Consider yourself a true Las Vegas political junkie if you knew about the tie between Bob Beers and Kermit the Frog.

Las Vegas Councilman Beers invites residents to join him for a free back-to-school fair and movie in the park from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on August 9 in Ansan Sister City Park.

Free backpacks, school supplies, light refreshments and beverages will be distributed in the park at 7801 Ducharme Ave. (at Buffalo Drive near Alta) while supplies last.

Residents are invited to bring blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy numerous children’s activities until the PG-rated “The Muppets” movie starts at dusk. 

“I’ve been a big fan of Kermit the Frog since I first saw him pick up a banjo,” Councilman Beers said. “In the latest movie, which we will be showing Aug. 9, he actually graduates to a five-string instrument.”

Some of the very best pastry chefs in the world will be hosting forums on their culinary specialties at the Red Rock Resort next week. Following the workshops, the talented chefs will face off in a pastry championship.

The 15th annual Amoretti World Pastry Forum and Team Championship is set for July 4 through 9 at the resort. The prestigious event will offer classes on gelato, cake decorating, chocolate making, flavor combinations, how to start your own bakery and more.

After educating the public on pastry techniques, the masters in pastry will take on each other in completing sculptures made of sugar and chocolate. Teams of three representing China, Japan, Netherlands, Mexico, Morocco, South Korea and the United States will have 13 hours to complete their showpieces.

Admission is free, but no outside food or drink is allowed.

The 1989 fantasy-drama "Field of Dreams" opens the new Saturday Night Dive-In Movie Series 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the JW Marriot, 221 N. Rampart Blvd.

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