Local libraries and museums are looking for help from the community to document local black history. They will take memories, photos, artifacts and anything else to help tell the story of black people in Southern Nevada.
The expected three- to five-year project is a collaboration among University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries, the Nevada State Museum, Henderson Libraries, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, the city of Las Vegas and Vegas PBS.
Since its inception in 2011, the Southern Nevada Child Drowning Prevention Coalition has helped to reduce drowning incidents by about half.
The weather outside may be frightful, but inside one downtown store, customers can get a feel for the winter season any time of year. Ralph Jones Display, 2576 E. Charleston Blvd., offers Christmas and other holiday decorations year-round.
Here’s a thin-crust pizza reminiscent of the Big Apple. That means a hand-tossed crust, ranging in size form 10 to 24 inches, topped with 100 percent mozzarella and baked in a brick oven.
When looking for places to relocate pets, people may typically think of dogs and cats. However, there are other animals, such as exotic birds, that are affected by such situations. The Southern Nevada Parrot Education, Rescue and Rehoming Society aims to tackle the issues involving rehoming these birds.
The “Welcome to North Las Vegas” sign might not be as famous as its Fabulous Las Vegas counterpart, but the North Las Vegas landmark is revamped and camera ready.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Gap Inc. collaboration Career Launch provides teens with necessary tools for landing and keeping a job. The weekly employment preparedness program often leads to retail positions in Gap Inc. stores and volunteer incentives for store employees.
NV Energy is offering a $50 rebate for customers to recycle their second refrigerators, which often waste energy in hot garages to maintain their temperature. In addition to the rebate, NV Energy is to retrieve the extra fridge or freeze for free.
Triple Play is a long-standing restaurant and lounge with a loyal following. One reason for that loyal following is its menu one of the better tavern menus in town.
I’m guessing you are a lot like me: got to try new things, experience new environs, keep things fresh. But when that new restaurant or store opens, we’re there. Same goes with golf courses.
Question: My grapevines are not growing as usual. I have had them for seven years. They always give me nice big leaves, but this year, they are very small and brown like they are dying or lacking something.
Arts District organizers are ready for a hot First Friday arts festival from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday. The district’s hub at Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue is set to be transformed into a white sandy beach complete with lounge chairs, a tiki bar and performances from the cast of the Beach Boys music-inspired “Surf The Musical.”
A year after a heart attack took Tess Mathews’ husband, she set out for Bora Bora to scatter his ashes among the sharks.
In the back of Roma Italian Deli & Restaurant, at a small table near the kitchen, one can usually find the restaurant’s tall, slender owner chatting with regulars. Massimo Biuso took ownership of the restaurant, at 5755 Spring Mountain Road, this year after working as manager for 10 years. This is the longest Biuso has stayed in one place since leaving his hometown of Torremaggiore, Italy, at 16.
Literary events this week include appearances by Lisa Jackson, Nancy Bush, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Melissa Bourbon, Anne B. Harrison, Annie Seaton, Bronwen Evans and Kate Evangelista.
PLANNING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES
LOGO CONTEST for nevada’s 150th
Asha Gopal teaches the Pandanallur style of Bharata Natya, Indian classical dance comparable to ballet, at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 4440 S. Durango Drive.
