After losing her daughter, a Henderson mother embarks on crusade to end bullying and raise awareness of suicide. “I think I was put on this crusade by default,” Helen said. “I have been given a full-time job. I am aggressive on this crusade because of the children.”
Alan Peterson, a member of the William B. Keith Camp No. 12 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, spends his days circulating Helen Smith Elementary School, 7101 Pinedale Ave., to help students and teach them a little U.S. history.
A few weeks ago, I disappeared from your copy of View, sitting weekly in your mailbox or in your driveway. Poof! I was gone. I was relocated to the View online. From hence, this is where I’ll be answering reader questions. From here I hope you will continue to write, to risk your questions, so that together we can talk, think, reach, struggle and find.
The Henderson Space and Science Center board is discussing a move to an interim facility. At its Oct. 25 meeting, the board proposed finding a temporary facility that could help it acquire exhibits, which could be transferred to a new facility. The board also could learn what types of exhibits work and don’t work in the community.
The Las Vegas Academy Paws for Change club plans to host a Puppy Pow Wow fundraiser Saturday to raise funds to help spay and neuter cats and dogs for families at Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas, which recently started its own Paws for Change club.
A local periodontist is an avid bike rider and plans to pedal to raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research in this weekend’s Bike MS: Vegas Challenge event.
Patricia Hurt was recently honored with cash, prizes and the title of local winner of the Homewatch CareGivers of Summerlin’s Family Caregiver of the Year Award, but the Centennial Hills resident said her riches lie in her family.
One local Habitat for Humanity program is out to prove age is but a number when transforming communities’ futures and building for others, group members say.
Amy Barilla harnesses an ancient practice for new eras in life. Barilla is the self-proclaimed Reiki Gal and a full-time practitioner of the Jaqpanese technique of stress relief.
Learn more about Town Advisory Board meetings, an 11K Veterans Day Run and an upcoming government surplus auction in this week’s Neighborhood News.
There are times when you really don’t know what you want for lunch or dinner. Here’s a place with such a varied menu that you’re bound to find something to satisfy your hunger pains.
This week’s event highlights include: the Aviation Nation open house and air show at Nellis Air Force Base and “Music From the Heart,” a barbershop concert by the Las Vegas City of Lights chorus.
Sun City Summerlin resident Raynette Eitel won both the state and national poet laureate awards in an annual competition for seniors for her poem, “At the Irish Pub.”
Joei & The Fulcos, a Summerlin-based family band, recently won the Most Popular Group Award at China’s Zhangjiajie International Music Festival and are slated to perform this weekend at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The Las Vegas Crafters Guild plans to host a craft show from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the multipurpose room of the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 419-9746.
While it’s no secret that construction is down, it is by no means out. There are several projects under way on the east side of the valley, some that you may pass every day and others that are off the beaten path.
Officials from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are doing what they can to increase interest in post-secondary education in at-risk schools. The Clark County School District’s 34th annual college fair at Cashman Center Oct. 25 was preceded by pep rallies at Canyon Springs, Desert Pines and Rancho high schools.
George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s “You Can’t Take it With You” or head to Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base this week.
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s 14-year-old facility in North Las Vegas launches many fixed route and paratransit services and includes maintenance, fueling, washing and parking for a portion of its fleet. After so many years of routine maintenance, the location will be getting some TLC of its own.
The expression goes, “Once on the lips, twice on the hips.” North Las Vegas-based gluten-free bakery Jadon Foods operates by a more scientific philosophy. It caters to those with Celiac Disease, a dietary intolerance to gluten, but also preaches the gospel according to healthy choices.
Question: I recently moved into a home in Henderson, and I have a large back yard with about seven pine trees lining the property. The trees are spaced approximately 8 feet apart. I am contemplating planting fruit trees between the pines, and once they reach maturity, I would remove the pine trees. What do you think about this approach?
Oenophiles, please take note. There’s a new trend popping up in the golf world and in Las Vegas in particular, which I find very cheering. I’m all for it, and I believe you will find it to your liking as well.
This week’s event highlights include: The Norris Foundation’s Las Vegas Hot Air Balloon Festival and George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s “The Man Who Came to Dinner.”
A fire engine from Las Vegas Fire Station No. 6 can routinely be seen parked outside Bonanza High School. The school does not have a faulty alarm system or overzealous pyromaniacs. The nearby station’s firefighters often volunteer at the school, giving hands-on education to students in the fire science classes.
There is something special about fried fish, and Lazy Joe isn’t lazy when it comes to preparing his fish.
Stefani Lindenberg, 12, participated in the 2011 Miss Pre-Teen Las Vegas pageant on Oct. 23.
