Two recently released photo books offer history buffs distinctly different views of Southern Nevada.
LIVING DIGEST
Views of the Valley
Two recently released photo books offer history buffs distinctly different views of Southern Nevada.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Editor's note: Some groups may not meet Monday because of the holiday. Call to confirm meetings. The We Can Make It Family Group of Al-Anon, a support group for families and friends of alcoholics, meets at 1 p.
AROUND THE VALLEY
HOSPITAL PROGRAM Valley Hospital Medical Center, 620 Shadow Lane, will have free classes for those living with chronic health conditions, at 10 a.
TRIP OF THE WEEK: Margo Bartlett Pesek
Austin once reigned as queen of the Central Nevada mining towns. Today, the plucky little town trades upon its fascinating past and nearby recreational attractions to lure visitors.
Two-day conference on aging scheduled in city
The state attorney general's office, in partnership with the Southern Nevada Area Health Education Center, will present a two-day conference on aging and senior protection June 26 and 27 at the Rio, 3700 W.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
BOULDER CITY CENTER The Boulder City Center, 1001 Arizona St., offers a 50-cent continental breakfast, weekday buffet-style lunch with a full salad bar for $2, Meals on Wheels, door-to-door transportation for $1 per ride (7:30 a.
HOME FRONT: A Tale of Two Eras
Irene Rostine, 78, has watched Las Vegans wage war and celebrate the return to peace, several times.
BIRTHS
April 26 Valley Hospital • Yvette Inman and Terence Sutton, girl • Terisa Johnson and Thomas Lamb, boy April 27 Lake Mead Hospital • Tabitha M.
Outdoor Briefs
BIOLOGICAL SURVEY Nesbitt Lake fishery damaged A recently completed biological survey of Nesbitt Lake in Lincoln County has revealed that the largemouth bass fishery has been severely damaged, but not totally lost, according to the Nevada Division of Wildlife.
Military plays smaller role in valley as civilian population grows
The proportion of local military personnel to Las Vegans was vastly different between World War II and the recent Iraq conflict, according to Michael Green, who teaches history at the Community College of Southern Nevada and writes about it as well.
Community Wrap
LIBRARY DISTRICT Summer reading program scheduled The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's summer reading program for teens, Super Readers Are Superheroes, begins June 1 and continues through July 31.
COLUMN: Mike Weatherford
Why do Las Vegas shows have so much trouble finding room in the middle? Why, in fact, is there almost no middle when it comes to ticket prices? This issue comes back into play after Charo's well-covered woes at the Sevilla nightclub.
Group provides support for women in construction industry
Whether she runs an adding machine or a cement mixer, any Las Vegas woman employed in construction can network and learn about her industry by joining the local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction.
OUT THERE
Biking Blue Diamond Bike Outpost: The Blue Diamond Bike Outpost offers 120 miles of single track 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
