Vegas Artists Guild displaying 30 pieces in Sunrise Library show

When many arts organizations are trying to put together a show of their members’ works, they have an elaborate vetting process or convene a jury to select the pieces. For the Vegas Artists Guild Members Show, the process was simpler: The guild put the call out to its 150 members and took the first 30 submissions.

Computer crash inspires artist’s exhibit at Winchester Cultural Center

When faced with a slow, painful computer crash, many people might become frustrated or angry. Summerlin resident Philip Denker became inspired. His computer is back up and running, and the art it led to is on display in “Screensaver” in the gallery of the Winchester Cultural Center through Aug. 17.

Workforce Connections grant helps pay students to clean up Desert Rose Adult High School

Desert Rose Adult High School in North Las Vegas employed 11 students this summer to beautify the campus and prepare it for the fall semester by cleaning classrooms, scraping gum from underneath desks, moving furniture, shampooing carpets and tending to the garden. For most of them, it is their first job. They make $8.25 an hour.

Literary Las Vegas: Brenda Similton

Las Vegas writer Brenda Similton’s book “The Adventures of Lilly the Butterfly” was inspired by a dream – a dream she thought she’d make into a reality. Dedicated to her children and grandchildren, the children’s picture book featured Lilly, a caterpillar who blossoms into a butterfly.

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Sky Zone offers valley residents one-stop full-body workout

From the neck up, Maria Santos looks like any mom you might meet in the grocery store. But at Sky Zone, where she’s dressed in black-and-red spandex, she’s seems anything but mild-mannered. “Where do you fight crime?”

Sensitive loquat requires sun protection

Question: I planted a five gallon loquat in my front yard three months ago in April. It seemed to be taking just fine at first. A few weeks ago, I noticed the older leaves were beginning to turn brown, and the newer leaves seem to be shriveling up. When I purchased it, I was told it was OK to plant in full sun. During this heat, I drip water it every two days. I estimate it receives about six gallons per watering. I check the soil regularly to make sure the soil is not drying out. Any thoughts?

Area barista uses small coffee shop for larger purpose

The week Jeanne Kessler opened her own coffee shop, she found out she was pregnant. The 27-year-old entrepreneur opened Perk Up Coffee Shop, 11370 Southern Highlands Parkway, in October, nine months ago. Her daughter, Johanna, is only a few weeks old. However, Kessler and Johanna can still be found in the shop serving up specialty lattes.

Nonprofit aids children, families in crisis with loving bundles of fuzz

Since 1988, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers have equipped their squad cars with an unlikely accessory. In the trunk, between the spike strips, traffic cones and crime scene tape, is a brown, fuzzy teddy bear.

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