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Local events

Nov. 4

What: Molto Vegas Farmers Market. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit are featured. Also, area master gardeners staff a question and answer booth.

Where: 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thursday

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Bob Morris at 257-5509 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu. Or Doug Taylor at dtaylor@moltovegas.com

Nov. 5

What: Interior design seminar. Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals presented by the Las Vegas Design Center. Los Angeles designer Lynda Murray will discuss her work on “Transformers” director Michael Bay’s 17,000-square-foot Florida home.

Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-176

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 599-3093 or e-mail lvdc@lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested

Nov. 6

What: Square Foot Gardening. Participants will learn how to garden in as much as 80 percent less space, using less water and less work.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers

Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required

What: Square Foot Gardening for Kids. The basics will be taught.

Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 10:30 a.m.-noon

Cost: $10 adults, $8 for children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount

Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required

What: Las Vegas Rose Society display. Members of the rose group will be on hand to display their roses and share their knowledge of the plant.

Where: Plant World Nursery, 5301 W. Charleston Blvd.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: Las Vegas’ modern style. Join staff designers and area experts as leather upholstery, art, contemporary architecture and window treatments will be discussed. A round table session concludes the event.

Where: Robb and Stucky, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at the north end of Town Square Las Vegas.

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 531-0531 or www.robbstucky.com; reservations requested

Nov. 9

What: Sunset Garden Club. The monthly meeting will feature Eileen Holster of the Springs Preserve, who will present “Roses: The Basics of Growing Roses in Las Vegas.”

Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.

When: Noon

Cost: Free

Info: President Marci Brown, 269-9631

Nov. 11

What: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society. Members of the group will gather for their monthly meeting; guests are welcome.

Where: Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 646-6048 or 873-6621

What: Molto Vegas Farmers Market. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit are featured .

Where: 7485 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 106

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thursday

Cost: Varies by product

Info: Bob Morris at 257-5509 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu. Or Doug Taylor at dtaylor@moltovegas.com

What: Go solar. Find out what it takes to go solar and how to reduce your carbon footprint and become energy independent. Bring your power bill for a free analysis.

Where: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7700

n Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com

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