Red Rock Canyon:  Turtlehead Peak (Adults)
Saturday, November 15, 7 a.m. 
Fee: $15 per person.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 646-9046.
Hike Sandstone Quarry, the trail heads north over a narrow rise, in and out of a wash, then continues for a short distance along the northwest side of Turtlehead Peak. Scramble up a ravine to the saddle and follow the steep ridge to the top. The trail is intermittent and composed of loose rock (5 mile round trip, very strenuous). You will need to bring lots of water, a sack lunch with snacks and wear appropriate clothing, including good hiking footwear.

Showtime Out West (ages 4 through 18)
Saturday, November 15, 4 p.m.
Fee: $3 admission.
West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Avenue, (702) 229-5080.
Talent Showcase for participants to showcase their singing, dancing, instrument skills and poetry recitation.

Cooking Bread Basket (ages 13 and up)
Saturday, November 15, 1 to 2 p.m.
Fee: $10.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
Learn to make simple breaks, biscuits and rolls and share your favorite recipes.

Colors to Gobble (ages 2 through 8)
Wednesday, November 19, 5 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $8.
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Are you tired of your kids coloring on the wall? Well, bring them down and we’ll put their finger painting talents to use. We will turn those messy scribbles into holiday works of art.

Tole Crafters Painting
Christmas Ornaments: November 20, 6 to 8:30 p.m. or November 24, 12 to 2:30 p.m.
Snowman Sled: December 8, 12 to 2:30 p.m. or December 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $21.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Elton Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Beginner/intermediate painters, join us as we create beautiful hand-painted craft projects. Focus will be on the basics of tole painting and different brush stokes. Projects will be finished in two hours; all supplies included. 

All is Bright (adults)
Thursday, November 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $15 (includes wood).
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Brighten up your holiday season with this adorable wall hanger with three colorful Christmas balls from our “all is bright” star.  Remember your brushes!

Parents Night Out (ages 5 through 12)
Friday, November 21 or December 19, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $10 per child.
Baker Park Community School, 1020 East St. Louis Avenue, (702) 229-1527.
Parents, drop off your children for a night of food, fun and activities as you take a night off to just relax or to prepare for the holidays. You provide the children and we’ll provide the pizza, movies and games.

Holidays Crafts Fair
Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: Shoppers are Free; Table rental $8.
Baker Park Community School, 1020 East St. Louis Avenue, (702) 229-1527.
Bring your crafts to sell. We’ll supply the tables and chairs. Free for shoppers!

All for Women Expo
Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: Free.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Imagine walking into a world with everything that interests women. Attendees will enjoy exhibits representing areas of interest including health, food, fashion, fitness, career, finance, entertainment, crafts, home, family and more! For vendor information, please call Denise at (702) 229-1108 or Dena at (702) 229-1113.

A Turkey for the Table Craft (ages 4 through 10)
Saturday, November 22, 1 to 2 p.m.
Fee: $5.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
Children will have fun making a centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table.

4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Tuesday, November 25, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Come and join us for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Eat turkey with all of the trimmings. You bring your appetite and we will provide all the food and fun!  You must register in advance – limited to the first 75 participants.

Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 27, 12 to 5 p.m.
Fee: Free.
Stupak Community Center, 300 West Boston Avenue, (702) 229-2488.
Se Habla Espanol!
Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends. Join your Stupak family as we feast on turkey, stuffing and all the traditional side dishes.

Holiday Craft fair/Swap Meet
Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Fee: Sellers $10 table, $5 space; Shoppers Free.
Cimarron Rose Community School, 5591 North Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Children, teens, adults, come sell your crafts or share your “treasures” with others and make money! Bring your gently used and your handmade items to sell or trade. We encourage non-profit organizations to join us. Limited tables and spaces are available. Registration is on a first come, first served basis up to one week prior to the event. Sorry, no food or drinks may be sold. Free admission for shoppers.

Harvest Ball
Saturday, November 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Come out and dance off that turkey dinner with great friends, good music and fond memories.

Santa’s Mail Box
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100
Fee: $2
Santa’s elves will install a mailbox at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center from November 29 to December 6. Santa has informed the Leisure Center that he will write back to any child who drops off a letter to him. Form letters will be available at the front desk beginning November 20.

Hat Decorating Workshop
Tuesday, December 2, 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Bring your own hat. Dress up a new or old hat. We will provide the flowers, ribbon and lace. Decorate your hat for fun or wear it at our upcoming Christmas tea.

Gifts for Someone Special (ages 4 through 10)
Wednesday, December 3, 4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $5.
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
There is no place like home for the holidays and nothing like a homemade gift for someone special made with love.

Winter Dance (Grades 6 through 8)
Friday, December 5, 7 to 9 p.m.
Fee:  $5 per person.
Location: Garside Junior High Cafeteria.
Information: Charleston Heights Community School, 300 South Torrey Pines Drive, (702) 878-8644.
Come have fun while dancing to the latest top 40 music!

Santa’s Sitters (ages 5 through 10)
Friday, December 5, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  
Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
Fee: $10 per event
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Have some Christmas shopping to do? Drop your kids off at the Leisure Center for some games, lunch or dinner and peace of mind.  Please register in advance!

Mirabelli Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $15 table rental fee plus a $5 raffle prize
Shoppers: free
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Elton Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Join us for a showcase of handcrafted and handmade merchandise for your holiday gift giving. No items for sale over $35. Interested crafters may reserve tables based on availability.

Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
$5 per space; $10 per space and table-vendors.
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Becker and Johnson Community Schools will host a craft fair in the Johnson Junior High School cafeteria. Come out and get your holiday shopping done early! Free for shoppers.

Holiday Cookie Delights (ages 16 and up)
Saturday, December 6, 10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: $8.
Cimarron Rose Community School, 5591 North Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
This class is limited to the first 12 who want to get in on this wonderful cookie-sharing workshop. Each person is to bring two-dozen of his/her favorite cookies to share (one dozen is for participants to enjoy at the workshop and one dozen is to take home). Please bring in a copy of the recipe and we will make a Holiday Cookie Recipe booklet.

Holiday Handicraft Sale
Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Free to shoppers!
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Start your Christmas shopping early! Ceramics, artwork, jewelry, dolls, quilts, rugs, knitted and crocheted items will be available. If you have craft items to sell, are age 50 or older and would like to purchase a table, call Florence at (702) 229-6454.

Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 6, 11 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $5 per family.
Vendors can rent space for $10 per table.
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Parents can shop while their kids decorate cookie works of art. Enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere while picking up gifts for friends and loved ones.

Christmas Craft (ages 4 through 10)
Saturday, December 6, 1 to 2 p.m.
Fee: $5.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
Kids, help make your house stand out for Santa to find with homemade decorations.

Holiday Dance
December 7, 8 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $15 for individuals on the guest list; $20 at the door
You and your friends are invited to attend Adaptive Recreation’s annual Holiday Dance. This year’s dance will be held at the East Las Vegas Community Senior Center in the beautiful ballroom. Call (702) 229-4900 prior to December 5 to have your name placed on the guest list. 

Christmas Wreath (adults)
Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $8.
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Add this Christmas wreath to your decorations. Bring two yards of your favorite holiday materials and we’ll provide the rest.

Holiday Candle (ages 6 through 10)
Wednesday, December 10, 4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $8.
Cimarron Rose Community School, 5591 North Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Come and make this beautiful candle out of leftover crayons and other secret ingredients. Bring in your broken crayons and we will furnish the rest. Bring a large t-shirt to wear. 

A Gift for Someone Special (ages 4 through 8)
Wednesday, December 10, 5 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $8.
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
There is no place like home for the holidays and nothing like a homemade gift, made with love, for someone special.

Reindeer Roundup (ages 4 through 7)
Thursday, December 11, 4 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $8
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 North Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Bake cookies, make reindeer antlers and watch “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”

Cultural Tour (ages 8 through 12)
Thursday, December 11, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Call for fees.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North “J” Street, (702) 229-6374.
Kids will create special craft projects.

Holiday Gingerbread Village (ages 4 through 11)
Thursday, December 11, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Fee: $8.
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
This village, complete with carolers, is one you can keep season after season. Class is limited to eight participants.

Easy Holiday Ornaments Workshop (ages 6 through 10)
Thursday, December 11, 6:30 p.m.
Fee: call for fees.
West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Avenue, (702) 229-5080.
Beginning crafters are encouraged to come and make a beautiful December holiday craft!
 
Letters from the North Pole
Fee: $3 per letter.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Elton Avenue, (702) 229-6359.
Santa has some questions about the wish lists he received. Help us answer a few questions regarding your child to help Santa out. Right before Christmas, your child will receive a special addressed letter from the “Big Guy” himself. Questionnaires must be completed and submitted to office staff no later than Friday, December 12. Letters will be mailed before Christmas.

Holiday Get-a-Way
Friday, December 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: Free.
Stupak Community Center, 300 West Boston Avenue, (702) 229-2488.
Se Habla Espanol!
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus while making crafts, singing carols, opening presents and eating dinner.

Breakfast with Santa (ages 2 through 6)
Saturday, December 13, 9 to 10 a.m.
Fee: $7 per child.
Lied Community School, 5350 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Bring your cameras to take pictures of your children with Santa. Register by December 5.

Breakfast with Santa (ages 3 through 7)
Saturday, December 13, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $10.
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Bring the little ones out to eat breakfast with Santa. The morning will consist of breakfast, a craft, short movie and a picture with Santa.

Do You Believe? (ages 3 through 7)
Saturday, December 13, 2 p.m.
West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Avenue, (702) 229-5080.
Come out and enjoy holiday movies and tree trimming with friends and a visit with Old Saint Nick!

Jingle Bell Lane
Saturday, December 13, 5 p.m.
Fee: $2.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North “J” Street, (702) 229-6374.
Enjoy carolers and lights as a horse-drawn wagon takes you through Doolittle Park.

Christmas Tea Party
Tuesday, December 16, 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $4 per person.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Dress up and put on your hat and gloves and join us for Christmas tea. Enjoy tea, scones, savories and pastries. We will learn about the history and etiquette of tea. Space is limited, so please call (702) 229-6454 and sign up no later than December 10. 

Christmas Goodies (ages 4 through 10)
Wednesday, December 17, 4 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $5.
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, and time to make the kitchen smell. It’s holiday time and time for goodies. Make some to share with your family.

Shrine for the Holiday (ages 4 through 14)
Thursday, December 18, 5 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 North “J” Street, (702) 229-6374.
The Shriners host a holiday party for youth. Entry by ticket only (limited number distributed). Call for details.

Christmas Yule Log Cake (adults)
Thursday, December 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $5.
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Avenue, (702) 229-2542.
Learn how to make this traditional French Christmas Yule Log cake for that special Christmas dinner. Samples will be given.

Meet and Greet Santa (ages 3 through 7)
Saturday, December 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $5 per child.
Cadwallader Community School, 7775 Elkhorn Road, (702) 229-1633.
Calling all kids who want to meet Santa! We will be having a special lunch and taking pictures with Santa. Don’t forget your wish list to tell Santa. Space is limited so please register by December 15.

5 Days Till Christmas (ages 4 through 10)
Saturday, December 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $10.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
On the fifth day before Christmas, my Community School gave to me…5 hours of childcare, 5 hours to go shopping, 5 crafting kits, 5 snacks, and time with Santa Claus. Enjoy your free time, as your children are spending a day planned just for them. Space is limited so please register early.

Christmas Dance
Saturday, December 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $3 per person.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
The mistletoe will be up, so bring our sweetheart or come out to meet one!

“Twas the Night Before Christmas” (ages 3 and up)
Wednesday, December 24, 5 to 6 p.m.
Fee: Free.
Stupak Community Center, 300 West Boston Avenue, (702) 229-2488.
Se Habla Espanol!
It’s story hour with Clement C. Moore’s beloved holiday poem.

Holiday Kids Kamp (ages 6 through 11)
December 22 through 26 or December 29 through January 2, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fee: $65 for 1st child (family discounts available).
Our Kids Kamp program promotes fun, fitness and adventure in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Registration will be held December 1 through 12, from 12 to 8 p.m. Scholarship money is available for those who qualify, ask for details at registration.
Locations:
Baker Park Community School, 1020 East St. Louis Avenue, (702) 229-1527.
Becker Trails Track Break, 2002 Spring Gate Lane, (702) 229-5140.
Brinley Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 646-9046.
Cadwallader Community School, 6150 Smoke Ranch Road, (702) 229-1633.
Clark Community School, 3065 Arville Street, (702) 365-9272.
Charleston Heights Community School, 300 S. Torrey Pines, (702) 878-8644.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 North Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Gibson Community School, 3990 West Washington Avenue, (702) 229-5096.
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey Drive, (702) 229-6175.
Lied Community School, 5350 West Tropical Parkway, (702) 229-5072.
Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, (702) 229-5345.
Rivera Community Center, 2900 East Stewart Avenue, (702) 229-4600.
Robison Community School, (702) 229-2542.