Patients travel from far and wide for Las Vegas dentist

You could call his an international practice. William Waggoner of Pediatric Dental Care Associates, 8981 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 110, sees patients from as far way as the Middle East, spending as long as 27 hours in flight.

Students use video game to explore engineering concepts at Alexander Dawson

The Alexander Dawson School was selected as one of 12 pilot sites in the country to test a multiplayer computer game that teaches middle school students engineering and technology concepts. Students must pass 10 different game levels set in the Alaskan tundra.

Monthly show raises funds for UMC’s oncology department

Magicians, musicians, comedians and performers share their skills in the show “Intrigue: Variety so rich, we know you’re interested ” to benefit the outpatient oncology division of University Medical Center of Southern Nevada .

Gym provides supportive environment for long-term weight loss

Downsize Fitness recently opened its first Las Vegas location at 321 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 120, to help those with 50 pounds or more to lose meet their weight-loss goals.

Things to do in Centennial May 8-14

Event highlights this week include a free photography class led by Diana Peterson, a Centennial Hills Library exhibit curated by Susanne Forestieri of drawings by University of Nevada, Las Vegas students and Wow! That’s Engineering!, a program for girls in grades 5-8.

Centennial Neighborhood News

MAYOR GOODMAN, COUNCILMAN ROSS
TO CHAT WITH RESIDENTS AT WAFFLES CAFE

Centennial Hills mother, grandmother come through in times of need

Perhaps it’s called a mother’s bond because of its strength and unification. Meet two Centennial Hills moms who have made their own definitions. One woman went across international borders to retrieve her grandchild. The other made her daughter’s childhood wish a reality.

Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney May 8-14

Event highlights this week include “ABBA The Concert,” an Abba tribute showat the Eastside Events Center, Rick Arroyo’s Latin Jazz Quintet at the Winchester Cultural Center and the “Art in Action: Spring Break Teen Art Camp Art Exhibition.”

Book briefs

‘Lords of Las Vegas’ Launch planned

Dining pick of the week: Yummy House

It may be a strange name for a Chinese restaurant, but this New York-style eatery is, well, yummy.

UNLV envisions stadium, more student housing

An on-campus stadium, more housing options and further improvements to midtown are all factors considered in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ proposed campus master plan, set to reach the Board of Regents in November.

Things to do in Paradise/Downtown May 8-14

Event highlights this week include the final weeks for the Curious George exhibit at Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and the last week for “SPACE: A Journey to our Future” at the Springs Preserve. Also planned are an Indian food, entertainment and cultural festival and canine celebrations in the Huntridge and McNeil neighborhoods.

Dining pick of the week: Tea Time Café

This place is known for its teas and other drinks. There is also food, and when the diverse menu is combined with the diverse tea list, sit back and enjoy.

Area briefing

BICYCLE RIDE TO RAISE AWARENESS
OF STATE’S NEW 3-FOOT LAW

Things to do in North Las vegas May 8-14

Event highlights in North Las Vegas include Kiwanis Kite Day and performances by the College of Southern Nevada Concert Band, Big Band, Singers, Chamber Chorale, Jazz Singers and students of the voice classes.

Celebrating motherhood

View takes a look at the self-sacrificing North Las Vegas mothers who make ends meet and propel their families forward – through the good and bad.

Doodads, advice abound for women golfers – and everyone else, too

Over the course of time, I receive a mishmash of emails concerning the golf industry, new equipment, gadgets, ideas and theories to improve play. These past few months have been exceedingly interesting with what’s going on in our world of golf.

Yellow bells prefer warm winter spots

Question: Last year, we planted a yellow bells plant. It appears to have died over winter. Do we need to trim it back to bring it back to life or just be patient and wait?

Readers share stories about their mothers

Mother’s Day provides time to reflect
My name is Honey Houston and I am writing you about my fiance’s mother, who passed away coming up on three years ago.

Seven valley mothers to be honored

Nevada’s annual Mother of the Year brunch is planned for Saturday when Las Vegas two women – Mary Jean Holcombe and Erin Cranor – will be honored. Also at the brunch five local mothers will be recognized with Community Mothers of Honor awards.

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