Columnist Muriel Stevens: Saks sets Santa’s scene at mall

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004 | 8:24 a.m.

Santa baby, I'm so happy to learn that you'll be at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Fashion Show mall Dec. 4, posing for holiday photos with pet owners and their favorite pets.

Between the hours of noon to 2 p.m. Santa will pose with pet owners in the Trim-A-Home store in Gifts on One, so put on Fido's best holiday garb. And remember to enter the special Pet's Holiday Raffle.

Children can pose with Santa from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 in Children's on Two. Saks Fifth Avenue has a delightful children's department. At this time of year it's chock-full with a festive collection of holiday wear and gifts. Enter to win a special Children's Holiday Raffle.

For more information about the pets or children's photos with Santa, call 940-1305.

CH Carolina Herrera debuts: CH Carolina Herrera debuts today in Phase III at the Forum Shops at Caesars.

The beauteous Venezuelan-born Herrera founded her company 20 years ago. Today, Carolina Herrera Ltd. manufactures and designs elegant ready-to-wear that addresses the needs of today's woman.

Daughter Carolina Jr., who will attend the opening with her mother, is "The face of the new CH Herrera line," according to Herrera.

CH Herrera opens at 10 a.m. today. A portion of sales today, Thursday and Friday will benefit the Nathan Adelson Hospice and the Las Vegas Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Old-fashioned holiday events at The District: The District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson will feature the Lamplight Carolers, a noted a cappella quartet, along with street vendors 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 23.

The vendors sell hot apple cider, roasted nuts and soft pretzels. Lamplight Carolers perform their matchless blend of holiday music.

Winter Weekends at MonteLago Village: MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson has set up a floating ice skating rink as part of the resort's festive Winter Weekends through December.

The celebration kicked off with the opening of the rink Saturday. Imagine gracefully skating on the ice while floating atop Lake Las Vegas. The rink is available for holiday parties.

To reserve the rink for private events call (888) 387-1234 or visit www.letsgoiceskating.com. Skating fees are $11 per hour for adults and $8 per hour for children. Private lessons are $75 per hour or $40 for 30 minutes. Skate rentals are $4.

The rink will be open Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day -- closed Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. There are many special holiday activities, including shopping, carriage rides, weekly appearances by Santa and more.

To learn more about the holiday season at MonteLago Village call (866) 399-2753 or visit www.montelagovillage.com.