Recreation briefs

Check out recreational things to do in and around the valley

A La Carte, March 19-25

Read about dining-related events and promotions across the Las Vegas Valley.

Parenting styles do not necessarily predict a child’s success

I disagree with you. My son was a straight A student in high school, a college graduate and came out as gay with no family angst. My nieces and nephews, however, the boys are in jail and the girls are making babies before 20. I think they were raised the way their parents were raised. I live with my mother and she loves babies but not children.

Letters to the editor

READER OPPOSES PLAN TO ELIMINATE ARTS FUNDING

Favorite Sons & Daughters

Cheyenne Leonard, 17, was crowned 2013 Miss Teen Wheelchair Nevada on March 2. She was born with a disability due to a stroke in utero, which caused her to be born with a broken back.

Extreme Thing set to return to Desert Breeze Park

The 17th annual Extreme Thing is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 30 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.

Jameson aims for second best-seller

Vegas girl Jenna Jameson, the world’s most famous former porn star, tells me she is finally writing a sequel to her best-selling book, “How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale.”

Voter photo ID: A different approach to controversial issue

Secretary of State Ross Miller was smart to unveil his voter photo identification legislation last fall, well ahead of the start of the 2013 Legislature. It gave him months to address the concerns of his fellow Democrats, who traditionally loathe voter ID laws.

WMS investors will vote on proposed buyout on May 11

Shareholders of slot machine manufacturer WMS Industries will vote May 10 whether to accept a $1.5 billion buyout offer from lottery equipment provider Scientific Games.

Viva Las Arepas spawns success for chef

Inside Viva Las Arepas, smells of wood-fired chicken, beef and pork fill the air. Plates piled high with yuca, fried plantains and meats leave the kitchen with glasses of fresh, tropical fruit juice while customers at the counter order the restaurant’s signature arepas.

Clutch ‘K’ preserves Rancho baseball victory

The last thing Rancho baseball coach Tom Pletsch wanted to see was Durango’s Anthony Parry standing in the batter’s box one more time.

IN OUR BACKYARD

hockey

ON TV/RADIO

■ Exhibition, New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 10 a.m., ESPN (30)

Lopez-Sosa helps Rebels – absolutely, positively

The sight of Carlos Lopez-Sosa standing in front of the bench in his warmups applauding teammates and trying to ignite the crowd has become an indelible image for UNLV fans.

Doing what he does best, Kruger gives Sooners lift

It was a little past 3 p.m. Sunday when Bryant Gumbel’s brother announced that seventh-seeded San Diego State would play 10th-seeded Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament in Philadelphia on Friday.

March Madness strikes, bringing billions in legal, illegal bets

It’s that time of year, America. Time to dive head-first into the office pool and mark those parlay cards while spending countless hours sneaking peeks at your favorite college basketball teams during the NCAA Tournament.

Baylor tops bracket with usual suspects

Brittney Griner and Baylor’s path to a second straight national championship will have a familiar feel.

Woman pleads guilty in betting scheme

Another former Palms race and sports book employee pleaded guilty Monday in a betting scheme federal authorities say defrauded the resort of more than $800,000.

City ordinance would allow 3-day RV parking

Las Vegas resident Tom Nilson is hopeful a proposed city ordinance will mean his next RV trip doesn’t involve a detour to the courthouse.

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