There are many ways to rock (or wok) your world, and one is enjoying the many tasty dishes from this all-Asian restaurant.
The North Las Vegas community made headlines in recent years due to the exploits of former association president Joseph Bitsky. A YouTube video of Bitsky trading barbs with homeowner Joe Salvatore went viral, association finances and elections were questioned, and Bitsky was convicted of coercion stemming from an HOA meeting in which he allegedly locked association members in his home over a meeting recording.
Blind Date is a dining experience wherein participants wear sleep shades and get a glimpse of the challenges faced by those who live with a vision disability. The second annual event is planned for 6 p.m. May 3 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane.
Retroscope Fashions is planning to host another photo odyssey and fashion show next month at the Clark County Museum. Laura Jones, an organizer for the event, said the concept started last year as an opportunity for photographers, both professional and hobbyists, to take pictures of models in vintage costumes at the museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway.
Real estate agent Greg Smith has hosted two of a planned nine symposiums on short sales, foreclosures and mortgage insecurity. He gathered real estate experts, loan adjusters, attorneys and credit professionals for those whose homes are at the brink or deeply immersed in jeopardy.
Viva Ska Festival is coming to the Henderson Events Plaza Saturday. The event is scheduled to feature 10 ska bands. Some bands have been around more than 40 years, while others are locally based bands that have been together for about a decade.
Former Bouchon baker Chris Herrin has created a restaurant that pays tribute to dough, from chewy bagels to croissants, macaroons, cookies and the Bread & Butter “Hostess Cupcake.”
Effects of the recession can be seen, felt and heard throughout the valley. People have lost jobs, homes and other necessities in the last few years.
I wanted your opinion on the word “victim.” I feel like the word “victim” has become a negative term in our society because people confuse being a victim with having victim mentality. Given the definition of victim (someone who is harmed, injured, killed), there should be no shame in being called a victim or in calling yourself a victim. It is simply a fact (e.g., I am a hurricane victim). Given that, being a victim has little to do with how one responds to being a victim.
In the first State of the City address during her tenure, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman focused on one area she believes is essential to the city as a whole: downtown.
News reports of murders, robberies and home invasions can prompt one to buy a gun. Learning how to handle them safely and use them legally are matters that gun laws, firearms classes and local agencies aim to address.
SCAMS TARGETING SENIOR CITIZENS
TO BE FOCUS OF AWARENESS EVENTS
The Nevada State Contractors Board plans to launch its inaugural senior awareness program from 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 2 at the Martin Luther King Senior Center, 2420 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite B, in North Las Vegas.
Fourteen national and 25 regional titles are among the accolades the University of Nevada, Las Vegas rodeo team possesses. Come this weekend, 17 of the university’s team members hope to add one more title to the list.
Stephen Sorrentino has a new comedy and impressions show, “Voices In My Head,” to go with his new look after dropping 60 pounds.
The Silvertones singing group plans to mark two decades with a special show, “20 Years of Music,” scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Starbright Theatre.
The second annual Las Vegas Science Festival is scheduled to begin Sunday and is an opportunity for locals to experience free educational programs.
Summer camps can help keep kids active, entertained and safe during the summer break, and options are available around the Las Vegas Valley.
The Faith Lutheran Theatre Company plans to perform “All Shook Up,” which is based on William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” but features Elvis Presley as the star. It includes more than 20 of Presley’s greatest hits, including “Jailhouse Rock” and “It’s Now or Never.”
Summerlin resident Brian Arlin converted his thirsty front lawn into a water-efficient landscape and earned the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s Yard of the Month designation for March.
The Large Vision Business Network Mixer is a marketing savvy vehicle to help drive traffic to small businesses. The group’s next mixer, “The Power of Women & Business,” is planned for May 1.
