Local events
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. 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
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
Nov. 13
What: Beautiful and Edible Flowers. Participants will learn what flowers please the palate and how to use them to add flavor, color and texture to food.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 2:30-4 p.m.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 for children 5-17; members receive a $2 discount
Info: 822-7786; advanced registration required
What: Native Plants Tour: An Ethnobotanical Perspective. Walk the trails of the gardens and learn about Mojave native plants and their relationships with human cultures.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7700
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be used to create the arrangements in the traditional Japanese style.
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Also offered Nov. 15 and 16
Info: 496-3763 for location and more information
What: Secrets to Styling Your Holiday Trees. French Heritage and Michelle Gurschke, showroom manager and interior designer, will present the hands-on workshop filled with creative ideas to style your tree, tie bows and wrap presents for the holidays. The event will include refreshments, door prizes and a presentation about gift ideas from Avon by Dianne Dumont.
Where: French Heritage showroom at the Las Vegas Design Center, 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-156
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: $10
Info: 382-5910; reservations required as space is limited
Nov. 18
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
What: Plant Introduction Tour. Experts will showcase new and unusual Mojave native and Desert Southwest plants for your landscape and how they appear at maturity during a walk through the gardens.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 10-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7700
n Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com