Las Vegas Sun

April 23, 2024

Datebook for December 10, 2004

Menorah lighting

The District at Green Valley Ranch and the Chabad of Green Valley will host the first traditional Jewish menorah lighting ceremony in Henderson at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the District. Admission is free. 617-0770.

Watoto Book Club

The Watoto Book Club will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229- 4800.

ID theft workshop

The Community College of Southern Nevada will hold an identity theft workshop at 7:30 p.m. today at CCSN's C Building, room 133. Admission is free. 651-3000.

Barn dance

An Old Time Barn Dance will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $6 general, $5 members, $3 students/active military, free for children 15 and under. 229-6383.

Holiday party

The City of Las Vegas presents a "Make and Take Holiday Party" from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today at the Becker Community School at 9110 Hillpointe Road. Admission is $10 per family. 229-2482.

Mutts 'n' Masters

The City of Las Vegas presents a "Mutts 'n' Masters" 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Pre-registration is $20 for the 5K and $15 for the walk, and $30 and $25, respectively, the day of the event. Dogs will receive T-shirts and participation ribbons. 229-1100.

Handicraft sale

The City of Las Vegas presents a handicraft sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Admission is free. 229-6454.

Holiday recital

The City of Las Vegas presents a holiday recital at 5 p.m. Saturday at Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road. Admission is free. 229-2482.

Open house

The City of Las Vegas presents a yuletide open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Elton Ave. Admission is $5 per family. 229-6359.

Disneyland trip

The City of Las Vegas offers a Disneyland trip for children ages 3 and older and their families. The bus departs at 5 a.m. Saturday from Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore, and returns by 5 a.m. Sunday. Fee is $75 and includes transportation and Disneyland admission. 229-5345.

'Discover the Magic'

The annual holiday show "Discover the Magic" continues until Dec. 24 at Fashion Show mall. In addition to a 35-foot Christmas tree, holiday fashions by Southern Nevada Cadillac and Fashion show dancers, the show features a video with performances by Clint Holmes, Rita Rudner, the cast of "Mamma Mia!" and "Jubilee," Lance Burton and more. Performances will be at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., and the show is dark Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is free.

'Light the Night'

Ethel M Chocolates invites the public to share in the 11th annual "Light the Night" Cactus Garden experience at the Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden, 2 Cactus Garden Way. The garden will be illuminated from sundown to 10 p.m. seven days a week until Jan. 3. Admission is free. 737-3100.

Holiday events

The District at Green Valley Ranch Station Casino offers the Lamplight Carolers and Holiday Street Vendors from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and from 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 23.

'Gift of Lights'

U.S. Bank presents the 4th annual "The Gift of Lights" at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, until Jan. 2. General admission is $12 per vehicle to enjoy the drive-through holiday light festival. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. 451-0344.

Tai chi classes

Free tai chi classes will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the District at Green Valley Ranch. 458-8855.

Book groups

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers the following book discussion groups at area libraries this week:

Great Books Reading & Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.

Murder in the Library -- 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646.

West Las Vegas Book Club Social Hour -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3982.

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