Amonix solar power expected to boost North Las Vegas economy

The sounds of whirring machinery inside the new Amonix solar power facility in North Las Vegas drowned out Gov. Brian Sandoval as he spoke about its economic impact.
But the buzzing was music to the ears of the financially strapped city.

Las Vegas’ punk bowling and music fest returns

This weekend is the 13th annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival, with the bowling events scheduled for Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, and the music events at a number of venues in downtown Las Vegas. Events run from Friday through Sunday.

Things to do

Regal Cinemas is offering special prices for Regal Value Days at its theaters at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. General admission for shows scheduled before noon is $5 , 3-D shows scheduled before noon are $9 and IMAX shows scheduled before noon are $11.50. For more information, visit redrocklasvegas.com/entertainment.

Five is the magic number for new Summerlin-area eatery

Wine 5 Café serves dishes in five selections per category with exotic flavors from the genius of an executive chef but without the high-end prices.

A LA CARTE

Hotel California Restaurant & Cantina has opened at 1050 S. Rampart Blvd. in Boca Park.

Education Notebook

Marc Kahre Elementary School, 7887 W. Gowan Road, honored its namesake this month with its annual parade of officers on the school’s Kahre Field.

Neighborhood News

Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, is scheduled to open for the summer season for all ages beginning June 13.

FAVORITE SONS & DAUGHTERS

Sierra Smith, 14, has earned the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award given to a Girl Scout cadette.

Take Me home

I love shaking paws with you and sharing my good cheer and radiant smiles. I am a fun-loving youngster blessed with stunning tiger-like coloring and golden eyes. My name is Tony the Tiger, and I am a neutered, playful boy, bully mix, 2 years of age and good with most dogs. I even go home with free dog training!

New indoor shopping facility on track for Summerlin area

The city of Las Vegas Planning Commission has approved plans for Las Vegas Renaissance, a mixed-use, indoor shopping facility planned to complement Tivoli Village. The City Council is scheduled to weigh in on June 15.

Area briefing

Residents will be able to bid on 18 of Southern Nevada’s most eligible firefighters during the 12th annual Fire and Rain Firefighter Bachelor Auction, hosted by the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation.

Neighborhood Crime Map

Las Vegas teachers explore mining history in curriculum workshops

The Nevada Mining Association provided full-day workshops and field trips for about 100 local science teachers to learn about and explore the state’s rich mining history. Teachers said they can use what they learned to help engage students in the classroom.

Middle schoolers get early jump on college prep through program

Most eighth-graders are busy preparing for the transition to high school, but some are being prepped for college, thanks to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas GEAR UP program.

A LA CARTE

Hotel California Restaurant & Cantina has opened at 1050 S. Rampart Blvd. in Boca Park.

Education Notebook

Marc Kahre Elementary School, 7887 W. Gowan Road, honored its namesake this month with its annual parade of officers on the school’s Kahre Field.

Neighborhood News

Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, is scheduled to open for the summer season for all ages beginning June 13.

Take Me home

I love shaking paws with you and sharing my good cheer and radiant smiles. I am a fun-loving youngster blessed with stunning tiger-like coloring and golden eyes. My name is Tony the Tiger, and I am a neutered, playful boy, bully mix, 2 years of age and good with most dogs. I even go home with free dog training!

New indoor shopping facility on track for Summerlin area

The city of Las Vegas Planning Commission has approved plans for Las Vegas Renaissance, a mixed-use, indoor shopping facility planned to complement Tivoli Village. The City Council is scheduled to weigh in on June 15.

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Five is the magic number for new Summerlin-area eatery

Wine 5 Café serves dishes in five selections per category with exotic flavors from the genius of an executive chef but without the high-end prices.

Area briefing

Residents will be able to bid on 18 of Southern Nevada’s most eligible firefighters during the 12th annual Fire and Rain Firefighter Bachelor Auction, hosted by the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation.

Neighborhood Crime Map

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