Datebook for December 17, 2004
Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 | 8:39 a.m.
Holiday getaway
The City of Las Vegas presents a holiday getaway in the park from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave. Admission is free. 229-2488.
Movie in the park
The City of Las Vegas presents "Movie in the Park," featuring "Miracle on 34th Street," at 6:30 p.m. today at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for sale. 229-1607.
Book signing
Wolfgang Puck will sign copies of his book, "Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy: Delicious Recipes for Your Home Kitchen," from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Postrio in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian. Admission is free. 737-3100, ext. 104.
Kwanzaa workshop
The City of Las Vegas presents a three-hour class on the celebration of Kwanzaa from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. 229-6211.
Poets' corner
Keith Brantley and Pendelita Toney will host the monthly Poets' Corner from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.
Las Posadas
The 2nd annual Las Posadas, a traditional Hispanic celebration involving friends, family and community, will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the East Las Vegas Community/ Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Admission is free. 229-1515.
Nickel carnival
The City of Las Vegas presents a nickel carnival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. Admission is free, and there is a minimal charge for activities. 229-1607.
Sock hop
The City of Las Vegas presents a senior sock hop at 7 p.m. today at the Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. Admission is $3. 229-6307.
'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 will offer the following Christmas-related activities this week. Call 458-8855 for more information:
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday -- Children's cookie decorating.
The District 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:
Amazing Reads Book Club -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942.
Book Chat Cafe -- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.
Contemporary Fiction Book Club -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.
Murder of the Month Book Discussion Club -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.
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