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Bird’s nest mushrooms benefit soil

I found some mystery pods in the garden when doing some clean up. One of the pods is closed, and the second is open and with what appears to be small black seeds. Any idea what this is?

Literary Las Vegas: Tom Keller

When private investigator Robert Hoskins saves a Las Vegas casino mob boss from a mysterious attack, he discovers a world of magic kept hidden from all but a few. The ex-cop also learns that the secrets tucked inside a Las Vegas casino have ties to a family legacy he never knew. Las Vegas author Tom Keller follows Hoskins’ adventures in “Return of the High Fae: A Vegas Fae Story.” Keller, a former computer forensics expert and retired police sergeant, works as a defense investigator.

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Knitwear designer branches out at local farmers markets

Jutta Zuloaga began knitting in school as a child in Germany, and after coming to America, she found her designs for sale in high-end boutiques, as well as Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. Now her handmade work is also available at the fresh52 Artisan & Farmers Market at Tivoli Village and Sansone Park Place.

Paintings contain whimsical tips for the apocalypse

“How To’s,” a show of oil paintings by Whitney-area resident Jevijoe Vitug on display during regular business hours through Jan. 4 , is a whimsical look at survival.
“It’s really a look at the immigrant experience,” said Patrick Gaffey, cultural supervisor for Clark County. “He’s just telling that story in a very tongue-in-cheek manner.”

Things to do in Paradise/Downtown Dec. 11-17

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present the musical “Honk!” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for teens, seniors and members of the military and $3 for children 12 or younger. Call 702-229-6383 or 702-229-6553, or visit artslasvegas.org.

Winter paves way for trip to Fortification Hill

If you’re one of the smart hikers who keeps a list of seasonal hikes – those that should be attempted only at some particular time of year – Fortification Hill should be near the top of your winter list.

Operation: Love ReUnited captures photos of service members’ homecomings

Cheryl Lucas is part of a charity that does free professional photography, often when a serviceperson returns from deployment. On Nov. 21, the camera was turned in the other direction, as her husband, Capt. Mike Lucas with the U.S. Air Force, returned from a six-month deployment.

Professor says students’ passion helped him earn national award

University of Nevada, Las Vegas associate professor of architecture Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez is no stranger to teaching awards the list is long and full of prestigious titles. In November, it got a little longer when he was named the 2012 Nevada Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Residents learn techniques to assist cardiac arrest victims

When it comes to sudden cardiac arrest, professionals have one message to the public: Do something, anything. Six residents gathered Nov. 17 at the Centennial Hills Community Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, to learn to save a life through hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation.