Local events
Nov. 12
What: Lladró unveiling. Rosa Lladró, president of the porcelain collectibles company, will unveil a new piece, Enigmatic Beauty, and sign copies
Where: Lladró boutique, Fashion Show, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 2170
When: 6-8 p.m.
Info: 800-391-5563; reservations requested
What: Window dressing: The artistry of window treatments. Participants will learn how custom window treatments can make a dramatic statement in their home. Various types of treatments will be discussed and how specific treatments can be used to frame a view or enhance the mood of a room.
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: Sustainable living: Sustainable Thanksgiving. Participants will get tips about making their holiday celebration more sustainable.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 6 p.m.
Cost: $8 members, $10 nonmembers; $21 for members, $27 for nonmembers for the three-class series
Info: 822-7786
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 for a free analysis.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 822-7700
Nov. 14
What: Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Nevada Chapter, flower arranging workshop. Fresh flowers will be arranged in vases to create traditional rikkas that depict landscape features such as mountains, waterfalls and valleys.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also offered Nov. 15 and 17
Info: 655-2447 or 496-3763 for location and more information
What: What’s bugging your garden. Horticulture experts will teach participants how to accurately identify garden pests and appropriately control and manage your garden while minimizing environmental risks.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $5 members, $7 for nonmembers; $15 for members, $21 for nonmembers for the three-class series
Info: 822-7786
What: Fun with Trees. Participants will learn how trees grow and how to tell different trees apart, while playing tree-inspired games and making a fun craft to take home.
Where: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
When: 1:30 a.m.
Cost: $5 children, $7 adults members; $6 children, $8 adults for nonmembers
Info: 822-7786; reservations requested
Nov. 19
What: Buying and updating bank-owned properties. Part of the newly launched real estate and design series, this presentation will feature designer Lee Lundquist, who will offer rehabilitation tips and ideas for turning a distressed property into a dream home. Kiersten Marcos from Realty Executives will share six tips for buying a bank-owned property. 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: Las Vegas Valley Rose Society and South Valley Rose Society. Members of the both groups will gather for a joint meeting; guests are welcome.
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: 646-6048 or 873-6621
* Please e-mail calendar events to hsaylor@reviewjournal.com