Professional golf tournament to bring bounty for area businesses

When the weeklong Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open kicks off Oct. 1 at TPC Summerlin, it will mark a week of prosperity for surrounding businesses.

Help mom adjust to sons’ growing into adulthood

I recently went through a move with my family. I am the oldest of three kids in my family, which leaves a lot of the “adult politics” to me. I am in charge of handling my parents’ grief for some things, shielding it from the other parent, etc.

Professor’s book uncovers stories of female resisters to the Third Reich

Summerlin resident Joanne Gilbert is on a journey that has taken her to Paris and 70 years back in time. The adjunct English professor at the College of Southern Nevada is using her personal history business, Your Write Time, to document the recollections of surviving female resisters to the Third Reich.

Vegas PBS program works to keep kids fit

Kids danced, played basketball and competed in track and field events Sept. 6, all in the name of fighting childhood obesity as part of Vegas PBS’ Keeping Kids Fit program at the Donald W. Reynolds Clubhouse of the Las Vegas Boys & Girls Club.

Sun City swim club harbors plenty of talent

No, they’re not members of the U.S. Olympics swim team. They’re members of the Sun City Summerlin Swim Club. But don’t take that lightly because some of them have competed against the swimming elite, gaining fame and their share of medals.

Dining Pick of the Week: Whiskey Dick’s

The menu may not be the biggest, but Whiskey Dick says, “It’s not the size of your menu; it’s how you serve the food.”

City chamber of commerce board members object to possible merger

The executive boards of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce have formalized a letter of intent to open negotiations of a possible merger, although some members of the North Las Vegas chamber have voiced concerns about the deal.

Things to do in Paradise/Downtown, Sept. 18-24

The Sweet Potatoes are slated to perform a free concert from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the jury assembly room at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Burlesque fans save the curtains from falling on museum’s memorabilia

In a small room on the first floor of Emergency Arts is the Burlesque Hall of Fame, dedicated to the history of the unique art form. So many artifacts exist, in fact, that only a fraction of the hall’s collection is displayed in its 1,200-square-foot space, with the rest in storage.

Barrick Museum to feature revived collection at grand reopening

It’s been more than three years since the Las Vegas Art Museum closed at the Sahara West Library, leaving behind a collection of pieces acquired since 1974. Today, these works come to life again, thanks to a partnership with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the reopening of the Marjorie Barrick Museum.

Police say vigilance is difficult in random shooting incidents

The shootings at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., and the Empire State Building in New York City can be reminders that any place can turn into a kill zone without a moment’s notice.

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Classes teach culture, history and appreciation of brewed beverage

For those interested in learning about the history, basics in brewing and characteristics of a centuries-old beverage, a new group of classes downtown might just be their cup of tea.

Red Rock Canyon offers more hospitable hiking as weather turns

Any time of year is fine for driving the 13-mile scenic loop of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, but by late September, it becomes fun to get out of the car and touch the landscape with your boots. A good place to start is Ice Box Canyon.

Nonprofit puts ninth-graders on college track in elementary school internships

Las Vegas High School ninth-grader Alyssa Khamvongsa recently reported for her new after-school internship at Goldfarb Elementary School. She is one of 20 high school students interning for Leaders in Training, a new nonprofit organization started by former Goldfarb teacher Erica Mosca.

Literary Las Vegas: Craig A. Wright & David Fabricius

Are you ready to defend yourself in the event of attack, intrusion or all-out chaos? Military tactical expert David Fabricius and his
Las Vegas co-author Craig A. Wright spent two years compiling “Fear Not,” a book designed to prepare people for almost any threat.

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