Let’s face it – when it comes to a dog’s looks, people often think that theirs is the most gorgeous they’ve ever seen. They hold their head high on walks around the block, and think no dog at the park stands a chance against their pooch’s appearance. But constant grooming and doggie outfits can only go so far – real beauty lies in a dog’s overall health. After all, inner health equates to real outer beauty.
The 6th annual Staples National Small Business Survey found that seven out of 10 small-business owners are optimistic about the future. Further, 52 percent of small-business owners revealed they would look to grow their business through advertising and direct marketing if they had a larger marketing budget.
I’ve seen the light! I have embraced stockpiling. I’ve seen how much money I can save by shopping sales cycles and stocking up a little bit at a time. I usually buy about three month’s worth of an item, as you recommend, but there are times I wonder if I should stock up even more. Do you ever purchase groceries in quantities that last longer than 12 weeks? – Sheila R.
There’s no better feeling than checking off every item from your to-do list. It’s smart to try to take that same approach to homebuying.
We have a backward real estate problem. Instead of being upside down we have about $80,000 in equity. What we don’t have is money and will shortly default. What can we do?
Over the past few years, there has been plenty to be unhappy about in regards to the housing market. But those who own their home are feeling pretty good.
Henderson Libraries is planning to bring a little bit of Hawaiian culture and tradition to Henderson by expanding its book collection and offering several events that focus on Hawaii.
My parents are getting a divorce, and I’m really upset. I’m a junior at (a local high school). I have good friends, and I’m an honor roll student. My sister and I don’t know who to believe. My mom says it’s my dad who wants the divorce. My dad says she wants the divorce. My dad moved out. We hear my mom arguing with him on the phone, then she just cries. I love my parents, but I wish they’d fix this or get a divorce and leave each other alone. But we’re tired of hearing them fight and then watching my mom cry. What can we do? — N.W., Las Vegas
Henderson residents involved with a pilot recycling program were surveyed on the new system and whether it should be implemented citywide. The pilot program started Dec. 9, 2010, and was implemented in 25,000 homes in Henderson, including neighborhoods such as Pittman, Tuscany, Inspirada, Palazzo at Seven Hills, Windmill Crossing, Mission Ridge and Sunridge Estates.
Dr. Paul Wilkes of Summerlin uses his free time to help women and children at Safe Nest, and he works with three other charity groups: The Patrick Kelley Youth Foundation, the Jump for Joy Foundation and Sight for Life.
About 600 middle school students from Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, participated in the school’s annual service event Jan. 13 and were bused to more than 20 locations around the Las Vegas Valley, including at-risk elementary schools, senior centers, veterans homes and charities.
The Westside Newcomers Club plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary with an event Feb. 8 at Emerald at Queensridge.
Village Square is adding dining opportunities such as Bachi Burger and new stores such as Rocket Fizz to attract shoppers. Westport Capital bought much of the 600,000-square-foot center from Triple Five in November.
Event highlights in Centennial include live music at Cheyenne Saloon and open gate day at J.R. Pony Parties.
The fourth annual Evening of Hope, Strength and Joy is set for 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Centennial High School, 10200 Centennial Parkway .
Anyone interested in a budget-friendly getaway in a pair of snowshoes is welcome to Get Some Adventure with the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department, planned Feb. 11-12 on Mount Charleston .
Find news on the Splendor in the Glass wine and beer tasting event, library and county events and the Mission Cool Off Program in the week’s Neighborhood News.
In entertainment news this week, KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler plan a performance, Curious George is due to arrive at the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum Saturday and Las Vegas Academy students are set to showcase acting and writing skills in “The Ten-Minute Play Project.”
From the moment this restaurant opens until the moment it closes, an all-day buffet is served that includes a variety of soups, seafood, poultry, beef, noodle, pork and rice dishes.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival has performances of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne campus. Las Vegas Academy graduate Kristen Henley will play the role of Puck.
Opportunity Village is beefing up its security after two thefts occurred in January at Magical Forest. Two generators and a video projector were stolen on separate occasions just days before Magical Forest was to close for the season.
