Dining Pick of the Week: Jacobi’s Pizza

Scott Hoover is from Buffalo, N.Y., and he knows all about the pizza, wings and subs that have made the city famous.

Hispanic International Parade returns to Henderson

The Hispanic International Parade of Nevada Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to showcasing the strength and diversity of the Hispanic community, which is composed of 21 countries and cultures. Through its 12th annual Hispanic International Parade, the organization plans to give the community a feel of Hispanic culture while honoring returning service members.

The District hosts Purple Light Vigil to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer

The words almost didn’t make it out of Rebecca Shanahan’s mouth – stuck somewhere in her throat as she remembered her loved ones who died from pancreatic cancer. “A year ago today, my best friend died of pancreatic cancer,” Shanahan said. “Ten days before she died, my father was diagnosed. In March, my father lost his battle. I share your grief.”

STEVEN KALAS: Needing and fulfilling each other’s needs strengthens relationships

In your (Sept. 9 Las Vegas Review-Journal) article titled “To best traverse life’s road, we need to travel together,” you hit on an area very close to my past. If I didn’t know better, I would have thought you had lived in a parallel universe beside my own. Commonly labeled a pathologically, psychotic, needy, nut job by my former husband, my life didn’t take the drastic turnaround it did until I met that “partner who fulfills our intrinsic attachment needs and feels comfortable acting as a secure base and safe haven.”

Moms organize consignment sale of children’s goods in Henderson

As moms, Leslie Stewart and Lisa Renteria know the needs of managing a family on a tight budget. That is why Renteria and Stewart developed a consignment sale, As They Grow, to help people make money by selling used and unneeded children’s items while offering community members an alternative shopping destination.

Park to serve as palette for Summerlin Art Festival

With the arrival of fall comes one of the area’s most eagerly awaited events, the Summerlin Art Festival, planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Summerlin Centre Community Park, 1800 S. Town Center Drive.

Alzheimer’s caregiver finds social outlet at Las Vegas Farmers Market

Florence Moditz is the sole caregiver for her husband, Philip, who has Alzheimer’s diesase. The Summerlin couple recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at the Las Vegas Farmers Market in Bruce Trent Park, where Florence has a booth.

Centennial Neighborhood News

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Interest in archery spurs expansion of target range

With the continued growth in popularity of archery, the Clark County Shooting Complex will soon open a three-mile walking course.

Students sacrifice Saturdays to build English language skills

Global Community High School is looking to help students across the valley who have been in the country for several years but still have a gap in their English proficiency through its Language Enrichment Acquisition and Acceleration Program.

Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News

The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada launched a five-week campaign to raise money for the construction and preparation of the nonprofit group’s new location at the Robert L. Forbuss Building, 401 S. Maryland Parkway.

Dads double as protectors and role models for students

Dads are all around Jydstrup Elementary School these days in the classroom and hallways, on the playground and even in the lunchroom. They’re part of the WATCH Dads of Great Students program.

Area Briefing

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Dining Pick of the Week: Hungry Howie’s

There’s pizza, and then there’s pizza where the crust is flavored. It’s a little out of the ordinary, and most traditionalists will turn away from it. But try it, you’ll like it.

Things to do in North Las Vegas Oct. 9-15

North Las Vegas City Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown plans to host a Reading Rainbow in the Park event at 11 a.m. Saturday at Valley View Park, 2000 Bennett St. The event is to include a family resource fair, free books for every child, games and prizes, free food and music, and an opportunity to meet McGruff the Crime Dog. Call 782-6747.

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