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November 19, 5–6:30 p.m., Thursday, Holiday Art Mart Reception. This reception for an exhibit of all kinds of arts is open to the public. This free event takes place at The Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., Reno. For more information and hours, call 826-6100 or www.vsanevada.org.
November 19–December 11, Holiday Art Mart. Join 25 Northern Nevada artists in celebrating the holiday season with quality arts and crafts for sale while supporting VSA Arts of Nevada, a nonprofit arts organization. Selections include jewelry, kimonos, knitted vests, dolls, primitive folk art, pillows, card cases, wood cutting boards, textiles, gift tags, and much more. This event takes place at The Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., Reno. For more information and hours, call 826-6100 or www.vsanevada.org.
November 19, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Roasting & Braising For The Holidays. Learn how these techniques lend themselves to preparing winter vegetables and heartier meats, which will make your holiday meals come alive. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
November 20, Friday, 6:30 p.m., Couples—Pre-Holiday Night Out. Enjoy a night of good food and fun. This class will help you both relax before the madness starts and focus on what really matters this holiday season. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $150 per couple. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
November 21, Saturday, 10 a.m., Preparing Your Landscape for Winter Pests. Learn how to protect your yard and landscape from deer, voles, rabbits, and more, and about disease control. This free seminar takes place at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno. For more information or registration, call 825-0600 or visit www.moananursery.com.
November 21, Saturday, 11 a.m., Thanksgiving Sides & Desserts. Get plenty of fresh ideas to jazz up your holiday meals with show-stopping sides and memory-making desserts. This demonstration class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $35. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
November 24, Tuesday, 11 a.m., Turkey Tips And More. In this dress rehearsal, walk through the holiday basics, get answers to tough questions (brine, or not?), and devise a menu aimed at achieving a smooth, successful holiday feast. This demonstration class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $35. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 1, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Fast Appetizers. Learn more than one hundred, easy appetizers and ideas for more, and graze your way to new flavors and tasty bites. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $95. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 2–16, Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m., Holiday Party/Cocktail Hat Making. Learn about millinery material, steam blocking, and traditional hand-sewing techniques for creating a custom, professionally finished hat. This class takes place at The Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., Reno. Cost is $50; supplies, $40. Ages 15 and up. For more information or registration, call 826-6100 or www.vsanevada.org.
December 2, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Creative Dinner Parties. Learn how to plan ahead and prepare easy, intimate dinner parties. Gain a step-by-step guide to getting organized as well as all-occasion, seasonal menus. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 2, Wednesday, 7–9 p.m., Pruning Fruit Trees. Discover the art and science of pruning. Learn different techniques, how plants respond to pruning, and where to get additional information for keeping your fruit trees healthy. This class takes place at TMCC’s Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road, South Building, Reno. Cost is $39. For more information or to register, call 829-9010 or visit www.tmcc.edu/wdce.
December 3, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Dim Sum. Learn all about dim sum (“to touch the heart”). This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 4, Friday, 6:30 p.m., Taste of Thailand. Learn to cook with classic Thai ingredients (lemon grass, galangal, palm sugar, and specialty Thai chilies) and see that the “Thai way” has many applications to everyday cooking. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 5, Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., The Lake Mansion Jingles with Art and History. Families will celebrate the holidays, art, and history during this annual free event with eight “art creation stations” for children to “make and take” home their own masterpieces, photos with Santa (bring your camera), art and crafts for sale, and mansion tours. This event takes place at The Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., Reno. For more information, call 826-6100 or www.vsanevada.org.
December 5, Saturday, 11 a.m., Holiday Baking Workshop. Hone your skills on some holiday favorites, get expert advice on your holiday baking plans, and leave with some tasty treats. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 8, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Mediterranean Kitchen. Embark on a culinary journey around the region, which is home to some of the world’s best foods, and experience earthy, provocative flavors. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 9, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Holiday Truffle Workshop. Treat yourself to a versatile, candy-making workshop this holiday season. Savor these handmade truffles or use them as holiday gifts or festive party treats. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $95. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 10, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Taste of Tuscany. Explore Tuscan cuisine and its ingredients while creating several traditional dishes. Make homemade pasta and sauces, sample fresh Tuscan recipes, and delve into the world of fine balsamic vinegars. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 11, Friday, 6:30 p.m., Holiday Food And Wine Experience. Savor many delicious wine varietals and champagnes specially paired with spectacular, seasonal foods. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $95. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 12, Saturday, 11 a.m., Holiday Cookie Exchange. Make those special holiday gifts in the fun, festive Nothing To It! holiday atmosphere, and leave with fantastic and delicious gift sets ready to give away. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $125. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 15, Tuesday, 4 p.m., Kids’ Gingerbread House. Create your own sparkling, gingerbread house. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $65. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 15, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Family Gingerbread House. Create your own magical confection—a gingerbread house. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 19, Saturday, 10 a.m., Gifts From The Kitchen. Make special edible, holiday treats and leave with a wide variety of scrumptious, thoughtful gifts ready to be given away. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $125. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 22, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Christmas In Provence. Embark on a yuletide culinary journey, from the “thirteen desserts” of the “big supper” to various classic, yet simply delicious, entrées filled with holiday spirit. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $85. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 29, Tuesday, 10 a.m., KitchenAid 101. Learn the features of this awesome mixer and how to achieve the most from it. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $75. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
December 30, Wednesday, 6 p.m., Family Italian Night. Spend time with your family, cooking up some tasty, Italian fare. This hands-on class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno. Cost is $40. For more information or registration, call 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
January 9, Saturday, 10 a.m., Houseplants—Your Indoor “Air Cleaners!” Learn the proper care of houseplants, including the plants’ requirements for light, water, fertilizer, potting, and temperatures. Have your questions regarding plant care answered and get recommendations for plants suitable for your house. This free seminar takes place at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno. For more information or registration, call 825-0600 or visit www.moananursery.com.
January 16, Saturday, 10 a.m., Learn to Compost. Learn the basics, like how to reduce, reuse, and recycle the amount of materials you throw away, along with building a good bin and correctly mixing the compost. This free seminar takes place at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno. For more information or registration, call 825-0600 or visit www.moananursery.com.
January 23, Saturday, 10 a.m., Late Winter Pruning and Fertilizing. Learn about mid-winter pruning, fertilizing, and preparing for a beautiful spring landscape. This free seminar takes place at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno. For more information or registration, call 825-0600 or visit www.moananursery.com.
January 26–May 11, Tuesdays, 7–9:50 p.m. Furniture Refinishing I. Learn techniques for restoring used and old furniture. Find out how to remove old finishes and apply finishing materials, polish, and rub. This class takes place at Clayton Middle School Shop, 1295 Wyoming Ave., Reno. Cost is $119. For more information or to register, call 829-9010 or visit www.tmcc.edu/wdce.
January 27–May 5, Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m., Wood, I, II and III. Learn how to shape wood safely with planer, jointer, table saw, hand-held power tools, belt sander, and more. Learn about finishing techniques, such as sanding and staining. Start by cutting boards and benches and then continue with more complex projects suggested by you or the instructor. This class takes place at Clayton Middle School Shop, 1295 Wyoming Ave., Reno. Cost is $199. For more information or to register, call 829-9010 or visit www.tmcc.edu/wdce.
January 30–31, Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m., Orchid Seminar and Weekend Orchid Show. Learn about the many orchid varieties and how to care for them. See rare and exotic plants belonging to Orchid Society members. This free seminar takes place at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno. For more information or registration, call 825-0600 or visit www.moananursery.com.
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