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June 10, 6:30 p.m. Grilling 1. In this hands-on class, learn fundamental grilling techniques and apply them to amazingly delicious grilling recipes. With Weber’s best-selling book “Real Grilling” as a guide, the class will embark on a journey to get the most out of the grill this summer. Learn first-hand how to control the heat using both indirect and direct heat grilling methods. Explore the right ingredients for the right grilling opportunity. Also learn how to properly care for your grill and season it correctly. This class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center, 225 Crummer Ln., Reno. Cost is $95; pre-registration required. For more information or to register: 826-2628 or www.nothingtoit.com.
June 11, 6–7 p.m. and June 14, 9–10 a.m. Designing a Butterfly Garden. Join Lainie Vreeland, local garden expert, in a slide presentation and lecture to learn how to create and attract butterflies in your garden using perennials and annuals. Lainie will also discuss basic design principles and techniques used to attract these beauties of nature. On Saturday only, and after the presentation, Lainie will take you on a brief tour of the gardens. This event takes place at Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Rancho San Rafael Park. For more information or to register call the Arboretum office at 785-4153.
June 12, 6–9 p.m. Introduction to Pen Turning with Kodi Bessert. Learn about pen turning on a mini lathe and the wonders of working with wood to produce beautiful gifts. The cost is $65; pre-registration required. This class takes place at Woodcraft, 7111 S. Virginia in Reno. Call 852-9912 for more information. This class also takes place on June 24.
June 14, 7:30 a.m–4:45 p.m. Annual Rose & Flower Show of the Reno Rose Society. This year’s arrangement competition theme is “Red, White & Bloom,” commemorating Flag Day. This is an open show and entries can be submitted from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The day will include a luncheon, wine tasting, art show, raffle, and, of course, the rose and flower show. The show, which takes place in the California Building at Idlewild Park, is free and is open to the public from 1 to 4:45 p.m. There is a charge for the luncheon and wine tasting. For more information and show schedule: www.renorosesociety.org or call 775 746-1140.
June 14–15, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Bonsai Seminar & Demonstration. Part of the weekend Bonsai Show of the Yukiyama Bonsai Kai, this workshop covers how to create Bonsai and grow them successfully in our high desert climate. Topics to discuss will be root pruning, wiring, and branch location and pruning. This free event takes place at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Ln., Reno. For more information: 825-0602 or
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June 14, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Intro to Pyrography. Reno-based Tia Flores specializes in pyrography and gourds. She will show students the creative possibilities involved in modern day pyrography. See how much fun wood-burning can be! The cost is $70: pre-registration required. This class takes place at Woodcraft. See June 12 event there for more information.
June 14, 11 a.m. Pond Plants Class. This free event takes place at Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way, Sparks. For more information: 355-1551.
June 18, 10–11 a.m. Clay Child Hand Mold Workshop. Create clay handprints; children of all ages welcome. Workshop location: Rockabye, 538 West Plumb, Reno—in the Plumgate Shopping Center. Costs $25–$40; pre-registration required and can be done online at www.rockabyereno.com or at Rockabye. For more information: 825-0700. This workshop also takes place June 21 or by appointment.
June 19, 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti Western. In the folk music scene, Michael Fracasso is known not only as a great singer songwriter but also for his talents in the kitchen. So beloved are his cooking skills, Lucinda Williams was compelled to write in the liner notes on Fracasso’s first CD, Love & Trust: “He has that high and lonesome sound and he makes the best pasta around.” Join this Reno Rodeo Week–inspired evening where Fracasso will guide the class through a menu greatly influenced by his mom’s Italian kitchen. The evening will finish off on a high note, as Fracasso entertains with a musical performance of his original songs. This class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center. Cost is $95; pre-registration required. For more information, see June 10 event there.
June 21, 10 a.m. Summer Containers. Learn how to create a fun container with plants that are suitable to sustain the summer heat in sun and in shade. Master Gardener Charlene Oaks will teach the basics of container gardening with secrets that the professionals use to keep the containers looking great throughout the season. This free event takes place at Moana Nursery. For more information, see June 14 event there.
June 21, 11 a.m. Summer Container Class. This free event takes place at Rail City Garden Center. For more information, see June 14 event there.
June 21, 10–11 a.m. Clay Child Hand Mold Workshop. For details, see June 18 clay mold workshop.
June 21, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Picture Framing. The art of picture framing can sometimes be overwhelming. Let Robin Harbin show you how to turn a mountain into a molehill. Learn to make a frame and proudly present whatever picture you choose. The cost is $115; pre-registration required. This class takes place at Woodcraft. See June 12 event there for more information.
June 24, 6–9 p.m. Introduction to Pen Turning with Kodi Bessert. See June 12 introduction to pen turning class for complete details.
June 26, 6:30 p.m. Raising the Salad Bar. This class offers up delicious twists on time-honored salad classics. Discover how to integrate whole grains, beans, and various other healthful and tasty ingredients in your salads. Why not even consider a salad wrap? Get helpful hints on preparation and the benefits of a tasty and healthful salad. This class takes place at Nothing To It! Culinary Center. Cost is $95; pre-registration required. For more information, see June 10 event there.
June 28, 10 a.m. Overcoming Landscape Water Waste. Learn how to reduce outdoor water waste plus get an introduction to irrigation design, maintenance and management including new irrigation technology. This free event takes place at Moana Nursery. For more information, see June 14 event there.
June 28, 11 a.m. Water Saving Measures Class. This free event takes place at Rail City Garden Center. For more information, see June 14 event there.
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, fax to 825-4166, or mail to: Chérie Turner, Nevada Home, 780 Smithridge Dr., Ste. 200, Reno, NV 89502. Deadline is six weeks prior to publication.
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