.
For more information, call the above phone numbers.
Middle Eastern Dance Association Of Southern Nevada presents "A Night In the City of Riches" Sept. 5, 7 p.m. in the theater of Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. Tickets are $25-$30 and may be purchased by calling 702-296-9269.
Brass Roots Quintet will perform Sept. 20, 2 p.m. at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. For more information, call, 702-229-6211.
UNLV Jazz Concert Series on Sept. 10, 7 p.m. at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., opens with the Liberace foundation Quartet and features the best musicians from UNLV's Jazz Studies Program. For more information, call 702-507-3459.
Moonlight, Movies and Music presents the Machito Sanchez Salsa Orchestra Sept. 19, 8 p.m. at Rainbow Library Amphitheatre, 3150 N. Buffalo Dr. Bring a picnic, lawn chair or blanket. Concessions are available. Gate opens one hour before the performance. Admission is free. For more information, call 702-507-3711.
UNLV Classical Guitar Series presents Scott Tennant Sept. 13, 8 p.m. at Beam Music Center Recital Hall, UNLV. Tickets are $35 with discounts available. For tickets and more information, call 702-895-2787 or 702-739-3267.
Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Rd., is hosting a temporary exhibit, "The Bridge to Forgiveness," by Hiroshima survivor, artist and author, Takashi Tanemori. The exhibition features 80 pieces of Mr. Tanemori's art which illustrate the story of his life after the nuclear attack that swept away all of the members of his immediate family and his journey from hatred to forgiveness, purpose and compassion. The exhibit runs through Sept. 7. The museum's hours are Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., 1-5 p.m. Admission to the exhibit is free; admission to the museum is $9-$12. For more information, call 702-794-5151.
Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Boulevard, Sun City Summerlin, has scheduled these coming attractions:
· Aug. 2, 7 p.m., The Magic and Comedy of Drew & Angela, $16/residents, $20/non-residents.
· Aug. 16, 7 p.m., City of Lights Barbershop Chorus, "Senior Moments - A Musical Comedy," $12/residents, $15/non-residents.
· Aug. 30, 7 p.m.; Aug. 31, 2 p.m.; "Oh What a Night!" tribute to music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, $18/residents, $23/non-residents.
· Sept. 6, 7 p.m.; Sept. 7, 2 p.m.; "Supreme Reflections," tribute to music of Diana Ross & the Supremes, $18/residents, $23/non-residents.
Show tickets may be purchased at Desert Vista, Mountain Shadows and Pinnacle community centers in Summerlin. For more information, call 702-240-1301.
Michele Lundeen, often compared to a cross between Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt, will perform classic blues, rockin' boogie, R&B and swing, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. at Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St., For more information, call 702-267-2171.
Lost City Museum, iin addition to its archaeological artifacts from Pueblo Grande de Nevada, hosts the exhibit "Thru My Eyes," art on ceramic tiles by Linda Grove, throughout the month of September. The Museum is located at 721 S. Highway 169, Overton. The hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, and admission is $2-$3. For more information, call 702-397-2193.
Opera Las Vegas will celebrate Puccini's birthday with concerts Sept. 20, 7 p.m. and Sept. 21, 3 p.m. at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. Ticket prices will be announced. For more information, call 702-896-2432.
Foreign Film Series at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., screens "Monsoon Wedding," about a chaotic Indian wedding, Sept. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The film is not rated, but is a family drama. For more information, call 702-507-3900.
Nevada Conservatory Theatre's Second Stage performs "King Lear," an adaption of Shakespeare's classic by Michael Lugering, Sept. 19-20, 24-27 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 21 and 27-28, 2 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, Ham Fine Arts Building, UNLV. Tickets are $13.50-$15. For tickets and more information, call 702-895-2787 or 702-739-3267.
World Steps Dance Series features the Korean Full Gospel School Dancers performing traditional dances of Korea Sept. 27, 2 p.m. at Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod. Admission is $7-$10. For more information, call 702-455-7340.
Mariachi music concert celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Students from the Clark County School District Mariachi Music Instructional Program will take the stage at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. For more information, call 702-507-3459.
Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV performs "Shining City," 2006 Tony Award nominee about a grief-stricken man who turns to an ex-priest after repeatedly seeing the ghost of his dead wife, who died in a recent car accident, Oct. 3-4 and 9-11 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. at Judy Bayley Theatre, UNLV. Tickets are $17-$30 and available at 702-895-2787, 702-739-3267 or online at UNLVtickets.com.
Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou, held 1 p.m., Tuesdays at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo, in its main theater shows "Stopping the Presses" in September:
· Sept. 2, "Libeled Lady," Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracey, William Powell, Jean Harlow.
· Sept. 9, "Foreign Correspondent," Joel McCrea.
· Sept 16, "His Girl Friday," Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy.
· Sept. 23, "Call Northside 777," James Stewart, Rickard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall.
· Sept. 30, "Ace in the Hole," Kirk Douglas.
The screenings are free. For more information, call 702-507-3459.
Performing Arts Center's New York Stage and Beyond series presents Rita Moreno Oct. 3, 8 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV. Tickets are $35, $50 and $80. Call 702-895-2787 or 702-739-3267 for tickets and information.
Las Vegas Philharmonic Masterworks season opens Sept. 6, 8 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV, with Maurice Ravel's one-movement Boléro, Edvard Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor; the evening closes with Dvořák's Symphony No. 7 in D minor. Tickets are $25-$45. For tickets, call 702-895-2787.
The Arivada Ramblers, playing old-time music of the South, perform Sept. 21, 2 p.m. at Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod. Tickets are $7-$10. For details, call 702-455-7030.
Lovin' Life Wednesdays will enliven mid-week with live music, dancing and prizes Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. at Addison's Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Every week through Sept. 24 (dark August 13), enjoy '50s, 60's, '70s music, standards, pop and jazz, and enter to win the weekly prizes as well as the grand prizes of a Mexico Cruise and a concert organ. The drawing for the big, grand prizes will be Sept. 24. These events are brought to you by Rampart Casino, KJUL and Lovin' Life After 50. The prizes are sponsored by AAA Summerlin and Keith Jorgensen's Music Center. There is no cover charge. For more information, call KJUL at 702-258-0285.
UNLV Music Department has scheduled these concerts on campus:
· Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., UNLV Jazz Ensemble I, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, $5-$10, 702-895-2787.
· Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., UNLV Symphony Orchestra, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, $8-$10, 702-895-2787, 702-739-3267.
· Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., UNLV Wind Orchestra, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, $5-$8, 702-895-2787.
New West Guitar Quartet, a jazz group, will play Sept. 26, 7 p.m. at Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod. For information about ticket prices and other details, call 702-455-7030.
Lloyd D. George-U.S. Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will display artwork created by artists of the Opportunity Village Art Enrichment Program through Oct. 1. The showcase, "Through Our Eyes," is open to the public and can be seen during business hours, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 702-880-4096.
Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Boulevard, Sun City Summerlin, has scheduled these coming attractions:
· Sept. 6, 7 p.m.; Sept. 7, 2 p.m.; "Supreme Reflections," tribute to music of Diana Ross & the Supremes, $18/residents, $23/non-residents.
· Sept. 13, 7 p.m., "Red Hot Mama!" musical about Sophie Tucker, $18/residents, $20/non-residents.
· Sept. 25-26, 7 p.m., "Celebrities on Stage," Edwards Twins' impersonations, $17/residents, $25/non-residents.
Show tickets may be purchased at Desert Vista, Mountain Shadows and Pinnacle community centers in Summerlin. For more information, call 702-240-1301.
Las Vegas Highland Dance Association presents a Highland Dance Competition Sept. 27, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. Tickets are $2-$5 and may be purchased by calling 702-248-2418.
A Texas film noir, "Blood Simple," will be shown Oct. 1, 7 p.m. at Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod. Admission is $3. For more information, call 702-455-7030.
Readers Theatre at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., presents Edward Albee's "The Zoo Story" Sept. 20, 2 p.m. The drama, free and open to the public, is for mature audiences. For more information, call 702-507-3989.
Tayrona Theatre Company will present Spanish-language theater Sept. 12-13 and 19-20, 7 p.m., Fridays and 2 p.m., Saturdays at Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod. Admission is $5-$7. For more information, call 702-455-7030.
Mexico Vivo Dance Company will perform traditional folkloric dance, music, theater, pageantry and ritual celebration of Mexico Sept. 5, 7 p.m. and Sept. 6, 2 p.m. at Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod. Tickets are $3-$5. For more information, call 702-455-7030.
A clown performance, with Danise Payne & Friends, will entertain one and all Sept. 27, 1-2:30 p.m. at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Face painting will follow the performance. Admission is free. For more information, call 702-229-1515.
Middle Eastern Dance Association of Southern Nevada presents "Essence of Arabia," a dance performance, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 702-688-0300 or 702-808-3430.
Benefits
The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada holds its annual Red Shoe Gala Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m. at the Venetian-Resort-Hotel-Casino. The event honoring Toni and Victor Chaltiel, philanthropists and community leaders, will include an intimate performance by Mandy Patinkin and Zalmen Mlotek. Two ticket options are available. For more information, call 702-794-0090 or visit www.jccsn.org.
Wine walk, benefiting the New Vista Community, a facility for adults with disabilities, takes place Sept. 13, 7-10 p.m. at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Dr., Henderson. Includes a variety of wines, live music and raffle prizes. Tickets, $30/person and $50/couple, are limited so advance purchase at www.newvistacommunity.org is recommended. For more information, call 702-526-2237.
Tony Orlando will partner with Opportunity village for a one-day benefit concert Oct. 11, 2 p.m. at The Showroom at the South Point Hotel and Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $34-$45 and may be purchased by calling 702-797-8055 or online at www.southpointcasino. VIP tickets are $100 and may be purchased by calling 702-839-4757.
Foundation For Recovery will host its second annual Charity Golf Tournament at TPC Las Vegas on Sept. 27 with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. The event will help the foundation raise funds to make advocacy, awareness, research and scholarships available for addiction recovery programs in the community. The Tournament will include a silent auction, banquet luncheon and award ceremony in the Grille at the clubhouse. Prizes will be awarded including a restored 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible to the "Hole-in-One" challenge winner. Individuals and corporations are encouraged to participate at all levels. For more information, call the Foundation events coordinator at 702-880-8237.
Serenades of Life: Doctors in Concert, which benefits Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation, will be held Sept. 12, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Judy Bayley Theatre, UNLV. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling the UNLV Box Office, 702-895-2787.
Rimonim NA'AMAT USA, which raises needed funds to support childcare centers, community centers and women's shelters in Israel as well as programs for Children in the U.S., will hold its annual Chillin' Grillin' event at the Tournament Players Club, Summerlin, Oct. 25. The Hawaiian themed occasion will feature dinner, Texas hold'em poker, a Chinese auction and entertainment. For information on tickets and donations, call 702-768-0936.
Classes and Workshops
The Las Vegas Beading Group offers monthly classes at Sahara West Library, 9600 West Sahara Ave. The next opportunity to participate is Sept. 21, 1:30-4 p.m. The class is free. For more information, call 702- 399-9335.
East Side and Henderson AARP Driver Safety Programs for Seniors teach new, safe driving techniques necessitated by changes that occur in drivers' vision, hearing and reaction time due to aging. Some places the classes will be taught include:
· Anthem Community Center, 2401 Somerworth Dr., Henderson, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 702-207-1420.
· Community College of Southern Nevada, Boulder City, 700 Wyoming St., Boulder City, Sept. 9-10, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 702-657-4040.
· Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2700 Bonnie Lane, Sept. 29-30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 702-455-7617.
· East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern, Sept. 9-10, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 702-229-1515.
· H2U, 3103 S. Maryland, Suite 100, Sept. 3-4, 12-4 p.m., 702-735-5510.
· Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas, Henderson, Sept. 6 & 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sept. 17-18, 4:30-8:30, 702-267-4150.
· Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Rd., Sept. 15-16, 4-8 p.m.; Sept.23, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 702-229-6454.
· Parkdale CC, 3200 Ferndale, Sept. 25-26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 702-455-8502.
· Sun City McDonald Ranch, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge, Henderson, Sept. 15-16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 702-270-7037.
· Whitney Senior Center, 5712 E. Missouri, Sept. 10-11, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 702-455-7560.
The fee is $10. Class attendees can save on their auto insurance because all Nevada insurers are required to grant discounts to good drivers. To register for a class near you, call 1-888-227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org.
Folk dances of Armenia, Bulgaria, China, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and more will be taught on Wednesdays, Sept. 3-24, 6:30-8:45 p.m. at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $4 per person, per day. For more information, call 702-229-6383.
Learn to do needlepoint Sept. 11, 6:30-8:45 p.m. at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. The workshop, sponsored by the American Needlepoint Guild, is free. For more information, call 702-369-9618.
Free Home Gardening Workshops are offered at Henderson's Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa Del Fuego:
· Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sprinkler clock demonstration, registration not required.
· Sept. 20, 9-10:30 a.m., growing cool season vegetables in the Las Vegas Valley, register online with activity number 144004-95.
· Sept. 20, 10-11 a.m., backyard and patio conservation, register online with activity number 144002-95.
To enroll online, visit cityofhenderson.com. For more information, call 702-267-4000.
Envelope Printing by computer will be taught Sept. 18, 10-11 a.m. at Lydia Malcolm Library, 2960 Sunridge Heights Pkwy., Ste. 100, Henderson. Registration is required and limited to 5 participants. Attendees must have basic computer and Word skills. Register online or call 702-263-7522.
Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft & Consumer Fraud, a free program, will be taught by Kathleen Delaney, Nevada Deputy Attorney General Sept. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. at James I. Gibson Library, 280 S. Water St., Henderson. For more information and to pre-register, call 702-565-8402.
Two art classes with interactive acrylic painting demonstration and hands-on painting will take place Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and also 1-4 p.m. at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson. For more information, call 702-492-7252.
Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., offers a variety of classes in September:
· Sept. 6, 8:30-10:30 a.m., The Edible Garden - Fine Desert Dining: Surviving on Desert Plants, $7/non-membres, $5/members.
· Sept. 13, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Green Gardener - Shady Characters: Plants for Sheltered Areas, $7/non-membres, $5/members.
· Sept. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sustainable Pantry - BBQ, $15/non-members, $12/members.
· Sept. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Green Living - Alternative Living, $7/non-membres, $5/members.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling 702-822-7786.
AARP Driver Safety Program for Seniors teaches new, safe driving techniques necessitated by changes that occur in drivers' vision, hearing and reaction time due to aging. Class attendees can save on their auto insurance because all Nevada insurers are required to grant discounts to good drivers. Many classes are available throughout the Vegas Valley. For information on local courses, please call 1-888-227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org.
Registration for Fall I classes, Sept. 9-Oct. 18, sponsored by the City of Las Vegas takes place Aug. 19-Sept. 6 at:
· Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-229-6211.
· Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.
· East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.
· West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800.
Call for a free fall ArtQ classes and programs brochure at 702-229-6383, view it online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/information/3005.htm, or pick one up at any of the cultural centers beginning Aug. 8.
Computers and Genealogy will be presented by Ron Hughes, Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society President Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson. Pre-registration is required by 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16. For more information, call 702-207-4282.
Estate Planning Workshop, hosted by Boys Town Nevada, will be held Sept. 16, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Dr. Attendees will learn: estate planning, living trusts, the importance of creating a will, legacy building, how to ensure heirs are provided for, avoid probate and more. Admission is free to the general public. Space is limited. For more information, call Ericka Christensen at 702-642-7070, ext. 117, or visit www.boystownnevada.org.
West Side and Henderson AARP Driver Safety Program for Seniors teaches new, safe driving techniques necessitated by changes that occur in drivers' vision, hearing and reaction time due to aging. Some places the classes will be taught include:
· Sun City Summerlin, Desert Vista, 10360 Sun City Blvd., Sept. 10-11, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sept. 24-25, 6-10 p.m.; Sun City residents only, 702-363-1341.
· Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain, Sept. 23-24, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 702-455-8334.
· Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., Sept. 17-18, noon, 702-229-1600.
· Siena Summerlin, 4405 Fiore Bella, Sept. 23-24, 2-6 p.m., RSVP: 702-258-2500, 830 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
· Gibson Middle School, 3990 W. Washington, Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 702-229-5096.
· West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo, Sept. 1-2, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 702-455-7742.
· H2U (Senior Friends), 8524 Del Webb Blvd., Sept. 17-18, noon, 702-255-5404.
· Spring Valley Hospital, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd., Sept. 17-18, 5-9 p.m., 702-388-4888 for reservations.
· Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 702-880-2125.
· Derfelt Senior Center, 3323 W. Washington, Sept. 8, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 702-229-6598.
· Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Rd., Sept. 23-24, 4-8 p.m., 702-229-1702.
The fee is $10. Class attendees can save on their auto insurance because all Nevada insurers are required to grant discounts to good drivers. To register for a class near you, call 1-888-227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org.
Computer class, "Government Internet Sites for Voting Information," will give an overview of resources available for voting information. Two classes are scheduled for October: Oct. 2 and 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. The classes are free. Registration begins September 1 and is limited to 10 students per class. To register call 702-492-6580 or visit www.mupubliclibrary.com.
Clubs and Organizations
Las Vegas Songwriters Association meets Thursdays, 7 p.m. in the recreation room of the Cabana Mobile Home Park, 5303 E. Twain. The first meeting of the month is a general meeting; Workshops are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Call 702-223-7255 and leave your name and address for further information.
Las Vegas Chrysanthemum Society meets March through November, the second Tuesday of each month at the Nevada Garden Club Center, Washington and Twin Lakes on the western edge of Lorenzi Park. Meetings start promptly at 2 p.m. Contact Barbara at 702-459-4633 for more information.
Desert Newcomers, a social organization for women new to the Las Vegas/Henderson Valley, meets on the last Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. There is also a luncheon on the third Wednesday of every month. Open membership is February and August to invite women to join who have resided in the area over three years. For information, call 702-739-9322 or visit www.desertnewcomersclub.org.
Greenspun Radin Post 21 Jewish War Veterans meets Sept. 28, 10 a.m. at Desert Vista Rec Center, Rooms 1&2, 10360 Sun City Blvd., Sun City Summerlin. Breakfast is 9-9:45 a.m. All veterans and their wives are welcome. For more information, call 702-256-1213.
Nevada Senior Coalition, a nonprofit, nonpolitical group concerned about crime, taxes, prescriptions, traffic, immigration and legislation, will meet Sept. 11, 10 a.m. at Boulder Station Mezzanine. The speaker will be Channel 13's Investigative Reporter Darcy Spears. The public is invited. Call 702-737-1377 for additional information.
The Nevada AFSCME, for public employee retirees from all states other than Nevada, meets at 1 p.m., the third Wednesday of the month, September-June at the AFSCME office, 2475 Chandler Ave., suite 4. Lunch is provided. The next meeting will be Sept. 17. RSVP at 702-293-6151 or 702-260-3914.
Retired Public Employees of Nevada (RPEN), Henderson Chapter, meets the second Monday of each month at Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas St., at 2:15 p.m. Refreshments are served, followed by the meeting at 2:30 p.m. All retired public employees are invited to attend. For more information, call 702-458-4407 or 702-565-8018.
Las Vegas Bird Club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Meeting place is the Elks Lodge, 2939 Van Der Meer in North Las Vegas. The club's purpose is to educate people about pet birds. Monthly meetings include speakers and activities that promote that goal. All are welcome. For more information, call 702-878-9274.
Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada holds its monthly meeting the third Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. on the first floor of the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The Sept. 21 program will be "Sourcing Standards for Genealogy" and "computer Hardware Security." The meeting is open to the public. For more information and to RSVP, call Michael Brenner, president, 702-243-2858.
Murray Rosen Post #64 of the Jewish War Veterans Murray Rosen Post #64 of the Jewish War Veterans meets the fourth Sunday of the month. All veterans are welcome. Call 702-256-6439 or 702-633-8544 for details.
Southern Nevada Chapter of American Historical Society of Germans From Russia (AHSGR), dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of information related to the history, cultural heritage and genealogy of Germanic settlers in the Russian empire and their American descendants, holds its meetings every other month, 2-4 p.m. in the conference rooms at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. The next meeting will be Sept. 21. Everyone is welcome. If you would like additional information about this organization, please contact Joanne Giles, jeg266@cox.net, or Marilyn Mackett, 702-256-8970 or mjmackett@cox.net.
Desert Sands Club of the Telecom Pioneers will have a luncheon Sept. 11, 11:30 a.m. at the Italian-American Supper Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. Reservations are due by Sept. 5. All retired employees of SBC, ATT, Lucent Technologies, Western Electric and former Bell System Companies are invited. Call 702-645-4236 for reservations or questions.
AARP, Summerlin Chapter 5094, will hold its next meeting Sept. 29, 6 p.m. at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The group will have a Fall Picnic Potluck with games and prizes. The meal for members is free; visitors will be charged $3. For more information, call 702-233-4108.
Dances
Weekly Big Band Night Dances with Boyd Coulter's Good Times Band take place Fridays, 5-8 p.m. at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Rd. Admission to all dances is $4. For more information, call 702-229-6454.
Tropical Latin dance, with the big band Vegas Sabor Orchestra, will take place Sept. 19, 7-10 p.m. at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. A free, salsa/meringue dance workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10/advance and $15/event day. For more information, call 702-229-1515.
Saturday contra dancing, with the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers, will take place Sept. 13 and 27, 7-10 p.m. at Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, 800 S. Brush St. Group lesson at 6:30 p.m. Newcomers are welcome; no partner is needed. Admission is $7/adults, $5/members, $3/non-dancing adults and children under 16. Call 702-229-6383 for additional information.
Health and Fitness
Three-day adult outpatient diabetes classes will be held Sept. 23-25, Oct. 6-8 and Nov. 4-6 at Sunrise H2U, 3101 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 316. Class times are 6-8 p.m. Spouse/friend/significant other is welcome to attend. The classes are free. To register, call 702-233-5300; select #1.
Living Healthy Workshops, for adults ages 50 and above, are held Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. September's topic is cholesterol control. The cost is $15/month. For more information, call 702-229-1702.
Foot Care Clinic, with Nevada Health Centers, Inc., will provide basic foot care Sept. 23, 1-4 p.m. at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Rd. The care is free for individuals age 60 and over, $25 for individuals under 60 years. Call 702-229-6454 for an appointment.
Free medical health insurance help with SHIP is available for adults age 50 and better at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 702-229-1515 for the required appointment.
Diabetes 101 class takes place Mondays, 1 p.m. at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Rd. The class discusses the necessary steps toward better diabetes care and healthy living. Attendance is free. For more information, call 702-229-6454.
The Firm Fitness, 5803 W. Craig Rd., Suite 104, offers a therapeutic 50-minute exercise session for $14 on Lovin' Life After 50 Reader Appreciation Day, Sept. 18, 1-3 p.m. The Firm Fitness exercise regimen is easy on the knees, firms, stretches and strengthens muscles and increases blood and oxygen to all areas of the body. For more information, call 702-401-3785.
Free Problem Gambling Presentation will be made Sept. 18, 10:30-1 p.m. at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. For more information, call 702-229-1515.
Free Medicare counseling is available Sept. 8, noon, at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. Volunteer Medicare counselors will answer your questions. Call 702-229-1702 to make an appointment.
Free blood pressure checks are available for adults age 50 and better on the following days:
· Tuesdays, 10-10:30 a.m., Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Dr., 702-229-1702,
· Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Rd., 702-229-6454.
Third Thursdays Healthy Living and Resource Day takes place Sept. 18 with 9-11 a.m. free blood pressure check; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. nail clipping and foot care by appointment; free problem gambling seminar 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The location is East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Call 702-229-1515 for detailed information and to make appointments.
Healing Through Yoga and Meditation for People Living with Cancer meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in September, 12-1 p.m. in the Arts and Music Room, Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave., Las Vegas. For further information or to RSVP, call 702-822-5218.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., invites adults age 50 and better to take part in these low-impact fitness classes: The Low-Impact Aerobics with Natalie class is held Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m.; Chair Fitness with Natalie class is offered on Mondays and Thursdays, 1:30-2:30. Advance registration is not required. Each class session is $3. For more information about these classes and more, call 702-229-6601.
Lunch and Learn classes held at Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Rd., are free and open to the public. Each seminar takes place 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and includes a free lunch. Upcoming offerings are:
· Sept. 18, Dental Implants - What Are the Benefits?
· Sept. 24, Colon Cancer - The Importance of Colonoscopy Screenings.
· October 14, Breast Cancer in Men and Women.
· Oct. 22, How to Improve Your Golf Swing - Shoulder Pain.
· Nov. 12, Update on Community activities and Programs with the Caring Place.
Seating is limited; interested patrons may reserve their space by calling 702-233-5300.
Yoga is taught Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Cost is $15/non-members and $12/members or $100 for 10 classes/non-members and $80 for 10 classes/members. For more information and required reservations, call 702-822-7786.
Fitness After 50 is taught by Marilou at the following locations:
· Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Durango Hills Community Center, 3521 Durango Dr.
· Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. at Las Vegas Senior Center 451 E. Bonanza.
Each class costs $3. For more information, call Marilou at 702-382-6357.
Nutrition topics will be discussed with nutritionist and registered dietician Mary Wilson Sept. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. at James I. Gibson Library, 280 S. Water St., Henderson. Bring any nutrition questions to this free program. For more information, call 702-564-9261.
Montana Meadows and Infinity Hospice Care are holding a senior health fair Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Montana Meadows, 3150 E. Tropicana. The goal is to inform mature adults of available service and products to enrich their lives. There will be 35-40 booths, entertainment and food. For more information, call 702-435-3150.
Tai Chi Chuan is taught Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The cost is $15/non-members or $12/members. For more information, call 702-822-7786.
Lectures and Talks
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Recreation and Outdoors
Sustainability Walking Tours are conducted on Fridays in Aug. and Sept., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Learn how to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle from architecture to interior design to water-smart landscaping. Tours are limited to the first 25 participants and are included with general admission of $13.45-$14.95 for adult Nevada residents or free to annual pass holders. Wear comfortable shoes and bring at least two bottles of water. Reservations are not accepted. For more information, call 702-822-7786.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 18 miles west of Las Vegas via Charleston Blvd., holds walking tours to the 1860s Blacksmith Shop and Sandstone Cabin, the reservoir and Wilson gravesite, 12, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. on weekends and 12, 1 and 2 p.m. on weekdays. Special upcoming events include:
· Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., full moon Sandstone Canyon hike, reservations.
· Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m., Ash Grove night hike, reservations.
· Sept. 20, 12-4 p.m., Owner's Day, first person interpreters impersonate previous owner's of the Ranch.
· Sept. 27, 7-9 p.m., Sandstone Canyon night hike, reservations.
· Sept. 29, 7-9 p.m., new moon Sandstone Canyon hike, reservations.
· Oct. 4, Pioneer living activities: old time skills and crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; s'mores and hot cocoa, 4-6 p.m.
A $5 entrance fee is charged per vehicle. For more information and reservations, call 702-875-4141.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip via W. Charleston Blvd., offers numerous hikes, easy to strenuous, throughout each month, most of which require a reservation. Upcoming programs include:
· Sept. 5, 19, 26, on-going 9:30-11:30 a.m., Red Rock Up Close, presentation about flora, fauna, geology of Red Rock and Mojave Desert, Visitor Center, no sign-up required.
· Sept. 8, shady hike up Fletcher Canyon, easy/moderate, 4 miles.
· Sept. 21, hike to Mary Jane Falls, moderate, 3 miles.
The Visitor Center is open 8 a.m-4:30 p.m. The Scenic Drive hours are 6 a.m.-dusk. Entrance fee is $5/vehicle for a one-day pass. For details about other programs, hikes and reservations, call 702-515-5367 or visit www.friendsofredrockcanyon.org.
Everyone is invited to "It Takes A Village," an anti-violence celebration Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m. at Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St. Activities will include free carnival games, jump house, balloon artist, a basketball game between law enforcement and city of Las Vegas staff, as well as a peace rally. The Jam Squad and Pop Warner cheerleaders will entertain during the evening. For more information, call 702-229-6374.
Ecological Restoration Walking Tour explores the native landscapes, habitats and wildlife of the Vegas Valley Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 12:30-2 p.m. at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tours are limited to the first 25 participants and are included with general admission of $13.45-$14.95 for adult Nevada residents or free to annual pass holders. No reservations are accepted. Call Springs Preserve Adult Education at 702-822-7786.
Summerlin Scrabble Monday Madness gives adults an opportunity for new competition or just a good time Sept. 8 and 22, 2-4 p.m. at Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Dr. Bring your boards. For more information, call Lexi at 702-507-3866.
On Red & White Clay Day, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. make decorative ware using red and white clay with other social seniors. The workshop takes place at Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce St., North Las Vegas. For more information, call 702-633-1600.
Las Vegas Quilters offers free quilting activities Sept. 10, 6-8:45 p.m. at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. For more information, call 702-658-5432.
Prince Jonah Kuhio Ho'Olaule'a Pacific Islands Festival will celebrate Hawaiian culture, song, dance, arts and crafts and food Sept. 13-14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. For more information, call 702-596-2193.
Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., open daily, features botanical gardens, trails, museums, galleries and entertainment venues. Entrance to the gardens and trails is free; however, tickets must be obtained. A traveling exhibit, "The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design," runs through Dec. 29. Admission for adult Nevada residents to the museums and galleries is $13.45-$14.95. On Thursday nights admission is two-for-one. For more information, call 702-822-7700.
Rockin' Blues Music Festival, featuring a Rock and Roll Dance Party with the official tribute to Buddy Holly, Rickie Valens and The Big Bopper, will be held Sept. 20, 1-10 p.m. at Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10 and include music and entertainment all day long, food and novelty vendors as well as a mini car show. For more information, call 702-267-4849.
Reunions
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Sales and Expos
Barrett-Jackson's Inaugural Las Vegas Collector Car Event is scheduled for Oct. 15-18 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. In addition to the featured auction there will be an automobilia auction, diverse mix of vendors and live music. For more information, call 480-421-6694.
Annual Super Run Car Show takes place Sept. 25-28 in the Water Street District and Henderson Events Plaza. The event includes over 1000 hot rods, muscle, classic and vintage cars, live music, entertainment, food and beverage booths, merchandise vendors. Admission is free. For more information, call 702-267-2171 or visit www.superrun.com.
The Gilcrease Orchard, WWhispering Sands Drive and Tenaya Way, in the northwest part of the Valley, offers pick-your-own produce and apple cider Tuesday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-noon. Admission is cash, $2/adult and $1/child. Call 702-645-1126 or visit www.gilcreaseorchard.org for updated information on what is ready to pick.
Harvest Festival, an original arts and crafts show, will be held Sept. 5-6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The Festival features hundreds of artisans with handmade arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Entertainers include Scott Land Marionettes; John Park, The funny waiter; Come Back buddy, '50s music group, Big Mama Sue Trio, W.C. Willy on Stilts, Wild West Express and Layna, Lady of Illusion. Tickets are $4-$9 and good for all three days. For more information, call 415-447-3205 or visit www.harvestfestival.com.
Log Home & Timber Frame Expo takes place Sept. 12-Sept. 14 at Cashman Center, 850 N. Las Vegas Blvd. The show is open to the public at $15 for a three-day pass with tickets available at the door. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 12; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 13; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 14. The event will include approximately 75 companies and craftsmen exhibiting their products and services, plus experts conducting free seminars. For more details, call 888-LOG-EXPO or visit www.logexpo.com.
Seminars and Discussion Groups
The Power of Positive Aging, a conference presented by the Gerontology Department of UNLV, takes place Oct. 10, 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. at Richard Tam Alumni Center, UNLV. The cost is $25 or free to people age 62 and over. The conference will begin with a continental breakfast and conclude after lunch. Breakout sessions include topics such as senior theatre, leisure and aging, volunteerism and more. Registration closes on Sept. 10. For registration and information, call 702-895-5871.
Meet the Authors presents Merle Savage, the only female general foreman cleaning up the Exxon Valdez oil spill, who has written "Silence In The Sound - The Adventure" and "Echoes Of The Sound." A documentary short created from videos she shot during the oil recovery process will also be shown. The program takes place Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m. at Clark County Library Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. Book signing and a light reception will follow. The presentation is free. For more information, call 702-507-3458.
Henderson Library Book Club discusses "The Once and Future King" by T.H. White, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. at James I. Gibson Library, 280 S. Water St., Henderson. For more information, contact Therese Lamb, 702-564-9261.
Daniel Schorr, senior news analyst for National Public Radio, will speak on "Forgive Us Our Press Passes" at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV, Sept. 11, 7-8:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, the talk is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. For questions, call 702-895-2421.
Carr Chat welcomes mystery author David Rosenfelt Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m. at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson. On Oct. 3 Linda Lael Miller, author of novels set in the modern West, will be the guest. For more information, call 702-492-6580.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach will speak about relationships of all kinds Sept. 24, 7 p.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV. He offers practical and inspiring solutions for couples and singles to find personal empowerment, authentic relationships and lasting love. A book signing will follow the presentation. Tickets are $35-$65 and may be purchased at 702-895-2787.
Not-So-Grown-Up Book Club, a book club for adults, discusses "The Secret River" by Kate Grenville Oct. 2, 6 p.m. at James I. Gibson Library, 280 S. Water St., Henderson. For more information, call Elizabeth at 702-564-9261.
Mystery Book Club at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, discusses "Murder on the Iditarod Trail" by Sue Henry Sept. 9, 7:15 p.m. For more information, call 702-492-6580.
Natural history talk at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., features "Notes on Nature - Devil's Hole: An Unknown National Treasure at Death Valley National Park" on Sept. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. The talk is free with general admission. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 702-822-7786.
Fantastic Classics Book Club discusses "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" by Douglas Adams Sept. 17, 7:15 p.m. at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson. For more information, call 702-492-6580.
Senior Law Project Coffee Talks will be held for adults ages 60 and over, with advance registration required, 10-11:30 a.m., at the following locations:
· Sept. 5, wills, health care, financial issues, Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Dr., 702-229-1702.
· Sept. 8, 15 and 29, wills, health care, financial issues, Downtown Senior Services Center, 310 S. 9th St., 702-229-6596.
· Sept. 19, wills, health care, financial issues, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Rd., 702-229-6454.
· Sept. 22, wills, health care, financial issues, Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600.
The seminars are free.
Eduardo de la Cruz, draftsman, painter and graphic designer, will discuss "transparent collage," a computer technique he uses in his art Sept. 30, 7-8 p.m. at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. An exhibition of his work is on display at the library through Oct. 21. For more information, call 702-507-3760.
Henderson Chamber of Commerce partners with local organizations and companies to host "Energy, Environment - Nevada's Economic Forum" on Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Rd. The forum is open to the public and costs $45 per person. The day will include a breakfast and buffet luncheon. For more information or to register, call 702-565-8951 or visit hendersonchamber.com.
Journalist Geoff Schumacher interviews former brothel madam Laraine Russo Harper, author of "Legal Tender: True Tales of a Brothel Madam," Sept. 22, 7 p.m. at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. A book signing and reception will follow the talk. Books will be available for purchase. For more information, call 702-507-3459.
Services and Volunteers
Catholic Charities' Foster Grandparent Program is in need of low-income seniors, 60 years and older, to serve in their communities by working with children. Benefits include a 20-hour work week, a non-taxable stipend, mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, sick days and vacation. Please call Victoria at 702-647-1515.
The Blind Center of Nevada has free Low Vision Seminars on the first Friday of every month at its location, 1001 N. Bruce St. Learn about the latest in adaptive technology, independent living devices and low vision tools. Please call to schedule a seat for this hands-on experience at 702-642-6000.
Jewish Family Service Agency is a non-profit, comprehensive social services organization that helps Southern Nevada senior citizens, adults, children and adolescents in need regardless of religion. JFSA has two locations: the main full-service office at 4794 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. C, and a counseling center at Town Executive Suites, Summerhill Plaza, 7465 W. Lake Mead, Ste. 100. A variety of volunteer opportunities also are available. To schedule an appointment, make a donation, volunteer or for information, call 702-732-0304 or visit www.jfsalv.org.
Bottles of Hope Clay Day, an opportunity for you to exercise your artistic nature, takes place on the third Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Sunflower Café, Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave., Las Vegas. Join members of the Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild who will teach you to wrap polymer clay around chemotherapy bottles in colorful designs. The artist also includes a personal message of inspiration. The bottles are then given to cancer patients. The next session is Sept. 20. For more information or to RSVP, call 702-822-5218.
Stop unwanted catalogs. The 19 billion catalogs mailed every year consume 3.6 million tons of paper and 53 million trees. Stop the deluge at your house by registering at www.catalogchoice.org to search and decline. The site is endorsed by the Ecology Center in Berkeley, CA, the National Wildlife Federation, and the National Resources Defense Council.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers a Meals on Wheels program which delivers a set of seven frozen, nutritious lunches once a week to homebound seniors 60 years of age or older. The Meals on Wheels' drivers also make health and welfare checks on clients. For more information, call 702-385-5284.
Nevada Talking Books Services provides free books and magazines in alternative formats to anyone with a documented disability that would prevent them from reading standard printed material. After sending in an application with a certifying authority signature, the participant will receive books and equipment through the mail. No return postage is required when exchanging books and magazines. For more information and an application, call 1-800-922-9334.
Martin Luther King Jr. Senior Center, 2420 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg. B, North Las Vegas, provides a Senior Home Repair Service to clients 55 years of age and older. For more information about this and other programs, call 702-636-0064.
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, whose mission is to provide independence with compassion, dignity and concern while promoting an improved lifestyle to Southern Nevada's senior citizens, needs volunteers to provide services for Valley seniors, especially drivers to proved a few hours of transportation per month for valley seniors age 60 and over to get to medical and other necessary appointments and grocery shopping. The organization covers the volunteers with insurances above their own and reimburses mileage expenses. Non-perishable food is also needed for the food pantry. If you are able to help with any of these needs, please call 702-633-7264 or go to the office at 2100 S. Maryland Pkwy., Ste. 3.
The Firm Fitness needs volunteers for the Step Out Diabetes walk Sept. 20 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. For more information, call Carly, the American Diabetes Association, at 702-369-9995 ext. 7483, or register at www.diabetes.org/stepout.
Services
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Singles
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State Events
Pahrump will sponsor its annual Fall Festival at the Bob Ruud Community Center and Petrack Park Sept. 25-Sept. 28. The event features vendors, live entertainment and PRCA rodeo. For more information, call 775-727-5108.
The Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival takes place Sept. 19-21 in Elko-Spring Creek. A variety of vendors will be selling unique balloon items and festival attire. Other activities will include a barbeque, a balloon glow and tethered balloon rides. The Sky Fair, featuring a pancake breakfast, static aircraft displays, military participation tethered hot air balloon rides, drawing for Young Eagle Flights and radio controlled aircraft demonstration flights, is held in conjunction with the Festival. For more information, call 775-738-7135.
The National Championship Air Races and Air Show at Reno Stead Field, about eight miles north of Reno, off Route 395. Race week is Sept. 8-14 with six classes of racing aircraft and an airshow including top aerobatic performers, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, static aircraft displays, merchandise, food and drink. In between races, there are exhibitions, fly-bys, military and civil aircraft demonstrations and other performances. There are many options for tickets with discounted general admission prices for Seniors all week long. For more information, call 775-972-6663.
Dayton Valley Days will be held in Old Town Dayton Sept. 13-14. Activities include a parade, craft fair, entertainment, old-fashioned contests, an art show, silent auction and more. For more information, call 775-246-5746.
Carson City Basque Festival, with Zen Bat Bara, Basques dancers, Bertsolari, the verse singer, dog herding demonstrations, wood-chopping contest and food, will be held Sept. 21 at Carson City's Fuji Park. Park gates open at 11 a.m. and the picnic ends at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25/advance, $30/day of and may be ordered by e-mail at tickets@basquefestival.org. For more information, call 775-882-2079.
Support Groups
Heavy Quitters Smoking Cessation Support Group meets every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. at the Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave., Las Vegas. For further information or to RSVP, please call 702-822-5218.
ThyCa Thyroid Cancer Support Group usually meets the second Monday, every other month, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Auditorium Conference Room at Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave., Las Vegas. The next meeting is Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. For further information or to RSVP, please call 702-822-5218.
Divorced & Widowed Adjustment Inc. offers weekly free support groups for those experiencing difficulties brought about by separation, divorce or loss of a loved one. Call 702-735-5544 or visit www.info4nv.org for a detailed schedule of times and locations.
Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give emotional support and appropriate referrals to local resources. Call 1-800-272-3900 to speak with a trained Helpline specialist, many of whom are former caregivers themselves. All calls are kept confidential.
Diabetes Support Group meets 10-11 a.m., the last Wednesday of each month, at the Boulder City Senior Center, 813 Arizona Street, Boulder City. Everyone is welcome to join for fun and information. For questions, call 702-293-3320.
Amputee Coalition of Nevada will share new information and technology with amputees, diabetics and other interested individuals Sept. 12, 1 p.m. at Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave. The meeting is free. For more information, call 702-229-6601.
Friends for The Talking Books Library, a support group for clients of the Talking Books Library, have open meetings the first Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at Denny's, 2545 E. Fremont St. to discuss what changes could be made to improve the organization's services. For more information, call 702-486-3736.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group, for individuals age 50 and older, meets at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Dr., the first Tuesday of the month, 6-8 p.m. Meet other local people and families finding ways to cope with the life decisions presented by Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The meeting is free. For more information, call 702-229-1702.
Breast Cancer Support Group meets 6-7:30 p.m., the first and third Mondays of each month except on holidays, in the Sunflower Café, Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave., Las Vegas. For further information or to RSVP, please call 702-822-5218.
Narcotics Anonymous holds several meetings daily at The Rooms, 4750 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. #10. The scheduled meetings include:
· Sunday-Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m., Not High at Noon, Fellowship Room, Just for Today.
· Tuesday-Sunday, 9-10:15 p.m., Stand for Something Fall for Nothing, Fellowship Room.
· Sunday-Saturday, 12-1:30 a.m., Meet Us at Midnight, Literature Study.
· Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday's Solution, Just for Today Room, Recovery Solutions, smoker friendly.
· Monday, 8:30-9:45 p.m., Monday's Message, How Room, Ask It Basket.
· Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Key to Recovery, Fellowship Room, Literature Study.
· Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m., A Language of the Heart, Fellowship Room, speaker meeting.
· Thursday, 7-8 p.m., Where Am I At? Fellowship Room, open discussion.
· Friday, 7-8 p.m., Just for Today Room, Five & Dime, smoker friendly, closed meeting.
For more information, or to learn about other meetings, call 702-257-8199.
Epilepsy Support Group meets the second Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. at Sunrise Hospital, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway. The next meeting will be Sept. 10. The epilepsy support groups are free and open to the public; registration is not required. Call 702-731-8000 for more information.
Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group holds a monthly luncheon on the second Thursday of the month and a night meeting on the third Thursday of the month. The July buffet will be held Sept. 11, 1-3 p.m. at the Fiesta Henderson Hotel and Casino, 777 W. Lake Mead Dr. Go to the VIP line and tell the cashier that you are with the FM Friends group. The night meeting will take place Sept. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the front room (the main classroom) of the Barbara Greenspun Women's Center, 100 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson. For more information, call 702-897-9326 or 702-897-7388.
Caregiver Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, 4:30-6 p.m. at the Barbara Greenspun Women's Care Center. For more information, call the Alzheimer's Association, 702-248-2770.
Pink Pilates, to help women diagnosed with breast cancer regain their physical strength, rebuild self-esteem and improve body confidence, is conducted Thursdays, 6 p.m. at the Breast Center, 3600 S. Maryland Parkway. Classes are $15. To RSVP please call 702-784-1947.
General Cancer Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Conference Room at Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave., Las Vegas. The next meeting will be Sept. 25. For further information or to RSVP, please call 702-822-5218.
USTOO Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m. in the Auditorium at Nevada Cancer Institute, 10441 W. Twain Ave., Las Vegas. For more information or to RSVP, call 702-822-5218.
Tours and Travel
Senior Tripsters, a non-profit travel club, schedules a variety of trips throughout the year. Upcoming trips include:
· Oct. 21, Brewery and Dairy, day trip, $45.
· Oct. 23, Golf, Fun & Food, day trip, $46.
· Nov. 29-Dec. 7, San Antonio, bus.
· Jan. 18-25, Mexican Riviera, ship, air.
· April 19-27, Best of Eastern Canada, air.
· May 13-19, Mt. Rushmore, bus.
The office is located at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Rd. Trips sell-out quickly, so please sign up as soon as possible. For details on all trips, call 702-387-0007 or 702-387-8889.
The Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair offers enjoyment for all ages Sept. 18-21 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA. In addition to all sorts of competitions with draft horses, the Classic includes an equine and western art show, barn tours and special breed pavilion and a western trade show. The Harvest Fair events are free during the classic and feature a clogging jamboree, western music fest, food and wine fest and lumberjack and horseshoeing shows. RV camping is available for ticket holders. For tickets to the Draft Horse Classic and more information, call 530-273-6217.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., has scheduled a tour of the North Las Vegas Airport Sept. 17 with a 10 a.m. van departure. A reservation is required. The cost is a $2 non-refundable transportation fee plus lunch. For details, registration, and to find out about other excursions, call 702-229-1515.
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., will go on a day trip to Springs Preserve Sept. 26, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost is the $13 plus lunch. For more information, required registration and to find out about other excursions, call 702-229-6601.
Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with events that include:
· Fridays, Sept. 5-Dec. 26, 6-9 p.m., Shark Lagoon Nights, get close to and touch sharks, free.
· Sept. 6-7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Baja Splash Cultural Festival, celebrate Hispanic song, dance, art and culture.
· Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Seniors Day, free for those age 50 and older.
Tickets are $20.95/adult, $11.95/child. For tickets and information, call 562-590-3100 or visit www.aquariumofpacific.org.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, has scheduled a day trip to see "Viva Las Vegas" Sept. 25, 3-7 p.m. Advance registration and $2 non-refundable transportation fee are required. The cost of the show and buffet dinner is $17.70. For details, registration, and to find out about other excursions, call 702-229-6454.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., has planned a Custom Auto Shop Tour Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The cost includes a $2 transportation fee and lunch. For details, registration and to find out about other day trips, call 702-229-1600.
North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation sponsors these excursions for seniors:
· Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Clark County Heritage Museum and Hoover Dam, Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce Street, pick-up time: 9 a.m.; Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, pick-up time: 9:30 a.m., $18.
· Oct. 8, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., China Ranach Date Farm and Pahrump Winery, Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce Street, pick-up time: 8 a.m.; Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, pick-up time: 8:30 a.m., $10.
Call 702-633-1492 for more information and to register.
AAA will make a Winter Vacation Travel Destination presentation Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m. at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. For more information, call 702-507-3964.
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