SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
Community
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (6 min.) shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00, 12:15, 2:00, 2:15, 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with General Admission (GA).
Saturday, February 4, 2012.
11th Annual Run for a Wish and 1 Mile Fun Walk Hosted by Kendall Tenney
Community
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada is excited to present the 11th Annual Run for a Wish and 1 Mile Fun Walk Hosted by Kendall Tenney. This annual event helps grant magical wishes to children in Southern Nevada battling life-threatening medical conditions.
To register as an individual or team, or for more information, visit www.RunForAWish.com or call us at (702) 212-WISH. We hope to see you there!
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Town Square Las Vegas
6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Fresh52 Farmers and Artisan Market
Community
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Fresh52 market features choice vendors with organic and pesticide/chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, sauces, nuts, handmade modern crafts, artisans and more.
NV Energy to Host Free Workshop on How to Apply for College Scholarships
Mom's Calendar
High school seniors and their parents are invited to a free workshop on Jan. 21 or Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon to learn how to apply for college scholarships and, in particular, NV Energy’s Powerful Partnerships Scholarship Program.
The event is free but RSVP is required by calling 702-799-1042.
To support the attainment of higher education for southern Nevada youth, NV Energy offers the Powerful Partnerships Scholarship Program. Since the program’s inception in 2000, NV Energy has awarded more than 500 scholarships; last year, over $84,000 in scholarships was awarded to high school seniors. The Powerful Partnerships Program offers the most individual scholarships of any scholarship program in Nevada.
These one-time scholarships of $1,000 can be used at any accredited university, college or trade school; applicants must demonstrate leadership in academics and community service and must attend a school within the Clark County School District. For more information, visit http://www.nvenergy.com/commun…
Age Range: Teens. Ticket Phone: 702-799-1042.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
NV Energy
6226 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas NV 891146.
For more info visit www.nvenergy.com. 2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
5th Annual Clark County Walk to Prevent Suicide
Community
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Ticket Phone: 760-459-9959. Ticket Web Link: http://www.outofthedarkness.org. Contact: Jessica van der Stad.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Centennial Hills Park
7101 North Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131.
For more info visit www.outofthedarkness.org. Roadhouse Farmers Market
Community
Fresh Fruits & Veggies. Local vendors from homemade treats and breads, to handmade crafts and gifts.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
2100 N. Boulder Hwy (corner of Boulder Hwy & Sunset) in Henderson.
For more info visit hendersonfarmersmarket.net. ADA's National Give Kids A Smile Day
Health & Fitness
About Give Kids A Smile®
Each year thousands of the nation's dentists and their dental team members provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families across the country. The ADA's Give Kids A Smile® program enhances the oral health of large numbers of needy children. An estimated 200 young people across Las Vegas Valley will receive free dental services on Saturday. Limited spots still available for walk-in services.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Dental Care International Family Dentistry
1750 Wheeler Peak Drive
Las Vegas NV 89106.
For more info visit www.ada.org. 89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Community
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Let the good times roll as you rent bikes and wheel on down our 2.2 mile Exploration Loop Trail! Keep your eyes open for birds, wildlife and breathtaking views as you follow in the path of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples drawn to the artesian waters of the spring. Weekends and holidays, 10:00 a.m. – dusk. Bike rental is $6 members/ $8 nonmembers per hour, includes helmet. Child carrier rentals are available. Personal bikes are not permitted on the Trails.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Pencil Case
Community
Pencil Case
What’s cool at school? Your own pencil case that you personalize and decorate! Make one! Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily throughout February. Non-members: GA + $3.00. Members: $2.00.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs
Entertainment
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at our live bird of prey shows weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also presented on school holidays, check website for additional dates. Included with general admission and free for members.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012, as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012 (except December 24 and 25), as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:00 AM – Sunday, March 25, 2012, 11:00 AM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Community
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Join our zoologists for feeding sessions with the animals in our native and desert-adapted live animal exhibits. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with GA.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Community
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Love our raptor show? Then make sure you get a Backstage Pass to spend quality time up close and personal with these unique and rarely seen raptors. Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. throughout February. **Backstage Pass: $10 members and non-members with paid general admission. A paying adult must accompany children under 5. All guests 2-up must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass and children’s classes.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Billy Blanks Jr.'s Dance With Me
Health & Fitness
Celebrity Fitness Expert is seeking Instructors and Master Trainers for explosive new dance based fitness program for nationwide expansion.
Contact: Eric Shoji/Christopher Robertson.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 12:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Las Vegas Ahtletic Club
9065 S. Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89123.
For more info visit www.meettheblanks.com. Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
NO LIMITS! Transformational Breath® Workshop w/Christian Minson
Health & Fitness
Take yourself on a fantastical journey into the inner realms of your being, using the most powerful tool for transformation endowed to every man and woman on this planet—our BREATH! Energize and relax the body, free yourself from emotional baggage, and unlock the innermost chambers of your intuition and creativity as you are directed in the process of Transformational Breathing®. Learn the benefits of Conscious Breathing, master the Transformational Breath technique, be guided through the session, and share (optional) your experiences together at the end of the program.
This course is designed as a 3-hour workshop, divided into informational and experiential sections, and ending with (optional) group sharing.
What you will receive from this workshop:
· A full, facilitated Transformational Breath session
· A potent understanding of the depths of your power to improve your life
· Confidence in your ability to handle any situation
· A tool f…
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Ganesha Center
3199 E Warm Springs Rd. Ste #300
Las Vegas, NV 89120.
10 Minute Play Project
Entertainment
The 10 Minute Play Project consists of six 10 minute student directed/produced plays, five of which are student written showing February 2-4. This show gives opportunity for student talent to be showcased to the public.
Price - Low: $10. Directed By: Las Vegas Academy Students. Written By: Las Vegas Academy Students. Cast: Las Vegas Academy Students. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: (702)-799-7800 x5100. Contact: Jill C. Sosniak.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:10 PM.
Las Vegas Academy Black Box Theatre
Corner of Lewis St. and 10th St.
Wizard of Oz
Entertainment
A full-scale youth production of the Wizard of Oz will be held at the Summerlin Library Theater January 27 – February 4, 2012. There will be 8 performances held at 7pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings along with 1pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10 and $12 and can be purchased online at www.broadwayboundlv.com.
One of the best family films of all time, the Wizard of Oz, is coming to life onstage as Broadway Bound and Studio One’s Summerlin Dance Academy present this national treasure. Follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel down the yellow brick road to the magical land of Oz where they hope to find intellect, courage, a heart, and a way home to Kansas. The well-known score features all the songs you have come to expect Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead, We're Off To See The Wizard, If I Only Had A Brain, and of course the academy award winning Over The Rainbow. From Glinda’s “Are you a good witch or a bad witch?” to the Wicked Witch's chilling…
Price - Low: $10. Price - High: $12. Directed By: Broadway Bound. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 702-838-5131. Ticket Web Link: http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=8201.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM.
Summerlin Library Theater
1771 Inner Circle Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89134.
For more info visit www.broadwayboundlv.com. Karnival!
Entertainment
Karnival at The Onyx is not just another freakshow, it is the sideshow evolved. Featuring Vegas' most unique talents, Karnival is a feast for the senses offering acts both entertaining as well as disturbing, Its held at the Onyx Theater on the first Wednesday of each month with a different theme show each month! Tickets are only $10 and show starts at 8 and doors open at 7:30. More info can be found at http://www.karnivalshow.com.
Price - Low: $10.00. Directed By: Kyle Marlett. Written By: Kyle Marlett. Cast: Rotating cast. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 702.732.7225. Ticket Web Link: www.karnivalshow.com. Contact: Kyle Marlett.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Onyx Theater
953 E Sahara Ave #16
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
Troika Flupicello
Entertainment
LIVE at GVPC Concert Series, 13th Season is proud to offer Troika Flupicello - C.P.E.Bach; Felix Mendelssohn; Andre Jolivet; Theobald Boehm. The public is welcome. Free admission - Free will offerings will be received.
Contact: GVPC office phone 454-8484.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway (NE corner of Valle Verde at Wigwam, just N of I-215) Henderson NV 89074.
KT Sullivan And Mark Nadler- Love Is Here To Stay
Arts & Cultural Events
A celebration of classic love songs, which will be performed by KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler on Feb. 4, 2012, at 8 p.m. at the Historic Fifth Street School, located at 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets to the show are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For tickets and more information, call 229-3515 or visit www.artslasvegas.org.
The concert will feature hits written by Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein and many more.
Sullivan and Nadler co-wrote and starred in the Off-Broadway American Rhapsody. Their show, “Always: The Love Story of Irving Berlin, won the 2004 Nightlife and Manhattan Association of Cabarets Awards.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Historic Fifth Street School
401 S. 4th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101.
For more info visit www.artslasvegas.org. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Arts & Cultural Events
Come see The Rocky Horror Picture Show, performing every 1st Saturday of each month at 10 PM, only at Regency Tropicana Cinemas (3330 E. Tropicana Avenue), hosted by the #1 Record-Breaking cast, Frankie's Favorite Obsession!
Directed By: Jim Sharman. Written By: RIchard O'Brien and Jim Sharman. Cast: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 PM – Sunday, February 5, 2012, 12:30 AM.
Regency Tropicana Cinemas
3330 E. Tropicana Avenue.
For more info visit www.rhpsvegas.com. SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
Community
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (6 min.) shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00, 12:15, 2:00, 2:15, 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with General Admission (GA).
Sunday, February 5, 2012.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Community
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Let the good times roll as you rent bikes and wheel on down our 2.2 mile Exploration Loop Trail! Keep your eyes open for birds, wildlife and breathtaking views as you follow in the path of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples drawn to the artesian waters of the spring. Weekends and holidays, 10:00 a.m. – dusk. Bike rental is $6 members/ $8 nonmembers per hour, includes helmet. Child carrier rentals are available. Personal bikes are not permitted on the Trails.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Pencil Case
Community
Pencil Case
What’s cool at school? Your own pencil case that you personalize and decorate! Make one! Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily throughout February. Non-members: GA + $3.00. Members: $2.00.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs
Entertainment
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at our live bird of prey shows weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also presented on school holidays, check website for additional dates. Included with general admission and free for members.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012, as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012 (except December 24 and 25), as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:00 AM – Monday, March 26, 2012, 11:00 AM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
6-Pack Abs and Obliques Workout
Health & Fitness
Join us for a fat blasting workout!
This fitness class is always FREE!
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89147.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. The 400 Killer Reps Workout
Health & Fitness
Become a fan on Facebook, Bee-ActiVe Las Vegas!
Price: FREE!
Group Fitness for ALL levels and ALL ages!
Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. The Legs on Fire Workout
Health & Fitness
Come and workout with Bee-ActiVe Las Vegas for FREE every week!
Get a free workout card! No workout is ever the same!
Any age and any fitness level welcome!
See website for more information and to join!
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Spring Valley Park @ 7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Community
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Join our zoologists for feeding sessions with the animals in our native and desert-adapted live animal exhibits. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with GA.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Community
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Love our raptor show? Then make sure you get a Backstage Pass to spend quality time up close and personal with these unique and rarely seen raptors. Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. throughout February. **Backstage Pass: $10 members and non-members with paid general admission. A paying adult must accompany children under 5. All guests 2-up must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass and children’s classes.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Billy Blanks Jr.'s Dance With Me
Health & Fitness
Celebrity Fitness Expert is seeking Instructors and Master Trainers for explosive new dance based fitness program for nationwide expansion.
Contact: Eric Shoji/Christopher Robertson.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 12:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Las Vegas Ahtletic Club
9065 S. Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89123.
For more info visit www.meettheblanks.com. Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
6500 TAVERN INVITES LOCALS TO TAKE IN THE BIG GAME AT THE SIXTH-ANNUAL BOWL BASH
Sports
Las Vegans looking for a lively venue to watch the biggest sporting event of the year, can head to centrally-located, 6500 Tavern for the sixth-annual BOWL BASH. The locals-friendly pig skin party kicks off at 2 p.m. and will feature two-for-one drink specials, half-priced tapas from Sammy’s award-winning menu and both cash and NFL merchandise drawings for the duration of the game. Patrons can leisurely take in the game on the tavern’s five flat-screen HD televisions in a smoke-free and upscale casual environment.
6500 Tavern serves the full menu Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grills’ award-winning menu 24 hours a day and offers happy hour twice daily from
4 p.m.- 6 p.m. and Midnight -8 a.m.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:00 PM.
WHERE: 6500 Tavern
6500 West Sahara
Las Vegas, NV 89146
*Located adjacent to Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill.
Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society Meeting
Arts & Cultural Events
speaker this month - Rjon Midget on "20 Year Odyssy in Cattleya Breeding" refreshments and orchid sales and displays.
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Eileen McKyton.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Easter Seals Building
6200 W Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV.
Grief Support Group
Community
Desert Spring United Methodist Church is proud to announce our new Neighborhood Network.
Neighborhood Network features support, enrichment, and education for families at
no cost to them.
Current offerings:
~ Love that Lasts: Marriage Enrichment - Twice a Month
Beginning September 16
~ Lifeline: Support for Parents of Adolescents - Once a Month
Beginning September 19
~ Grief Support Group- First Sunday of the Month
~ Cancer Support Group- Second Sunday of the Month
Coming soon:
~ Real Kids, Real Faith, Real Practices Faith Based Parenting
~ Financial Peace University.
Contact: Shelley Shumaker.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 3:30 PM.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church
120 N Pavilion Center
Las Vegas, NV 89144
In Summerlin, across from Palo Verde HS.
Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Las Vegas Job Fair
Community
Meet face-to-face with top employers at the National Career Fairs Job Fair! Attendance is free for job seekers! Register at www.nationalcareerfairs.com and you will receive the company list and our online job fair guide. Free RESUME REVIEWS will be available at the event from our two local career experts. See you at the job fair!
Monday, February 6
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Palace Station Hotel
2411 W. Sahara Ave
Las Vegas
Price: FREE
Phone: (877) 561-5627
Age Suitability: 18 and up.
Contact: peggy@ncfairs.com.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Palace Station Hotel, 2411 W. Sahara Ave.
For more info visit www.nationalcareerfairs.com. Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
NAMI CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUP
Community
consumer support group
for people with mental illness & disorders.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
1590 WEST SUNSET
HENDERSON. NV.
NAMI consumer support group
Health & Fitness
consumer support group
support for people with mentall illness & disorders.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
1590 west sunset
Henderson, nv.
Grief Loss Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Program.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nv 89121.
Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Weekly Support Group for those dealing with the death of a beloved pet. Programs are provided free of charge by Divorced & Widowed Adjustment, Inc. Call 24-Hrs. (702) 735-5544 for Information.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 East Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.pets702.org. Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Support Group.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Weekly ongoing support group for those dealing with the death of a beloved pet.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
3720 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121.
For more info visit www.pets702.org. Divorced /Separated Support Group
Community
24- Hour Information (702) 735-5544.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Divorced /Separated Weekly Support Group
Community
Divorced & Separated, Weekly Ongoing Support Group, For Those Dealing With The Loss Of A relationship. Free Non-profit Program For Men And Women. Call 24-Hours, (702) 735-5544.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3720 E. Tropican Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Open Mic Comedy Night
Entertainment
Details:
TekG Entertainment, the premier source for comedy in Las Vegas, is bringing laughter back to the locals with The Open Mic Comedy Night at Bailey’s! Join us every Monday when some of the funniest comedians in town bring their best performances to you. Think you got talent, too? Email us at info@tekg.com and we’ll contact you about being on the show. For more information, visit www.tekg.com or call 702-682-6222.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bailey’s Sports Bar and Pub
4341 N Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 655-7373.
Red Rock Canyon Art Contest
Arts & Cultural Events
The 2012 Red Rock Canyon Art Contest will be hosted by the Bureau of Land Management, Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association, and Friends of Red Rock Canyon. This is open to all Southern Nevada Kindergarten through 12th grade students. All art must represent native Wildlife of Red Rock Canyon and the Mojave Desert.
The purpose of the art representing Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area or the Mojave Desert is to make students research and learn more about the desert they call home. There are two categories: 1) Black and White, and 2) Colored. There will be a 1st place winner for each grade in each category. There will be one best of show for grades K-5, one best of show for grades 6-8, and one best of show for grades 9-12.
NOTE:
1) Students missing ANY information on the Mojave Facts sheet WILL be DISQUALIFIED.
2) Artwork with glass in the frame will not be accepted as many have been broken in the past.
3) Artwork does not have to be done in class; possibly offer this as an extra cr…
Age Range: Children. Contact: (702) 515-5377.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 – Friday, April 13, 2012.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Business Connectors South East
Community
follow on facebook groups Business Connectors South East. Contact Dee 702-798-0888, Weekly free 'Networking' for gathering or sharing information.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Winchell's Pub & Grill
199 E Warm Springs Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89123.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Community
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $4 each day.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Ballroom Dance Socials are held every Tuesday night and Friday afternoon with live music by Boyd Coulter and his band. Must be current member in city of Las Vegas Senior Programs ($2/year).
Price - Low: $4. Ticket Phone: (702) 229-6454. Contact: Las Vegas Senior Center.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
For more info visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Garden's Park Farmer's Market
Enjoy an authentic farmers market at the Gardens Park featuring fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, handmade crafts and art. Taking place every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 4 to 8 p.m. the Gardens Park Farmers Market has something for everyone. This weekly event is presented by The Las Vegas Farmer’s Market and co-sponsored by The Summerlin Council. For more information, call 562-4890.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
10401 Garden Park Drive, Las Vegas, NV.
Falun Dafa (Qigong Meditation)
Health & Fitness
MIND/ BODY/ SPIRIT
真 Truthfulness
善 Compassion
忍 Tolerance
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Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is an advanced traditional Chinese meditation system designed to improve mind and body through slow, gentle and smooth exercises. The practice not only has far reaching effects on stress-relief and overall mental and physical health, but also ultimately has the higher goal of bringing people towards wisdom and enlightenment.
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Suitable for all ages
Free teachings, no charges
Relieves stress, creates harmony
5 sets of exercises, easy to learn
More than 100 million practitioners
Improves health, and cleanses the body
Free admission and open to the public. All ages and fitness levels welcome to attend and participate.
Beginners are especially welcome!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 4:15 PM – 6:30 PM.
Clark County Library located at 1401 East Flamingo Road. Las Vegas Nevada 89119 (next to the 99¢ store).
For more info visit falundafalasvegas.blogspot.com. Concerned About Reports Of Teen Suicide In The News?
Community
Find out the truth about the connection between psychiatric drugs and suicide! Portions of the new DVD "Dead Wrong” telling the story of a mother's search for the reason her son committed suicide, will be shown. Free information kits are available. Get the data on these drugs and the alternatives and answers to any questions you might have. Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) has been investigating and exposing psychiatric violations of human rights since 1969.
Audio/Video Center Tours 4:30 to 9:00 PM -7:30 PM "Dead Wrong" partial showing, discussion and questions.
Presenter: Citizens Commission on Human Rights. Age Range: Families. Contact: Devon, Virginia or Michele.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
2761 Emerson Avenue, LV 89121.
For more info visit cchr.org. Awakening to 2012 w/Anabella De'Corro
Community
Annabella has just returned from meeting with the Mayan Elders and has some incredible information to share with everyone. Join us for an amazing evening!
The year of 2011 was one of activation. We have been raising our energy levels, releasing people in our lives that we will have a closing with. We must create a synergy with people that are in the same frequency of Love. As we love ourselves and love all that we are, Love Lines with Anabella will be serving a higher purpose . . . healing thru LOVE.
The mission at this moment in time is setting a higher goal, a gateway to your soul path, changing DNA to let go of bad DNA. We can only manifest when we are doing the inner work. We must be able to read all sign the Universe is sending us.
In this seminar you will also learn about hand analysis and how the human brain shapes our hands. Anabella points out how we all have a karmic blue print. “The blue print is revealed in the palm of our hands. That is to say people with earth hands have a differen…
Presenter: Ganesha Center. Price - Low: 33.00. Price - High: 33.00. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 702-485-4985. Ticket Web Link: www.ganeshacenter.com. Contact: Lee Papa.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Ganesha Center
3199 E Warm Springs Rd. Ste #300
Las Vegas, NV 89120.
Team Beachbody Business Presentation
Health & Fitness
Beachbody, the makers of P90X invests millions of dollars on our TV infomercials that generate up to 70k new customers weekly! As a coach these customers can be assigned to you and you make up to 25%, this is amazing!
Presenter: Varies. Price - Low: $0.00. Price - High: $0.00. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Kevin Albright 702-860-7746.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Team Beachbody Training Center
7281 West Sahara Avenue; Suite #100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117.
Free Black History Month Trivia Contest (ages 50+)
Community
Free Black History Month Trivia Contest (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Call for space availabiltiy.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. (702) 229-6125.
Put your knowledge to the test. Play a big game of historical trivia on your knowledge of famous people, music, events and milestones. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.
http://tinyurl.com/85xjall.
Price - Low: $0. Ticket Phone: 7022296125. Contact: Doolittle Senior Center.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. (702) 229-6125.
For more info visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov. 2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Award-Winning Community Garden (ages 50+)
Community
Award-Winning Community Garden (ages 50+)
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. (702) 229-6125.
Join our work crew and reap the benefits of fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers. The garden has 40 raised gardening beds. The garden is located in the 1200 block of Blankenship. Please call the center to get involved, and for further details. Master Gardner Don Fabbi meets with volunteer gardeners on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Price - Low: $0. Ticket Phone: (702) 229-6125. Contact: Doolittle Senior Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. (702) 229-6125.
For more info visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Healthy Heart Health Fair
Health & Fitness
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Heritage Senior Center
300 South Racetrack Road Henderson, NV 89015-4620.
Clark County School District, F-TROOP Meeting
Community
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Clark County School District, F-TROOP Meeting
February 8, 2012
9:30 a.m.
Carolyn Edwards, District F
Durango High School, Library
7100 West Dewey Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
For more information please call 799-1072.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Jason Fischer “Singapore World Orchid Conference”
Arts & Cultural Events
Refreshments and orchid sales are available along with information on growing orchids. This month we also have a white elephant sale.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Easter Seals Building
6200 W Oakey Blvd
Las Vegas, NV.
Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, barbecue and homemade goodies at this weekly farmers market. For more information, call 562-CORN. You will find the market at the corner of Rampart and Vegas Drive.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bruce Trent Park
1600 No. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada.
For more info visit www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com. Las Vegas Farmers Market®
Community
Open-air certified farmers market featuring only the best fruits and veggies of the region. Arts, crafts, festive foods and more. Co-Sponsored By the City of Las Vegas.
702-562-CORN
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Las-Vegas-Farmers-Market/105506383310.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bruce Trent Park
1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134.
K'Ehleyr Station Meeting
Community
Meeting is Free, Varied Membership Prices.
Dinner varies from $5 - $15 each.
Join a Local Star Trek Fan Association...
K'Ehleyr Station SFR-409
A proud Chapter of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc.
The World's Largest Star Trek Fan Club (Guinness Book of World Records, 2003).
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 15. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Joshua Andrews.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
IHOP #1609
3780 S Maryland Parkway (At Katie Ave)
LAS VEGAS, NV 89119-5651
702-737 0375 (For Directions Only)
* Check Website for Up To Date Information.
Free Diabetes Self Management Classes Spanish
Health & Fitness
Join us for a conversation about managing your diabetes. A series of 6 free classes to help you and your loved ones get resources to eat better and be active to better manage blood glucose.
Price - Low: 0. Contact: 702-759-1270.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1840 N Bruce St
North Las Vegas, NV
St. Christopher's Church.
Bereavement & Grief Loss - Support Group
Community
This Weekly Bereavement, Grief Loss Support Group Is For Anyone Dealing With The Death Of A loved One, Such As A Spouse, Child, Parent, Friend Or A Loss By
Suicide. Call 24-Hrs. (702) 735-5544.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
101 S. Rancho Drive. Room #4
Las Vegas, NV 89106.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Bereavement Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Support Group Program for "anyone" dealing with the death of a loved one; such as a spouce, child, friend, parent or loss by suicide. Group meets in room # 4 Info. Call (702) 735-5544.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
First Christian Church
101 South Rancho Drive, Room #4
Las Vegas, NV 89106.
How to Coach Employees to Maximum Achievement
Community
This one-day seminar from Dale Carnegie Training gives you the skills you need to help each employee become as successful as possible, discover abilities they didn’t think they had, and raise the bar on performance. Even problem employees will respond positively to these performance feedback techniques.
As a supervisor or manager, your most productive time to motivate success is in your scheduled one-on-one’s or those chance one-on-one’s that occur during the day.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Wells Fargo Building
112 S.Water Street, Henderson, NV 89115.
For more info visit nevada.dalecarnegie.com. 2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
LV Flower Arrangers' Guild meeting
Community
9/8 First meeting of the year discussing & demonstrating Traditional Flower
Arrangement Designs - New members & guests welcome. Progressing through more Creative designs monthly towards Spring Flower Show.
Contact: Judy Stebbins, President 259-6459.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Center
101 N. Pavillion Center Dr.
Summerlin (across from Greenmoor Ln.).
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Bet on the Farm
Community
Join us for Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich’s truly sustainable Farmers Market. Seasonal offerings, regionally grown, include fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs, honey and more! Access is free, cash only for purchases.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Bet on the Farm – Farmers Market at the Springs Preserve
Community
Bet on the Farm – Farmers Market at the Springs Preserve
Join us for Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich’s truly sustainable farmers market, Bet on the Farm, every Thursday at the Springs Preserve. In season offerings, regionally and locally grown include fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh eggs, honey, agretti, pistachios, dates, locally roasted coffee, and many more delectable treats. Thursdays through February, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Access to the market is free. Purchases are cash only.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
For more info visit www.springspreserve.org. SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Heart of Hope Luncheon
Community
In celebration of its 71st Anniversary, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada will host a lovely late morning/early afternoon soiree.Socialize from 10:30-11:30 AM in the beautiful Mirage Events Center where you'll have the opportunity to win special silent auction items. At 11:30 AM the specially prepared luncheon and the main event will begin. This year's recipients of the Heart of Hope Award will be John Mowbray and Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada. Help us recognize the longstanding partnerships they've had with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and the greater community.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Mirage Events Center.
For more info visit www.catholiccharities.com. Commercial Real Estate Women of Las Vegas
Community
CREW - Las Vegas meets every month on the 2nd Thursday. The mission is to promote women in the commercial real estate industry.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Morton's The Steak House, 400 East Flamingo Rd.
Retired Telephone Pioneers Luncheon and Meeting
Community
Luncheon and meeting of retired Telephone Company Pioneers who wish to enjoy the company of other retirees. We are involved with projects to benefit the community.
Contact by phone or E-Mail, Marion Doran at 702-458-3842 or dslmc@gmail.com.
Price - Low: 6.29. Age Range: Seniors. Contact: Marion Doran.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Fiesta Casino Buffet/Henderson.
Casanova’s Sweet Cuisine Luncheon (ages 50+)
Holiday Events
Casanova’s Sweet Cuisine Luncheon (ages 50+) Thursday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. Call for space availability. Cost: $5.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with style! Registration begins Jan. 5.
Price - Low: $5. Ticket Phone: (702) 229-6454. Contact: Las Vegas Senior Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:30 AM.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Clark County School District, Regular Board Meeting
Community
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Edward A. Greer Center, Board Room
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121.
Henderson Farmers Market
Community
Fresh produce, bread and other delectibles are available at this weekly market. For more information, call 565-2181.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
240 Water Street, at Civic Center Plaze in Henderson.
Team Beachbody Business Presentation
Health & Fitness
Beachbody, the makers of P90X invests millions of dollars on our TV infomercials that generate up to 70k new customers weekly! As a coach these customers can be assigned to you and you make up to 25%, this is amazing!
Presenter: Varies. Price - Low: $0.00. Price - High: $0.00. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Kevin Albright 702-860-7746.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Team Beachbody Training Center
7281 West Sahara Avenue; Suite #100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117.
VVDOC AKC Obedience & Rally Trials
Community
Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club hosts its 99th, 100th, and 101st AKC Obedience Trials. Dog and handler teams are judged in exercises such as retrieving, jumping, scent discrimination, and more. Please, only dogs entered may attend. Free admission, public is invited!
Friday, February 10, 2012 – Sunday, February 12, 2012.
Horseman's Park
5800 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas NV.
For more info visit vvdoc.org. Tree Care: Best Practices-Spanish
Community
In an effort to educate the green industry and arborist community on tree care and best practices, Cooperative Extension, the Southern Nevada Arborist Group, Shade Tree Council and Nevada Division of Forestry present the Annual Professional Tree Care Seminar and Workshop in English and in Spanish. This year, the emphasis will be on tree care: best practices, new trees and starting right. The seminar will be held at Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center located at 8050 Paradise Road, LV 89123.
The Spanish language seminar will be held on Friday, February 10.
Guest lecturers and speakers include Russ Thompson, Clark County Parks and Recreation; Richard Reitz, CCSN; and Lisa Ortega, Division of Forestry, Dr. Angela O’Callaghan and ML Robinson, UNCE, Dennis Swartzel, private Consultant. For information about the Spanish sessions contact Marcel Schaerer at 702-938-8036 or email info@ipdstraining.com.
Presenter: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 702-257-5536. Contact: 'Chelle Reed.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Lifelong Learning Center.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Radon Awareness Presentation
Community
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the Nevada State Health Division have taken the lead in Nevada to encourage all residents to test their homes for radon. There will be a community radon awareness presentation in February at the Laughlin Library on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. (NV time). The Library is located at 2840 S. Needles Hwy.
If you attend the free community presentation and live in Nevada, you will receive a free radon test kit. Arizona residents will be charged $5 for a test kit.
Presenter: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 702-257-5550. Contact: Laura Au-Yeung.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Laughlin Library.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Community
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $4 each day.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Ballroom Dance Socials are held every Tuesday night and Friday afternoon with live music by Boyd Coulter and his band. Must be current member in city of Las Vegas Senior Programs ($2/year).
Price - Low: $4. Ticket Phone: (702) 229-6454. Contact: Las Vegas Senior Center.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
For more info visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
Henderson Symphony Orchestra
Entertainment
Master Series III
R. Sierra Joyous Overture
L. Brower Concerto Elegiaco for guitar and orchestra
Ricardo Cobo-soloist
D. Vega Cascades and Bow
M. De Falla Three Cornered Suite No. 2.
Price - Low: 0. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 702-267-2171.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Henderson Convention Center
200 S. Water Street.
Kyosho Classic
Entertainment
Price - Low: $20.00. Price - High: $20.00. Category: Auto Racing. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Amber Pierce.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
The Vegas RC Raceway, LLC
3420 N. Rancho Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130.
For more info visit www.thevrcr.com. SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
Community
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (6 min.) shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00, 12:15, 2:00, 2:15, 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with General Admission (GA).
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
VVDOC AKC Obedience & Rally Trials
Community
Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club hosts its 99th, 100th, and 101st AKC Obedience Trials. Dog and handler teams are judged in exercises such as retrieving, jumping, scent discrimination, and more. Please, only dogs entered may attend. Free admission, public is invited!
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Horseman's Park
5800 E. Flamingo
Las Vegas NV.
For more info visit vvdoc.org. Fresh52 Farmers and Artisan Market
Community
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Fresh52 market features choice vendors with organic and pesticide/chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, sauces, nuts, handmade modern crafts, artisans and more.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Infinity Hospice Care Health Fair
Community
This health fair targets seniors in the community and services available to them. It is a free event and many vendors will be there doing blood pressure checks, diabetes testing, state planning, and other services.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
1250 S. ValleyView
Las Vegas, NV 89102.
Roadhouse Farmers Market
Community
Fresh Fruits & Veggies. Local vendors from homemade treats and breads, to handmade crafts and gifts.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
2100 N. Boulder Hwy (corner of Boulder Hwy & Sunset) in Henderson.
For more info visit hendersonfarmersmarket.net. Aglow International - Henderson Lighthouse
Community
Fellowship with other Christian Women.We share personal stories of how we find hope in today's world. You can experience discovery, recovery and make new friends that love the Lord. We meet once a month on the 2nd. Saturday @ 9:30a.m.
Come and experience the Love!!
Presenter: Marcella Posthuma, President Leadership Team. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Vicki Shelton 702-726-2101.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Heritage Park Senior Facility
300 S.Racetrack Rd.
Hend.NV 89015.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Community
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Let the good times roll as you rent bikes and wheel on down our 2.2 mile Exploration Loop Trail! Keep your eyes open for birds, wildlife and breathtaking views as you follow in the path of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples drawn to the artesian waters of the spring. Weekends and holidays, 10:00 a.m. – dusk. Bike rental is $6 members/ $8 nonmembers per hour, includes helmet. Child carrier rentals are available. Personal bikes are not permitted on the Trails.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Grand Opening of Ruben Kihuen for Congress Campaign Headquarters
Community
Join State Senator Ruben Kihuen and supporters at the Grand Opening of his Congressional Campaign Headquarters starting at 10am on Saturday, February 11th.
Headquarters address: 531 South 7th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Curious about Ruben? Come to hear community leaders speak about why they support Ruben for Congress, ask questions of campaign staff and mingle with our dedicated volunteers from 10-12pm.
Supporter looking for more opportunities to help elect Ruben? We are contacting voters and need your help! Come into the office, get training, and get active.
Headquarters will be open from 10:00-4:00pm. Bring the family along. Snacks and light refreshments available throughout the day.
Find us on our website at www.rubenforcongress.com, on Facebook or Twitter. Text "Open House" to 96362 or email rubenforcongress@gmail.com to r.s.v.p. or for more information.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
531 South 7th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101.
For more info visit rubenforcongress.com. Pencil Case
Community
Pencil Case
What’s cool at school? Your own pencil case that you personalize and decorate! Make one! Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily throughout February. Non-members: GA + $3.00. Members: $2.00.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Too Faced Cosmetics Presents The Natural Beauty Collection Spring 2012
Community
Too Faced invites you to attend a special launch event for Spring 2012, The Natural Beauty Collection!
Why Attend?
Guests will receive one-on-one artistry consultation with Kalina Fernandez, Too Faced's Director of Global Artistry, as we celebrate the launch of our new Spring collection! Qualifying purchases may also receive a special Too Faced gift!
How to get in:
Call ahead to schedule an appointment:702-631-3668 or just pop-in!
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Ulta Best In The West
2186 N. Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89108.
For more info visit on.fb.me. Vegas Pet Expo
Community
BRING YOUR PET to the Vegas Pet Expo and meet Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet!
This event takes place Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 10AM to 6PM, INDOORS at Cashman Center with FREE admission.
You’re welcome to BRING YOUR DOG or your bird or even your lizard – just make sure that you have proof of current age-appropriate immunizations (if applicable) and that your canine companion is on a non-retractable lead.
Check out a special appearance by SHORTY ROSSI (and his pit bull, Hercules), star of ‘PIT BOSS’ on Animal Planet, 150 + PET-FRIENDLY EXHIBITORS and RESCUE GROUPS, see live demonstrations in AGILITY, OBEDIENCE TRAINING, PET CARE & ACTIVISM, great giveaways and PRIZES, amazing DISCOUNTS on your favorite pet products, talent contest and COSTUME CONTEST, fabulous RETAILERS and much more FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! And if you’re looking to add a new pet to your family, a MEGA-ADOPTION event sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospitals will have more than 300 pets available for adoption.…
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Cashman Center
850 N Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs
Entertainment
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at our live bird of prey shows weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also presented on school holidays, check website for additional dates. Included with general admission and free for members.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012, as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012 (except December 24 and 25), as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – Sunday, April 1, 2012, 11:00 AM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Community
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Join our zoologists for feeding sessions with the animals in our native and desert-adapted live animal exhibits. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with GA.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Community
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Love our raptor show? Then make sure you get a Backstage Pass to spend quality time up close and personal with these unique and rarely seen raptors. Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. throughout February. **Backstage Pass: $10 members and non-members with paid general admission. A paying adult must accompany children under 5. All guests 2-up must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass and children’s classes.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Reading with Rascal
Community
Reading with Rascal
Read to a four legged, furry friend!
Reading with Rascal is designed to help elementary age children sharpen their reading skills by reading to a registered Pet Therapy dog.
Benefits of reading to a Pet Therapy dog include:
-less intimidating to the child
-animals don't judge, laugh, or criticize
-child reads at their own pace
-self-confidence develops
-motivation to read increases
-sharpens listening skills
Research has shown that children who read to pets learn more quickly and comprehend better than children who don't.
All of a sudden reading is fun!
Sessions take place every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 1pm - 3pm. Sessions typically last 25 minutes each.
Age Range: Children. Contact: Billie Oathout.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church
120 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144.
Splendor in the Glass Wine & Beer Tasting Event
Arts & Cultural Events
Southern Nevada Public Television (SNPT) will host its 23rd Annual ‘Splendor in the Glass’ Wine & Beer Tasting event from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, at the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton), 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. The event benefits programming and community outreach initiatives for Vegas PBS.
Guests will be treated to offerings from 60 wineries and breweries, fine food, a live wine auction, silent auction and sounds from a jazz quintet.
This year’s event will feature a special guest appearance by renowned chef and 11-time recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award, Chef Julian Serrano. His local restaurants, Picasso at Bellagio and Julian Serrano at Aria are world-renowned and favorites of visitors and locals alike.
Tickets are $75 for advance purchase and $90 the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at VegasPBS.org/winetasting and at all Lee’s Discount Liquor, Total Wine & More and Whole Foods Market locations.
Price - Low: $75. Price - High: $90. Ticket Phone: 702-799-1010 ext. 5361. Ticket Web Link: www.VegasPBS.org.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LVH - Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton), 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas.
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Karen Steelmon
Veterans In Politics, International, Inc.
Civilian Auxiliary Director
Events Coordinator
702.238.5134
Karen.VeteransInPolitics@usa.com
http://www.veteransinpolitics.com
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Las Vegas, Nevada, Saturday February 11, 2012 at 6pm
—Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee
Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias
Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
Exclusive performance by Miss Angela Alegna ( http://www.americahelpingheroes.org )
Original pe…
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Plaza Hotel and Casino,
1 South Main Street,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
For more info visit www.veteransinpolitics.com. Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
Community
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (6 min.) shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00, 12:15, 2:00, 2:15, 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with General Admission (GA).
Sunday, February 12, 2012.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Community
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Let the good times roll as you rent bikes and wheel on down our 2.2 mile Exploration Loop Trail! Keep your eyes open for birds, wildlife and breathtaking views as you follow in the path of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples drawn to the artesian waters of the spring. Weekends and holidays, 10:00 a.m. – dusk. Bike rental is $6 members/ $8 nonmembers per hour, includes helmet. Child carrier rentals are available. Personal bikes are not permitted on the Trails.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Pencil Case
Community
Pencil Case
What’s cool at school? Your own pencil case that you personalize and decorate! Make one! Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily throughout February. Non-members: GA + $3.00. Members: $2.00.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs
Entertainment
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at our live bird of prey shows weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also presented on school holidays, check website for additional dates. Included with general admission and free for members.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Dr. Footsie's Valentine's Shoe Drive 2/12/12
Community
Charity Shoe Drive to benefit Soles4Souls and The Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Bring your gently worn shoes and received 20% OFF new shoes in our store!
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
5165 S. Ft. Apache Suite 175, Las Vegas, NV 89148.
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012, as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012 (except December 24 and 25), as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – Monday, April 2, 2012, 11:00 AM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
6-Pack Abs and Obliques Workout
Health & Fitness
Join us for a fat blasting workout!
This fitness class is always FREE!
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89147.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. The 400 Killer Reps Workout
Health & Fitness
Become a fan on Facebook, Bee-ActiVe Las Vegas!
Price: FREE!
Group Fitness for ALL levels and ALL ages!
Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. The Legs on Fire Workout
Health & Fitness
Come and workout with Bee-ActiVe Las Vegas for FREE every week!
Get a free workout card! No workout is ever the same!
Any age and any fitness level welcome!
See website for more information and to join!
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Spring Valley Park @ 7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Community
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Join our zoologists for feeding sessions with the animals in our native and desert-adapted live animal exhibits. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with GA.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Community
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Love our raptor show? Then make sure you get a Backstage Pass to spend quality time up close and personal with these unique and rarely seen raptors. Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. throughout February. **Backstage Pass: $10 members and non-members with paid general admission. A paying adult must accompany children under 5. All guests 2-up must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass and children’s classes.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Cancer Support Group
Community
Desert Spring United Methodist Church is proud to announce The Neighborhood Network.
The Neighborhood Network features support, enrichment, and education for families at no cost to them.
Current offerings:
~ Love that Lasts: Marriage Enrichment - Twice a Month
Beginning September 16
~ Lifeline: Support for Parents of Adolescents - Once a Month
Beginning September 19
~ Grief Support Group- First Sunday of the Month
~ Cancer Support Group- Second Sunday of the Month
Coming soon:
~ Real Kids, Real Faith, Real Practices Faith Based Parenting
~ Financial Peace University.
Contact: Shelley Shumaker.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:30 PM.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church
120 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
In Summerlin, across from Palo Verde HS.
Valentine's Big Band Social
Community
Come and have dessert while listening to the Mellowtones big band.
Admission is free ~ We'll see you then!
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church
120 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144.
Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
NAMI CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUP
Community
consumer support group
for people with mental illness & disorders.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
1590 WEST SUNSET
HENDERSON. NV.
NAMI consumer support group
Health & Fitness
consumer support group
support for people with mentall illness & disorders.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
1590 west sunset
Henderson, nv.
Grief Loss Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Program.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nv 89121.
Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Support Group.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Weekly ongoing support group for those dealing with the death of a beloved pet.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
3720 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121.
For more info visit www.pets702.org. Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Weekly Support Group for those dealing with the death of a beloved pet. Programs are provided free of charge by Divorced & Widowed Adjustment, Inc. Call 24-Hrs. (702) 735-5544 for Information.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 East Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.pets702.org. Divorced /Separated Support Group
Community
24- Hour Information (702) 735-5544.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Divorced /Separated Weekly Support Group
Community
Divorced & Separated, Weekly Ongoing Support Group, For Those Dealing With The Loss Of A relationship. Free Non-profit Program For Men And Women. Call 24-Hours, (702) 735-5544.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3720 E. Tropican Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Public Information Night
Community
Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 702-472-3914. Ticket Web Link: LVOA.LVOA.ORG. Contact: Gene D.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.lvoa.org. Open Mic Comedy Night
Entertainment
Details:
TekG Entertainment, the premier source for comedy in Las Vegas, is bringing laughter back to the locals with The Open Mic Comedy Night at Bailey’s! Join us every Monday when some of the funniest comedians in town bring their best performances to you. Think you got talent, too? Email us at info@tekg.com and we’ll contact you about being on the show. For more information, visit www.tekg.com or call 702-682-6222.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bailey’s Sports Bar and Pub
4341 N Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 655-7373.