Lynn M. Zook, a Nevada-raised historian, preservationist and filmmaker, teamed with local photographer and postcard collector Allen Sandquist and Las Vegas memorabilia collector Carey Burke to produce the Postcard History Series book “Las Vegas 1905-1965.” The book is packed with postcards ranging from the Old Stewart Ranch to the Desert Inn’s Painted Desert Room. Along the way, the authors share the history of the postcard images and the town. While much of the collection is tied to the resort areas, off-the-Strip images – such as an early Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas High School and Las Vegas Public Library – are included, too.
Henderson is seeking entries for the 2012 SuperRun Classic Car Show scheduled for Sept. 20-23 in the Water Street District. It is the show’s 13th anniversary.
The city of Henderson is scheduled to host Solarbration a free summer solstice celebration featuring entertainment and information on renewable energy from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Visit hendersonlive.com.
Broadway West Dance & Performing Arts Center, in partnership with The Stage Professional Dance and Fitness Studio, is offering its Summer Theatre Boot Camp for aspiring artists looking for training in singing, acting and dancing.
Focusing on at-risk youths through an after-school program, the Henderson Learning Center is bringing its newest center to the Mulberry Park Apartments.
Your description of addicts seems to perfectly fit people with personality disorders? Yes? If so, what am I observing? – T.H., Las Vegas (T.H. is responding to my May 29 column in The View, which you can reference at this link: lvrj.com/view/families-should-overcome-fear-of-forcing-addicts-to-face-reality-155252265.html.)
Question: I have a pear tree which is about 10 years old. Up until this year, it has been pretty healthy. This spring, it got a disease. I am hoping you can identify it for me and tell me what I can do to treat it so that it won’t be a problem in the future.
Volunteers are needed for an annual post-season litter pickup planned for
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort , 6725 Lee Canyon Road on Mount Charleston , in preparation of a full roster of activities set at the resort through September.
Curry is an acquired taste, and no two are alike. Sakun Thai is a good place to acquaint yourself with curry.
At first glance, Hill Family Yard Sale, 439 S. Decatur Blvd., looks like a comic book store. But take a walk around the shop and one will find more than just rare comic books.
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, typically draws families to its exhibits, especially when school is out of session for the summer. But the museum hopes to entice a different crowd – namely adults – with its first Sundown in Downtown event.
When it comes to water safety on the lake, there are three important precautions that Edwin Lyngar, boating education coordinator with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, wants people to remember: Wear a life jacket, boat sober and take a boating class.
When 18-year-old Randii Wyrick finished her final gymnastics competition as a Junior Olympian, she cried. The Canyon Springs High School graduate’s longtime coach, Dayna Waroe, cried. And the meet referee, who is to stay stoic and unbiased, cried, Waroe said.
Some menus are refined and delicate. BJ’s is in a world of its own because whatever you want, you’ll find it and probably change your mind several times while reading through its many customer-friendly pages.
Southern Nevada Children First, 720 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 30, has teamed up with Soroptimist International of Las Vegas Valley, which also promotes improvement in the lives of women and girls.
Diane “Lady Di” Boles catches attention, and that’s what brings in the youths. She invites young women ages 12 to 18 to a “common sense talk group” on issues ranging from men, sex, pregnancy, drugs and alcohol, hygiene, education, abuse and self-esteem in a faith-based setting.
A once-thriving performing arts center in the heart of the Huntridge neighborhood awaits its unknown fate, one that could yield restoration, transformation or demolition. Community members, however, aim to purchase the 1208 E. Charleston Blvd. building and bring back the all-ages performing arts venue.
