Datebook for November 26, 2004

Friday, Nov. 26, 2004 | 8:43 a.m.

Book signing

Deana Martin will sign copies of her book "Memories Are Made of This: Dean Martin Through His Daughter's Eyes," from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at UNLV's Lied Library, 4505 Maryland Parkway. Admission is free. 895-2239.

Benefit show

The cast of "We Will Rock You" will join forces with special guests from "Mamma Mia!" and "... A New Day" for "Rock the Rainbow," a benefit show for Golden Rainbow, at midnight Wednesday at Krave at the Aladdin, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 384-2899.

Donation drive

Clark High School's Navy ROTC unit will hold a donation drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday at the Fountains Shopping Center, 6135 W. Sahara Ave., to help victims of domestic violence. Used clothing and small household items will be accepted. 877-0133, ext. 228.

Book signing

Wolfgang Puck will sign copies of his latest book, "Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy: Delicious Recipes for Your Home Kitchen," from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill inside the MGM Grand. Admission is free. 891-3000.

Family storytime

The City of Las Vegas offers a family storytime at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive. Admission is free. 633-1070.

Craft fair

The City of Las Vegas presents a Holiday Craft Fair and Swap Meet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. Admission is free. 229-1607.

'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:

Saturday -- Children's cookie decorating from noon to 3 p.m.

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 group this week:

Spring Valley Book Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3830.

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