Menorah lighting
The District at Green Valley Ranch and the Chabad of Green Valley will host the first traditional Jewish menorah lighting ceremony in Henderson at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the District. Admission is free. 617-0770.
Watoto Book Club
The Watoto Book Club will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229- 4800.
ID theft workshop
The Community College of Southern Nevada will hold an identity theft workshop at 7:30 p.m. today at CCSN's C Building, room 133. Admission is free. 651-3000.
Barn dance
An Old Time Barn Dance will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $6 general, $5 members, $3 students/active military, free for children 15 and under. 229-6383.
Holiday party
The City of Las Vegas presents a "Make and Take Holiday Party" from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today at the Becker Community School at 9110 Hillpointe Road. Admission is $10 per family. 229-2482.
Mutts 'n' Masters
The City of Las Vegas presents a "Mutts 'n' Masters" 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Pre-registration is $20 for the 5K and $15 for the walk, and $30 and $25, respectively, the day of the event. Dogs will receive T-shirts and participation ribbons. 229-1100.
Handicraft sale
The City of Las Vegas presents a handicraft sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Admission is free. 229-6454.
Holiday recital
The City of Las Vegas presents a holiday recital at 5 p.m. Saturday at Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road. Admission is free. 229-2482.
Open house
The City of Las Vegas presents a yuletide open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Elton Ave. Admission is $5 per family. 229-6359.
Disneyland trip
The City of Las Vegas offers a Disneyland trip for children ages 3 and older and their families. The bus departs at 5 a.m. Saturday from Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore, and returns by 5 a.m. Sunday. Fee is $75 and includes transportation and Disneyland admission. 229-5345.
'Discover the Magic'
The annual holiday show "Discover the Magic" continues until Dec. 24 at Fashion Show mall. In addition to a 35-foot Christmas tree, holiday fashions by Southern Nevada Cadillac and Fashion show dancers, the show features a video with performances by Clint Holmes, Rita Rudner, the cast of "Mamma Mia!" and "Jubilee," Lance Burton and more. Performances will be at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., and the show is dark Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is free.
'Light the Night'
Ethel M Chocolates invites the public to share in the 11th annual "Light the Night" Cactus Garden experience at the Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden, 2 Cactus Garden Way. The garden will be illuminated from sundown to 10 p.m. seven days a week until Jan. 3. Admission is free. 737-3100.
Holiday events
The District at Green Valley Ranch Station Casino offers the Lamplight Carolers and Holiday Street Vendors from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and from 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 23.
'Gift of Lights'
U.S. Bank presents the 4th annual "The Gift of Lights" at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, until Jan. 2. General admission is $12 per vehicle to enjoy the drive-through holiday light festival. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. 451-0344.
Tai chi classes
Free tai chi classes will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the District at Green Valley Ranch. 458-8855.
Book groups
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers the following book discussion groups at area libraries this week:
Great Books Reading & Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.
Murder in the Library -- 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646.
West Las Vegas Book Club Social Hour -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3982.
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