Squeezing out savings

Whether one is in the money or looking to stretch their bottom dollar, savvy saving is a great equalizer.

A La Carte

Las Vegas-based bakery Cupkates plans to donate 50 percent of its profits from all specialty cupcake bouquet orders placed by Thursday to the American Red Cross to support the relief effort for Japanese tsunami victims.

Education notebook

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ campus radio station, KUNV 91.5 FM, plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary Friday at Greenspun Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Neighborhood news

Things to do

Crown Nightclub inside the Rio is scheduled to feature upscale hip-hop and rhythm and blues along with an open bar until midnight Thursday.

A La Carte

Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant, 4930 W. Flamingo Road, announces an all-you-can-eat tacos and frozen margaritas promotion for $25 per person, with $10 going back to the charity of the patron’s choice.

Area briefing

Lane restrictions are scheduled through early April on Rainbow Boulevard between Gowan Road and Red Coach Avenue, the city of Las Vegas said.

Court hears argument in Wal-Mart sex bias claim

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned a massive sex discrimination lawsuit on behalf of at least 500,000 women claiming that Wal-Mart favors men over women in pay and promotions.

Things To Do

The City of Lights Chorus is planning a performance for 7 p.m. today at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. The barbershop harmony group plans to sing songs of friendship, love and patriotism, all done a cappella.

A La Carte

LBS: A Burger Joint inside the Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to celebrate March Madness with a special NCAA Basketball Tournament promotion through Monday.

Bridges to ease pedestrian travel on Lake Mead and Cheyenne

Car versus pedestrian — the odds are not in favor of the latter. Soon pedestrians will be able to avoid cars on Lake Mead B oulevard and Cheyenne A venue altogether, as the city of Las Vegas is in the middle of constructing two bridges in the Summerlin area to extend its trail system and keep people safe.

Education Notebook

Neighborhood News

The Spring Mountain Republican Women’s Club plans to host a membership drive and wine tasting fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Total Wine & More, 730 S. Rampart Blvd.

Area Briefing

Lane restrictions are scheduled through early April on Rainbow Boulevard between Gowan Road and Red Coach Avenue, the city of Las Vegas said.

Cash crunch

Call it financial dieting.

Prostitutes given voice in book targeting pimps

Chris Baughman is a Las Vegas detective embroiled in a war waged against pimps victimizing women, but it’s not enough for him.

Community support thriving in Town Square

As April nears, it plans to usher in plenty of opportunities for residents to flex some good will to needy causes at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Things to do

Crown Nightclub inside the Rio is scheduled to feature upscale hip-hop and rhythm and blues along with an open bar until midnight Thursday.

Education Notebook

Neighborhood news

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