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Gallery to feature art outtakes from ‘12 Inches of Sin’ show

Laura Henkel initially created the annual “12 Inches of Sin” show to promote Sin City Gallery in The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., but it quickly became more than a promotional tool.

Cold War veterans to discuss working at nuclear test site

The National Atomic Testing Museum is unusual in that many of its docents are former workers from the Nevada Test Site, now named the Nevada National Security Site.

Even safe and sane fireworks can backfire in wrong hands

Fireworks are on sale through July 4 in temporary venues on many corners in the valley. Others enter the valley illegally, purchased in states or communities with less stringent fireworks regulations.

Community-maintained Spanish Trails looking mighty fine

Ah, a day playing golf at one of the valley’s premier courses. It doesn’t get much better than that. Spanish Trail Country Club beckons, offering history, luxury and a great playing experience.

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Words to live by: Petersen Elementary’s new mosaic aims to inspire

When the new mosaic mural was unveiled June 2 at Petersen Elementary School, 3650 Cambridge St., it drew squeals, oohs and aahs from some attendees. The children seemed excited about it, too.

Newsmakers, June 25-July 1, 2015

On June 2, the Las Vegas Emblem Club No. 114, a community service organization, awarded its first scholarship to two Clark County high school seniors: Hannah Borguilla from Southwest Career and Technology Academy and Cassidy Nicole Campbell from Cowan Sunset High School. Borguilla is the daughter of Anthony and Virginia Bruce of Las Vegas, and Campbell is the daughter of Debra Campbell of Las Vegas.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, June 25-July 1, 2015

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Residents can take stand against crime with Neighborhood Watch

Brook Wilson and countless other neighbors are tired of seeing broken glass on the sides of their streets in the Grand Entries neighborhood at Tenaya Way and West Tropical Parkway in the northwest valley.