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Learn more about hearing loss at a free lecture planned for 2-4 p.m. April 26 at h2u at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, 3061 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 102.

Education Notebook

The Epicurean Charitable Foundation Las Vegas plans to move to a new office at 6765 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 1. The office will include a student lounge for studying and a computer lab.

Blood Drives

Scheduled blood drives (listing subject to change):

Classes teach Las Vegas kids ways to stave off bullying

Despite the martial arts weapons, crash pads and variations of punching bags in the makeshift classroom, T.J. Quicksilver is trying to teach kids how to deal with bullies without resorting to violence.

Area briefing

The Metropolitan Police Department’s sex offender apprehension program encourages all Southern Nevada residents to take advantage of the offender watch system.

Las Vegas charity walk to fight childhood obesity

In a war waged against childhood obesity, the Jump for Joy Foundation asks for little steps toward a bigger goal. On Saturday, the nonprofit asks for a united front during a charity walk and 5K planned on the campus of UNLV.

North Las Vegas attempting to notify landlords of delinquent accounts

Landlords in North Las Vegas will now have online access codes to keep tabs on delinquent water bills on their properties. The change in the notification process is in the works after some property owners complained about being charged hundreds of dollars for bills in the names of tenants who hadn’t paid the city.

Red Rock Audubon Society amping up education of native species

The Red Rock Audubon Society is looking for some extra eyes on the sky and allies on land thanks to a $15,000 grant. The society hopes to highlight the 226 varieties of birds that flock to Mount Charleston.

Things to do

The Future Stars Showcase, featuring young performers from around the Las Vegas Valley, will showcase their skills at 1 p.m. May 1 at Cadillac Ranch in Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

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Dining Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK:

A La Carte

Valley Outreach Synagogue-P’nai Tikvah plans to host a Passover Seder at 6 p.m. today at Three Square food bank, 4220 N. Pecos Road.

North Las Vegas Planning Commission approves charter schools

Somerset Academy is well on its way to becoming the first charter school in North Las Vegas located inside of a vacant commercial property.
At its April 13 meeting, the North Las Vegas Planning Commission voted 6-0 to allow Florida-based Academica Schools a special-use permit for the empty 20-acre commercial property at 405 W. Centennial Parkway.

Numerous summer camp opportunities available across Las Vegas Valley

Maybe you’ve seen outdoors survival expert “Bear” Grylls on the Discovery Channel’s “Man vs. Wild.” Grylls is dropped by helicopter into remote jungles, deserts and mountain ranges and uses only his wits and a strong stomach for raw creepy crawlers to survive.
This summer, your kids can do the same thing — sort of.

Las Vegas classes teach kids ways to stave off bullying

Despite the martial arts weapons, crash pads and variations of punching bags in the makeshift classroom, T.J. Quicksilver at Las Vegas Movie Mastars is trying to teach kids how to deal with bullies without resorting to violence.

North Las Vegas students acquit their peer of wrongdoing

Squires Elementary School students participate in a mock trial at the North Las Vegas Justice Court as part of Judge Natalie Tyrrell’s Kids in the Court program. Student learn about the judicial system and the importance of staying in school and out of trouble.

Numerous summer camp opportunities available across Las Vegas Valley

Maybe you’ve seen outdoors survival expert “Bear” Grylls on the Discovery Channel’s “Man vs. Wild.” Grylls is dropped by helicopter into remote jungles, deserts and mountain ranges and uses only his wits and a strong stomach for raw creepy crawlers to survive.
This summer, your kids can do the same thing — sort of.

Things to do

The 19th annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival is scheduled for April 30 and May 1 at the Clark County Government Building Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Tickets are $20 at the door, but other ticket packages are available at yourjazz.com.

Dining Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK:

A La Carte

Valley Outreach Synagogue-P’nai Tikvah plans to host a Passover Seder at 6 p.m. today at Three Square food bank, 4220 N. Pecos Road.

North Las Vegas students acquit their peer of wrongdoing

Squires Elementary School students participate in a mock trial at the North Las Vegas Justice Court as part of Judge Natalie Tyrrell’s Kids in the Court program. Student learn about the judicial system and the importance of staying in school and out of trouble.

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