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December 3

What: The Golden Touch. Part of the First Fridays series for industry professionals presented by the Las Vegas Design Center. Designer Nancy Golden, a part-time Las Vegas resident, will speak about the psychology of color. Additionally, she'll discuss her experiences as a host of several television programs and her transition into the world of jewelry design.

Where: Las Vegas Design Center, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite C-184

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Info: 599-3093 or e-mail info@lvdesigncenter.com; reservations requested

What: Solar NV. Members of the group will gather for their monthly meeting. There will be a guest speaker.

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

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Info: www.solarnv.org

What: Dining details: With the holiday season just around the corner, participants will learn how to create a stylish and comfortable dining room. Experts will share tips on selecting the right table, chairs, lighting and accents.

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

Dec. 4

What: Sustainability walking tour; limited to first 25 people. Learn ways to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle from architecture and interior design to water-smart landscaping.

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

When: 11 a.m.

Cost: Free with general admission

Info: 822-7700

Dec. 5

What: New Year's resolution; start a garden. Part of the Edible Garden series. Participants will explore the world of miniature vegetables and how to start a miniature garden.

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

When: 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $7 members, $9 nonmembers; $19 members, $25 members for the three-part series.

Info: 822-7786; advance registration required

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

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