Las Vegas’ entrepreneurial Danny Koker still going strong

They call him Count Cool Rider, and many locals know him as the host of the long-running local television program, “Saturday Fright at the Movies.” It’s been years since Las Vegas resident and businessman Danny Coker has portrayed the vampire count he created for the show, but the nickname Count has stuck.

Education Notebook

The Public Education Foundation awarded nearly $740,000 worth of scholarships to more than 320 Clark County high school seniors this month at the 12th annual Scholarship Recognition Luncheon.

Neighborhood News

Health professional Jennifer Campbell is scheduled to discuss the functions of muscles during an event called Those Remarkable Joints, planned for 3-4:30 p.m. Friday at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive.

A la carte

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is scheduled for Thursday at The Pools at the Palazzo, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

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!

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Local businesses betting on Tivoli Village

Tivoli Village at Queensridge has brought some big-name retailers to Las Vegas, but if you look closer, you’ll find locals are behind some of the stores at the property.

Needy households get gift of indoor climate control

Three valley families that endured harsh season changes without a heater or air conditioner have a cool summer ahead thanks to the sixth annual Mission Cool Off program.

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

Dance and music to be highlight of weekend powwow

Hundreds of spectators, dancers and memories made will be called back to the beat of the gourd this weekend at the 23rd annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow at the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe’s Snow Mountain Indian Reservation.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

A LA CARTE

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

Things to do

The Silverton has announced that vocal group Mosaic will headline the property’s recently renovated event space, Veil Pavilion.

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 Boys & Girls Club of Southern Highlands opening its doors in southwest Las Vegas

There’s a common misconception that children who live in more privileged areas of town don’t need after school services provided for them.
That’s a fallacy, according to Boys & Girls Club of Henderson Chief Executive Officer Ken Rubeli.
” There are kids from all sorts of economic backgrounds who can use our services,” he said.

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MOMS of Southern Highlands helps build friendships for Las Vegas mothers

Moms have to stick together, if not to maintain sanity then for simple camaraderie and companionship.
MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) of Southern Highlands is a local chapter of a national group designed to do just what the name suggests: offer support to moms who work and moms who don’t.

Las Vegas oil painter featured nationally

Southwest Las Vegas resident Lily Adamczyk, 63, has been painting for more than 40 years.
It was her love affair with art that pushed her to self-expression with oil painting, almost accidentally.
“I discovered in an odd way that I had talent for this,” she said.

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

n Time period May 2-8 n Areas: ZIP codes 89102, 89103, 89146 and 89147.

New Las Vegas fire station to better serve Spring Valley area

Spring Valley firefighters have a new station to call home.
Station 22, 6745 W. Flamingo Road, is scheduled to host an official grand opening June 2. Construction began on the 3,500-square-foot facility about a year ago.
The station serves the area south of Sahara Avenue, north of Hacienda Avenue, east of Decatur Boulevard and west of Buffalo Drive.

MOMS of Southern Highlands helps build friendships for Las Vegas mothers

Moms have to stick together, if not to maintain sanity then for simple camaraderie and companionship. MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) of Southern Highlands is a local chapter of a national group designed to do just what the name suggests: offer support to moms who work and moms who don’t.

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