Local events
Oct. 28
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: 11 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
Oct. 30
What: Exploration of the Gardens. Participants will tour the gardens with staff members to see the how colorful they are during fall.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Cost: Free with general admission
Info: 822-7700
What: 2010/2011 Color trends and how to use color in your home. View the latest paint color trends for the home and learn tips and tricks to using color. After the presentation, there will be complimentary one-on-one color consultations to help you choose your perfect color. Special guest will be national color consultant for PPG Pittsburgh and PPG Porter Paints Fawn Chang, an interior designer and feng shui master. She is an expert on the effects of color and design on people. For more than 25 years, Chang has led the trend toward a healthier and happier life through conscious design of institutions, offices and homes. She blends the best of East and West through her use of color, trends and styles.
Where: Robb and Stucky, 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. South, at the north end of Town Square Las Vegas.
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 531-0531 or www.robbstucky.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
n Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com