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Local events

October 15

What: Staging to Sell. Designer Bill Elson teams with Kiersten Marcos from Realty Executives to share tips on preparing your home for a faster sale. Current sales data also will be presented.

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, option 5; reservations requested

What: Nathan Adelson Hospice’s 10th annual Food and Wine Tasting Extravaganza. Top interior design trends will be showcased before pieces are auctioned off to raise funds for the pediatric hospice program

Where: Gaudin Jaguar Porsche Aston Martin, 7200 W. Sahara Ave.

When: 5:30-8 p.m.

Cost: $50

Info: 938-3910

October 16

What: Sustainability walking tour; limited to first 25 people.

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

When: 11 a.m.

Cost: Free with general admission

Info: 822-7700

October 22

What: Jewelry for the Home. Staff designer Bill Elson and Francine Goldenberg will teach participants how accessories and accent pieces can revitalize a home’s décor and make it sparkle.

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, option 5; reservations requested

October 23

What: Sustainability walking tour; limited to first 25 people.

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

When: 11 a.m.

Cost: Free with general admission

Info: 822-7700

What: Home Show Extravaganza. Thorsch Productions presents its eighth annual event that will feature more than 400 exhibitors, holiday design rooms, Coats for Kids drive, make-and-take projects for children, how-to clinics, musical entertainment and more.

Where: Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

When: noon to 7 p.m. Also 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 24 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 25

Cost: $7 adults, $6 seniors 62-plus, free for children younger than 18 and military with identification

Info: 760-7207181 or www.lvhomeshows.com

October 24

What: An October Odyssey. Nevada Garden Clubs will present their annual fall flower show featuring horticulture of the southwest. The event also includes a sale.

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

When: noon to 4 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25

Cost: Free

Info: 242-9259 or www.nevadagarden clubs.org

* Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@review journal.com

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