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LOCAL EVENTS

Feb. 6

What: New Year, New You: Becoming More Organized. Eight essential steps to help you get started will be presented by Dawn Reitz of A More Organized Residence

Where: Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, but advance registration required

Info: 617-2607

Feb. 9

What: Sunset Garden Club. The monthly meeting will feature "Growing Up in Vegas" presented by Peggy Cummings, who is the awards committee chairperson of Nevada Garden Clubs and treasurer of Growers Study Guild. Her presentation will focus on vertical gardening

Where: Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.

When: 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: President Marci Brown, 269-9631

Feb. 11

What: Sustainable living: Go solar. Experts from Bombard Renewable Energy will teach participants how to lower their energy costs by using solar power. Information about the benefits of solar power, how to reduce your carbon footprint and what's involved in going solar in terms of installations, materials and costs also will be provided. Bring a recent power bill (both pages) for a free power-bill analysis.

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

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 822-7700

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

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