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Local events

Dec. 23

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

Dec. 30

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

Jan. 8

What: Fruit-tree pruning class. The session will focus on the basics of pruning fruit trees.

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

When: 8:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 257-555 or e-mail morrisr@unce.unr.edu

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

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