“Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Strikingly True” is a smart book to have.
“Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Strikingly True” is a smart book to have.

Loaded with hundreds of full-color pictures and thousands of cool factlets, “Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Strikingly True” is one of those books you can rest assured kids will love to read because of the subject matter inside it.
What they’ll find in here will satisfy their curiosity and appeal to their sense of odd. Because this book is so browseable, it fits any attention span and several reading levels (although — beware — some of what’s in here might be too scary for smaller kids). And because it’s the same Ripley’s you grew up with, this is one of those books you can get caught reading, too.

Things to do in Henderson/Anthem
Things to do in Henderson/Anthem
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

n Casting Crowns plans to perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. The Christian band is expected to be joined by rock bands Sanctus Real, The Afters and Lindsay McCaul. Tickets start at $21. Visit hendersonlive.com.

Henderson Police Department says watch groups aren’t enough to stop crime
Henderson Police Department says watch groups aren’t enough to stop crime
By Michael LyleVIEW STAFF WRITER

When people vacate homes due to the economy and leave behind foreclosed properties, crime sometimes moves in. But the Henderson Police Department is offering neighborhood watch programs to educate communities on the warning signs of attracting crimes. “Putting signs up saying you have a neighborhood watch isn’t enough,” said Keith Paul, a spokesman with the Henderson Police Department. “A neighborhood watch is most effective when a concerned neighbor looks out for their (fellow) neighbor.”

Indoor play space for kids opens in Centennial Hills
By Maggie LillisVIEW STAFF WRITER

Child’s Play, a family activity center, recently opened its second location at 7060 N. Durango Drive, Suite 130, in Centennial Hills.

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals to team up with Stanford Hospitals & Clinics
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals to team up with Stanford Hospitals & Clinics
By Michael LyleVIEW STAFF WRITER

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals is no different than any other business trying to maintain customers. Its announcement Sept. 6 that it plans to partner with Stanford Hospital & Clinics and open the St. Rose Center for Neurosurgery hopes to ensure that people chose to be treated at St. Rose over hospitals outside Nevada.

SuperRun Classic Car show plans to return to Henderson Thursday through Sunday
By Michael LyleVIEW STAFF WRITER

SuperRun Classic Car Show, the largest classic car show in Southern Nevada featuring more than 1,000 muscle, classic and model cars, is returning to Henderson Thursday through Sunday. Art Kam, the director of the Las Vegas Crusin Association, said people from across the Las Vegas Valley and from California, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah come out to show off their cars.

Summerlin church hopes to raise funds for Haitian school
By Jan HoganVIEW STAFF WRITER

The Rev. Clelia Pinza Garrity of Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church has been traveling to Haiti to help rebuild a school and a church there.

People notice when we speak with our eyes
People notice when we speak with our eyes

What’s with these people who close their eyelids when they talk to another person one-on-one during a conversation? I feel like a jerk standing there looking at their closed eyelids as they talk to me, waiting for them to open their eyes again near the end of their statements.

Schools tap district’s crisis response team to cope with student deaths
By Jeff MosierVIEW STAFF WRITER

Arbor View High School student Alyssa Otremba, 15, was killed Sept. 2 walking home from school, and 16-year-old Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School student Christina Portaro died Sept. 3 in an ATV accident in Brian Head, Utah. The schools and their administrators prepare for these tragedies so they are able to respond to their students’ needs in the most effective way possible.

Omnitone Recording Studios owner hopes to make hits in Las Vegas
By Jan HoganVIEW STAFF WRITER

Summerlin resident Darren Sher, a child musical prodigy himself, is helping to make the musical dreams of would-be stars come true at his new professional-grade recording studio.

Things to do in Summerlin
Things to do in Summerlin
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The 17th annual Summerlin Art Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Summerlin Centre Community Park, 1800 S. Town Center Drive. More than 100 artists are expected to participate in the free event. The festival also will feature live entertainment, sidewalk chalk art (create your own masterpiece for $5) and food vendors. Visit summerlinartfestival.com.

Things to do in North Las Vegas
Things to do in North Las Vegas
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Party Gals plans to host a Linens for Love fundraiser to benefit S.A.F.E. House at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Sweet Spot Events Center at Bogey’s, 7770 W. Ann Road. Plans include a meet and greet with the Chippendales, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a performance by Acoustic Soul. Admission is free with a new linen donation to S.A.F.E. House. The nonprofit’s wish list includes towels, sheets, pillowcases and blankets. Call 254-7555.

‘Groundbreaking’ may be misnomer, but Sun City Summerlin’s fire station soon will be a reality
‘Groundbreaking’ may be misnomer, but Sun City Summerlin’s fire station soon will be a reality

Construction on Fire Station No. 107 in Sun City Summerlin was halted for about an hour one recent morning to permit the speeches and handshakes from some of those responsible for bringing this vital facility to the senior community. Then the construction workers, who had unassumingly broken ground a few months earlier, resumed their tasks.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
COUNCILMAN ROSS TO ATTEND TWO HOA MEETINGS

Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross of Ward 6 is set to be available to field questions and concerns at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 8530 Radiant Ruby with the Parkside Village Homeowners Association and at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, with the Torrey Pines Estates Homeowners Association.

Things to do in Centennial
Things to do in Centennial
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

n The city of Las Vegas plans to host free family-friendly Movies in the Park at the Centennial Hills Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” is set to screen at 7 p.m. Friday, and the 1995 film “Casper” is scheduled for Oct. 21. Families may bring picnics, blankets and folding chairs, but no pets or glass containers will be allowed. Films may be canceled for inclement weather. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 229-1087 for details.

Kids can learn about proper manners during tea parties
By Maggie LillisVIEW STAFF WRITER

Manners matter in Kate Thompson’s latest business venture. The gourmet cupcake aficionado and owner of Cupkates by Kate recently expanded her mini (cupcake) empire with the addition of “Tea Parties to You.” Thompson offers a high-end tea party service to boys and girls valleywide, but adds an etiquette bent.

City Councilman Steve Ross optimistic about Ward 6’s future
By Maggie LillisVIEW STAFF WRITER

As seasonal changes sweep into the valley , a similar front is moving into Ward 6, says city of Las Vegas Councilman Steve Ross. View spent an afternoon with the councilman to take the pulse of the past, present and future of Centennial Hills and its still-growing population.

Dining pick of the week: Kunchorn
PICK OF THE WEEK: KUNCHORN

It’s becoming more difficult to make just one restaurant a favorite as more restaurants are discovered that are just as good, if not better, than the one you just found.

Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney
Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

n A Hispanic heritage story time fiesta for children 11 or younger is scheduled from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Visit lvccld.org.

Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood News
VIEW STAFF

Flash flooding, Town Advisory Board meetings, First Friday’s new owners and more explored in this week’s Sunrise/Whitney Neighborhood News.

Fern Adair Conservatory has been training Las Vegas performers since 1974
By F. Andrew TaylorVIEW STAFF WRITER

The busiest time at Fern Adair Conservatory is just after school when young performers converge. For a few hours it becomes “Fame” and “Glee” all rolled into one.
“This is their home away from home,” said Victoria Hetey, who handles public relations and marketing for the conservatory. “It’s a big family here. We know how they’re doing in school. We know when they’re testing. They dance, they take a break and work on homework, they dance some more.”

CASA’s Family Day encourages families to share mealtime
CASA’s Family Day encourages families to share mealtime
By Maggie LillisVIEW STAFF WRITER

On Monday, gathering with the family to stamp out smoking, drinking and drug use will be part of a balanced meal.
The second annual “Family Day –– A Day to Eat with Your Children” is to be observed Monday. The occasion is intended to encourage families to remove distractions such as televisions and video games and have dinner together.

Summerlin resident uses pumpkins as canvas for works of art
By Jan HoganVIEW STAFF WRITER

Bryan Yeager has had a scary dream or two, but that’s OK. They have provided plenty of fodder for the jack-o’-lanterns he crafts. His 3-D creations will be for sale at this weekend’s Summerlin Art Festival.

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