Things to do in Centennial
Things to do in Centennial
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n Newly discovered 8 mm footage of famed chimpanzee research pioneer Jane Goodall will take audiences on a journey of her life as she answers pre-submitted questions in a live, in-theater event planned for 8 p.m. today in movie theaters across the country. This also marks the national debut of “Jane’s Journey,” a cinematic biography with appearances by Angelina Jolie and Pierce Brosnan. Santa Fe Station 16, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, is among participating theaters. For a complete list, visit fathomevents.com.

Club welcomes all downtown for Oktoberfest
By Maggie LillisVIEW STAFF WRITER

May your cup overfloweth with German revelry during the third annual Oktoberfest at Centennial Plaza from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.

Stand Down to give back to valley military veterans in need
By Maggie LillisVIEW STAFF WRITER

Stand Down is a national support initiative for needy veterans. In a more local scope, the second annual Veterans Stand Down is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7 at the Cambridge Community Center, 3900 Cambridge St .

Dining pick of the week: Island Sushi and Hawaiian Grill

Sushi and Hawaii go together. Hawaiians know fresh fish, and the state has an Asian population of 40 percent. Combine the two and you get Island Sushi and Hawaiian Grill.

Neighborhood News
Neighborhood News
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LAMB OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHEDULES YARD SALE SATURDAY

Girl Scout Troop 607 gives kids at hospital the gift of board games
By Maggie LillisVIEW STAFF WRITER

A local Junior Girl Scout troop helped solve the puzzle of boredom for children and their families receiving care at Sunrise Children’s Hospital, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway. Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Troop 607 gathered and donated more than 300 games as part of its Bronze Award.

Celebrity City Chorus prepares for international competition
By F. Andrew TaylorVIEW STAFF WRITER

Before the Celebrity City Chorus heads to Houston to compete in the International Sweet Adelines Convention and Competition, members plan to put on a free dress rehearsal concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave.

It’s natural to feel ‘needy’ after a divorce
It’s natural to feel ‘needy’ after a divorce

Now that I’m in the process of getting divorced and thinking about the future and new relationships, I’m realizing the emotional deficits I’ve accrued as a result of many years of bad marriage. I think the proper term for those of us with such deficits is “needy.”

North Las Vegas City Council hires new city manager
By Maggie LillisVIEW STAFF WRITER

After months of staff cuts and budget Band-Aids, some new blood has been added in the City of North Las Vegas.
City officials on Wednesday swore in Timothy R. Hacker as the city manager.

Things to do in North Las Vegas
Things to do in North Las Vegas
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Sculptor William Glass is set to talk about his work, and his wife, Rose Mary, is slated to read her poetry at
6:30 p.m. Friday at Left of Center Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. Entry is $5 for gallery members and $10 for nonmembers. Visit leftofcenterart.org or call 647-7378.

Sunrise Glass & Hardware owner has been serving community since 1968
By F. Andrew TaylorVIEW STAFF WRITER

Shelly Plotkin began his career as an iceman, hauling blocks and bags of ice in the days before refrigerators became a common household appliance. Today he’s working in another vanishing occupation. He owns and operates Sunrise Glass & Hardware, an independent hardware store at 1482 N. Nellis Blvd.

Things to do in Summerlin
Things to do in Summerlin
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n Newly discovered 8 mm footage of famed chimpanzee research pioneer Jane Goodall will take audiences on a journey of her life as she answers pre-submitted questions in a live in-theater event planned for 8 p.m. today in movie theaters across the country. This also marks the national debut of “Jane’s Journey,” a cinematic biography with appearances by Angelina Jolie and Pierce Brosnan. Regal Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., is among participating theaters. For a complete list, visit fathomevents.com.

Things to do in Henderson
Things to do in Henderson
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n Shakespeare in the Park is slated for 7 p.m. Saturday at Seven Hills Park, 1550 Seven Hills Drive, Henderson. This year’s Shakespeare selection is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The production can be seen again at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Discovery Park, 2011 Paseo Verde Parkway; 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Costa Di Lago; and 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at River Mountain Park, 1941 Appaloosa Drive. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

Henderson City Council shows support for stadium proposal
Henderson City Council shows support for stadium proposal
By Michael LyleVIEW STAFF WRITER

Inch by inch, the Las Vegas National Sports Complex LLC is taking steps toward building a multibillion dollar sports complex in Henderson. The Henderson City Council allowed developer Chris Milam’s to take one thing off his growing to-do list — move forward with a feasibility study to see whether he can finally build a sports complex after several failed attempts in Las Vegas and Clark County.

Nevada State College students practice medical skills in Ethiopia
By Jeff MosierVIEW STAFF WRITER

Eight Nevada State College students spent two weeks this summer in Ethiopia as part of a medical mission with NSC professors Kebret Kebede and Robin Herlands and Spring Valley Hospital surgery technician Lance Bocobo. They performed surgeries at Black Lion Hospital and lectured at Addis Ababa University Medical School in Addis Ababa.

Ukrainian judges visit valley to learn about US legal system
By Kristi JourdanVIEW STAFF WRITER

A delegation of Ukrainian judges, translators and others visited the valley from Sept. 10 -17, at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave., as part of the Open World, Rule of Law Program.

Swimmers to take on Slam the Dam this weekend
By Jan HoganVIEW STAFF WRITER

The second annual Slam the Dam event, an open water swim zone championship, is planned for this weekend at Lake Mead’s Boulder Beach.

Dining pick of the week: Straight from Philly Steakout
PICK OF THE WEEK: STRAIGHT FROM PHILLY STEAKOUT

It’s time to rejoice. After having to drive to the west side for a genuine Philly steak sandwich, Eastsiders now also can get one in Sun City Anthem at Straight from Philly Steakout.

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