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Nevada Public Radio Summer Travel Club

Nevada Public Radio Summer Travel Club

Jul 27 (Fri) - Aug 18 (Sat)

Join Nevada Public Radio for our summer travel series to Cedar City to see the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Animal Foundation needs you to foster a dog

Ongoing

The Animal Foundation urgently needs people to foster adoptable dogs for one to six weeks. Summer is usually the busiest time of year, and their kennels are already almost full. Bringing a dog home frees up space, and it also helps dogs who have been at the shelter get rid of some of their stress, making them more adoptable when they return. 

Summer Camps at Springs Preserve

Jun 1 (Fri) - Aug 1 (Wed)
Summer Fun Camps are back at the Springs Preserve June 4 to August 10, They run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Each week features a new adventure learning about the natural world. 
 

Les Folies Bergère: Entertaining Las Vegas One Rhinestone at a Time

Jun 5 (Tue) - Aug 6 (Mon)

This photo and costume exhibit explores the beauty, artistry, and extravagance of the legendary show, which arrived at the Tropicana in December 1959 from Paris. Free. West Charleston Library, lvccld.org

Red Rock Canyon has Canyon Club for kids

Jun 6 (Wed) - Aug 8 (Wed)

School's out for the summer and Red Rock Canyon is calling kids ages 6-8 and their families. Join a naturalist for a nine-part series that celebrates the Mojave Desert and invites families to learn together. Programs will include hands-on exploration with pictures, activities, and crafts. Learn about mammals, reptiles, plants, geology, weather, and more!

 

Wet is Wild: Water Stories

Jun 7 (Thu) - Aug 19 (Sun)

Jim Atha’s abstract photographs encourage viewers to notice the shapes, patterns, and colors found in nature. Free. Spring Valley Library, lvccld.org

Nature's Ninjas

Jun 9 (Sat) - Sep 3 (Mon)

Discover how animals defend themselves against predators at Nature’s Ninjas, the Springs Preserve’s newest traveling exhibit. From hedgehogs to scorpions to tarantulas to poison dart frogs, explore some of nature’s wildest defensive adaptations.  You'll get to meet a few live animals..

 

Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin

Jun 11 (Mon) - Jul 6 (Fri)

"Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin" will be on display at Nevada State College through July 6.  It has photos of 26 Basque tree carvings (arborglyphs), text panels, contextual photographs, and streaming video.  There will be  a reception (noon to 1:00) and talk by Jean Earl (1:00 to 2:00) on June 20.

 

 

39 North Marketplace in Sparks

Jun 14 (Thu) - Aug 16 (Thu)

Named for the latitude of Sparks, 39 North Marketplace is more than a traditional farmers market. The family-friendly event takes a modern approach to a classic street fair, bring together local artisans and farmers each week. Includes cooking demos from local celebrity chefs. Thursdays from 4 to 9 through August 16, except for August 9.

 

 

 

Food Truck Friday in Reno

Jun 15 (Fri) - Sep 28 (Fri)

Food Truck Friday will be held every Friday through September 28 in Reno's Idlewild Park. It features 35 rotating gourmet food, craft desserts, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors,  Free to attend, with music, lots of grass to sit on, plenty of parking and a large playground with train rides for the kids.

 

It's Navy Week in Reno and Carson City

Jun 18 (Mon) - Jun 24 (Sun)

Navy Week is held every year in about 15 cities. June 18-24 it will be the trun of Reno and Carson City, which will have 75-100 outreach events  coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service and diversity organizations.  Participants will include the Navy Parachute Team, Navy bands, Navy divers, submarine crews, hometown Sailors, and more.

 

Support group for Alzheimer's caregivers in Summerlin

Ongoing

An Alzheimer's caregiver support group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the H2U MountainView Office  in Las Vegas.
It allows family, friends, caregivers and others to meet regularly for mutual emotional support and to discuss coping skills.

Fading Shadows

Jun 19 (Tue) - Aug 28 (Tue)

Artist David Veliz’s black and white portrait drawings examine light and personality. Reception June 19, 5:40P. Free. Enterprise Library, lvccld.org

Keep Memory Alive at Lou Ruvo Center has lunchtime talks

Ongoing

Keep Memory Alive at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas hosts "Lunch & Learn" talks most Wednesdays from noon to 1:00.  Most often they cover topics of interest to those serving as caregivers to people with dementia.

 

 

 

Animal Foundation needs linens for cats and dogs

Ongoing

The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas is in desperate need of sheets, blankets, towels and such to use for bedding for their cats and dogs. Gently used or new items can be dropped at the shelter every day between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.  They would also like to connect with housekeeping departments for regular pickups of donated items.

 

 

Francesca Anderegg in Concert

Jun 22 (Fri)

Violinist Anderegg will deliver an impassioned concert of classical music. Free. Rainbow Library, lvccld.org

Evolve Dance Center

Jun 22 (Fri) - Jun 23 (Sat)

EDC presents their annual dance concert. Fri 7P; Sat 11P and 2P, $15–$25. Main Theater at Clark County Library, lvccld.org

Dru Hill

Jun 22 (Fri)

The Baltimore-based vocal group will perform their R&B hits. 18+ only. 7P, $35–$50. Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq, brooklynbowl.com

NVPR Events

An Evening with Gillian Welch

Jun 23 (Sat)

Purchase tickets through our Box Office, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the radio you love!

Family Hoedown

Jun 23 (Sat)

Liven up your summer with the Jackson Family Band & Cloggers, featuring four-part harmonies, dancing, and a variety of instruments. 2P, free. Auditorium at Windmill Library, lvccld.org

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