George Wallace hosting Cactus Lighting at Ethel M

The 18th annual Cactus Lighting is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with George Wallace as host and live music by Human Nature and Zowie Bowie, a visit from Santa and more. It's at the Ethel M Chocolates Factory at 2 Cactus Garden Drive in Henderson. The public is invited. Tickets are required, and a four-pack of tickets can be obtained by taking one new toy to the factory on or before the day of the event (limit eight tickets per family, while supplies last). The toys will be donated to a drive to benefit children in need. ...

The annual Harvest Festival of Fresh 52 Farmer's and Artisan Market is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave. Pie-eating contests will start at noon both days; other activities will include pumpkin decorating, live music, face painting, arts and crafts and games and, at the Tivoli Village event, a petting zoo. ...

The monthly Vegas StrEATS food-truck festival is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday across from the El Cortez, 600 Fremont St. The event will include art vendors, live music, DJs and more. ...

Speaking of the El Cortez: Fresh Florida jumbo stone crab has returned to the hotel's Flame Steakhouse. Available Friday and Saturday evenings, it's $28 per pound, served with cottage fries and coleslaw. ...

The last Project Dinner Table event of the season is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Three Square food bank, 4190 N. Pecos Road. Guest chef is Kim Canteenwalla, executive chef of Society Cafe at Encore. It's $140 per person; for reservations, visit www.ProjectDinnerTable.com. ...

The annual Italian dinner fundraiser for the 22-year-old Myron Heaton Chorale is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Tropicana Palms Club House, 6420 E. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $30 and also include live entertainment. For tickets, call Ken at 277-9046. ...

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