Best Bets, Aug. 11-17
1 ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Family fun blends with a history lesson Saturday when St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church celebrates its 90th anniversary. There will be games, music, prizes and food during the celebration, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, visitors will be invited to tour the church and learn its history. The celebration continues at 10 a.m. Sunday with a special service conducted by Bishop Elizabeth Gardner. The church is at 812 Arizona St.
2 GOTTA DANCE: A social square dance will be held Saturday night at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Building, 600 Nevada Way. Scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the event features fun level square dancing and contra dancing, with steps being taught that night as needed. Admission is $7 per person and anyone 80 or older gets in free. For the fall schedule or more information, visit https://www.bcnv.org/244/Special-Interest-ClassesWorkshops or call the parks and recreation department at 702-293-9256.
3 BATS UP: Learn about the many types of bats that make their home in Southern Nevada when the Nevada Department of Wildlife hosts a Bat Discovery Walk-About at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Veterans’ Memorial Park. The walk takes place around the upper pond and will provide participants the chance to hear bats’ echolocation frequency. There is no cost to participate but advance registration is required. Visit www.ndow.org/education for more information.
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