Henderson/Anthem neighborhood news

Registration for the Henderson parks and recreation department’s summer classes, events and programs is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. today .

Developers hope to close on land for Henderson water park in July

With the weather starting to hit the triple digits, developer Shawn Hassett and many other Las Vegas residents are looking for some type of relief. Hassett, along with his partner Ben Howell, are in the process of developing a form of relief as they move forward with their plans to open a water park in Henderson.

Avoid bird damage with certain tactics

Question: What can be done to keep birds from eating all the fruit in an orchard? My brother has an orchard in southern Utah. There are about 100 trees, mostly dwarf and semi dwarf. Last year, birds got 90 percent of the fruit. He has tried scarecrows, but that didn’t work. He has also tried aluminum foil pie tins, but that only worked temporarily. Is there any solution for him other than buying netting to cover the trees?

National railroad veterans group supports local fight for rights

The men and women who comprise the local chapter of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, or NARVRE, gather monthly to exchange stories and rally for their rights.

Prom provides special experience for homebound seniors

For high school students, the senior prom is one of the last opportunities to spend time with friends before parting ways. But for the May 18 senior prom at the Historic Fifth Street School, attendees experienced one of their first and only opportunities to socialize with friends.

Mariachi students keep music alive in Smith Center performance

Clark County School District mariachi students performed with the school district’s ballet folklórico program and a 90-piece student symphony orchestra at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts after a workshop and rehearsal with professional ensemble Mariachi Cobre from Disney World.

Area briefing

CLARK COUNTY SEEKS TO FILL 60-PLUS
FIREFIGHTER AND PARAMEDIC POSITIONS

Clark County aims to keep ozone levels under control

In 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted a stringent standard for ozone of 75 parts per billion. Air-quality officials say Clark County is close to exceeding the new standard.

Mexico Vivo center teaches dance, karate, piano, theater and more

What began as a community dance studio in 1995 has evolved into a hub for various cultural activities. The Mexico Vivo Cultural Arts Center, which moved to the Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway, in April, offers lessons in various areas for all ages.

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LOLA’S TO BE FEATURED ON FOOD NETWORK SHOW

Local family collects history in private museum

Old jail locks with giant keys, a check for $925 signed by Thomas Edison, a 1955 Chevrolet with a 1,600 horsepower engine, the second gas-powered Maytag washing machine sold in Nevada, a piece of the Hindenburg – the Goldstrom family has it all.

Lusty Roth, Van Halen show no shortage of staying power

A pheromone in tight, sparkly pants, David Lee Roth smiled like he was auditioning for an Aquafresh commercial when he spotted a woman in the crowd snapping a shot of him on her cellphone.

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