On Nov. 28, administrators from Hayes Elementary School, 9620 W. Twain Ave., recognized students who exemplified positive character traits during the first trimester of the school year at an Academy Awards-style ceremony. Top, Principal Scott Bailey presents an award to Samson Tesserna, left, during the morning event. Below, Bailey hands an award to Hunter McNair. The assemblies began with a choir performance, then nominated students, known as Super Heroes, walked forward on a red carpet under the cover of a spotlight to receive their awards, which were delivered by the tuxedo-clad principal and assistant principal. Students then signed Hollywood stars, which will be posted on a bulletin board. photos by marlene karas/view Advertisement

VISUAL POETRY ON DISPLAY AT SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY

The works of Mayuri Bhandari, winner of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's Visual Poetry Teen Competition, will be on display during regular library hours from Dec. 17-19 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. The exhibit will feature black and white and color photographs. For more information, call 507-3820.

HAVE A WESTERN-STYLE HOLIDAY

The McKee Ranch, 8982 S. Dean Martin Drive, will host a Visit Santa at the Holiday Ranch festival with refreshments, a tree farm, petting farm and professional photographer on site for family photos from 3 to 7 p.m. through Dec. 23. Admission price is $25 per family. The ranch will be closed on Mondays and on Dec. 21.

For more information, call 361-9606.

CENTER CELEBRATES HOLIDAYS SENIOR STYLE

The West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, will host a senior holiday celebration at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The evening will include dinner, live music and dancing. The holiday feast will be catered by Soriee's and will include salad, baked ham with cinnamon apples, fresh vegetables, macaroni and cheese, assorted rolls, dessert and beverages. Tickets are $12. Registration is required.

Interested parties can register at the center from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. For more information, call 455-7742 or visit www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks.

LIBRARY TO HOST PIANO RECITAL

The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., will host a free piano recital with refreshments to follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. For more information, call 507-3940.

IRANIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY TO HOLD POETRY NIGHT

The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., will host the Iranian Cultural Society's monthly poetry night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 507-3940.

STRIP PERFORMERS TO GIVE BENEFIT CONCERT

A concert featuring Broadway star William Finn will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Krave, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, to benefit the Las Vegas Rape Crisis Center, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.

Tickets are on sale and cost $35 for general admission and $100 for VIP front-row seating. Tickets can be purchased at www.playhousewest.org or by calling toll free (866) 811-4111.