Centennial Neighborhood News

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Chick & Benny’s eatery pays homage to Paris and Texas

It’s a little bit of Texas and a little bit of Paris all rolled into one. At least that’s the concept Mark Goldenberg was going for when he opened Chick & Benny’s restaurant, 1659 W. Warm Springs Road.

Love can endure if people work through lost relationships

I’ve long wondered when a relationship ends, where does the love go? You say arrange your life until it erodes, atrophies and dies. I disagree. Time passes, but when someone has changed you, shown you how pretty the world is, checked an item or some three off your bucket list, then I say with certainty, love endures. — N.W., Las Vegas

Dog trainer turns hobby into business

As he sits next to his owner, Richard Damico, Ace, a Belgian malinois shepherd dog, waits patiently for his next command. Ace is one of many dogs who has received obedience training at Sin City K-9, founded by Damico.

Dining pick of the week: Russo’s

Executive chef Rosario Russo came to the U.S. from Palermo, Sicily, in 1982, and we’re the better for it, as he continues to share his Southern Italian cuisine with us.

L’Dor V’Dor to host free event for homebound seniors April 3

The L’Dor V’Dor program isn’t content to provide more than 200 homebound seniors with a day of socializing and lunch. It wants to expand the program and is asking the community to sign up more people for its Pre-Passover Seder luncheon.

Couple’s pet pig overdoses on prescription meds

When Summerlin residents Teresa Praus-Choe and her husband, Ian Choe, came home from work a couple weeks before Christmas, they discovered their pet pig, Crispy Bacon, had been busy. He’d gotten into their medications and overdosed.

Signature Productions prepares to stage ‘Hairspray’

“Hairspray” enjoyed a six-year run on Broadway beginning in 2002 and was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, winning eight. Film versions were released in 1988 and 2007. Now, the musical is headed for the stage at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center.

Now is a great time to explore the Flamingo Arroyo Trail

In early March, Jaime Alonzo was riding the Flamingo Arroyo Trail on his bicycle with his toddler son, Jaime Jr., in a child seat. “It’s a good trail, it’s just not being used much yet,” Alonzo said. “I think when the weather warms up they’ll be a lot more people out here on it. It’s a good thing.”

Dining pick of the week: Mediterranean Grill

Tommy Gunol is from Turkey, so when he says his Mediterranean food is fresh and authentic, you can believe him.

Lifeguard ranks built up as heat nears

Summertime is soon approaching, which means extreme heat and trips to the pool. That’s where dozens of lifeguards trained through the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada come into the picture.

Inspiration for cupcake business pours forth from beverages

A night out with friends can often lead to interesting conversations, memorable moments and plans to open a new business. At least that’s how a night with Taryn Mumpower and Robyn Holt turned out .

ElderHelpLV provides housing and resources to those in need

Housekeeping, medical assistance and preparing meals are just some needs that senior citizens find difficult to meet. But ElderHelpLV attempts to tackle issues in meeting these needs.

Dining pick of the week: Taqueria Taco Shop

Shopping can make you hungry, and La Bonita Supermarkets know this. Inside are taco shops that offer customers a light snack or a full meal.

Local band looking to aid local homeless youths

The funk, rock and soul-inspired, alt-rock metal band As Yet Unbroken is to debut its first full-length CD “Unknown” at 7 p.m. Friday at Theatre7, 1406 S. Third St. A suggested $5 donation collected at the door, as well as $1 from each copy of “Unknown” sold, is set to benefit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth

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