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Brain health awareness growing, but action lacking

A 2024 brain health survey revealed a gap between thinking about brain health and taking steps to reduce risk or slow the progress of memory issues.

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Local events

Feb. 28

Fruit trees in the desert will be discussed at library Sunday

Master gardener Don Fabbi will discuss “Fruit Trees: Selection and Care for Desert Climates” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. The class is free and open to the public.

Proper height is essential when selecting barstools

“You choose, you live the consequences. Every yes, no, maybe, creates the school you call your personal experience.” Richard Bach (1936- ), American writer, “Running From Safety” (1994)

Bloomin’ beauties

The yards at Matthew Kleindorfer’s Las Vegas home are filled with colorful flowers. But they are not ordinary flowers; they are Honeymoon Blooms.