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July 24

What: Home furnishing secrets. Design experts from the store will discuss what you need to know when shopping for home furnishings. Everything from frame construction to fabric applications, cushion configurations and furniture finishes will be discussed.

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

When: 11 a.m.

Cost: Free

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

What: Ground rules for gardening. Valley soils are notoriously nutrient-poor; learn what you can do to help correct your dirt dilemmas.

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

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

Cost: $8; members receive a $2 discount

Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested

July 31

What: Observing solar energy. Join members of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society to see what’s active on the surface of our closest star using special telescopes.

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

When: 10:30 a.m. – noon

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7786; advance registration required

What: Solar cooking. Participants will learn how easy it is to make and use a solar cooker and then build one to take home for future use.

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

When: 1:30-3 p.m.

Cost: $8 for adults, $6 for children; members receive a $2 discount

Info: 822-7786; advance registration requested

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

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