Blue Oasis Shrimp Farm thriving in the desert

Six months into production, business for North Las Vegas’ Blue Oasis Pure Shrimp farm is hardly green around the gills.

Understand counseling relationship from the beginning

I have been seeing a therapist for a couple of months. I really like my therapist. I’m learning about myself, my past, and getting stronger, changing some behavior. I think I’m ready to include my husband in couples counseling. But, when I asked my therapist, she gave me two referrals. I was all the way home before I realized I was surprised and almost feeling a little hurt. Why isn’t my counselor seeing us? — P.L., Las Vegas

Things to do in Centennial Hills

From art exhibits to comedian acts and concerts, check out what’s happening in your part of the Las Vegas Valley.

Things to do in North Las Vegas

From art exhibits to comedian acts and concerts, check out what’s happening in your part of the Las Vegas Valley.

Legally blind artist’s portraits depict qualities she senses in her subjects

An art instructor in Cynthia Tassio’s native Chicago remarked that painting faces was ” just a series of adjustments,” Tassio recalled. Decades later, Tassio deals exclusively in painting faces but through “a series of adjustments” due to a degenerative vision impairment.

Space shuttle astronaut discusses NASA career with students

Eric Boe is one of NASA’s top astronauts. The pilot of Space Shuttle Discovery was on hand to give a presentation to students Jan. 11 at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy, 8200 W. Tropical Parkway, where he spoke about his experiences and answered students’ questions.

Book Briefs

From workshops to discussions to book signings, see what’s going on in Las Vegas’ literary scene.

Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley

From art exhibits to comedian acts and concerts, check out what’s happening in your part of the Las Vegas Valley.

Henderson councilman discusses Vantage Lofts, other Ward 4 issues

Henderson City Councilman Sam Bateman held his first Neighborhood Connection meeting to update Ward 4 residents on upcoming projects in the ward and in the city. More than 40 people showed up for the Jan. 11 meeting at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 Green Valley Parkway.

Dining pick of the week: Lee’s Sandwiches

There are a minimum of 68 sandwiches at Lee’s, where Asian sandwiches are served on 10-inch baguettes and made with a house pickle of daikon and carrot, and European sandwiches are served on baguette or croissant.

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ELEMENTS KITCHEN ANNOUNCES SPECIALS, VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

Chinese New Year in full swing in Las Vegas Valley

Goodbye rabbit. Enter the dragon. To celebrate the Chinese New Year that began Monday, the Chinatown Plaza, 4255 W. Spring Mountain Road, will host its annual Chinese New Year Celebration and Asian Food Festival.

School district hopes to ease volunteer process with website

“We need your help.” That is the Clark County School District’s stance. The district launched the Watch Us Grow campaign and website this month in conjunction with Superintendent Dwight Jones’ State of the District address Jan. 5 at Chaparral High School.

80-year-old finds plenty of inspiration to fuel artwork

Rita Fulop of Summerlin is an artist and a poet. Her book of poems, “Have Others Ever Felt This Way?,” was handed out to her patients when she was a psychiatrist — her doctorate is in child development and psychiatry. But, these days, it’s art that keeps her busy.

Dining pick of the week: Thai Kunchorn

All the wonderful flavors and spices that we have come to expect from outstanding Thai and Asian foods are on display at this family restaurant, where the house specialty is Thai barbecue chicken with papaya salad and sticky rice.

Chess club keeps players in the game

Chess is the name of the game twice a week in the Summerlin area. Members of the Nevada State Chess Association meet at the Starbucks inside Vons at 8540 W. Desert Inn Road from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays.

Attorney takes pride working for children in adoption system

Family Court is often a place of contention and heartache. Todd Moody knows its other side. He handles adoption cases and is one of only three attorneys in Southern Nevada who enjoy the title of Fellow, bestowed on him by the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.

Things to do in Summerlin

From art exhibits to comedian acts and concerts, check out what’s happening in your part of the Las Vegas Valley.

Grape Street Cafe draws new patrons with Art & Wine Walks

It bills itself as the area’s best-kept secret, but the secret is out. Grape Street Cafe Wine Bar & Cellar, 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd., has a loyal following cultivated over 14 years. It is making new friends with its quarterly Art & Wine Walk, with the next one scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 9.

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