Happy Tuesday, Henderson. In today’s edition: Festival of lights feasts, Ethel M Chocolates’ holiday cactus garden lights, Heritage Holidays, and more.

Let’s get to it — Cait Baker

📰 In the news

Festival of Lights feasts: Hanukkah dining in Las Vegas includes Honey Salt’s prix fixe Dec. 14 to 17, SoulBelly pastrami pop-up Dec. 15, plus menus at MGM Grand and Wynn Dec. 14 to 22 — get dates, menus and prices.

Pivotal project takes shape: Double Oak will present high-level plans for its final business development at a Dec. 13 town hall at John B. Wright Park Pavilion, outlining potential fiscal impacts and public input — see how and when to attend.

Holiday charity tree contest: American Red Cross of Southern Nevada has joined Boyd Gaming’s 11th Trees of Hope, where nearly $70,000 will support 38 nonprofits. Voting runs through Dec. 12 at properties and online — see how and where to vote.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Identity theft is up 25%: Last year, Americans lost $12.5 billion to ID theft & fraud, and the stories behind those numbers are brutal. My friend just told me his dad’s on his fourth replacement credit card. Other folks have woken up to empty bank accounts or their personal info dumped online after a breach. Aura catches these kinds of attacks early by monitoring for new accounts, weird money movements, leaked data, and other red flags so you’re alerted before things blow up — learn more about it here.

Highlights this week

• Sip cocoa with Santa at Heritage Holidays
• Run or stroll the Reindeer Dash
• Enjoy free cookies and Grinch photos
• Celebrate Christmas at Jingle Jamboree
• Pickleball beginners practice together at Beginner Open Play
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• A tiny hearing aid is taking the US by storm

🫶 We got your back

Holiday peace of mind: Henderson police have shared holiday safety tips and videos to keep the season merry, not stressful. Highlights include stashing shopping bags in your trunk, arranging porch package pick-ups, staying alert in crowded stores and parking lots, and not broadcasting travel plans. See the full list and videos via the department. See the full list and videos.

Tavern concept keeps growing: Station Casinos’ neighborhood tavern brand, Seventy Six, will open its third Las Vegas Valley spot on Jan. 22 in Henderson’s Union Village. Expect 24/7 food and drinks and 15 bar-top games. The Americana-themed concept launched in 2024 and nods to Station’s 1976 founding. See where and when.

Cozy, local pours: Lovelady Brewing Company serves winter-friendly sips like Lost Clause, a smooth chocolate stout aged on raspberry puree, and a malty Double Red Lager that’s dangerously easy to linger over. Expect a neighborly taproom where conversation outlasts the playlist, and crowlers improve tomorrow’s couch time.

Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I decided to take Hers’ online quiz. They recommended a Biotin + Minoxidil green-apple gummy for regrowth and overall hair health. The whole thing was surprisingly easy: just verify who you are and a licensed provider signs off. Here’s the quiz if you want to check it out.

Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, their curated kits are worth a look.

📆 Around town this week

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

This week

🩰 Holiday Ballet Suite: Part of the West Las Vegas Library Grand Opening Celebration @ West Las Vegas Library | Tuesday (12/9) at 11:30am – Think you know your Nutcracker from your neighbor’s yard inflatables? Celebrate the new West Las Vegas Library with a crisp, 30-minute Holiday Ballet Suite from Historic Westside favorite Avree Walker, whose students bring Ailey-level polish, local pride, and just the right amount of sparkle.

🌵 Ethel M Chocolates’ 32nd Annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights @ Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Cactus Garden | Tuesday (12/9) at 5pm – Grab a sweater and wander Henderson’s favorite cactus patch as it gets lit with over a million lights, gentle snow, and Santa cameos. Sip peppermint hot chocolate, sneak a cocktail, and feel smug knowing your bucks help local charities, while seniors stroll in free.

🍺 Paces & Pints @ Red Rock Running Company | Tuesday (12/9) at 5pm – Lace up for a chill three-mile social run, then reward your efforts with some post-jog “hydration” at the park. All paces (and pups) are welcome, so whether you’re speedy, steady, or just here for the vibes, you’ll fit right in.

🏛️ Heritage Holidays @ Clark County Museum | Friday (12/12) at 5:00pm – Skip the mall madhouse and stroll Heritage Street at the Clark County Museum, all lit up like your neighbor’s power bill. Carolers, a craft tent, free cocoa, and Santa keep the kids happy, and you get small-town charm, big nostalgia, and zero parking drama.

🕯️ Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons @ The Doyle | Friday (12/12) at 6:30pm – Evenings at The Doyle mean trading neon for candlelight, and room comps for Vivaldi. A string quartet runs through The Four Seasons, not the hotel, with all the sweep, clarity, and goosebumps you secretly love. Classy, intimate, and delightfully screen-free.

This weekend

❄️ Garden Class: Winterizing Your Garden @ Springs Preserve | Saturday (12/13) at 9:00am – Give your garden a proper tuck-in at Springs Preserve, because yes, the Mojave gets chilly. Learn to protect beds, pamper plants, and set up a strong spring rebound. Two sessions, limited seats, so reserve ahead. $10 members, $15 non-members. Register: https://www.springspreserve.org/events/?id=2455

👗 Style with Purpose @ Hammer Made | Saturday (12/13) at 11:00am – Hammer Made is popping up at Fashion Show Mall with a charity-plus-trunk show, and 20% of sales benefit The Animal Foundation. Upgrade the closet, do some gifting, and feel smug about helping shelter pets while you brave the parking garage.

💄 Drag Brunch Party – Las Vegas (21+) @ Hamburger Mary’s | Saturday (12/13) at 2:30pm – Serve up your weekend with sizzling performances, lip-sync battles, and the kind of brunch energy that demands sunglasses and a strong mimosa. Expect bold queens, big laughs, and a fabulously unfiltered afternoon that’s anything but ordinary.

🤠 National Finals Rodeo @ Thomas & Mack Center | Saturday (12/13) at 5:45pm – Saddle up for the Super Bowl of rodeo, where the top competitors in the world throw down in a night of bucking broncs, barrel racing, and big-time arena energy. It’s Las Vegas at its rowdiest—dust, drama, and dazzling cowboy swagger included.

🌵 Free Class: Desert Gardening 101 @ Springs Preserve | Sunday (12/14) at 10:00am – Yards looking crispy by June? Springs Preserve is offering a free Desert Gardening 101 that covers native picks, smart watering, soil and sun strategy, pests, and mulch that actually matters. Seats are limited, locals, so reserve ahead and save your plants, and your water bill.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 12/9 Anthem Road @ Westgate Las Vegas – 8 pm
• 12/10 Leona Lewis @ Voltaire – 7 pm
• 12/10 Har Mar Superstar @ Backstage Bar & Billiards – 8 pm
• 12/10 Bellamy Brothers @ Golden Nugget – 10 pm
• 12/11 The Shapeshifter Tour Part II @ The Portal – 6 pm
• 12/11 Gentlemens Club @ Discopussy – 10 pm
• 12/12 Caden Gillard @ Westgate Las Vegas – 7 pm
• 12/12 The Nocturnal Affair @ Backstage Bar & Billiards – 8:30 pm

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