“This is my happy place,” Cheyenne Kelly said smiling, looking around the Vegas Roots Community Garden, which hosted the second annual Grow Your Own Festival on Saturday. “And I love seeing it flush with so many people.”
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Leaning over, his eyes protected by goggles, Charles “Chuck” E. McManis’ hands move smoothly and in sync, a chisel in one hand and a gun in the other. What’s left is a design that is his own, a pattern of swirls and lines. After 42 years of learning and practicing the art of gun engraving, the white-haired man has perfected his practical approach.
Dec. 30, 1999, seemed like any ordinary day to Lori Wright. She walked to work, got home, made dinner and went to bed. Around midnight, she woke up to use the restroom. Only Wright never made it back to her bed — she had a stroke.
Bullying, social anxiety and trauma: These are among the myriad problems that can plague the human mind. When human interaction seems like too much to bear, horses inside a northwest facility may be able to help.
Many parents would say that moodiness, depression and acting out are hallmarks of being a teenager, but there’s a line between normal adolescent behavior and mental health issues. and spotting the difference is often simply a matter of intensity.
About seven years ago, Henderson resident Joyce Eatman noticed she was receiving a lot of calls from grandparents needing assistance — but not for themselves. “They were needing things for their grandchildren,” she said.
Rescuing an ailing senior dog herself and nursing him back to health inspired Summerlin resident Linda Gilliam to start her own rescue group, Connor and Millie’s Dog Rescue, dedicated to senior pups and those with special medical needs.
When most people see an Airstream trailer, they think of camping. When Julie Johnson sees one, she thinks of Carestream Inc., a new Las Vegas nonprofit that brings haircuts to the homeless.
Q: I have a new Early Grande peach which produced more than 80 blossoms. I removed 50 of the fruit when they were small and harvested the rest when the fruit ripened. Now the leaves are turning yellow and dropping off. I am watering the tree for 40 minutes, three times a week so the tree is getting 16 gallons a week.
Q: I planted acorn and butternut squash last winter from seed and they didn’t grow. Now they are growing. The acorn squash is doing really well. I thought winter squash would ripen in the winter. Will these be edible?
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Las Vegas children’s book author Denise Scherschel dedicated her book “Zippy McZoomerman Gears Up” to family friend Francis McCabe III, a “fantabulous kid” who inspired her story.
Protecting Nevada’s Seniors: The free public event is planned from 10 a.m. to noon March 14 at the Doolittle Community Center, 1950 J St. The Contractors Board is joining forces with local, state, and community partners to raise awareness of different forms of elder abuse, common scams targeting the elderly, and offer tips and resources available to assist seniors in identifying warning signs and how to protect themselves. This interactive panel discussion includes a vendor fair and light refreshments. Participating in the event will be a variety of representatives from the legal community, local law enforcement, and other senior advocacy groups. Call 702-229-6374.
Business Power Luncheon: Las Vegas Heals is partnering with the Las Vegas Metro Chamberof Commerce at the Business Power Luncheon, set from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17 at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The deans from UNLV School of Medicine, Touro University Nevada and Roseman University of Health Sciences are set to give updates on their respective campuses and explain how the business community can engage with these economy-driving forces to positively impact the region. Registration closes March 14. Visit tinyurl.com/powerluncheonLV.
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