Country rock band WolfCreek is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Roxy’s Lounge at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Visit samstown.com.
If you can remember back, there was one swimsuit you were born with, and it was great – but not everyone wanted to see it. In the new book “Birthday Suit” by Olive Senior, illustrations by Eugenie Fernandes, a little boy enjoys showing off his own tan-colored suit.
Henderson author Susan Brauner grew up making up stories for her family. She still spins tales over Sunday morning pancakes with her grandchildren.
By gathering the stories and experiences of those who lived Henderson’s history, the Henderson Historical Society hopes to help preserve the town’s memory.
KaBOOM, a national nonprofit that works to save children’s playgrounds, has named the city of Henderson a Playful City USA Community. This is the fifth time KaBOOM has recognized the city.
Mixing live theater with black-and-white silent movies in the background, Vox Lumiere is presenting its version of “Phantom of the Opera” at the Henderson Pavilion.
Guilty Pleasures is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.
I’m roaring west on I-40 through Arizona, my eldest, soon to be 21, in the passenger seat. My youngest, 10, is absorbed in the back seat playing “Plants vs. Zombies” on his DS. I talk with the young man on my right about the Enneagram, an instrument for measuring type/temperament variations in human personalities. Developed in the early ’70s, I use the Enneagram frequently to promote individual development, higher functioning marriages and families, and healthy workplaces.
Camp Invention is returning to Henderson to offer weeklong programing for first- through sixth-grade students. “While some camps are more sports oriented or physically oriented, this challenges children intellectually,” said Annette Phillips, the regional program manager for Camp Invention.
HopeLink of Southern Nevada is continuing to press on with its programing by adding new amenities to further assist low-income families. This year for the first time, HopeLink, 178 Westminster Way, received a grant from the United Way for $38,000 to help set up a food program.
Las Vegas Accordion Club members play for free at various spots around town, including The Mad Greek Cafe on Sahara Avenue.
Summerlin-area singer Ice — he goes by only one name — is appearing as Michael Jackson in the show “2 Kings” at the Rio.
Don’t think for one moment that the existence of Neighborhood Watch programs took a hit as a result of the Trayvon Martin shooting in Florida. If anything, the concept received some major enlightenment, irrespective of that tragic loss of life.
Summerlin-area resident Helen Rawdin has been to 50,000 garage sales, wrote a book about it and is sharing her tips for how to get deals.
Bring the family and a blanket for a free showing of “The Adventures of Tintin,” rated PG, at 7:30 p.m. May 25 at the Centennial Hills Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 229-6154.
Summerlin-based company Coupons 4 Humanity is linking deals with giving back to charity.
Wine 5 Café is giving vocal students a turn at the mic as part of weekly performances.
Crews broke ground on Lone Mountain Senior Apartments, a 75-unit, mixed-income development at 4652 N. Rainbow Blvd. for residents 55 or older.
An auction featuring items from several government agencies is scheduled at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Clark County storage lot at 4320 Stephanie St. off East Flamingo Road near Dog Fancier’s Park.
Miller Elementary students have embarked on a monthlong study of Mars and the solar system, beginning with a videoconference April 9 with Steven Squyres, a professor of astronomy at Cornell University and the principal investigator of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Mission.
Sarah Richard , 11 , recently turned dirt on a community garden at the Centennial Hills Community Center YMCA , 6601 N. Buffalo Drive , thanks to funds from the city of Las Vegas’ Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program .
Foliage partially concealed the wild pig, and Chad Hammond eyed it carefully. He notched an arrow, drew it back in one fluid motion, sighted and released, striking the beast with a killing blow in the center mass.
When it comes to second chances, not everyone is fortunate enough to obtain them. But for residents at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, 480 W. Bonanza Road, second chances are the focus of its work and programs.
You’re not seeing double. It’s just that this restaurant believes its Thai food is twice as good as any other Thai restaurant.
n The Las Vegas Wind Quintet plans a free performance from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse jury assembly room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunches and listen to music from the quintet. Call 229-3515 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.
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