raiser put on by Friends of Henderson Libraries will benefit the teen collection at Henderson libraries. Hosted by Père Noel, the event features Desert Companion editor and novelist Andrew Kiraly as its guest author. $25. Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 492-6584 The Las Vegas Great Santa Run Dec. 3, 10 a.m. Put down the cookies and start training. The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is back and, whether or not you don red threads, this event is worth attending for the mere fact that you get to see neighbors and local celebrities sporting beards. $25-$45. Town Square, www.opportunityvillage.org
ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES & CRAFTS FAIRE... SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 9am to 3pm OUTDOOR EVENT, LOCATED AMIDST THE PLANTS, LIVE BIRDS & KOI POND.
“PLANT WORLD NURSERY” $10 for Adults | Kids Under 12 are Free BRING YOUR KIDS FOR PHOTOS WITH SANTA, CARNIVAL GAMES FOR PRIZES, TACO TRUCK, HOT DOG STAND, BUY YOUR FRESH CHRISTMAS TREE WHILE SHOPPING FOR GIFTS FROM OVER 50 VENDORS
BEST HOLIDAY EVENT OF THE YEAR 5301 West Charleston Blvd. | Between Decatur & Jones
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Enchanted Garden Party Dec. 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m. This party benefits Project AngelFaces, which creates social change through programs that share fresh fruits and vegetables and teach organic gardening. Entry fee includes raffle ticket, children’s garden tour, refreshments, live entertainment, and a gift bag. Also features a silent auction. $5-$25. Garden of Norm Schilling, 767 Rossmore Dr. www. projectangelfaces.org Suite Holidays Dec. 16 6 p.m.; Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Get an
exclusive and extensive tour of the suites at the Cosmopolitan and sample wine and food pairings from some of the valley’s best restaurants. This fundraiser benefits Junior Achievement, a nonprofit that provides business, economics and life-skills programs for young people. $250 for the Dec. 16 VIP reception (includes suite tour); $125 for the Dec. 17 suite tour. Cosmopolitan hotel-casino, 214-0500, www. jalasvegas.org