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Literary Las Vegas: Lacey Hawk

Lacey Hawk, local author, screenwriter, faith healer and spiritual counselor teaches kids about the consequences of vanity in her children’s book “Maximilian the Most Handsome Kitten in the World.”

YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs team up for free swimming safety program

The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, has partnered this summer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada to create a no-cost Safety Around Water swimming safety program, available for children who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to take swimming lessons.

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Abundance of rain not always a good thing for plants

You are probably thinking this rainy weather was a good thing. It is and it isn’t. Let’s talk about some of the problems this rain has created for us now and over the next month. Expect an explosion of disease problems.

Free to Breathe 5K to spotlight insidious nature of lung cancer

According to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, in Nevada, an estimated 1,700 residents will be diagnosed with the disease this year. To help combat it, the inaugural Las Vegas Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk is planned for April 23 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, to raise money for funding research.

Aspiring circus performers can hone skills at local gym

Caitlin Beanan soars suspended from pink strips of silk secured to the rafters of L’Oracle, 7020 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 170, a facility focused on circus arts, gymnastics and fitness.

Local Love Dogs hope to fetch hero awards

When it comes to therapy dogs, everyone knows they do good work. Now two local dogs have a chance to shine for Las Vegas, but they need your votes.

Yellow bells prefer warm winter spots

Question: Last year, we planted a yellow bells plant. It appears to have died over winter. Do we need to trim it back to bring it back to life or just be patient and wait?